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Malachite TalismanHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Ice Age· June 3, 1995
Carte Magic Malachite Talisman

Malachite Talisman is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Whenever a player casts a green spell, you may pay {3}. If you do, untap target permanent.

How it works : Malachite Talisman

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Whip Silk
+Malachite Talisman
+Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
#1

Whip Silk + Malachite Talisman + Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

Infinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Nykthos' second ability by paying {2} and tapping it, adding at least seven {G}.
  2. 2Activate Whip Silk by paying {G}, returning it to your hand from the battlefield.
  3. 3Cast Whip Silk by paying {G}, targeting any creature.
  4. 4Malachite Talisman triggers, causing you to pay {3} to untap Nykthos.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If your devotion to green is at least eight, this combo nets infinite mana, and you may then target any other permanent using Malachite Talisman's ability.
Whip Silk
+Malachite Talisman
+Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun
#2

Whip Silk + Malachite Talisman + Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun

Infinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun's second ability by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}{G}{G}{G}.
  2. 2Activate Whip Silk by paying {G}, returning it to your hand from the battlefield.
  3. 3Cast Whip Silk by paying {G}, targeting any creature.
  4. 4Malachite Talisman triggers, causing you to pay {3} to untap Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If you control at least six creatures, this combo nets infinite mana, and you may then target any other permanent using Malachite Talisman's ability.
Whip Silk
+Malachite Talisman
+Gaea's Cradle
#3

Whip Silk + Malachite Talisman + Gaea's Cradle

Infinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Gaea's Cradle by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}{G}{G}{G}.
  2. 2Activate Whip Silk by paying {G}, returning it to your hand from the battlefield.
  3. 3Cast Whip Silk by paying {G}, targeting any creature.
  4. 4Malachite Talisman triggers, causing you to pay {3} to untap Gaea's Cradle.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If you control at least six creatures, this combo nets infinite mana, and you may then target any other permanent using Malachite Talisman's ability.
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+Whip Silk
+Malachite Talisman
#4

Selvala, Heart of the Wilds + Whip Silk + Malachite Talisman

Infinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite colored manaInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Selvala by paying {G} and tapping it, adding at least {3}{G}{G}{G}.
  2. 2Activate Whip Silk by paying {G}, returning it to your hand from the battlefield.
  3. 3Cast Whip Silk by paying {G}, targeting Selvala.
  4. 4Malachite Talisman triggers, causing you to pay {3} to untap Selvala.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If you control a creature with power seven or greater, this combo nets infinite colored mana, and you may then target any other permanent using Malachite Talisman's ability.
Marwyn, the Nurturer
+Whip Silk
+Malachite Talisman
#5

Marwyn, the Nurturer + Whip Silk + Malachite Talisman

Infinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Marwyn by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}{G}{G}{G}.
  2. 2Activate Whip Silk by paying {G}, returning it to your hand from the battlefield.
  3. 3Cast Whip Silk by paying {G}, targeting Marwyn.
  4. 4Malachite Talisman triggers, causing you to pay {3} to untap Marwyn.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If Marwyn has power six or greater, this combo nets infinite mana, and you may then target any other permanent using Malachite Talisman's ability.
Whip Silk
+Chromatic Orrery
+Malachite Talisman
#6

Whip Silk + Chromatic Orrery + Malachite Talisman

Infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Chromatic Orrery by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}{C}{C}.
  2. 2Cast Whip Silk enchanting a creature.
  3. 3Pay for Talisman to untap Chromatic Orrery.
  4. 4Return Whip Silk to hand using its ability.
Whip Silk
+Malachite Talisman
+Viridian Joiner
#7

Whip Silk + Malachite Talisman + Viridian Joiner

Infinite untap of permanents you controlInfinite mana permanents you control can produceInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Viridian Joiner by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}{G}{G}{G}.
  2. 2Activate Whip Silk by paying {G}, returning it to your hand from the battlefield.
  3. 3Cast Whip Silk by paying {G}, targeting Viridian Joiner.
  4. 4Malachite Talisman triggers, causing you to pay {3} to untap Viridian Joiner.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If Viridian Joiner has power six or greater, this combo nets infinite mana, and you may then target any other permanent using Malachite Talisman's ability.
Horned Kavu
+Chromatic Orrery
+Malachite Talisman
#8

Horned Kavu + Chromatic Orrery + Malachite Talisman

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Chromatic Orrery by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C}{C}{C}.
  2. 2Cast Horned Kavu.
  3. 3Pay for Talisman to untap Chromatic Orrery.
  4. 4Return Horned Kavu to hand using its ability.
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