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Serendib DjinnHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Masters Edition IV· January 10, 2011
Carte Magic Serendib Djinn

Serendib Djinn 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

Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a land. If you sacrifice an Island this way, this creature deals 3 damage to you. When you control no lands, sacrifice this creature.

How it works : Serendib Djinn

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The sacrifice of the land is done during the resolution of the triggered ability. You also choose the land at that time.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+Serendib Djinn
#1

Jon Irenicus, Shattered One + Serendib Djinn

Draw the game
  1. 1At the beginning of your end step, Jon Irenicus triggers, giving control of Serendib Djinn to an opponent who controls no lands.
  2. 2When Serendib Djinn's controller controls no lands, Serendib Djinn triggers, causing them to sacrifice it.
  3. 3However, Serendib Djinn cannot be sacrificed due to its ability.
  4. 4Serendib Djinn triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
Serendib Djinn
+Assault Suit
#2

Serendib Djinn + Assault Suit

Draw the game
  1. 1If needed, give control of Serendib Djinn to an opponent who controls no lands.
  2. 2When Serendib Djinn's controller controls no lands, Serendib Djinn triggers, causing them to sacrifice it.
  3. 3However, Serendib Djinn cannot be sacrificed due to Assault Suit.
  4. 4Serendib Djinn triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
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Legal formats

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