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Quicksmith GeniusHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 3 min read· Commander 2021· April 23, 2021
Carte Magic Quicksmith Genius

Quicksmith Genius 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 an artifact you control enters, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card.

How it works : Quicksmith Genius

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.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Magmakin Artillerist
+Quicksmith Genius
#1

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Magmakin Artillerist + Quicksmith Genius

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite Treasure tokens
  1. 1Cause an artifact to enter under your control.
  2. 2When the artifact enters, Quicksmith Genius triggers, causing you to rummage.
  3. 3Magmakin Artillerist triggers, dealing 1 damage to each opponent.
  4. 4Malcolm triggers, creating a Treasure token for each opponent that was dealt damage.
  5. 5When the Treasure(s) enter, Quicksmith Genius triggers that many times.
  6. 6Resolve a Quicksmith Genius trigger, causing you to rummage.
  7. 7Repeat from step 3.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Quicksmith Genius
+Maskwood Nexus
+Niv-Mizzet, Parun
#2

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Quicksmith Genius + Maskwood Nexus + Niv-Mizzet, Parun

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite colored mana
  1. 1Draw a card.
  2. 2Niv-Mizzet triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  3. 3Malcom triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4The Treasure enters the battlefield, triggering Quicksmith Genius, causing you to loot.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+Library of Leng
+Quicksmith Genius
#3

Mary Read and Anne Bonny + Library of Leng + Quicksmith Genius

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact tokensInfinite draw triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
  1. 1Activate Mary Read and Anne Bonny by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and then discard an Island, Pirate or Vehicle card.
  2. 2The discarded card is put on top of your library instead of into your graveyard due to Library of Leng.
  3. 3Mary Read and Anne Bonny triggers, creating a tapped Treasure token.
  4. 4When the Treasure enters the battlefield, Quicksmith Genius triggers, causing you to discard an Island, Pirate or Vehicle card. The discarded card is put on top of your library instead of into your graveyard due to Library of Leng. Afterwards, draw a card.
  5. 5Repeat from step 3.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Quicksmith Genius
+Arcane Adaptation
+Niv-Mizzet, Parun
#4

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Quicksmith Genius + Arcane Adaptation + Niv-Mizzet, Parun

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite colored mana
  1. 1Draw a card.
  2. 2Niv-Mizzet triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  3. 3Malcom triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4The Treasure enters the battlefield, triggering Quicksmith Genius, causing you to loot.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Quicksmith Genius
+Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+Maskwood Nexus
#5

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Quicksmith Genius + Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind + Maskwood Nexus

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite colored mana
  1. 1Draw a card.
  2. 2Niv-Mizzet triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  3. 3Malcom triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4The Treasure enters the battlefield, triggering Quicksmith Genius, causing you to loot.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Quicksmith Genius
+Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+Arcane Adaptation
#6

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Quicksmith Genius + Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind + Arcane Adaptation

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite colored mana
  1. 1Draw a card.
  2. 2Niv-Mizzet triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  3. 3Malcom triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4The Treasure enters the battlefield, triggering Quicksmith Genius, causing you to loot.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Quicksmith Genius
+Xenograft
+Niv-Mizzet, Parun
#7

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Quicksmith Genius + Xenograft + Niv-Mizzet, Parun

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite colored mana
  1. 1Draw a card.
  2. 2Niv-Mizzet triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  3. 3Malcom triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4The Treasure enters the battlefield, triggering Quicksmith Genius, causing you to loot.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+Quicksmith Genius
+Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+Xenograft
#8

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Quicksmith Genius + Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind + Xenograft

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite colored mana
  1. 1Draw a card.
  2. 2Niv-Mizzet triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  3. 3Malcom triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4The Treasure enters the battlefield, triggering Quicksmith Genius, causing you to loot.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
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Legal formats

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