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Mesmeric TranceHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Masters Edition II· September 22, 2008
Carte Magic Mesmeric Trance

Mesmeric Trance 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

Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) {U}, Discard a card: Draw a card.

How it works : Mesmeric Trance

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.

Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+Rest in Peace
+Phyrexian Altar
+Mesmeric Trance
#1

Ranar the Ever-Watchful + Rest in Peace + Phyrexian Altar + Mesmeric Trance

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Mesmeric Trance by paying {U} and discarding a card.
  2. 2The discarded card is exiled instead of being put into your graveyard due to Rest in Peace.
  3. 3Ranar triggers, creating a 1/1 Spirit creature token.
  4. 4Resolve the Mesmeric Trance ability, causing you to draw a card.
  5. 5Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Spirit, adding {U}.
  6. 6Repeat.
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Legal formats

legacyvintagepennycommanderoathbreakerduelpremodernpredhtlr
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