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SarcatogHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Odyssey· October 1, 2001
Carte Magic Sarcatog

Sarcatog 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

Exile two cards from your graveyard: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Sacrifice an artifact: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

How it works : Sarcatog

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.

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+Academy Manufactor
+Sarcatog
#1

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine + Academy Manufactor + Sarcatog

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact tokensInfinitely large creature until end of turnInfinite tapped Food tokens
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog by sacrificing a Food.
  2. 2Nuka-Cola Vending Machine triggers, creating a tapped Treasure artifact token, a tapped Clue artifact token and a tapped Food artifact token.
  3. 3Resolve the ability from step 1.
  4. 4Repeat.
Ygra, Eater of All
+Experimental Confectioner
+Sarcatog
#2

Ygra, Eater of All + Experimental Confectioner + Sarcatog

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog's second ability by sacrificing another creature.
  2. 2When the creature dies as a Food due to Ygra, Experimental Confectioner's second ability and Ygra trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Experimental Confectioner trigger, causing you to create a 1/1 Rat creature token.
  4. 4Resolve the Ygra trigger, putting two +1/+1 counters on it.
  5. 5Resolve the Sarcatog ability, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  6. 6Repeat.
Ragost, Deft Gastronaut
+Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+Sarcatog
#3

Ragost, Deft Gastronaut + Nuka-Cola Vending Machine + Sarcatog

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinitely large creature until end of turn
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog by sacrificing another artifact, which is a Food due to Ragost.
  2. 2Nuka-Cola Vending Machine triggers, creating a tapped Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Sarcatog ability.
  4. 4Repeat.
Ugin's Nexus
+Esoteric Duplicator
+Sarcatog
#4

Ugin's Nexus + Esoteric Duplicator + Sarcatog

Infinite turnsLock
  1. 1During your end step, activate Sarcatog's second ability by sacrificing Ugin's Nexus.
  2. 2Ugin's Nexus is exiled instead of being put into your graveyard, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  3. 3Esoteric Duplicator triggers, causing you to pay {2} to create a token copy of Ugin's Nexus at the beginning of your next end step.
  4. 4Resolve the Sarcatog ability, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  5. 5Move to your extra turn.
  6. 6At the beginning of your end step, Esoteric Duplicator triggers, creating a token copy of Ugin's Nexus.
  7. 7Repeat.
Lonis, Genetics Expert
+Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+Sarcatog
#5

Lonis, Genetics Expert + Tarrian's Soulcleaver + Sarcatog

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinitely large creature until end of turn
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog's second ability by sacrificing a Clue.
  2. 2Lonis' second ability and Tarrian's Soulcleaver trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Lonis trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on any other creature you control.
  4. 4Resolve the Tarrian's Soulcleaver trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on Lonis.
  5. 5Lonis' first ability triggers, creating a Clue artifact token.
  6. 6Resolve the Sarcatog ability from step 1, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  7. 7Repeat.
Tormod, the Desecrator
+Sarcatog
+Altar of Dementia
#6

Tormod, the Desecrator + Sarcatog + Altar of Dementia

Infinite self-millNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog's first ability by exiling two cards from your graveyard.
  2. 2Tormod triggers, creating a 2/2 Zombie creature token.
  3. 3Resolve Sarcatog's ability, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  4. 4Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the Zombie token, causing yourself to mill cards equal to the Zombie's power.
  5. 5Repeat.
Lonis, Genetics Expert
+Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+Sarcatog
#7

Lonis, Genetics Expert + Piper Wright, Publick Reporter + Sarcatog

Infinitely large creature until end of turnInfinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog's second ability by sacrificing a Clue.
  2. 2Lonis' third ability and Piper Wright's second abilities trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Lonis trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on any other creature you control.
  4. 4Resolve the Piper Wright trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on Lonis.
  5. 5Lonis' second ability triggers, creating a Clue artifact token.
  6. 6Resolve the Sarcatog ability from step 1, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  7. 7Repeat.
Pitiless Plunderer
+Stridehangar Automaton
+Sarcatog
#8

Pitiless Plunderer + Stridehangar Automaton + Sarcatog

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokens
  1. 1Activate Sarcatog by sacrificing another artifact creature.
  2. 2When the creature dies, Pitiless Plunderer triggers, creating a Treasure token and a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token.
  3. 3Resolve the Sarcatog ability.
  4. 4Repeat.
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