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Mind Over MatterHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 3 min read· Exodus· June 15, 1998
Carte Magic Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter 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

Discard a card: You may tap or untap target artifact, creature, or land.

How it works : Mind Over Matter

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.

Mind Over Matter
+The One Ring
#1

Mind Over Matter + The One Ring

Near-infinite card drawInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite looting
  1. 1Activate The One Ring by tapping it, putting a burden counter on it and then causing you to draw a card for each burden counter on it.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping The One Ring.
  3. 3Repeat.
Mind Over Matter
+Temple Bell
#2

Mind Over Matter + Temple Bell

Infinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite card draw for each opponent
  1. 1Activate Temple Bell by tapping it, causing each player to draw a card.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Temple Bell.
  3. 3Repeat.
Mind Over Matter
+Azami, Lady of Scrolls
#3

Mind Over Matter + Azami, Lady of Scrolls

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggers
  1. 1Activate Azami by tapping it, causing you to draw a card.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Azami.
  3. 3Repeat.
Jace's Archivist
+Mind Over Matter
#4

Jace's Archivist + Mind Over Matter

Infinite draw triggers for all playersInfinite rummaging for all playersInfinite self-discard triggers for all playersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produce
  1. 1Activate any mana-producing permanent you control by tapping it, adding {U}.
  2. 2Activate Jace's Archivist by paying {U} and tapping it, causing each player to discard their hand and draw cards equal to the greatest number of cards discarded this way.
  3. 3Activate Mind over Matter twice by discarding two cards, untapping Jace's Archivist and the mana-producing permanent.
  4. 4Repeat.
Mind Over Matter
+Chromatic Orrery
#5

Mind Over Matter + Chromatic Orrery

Infinite self-discard triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite lootingNear-infinite colorless mana
  1. 1Activate Chromatic Orrery's second ability by paying {5} and tapping it, causing you to draw a card for each color among permanents you control.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Chromatic Orrery.
  3. 3Activate Chromatic Orrery's first ability by tapping it, adding {5}.
  4. 4Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Chromatic Orrery.
  5. 5Repeat.
Mind Over Matter
+Arcanis the Omnipotent
#6

Mind Over Matter + Arcanis the Omnipotent

Infinite draw triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite lootingNear-infinite card draw
  1. 1Activate Arcanis by tapping it, causing you to draw three cards.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Arcanis.
  3. 3Repeat.
Mind Over Matter
+Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
#7

Mind Over Matter + Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

Infinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite card draw for each opponent
  1. 1Activate Kwain by tapping it, allowing each player to draw a card and gain 1 life if they draw a card.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Kwain.
  3. 3Repeat.
Mind Over Matter
+Loran of the Third Path
#8

Mind Over Matter + Loran of the Third Path

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingNear-infinite card draw for target opponentNear-infinite draw triggers for target opponent
  1. 1Activate Loran of the Third Path by tapping it, causing you and an opponent to draw a card.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Loran of the Third Path.
  3. 3Repeat.
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Legal formats

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