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Smile at DeathHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 3 min read· Tarkir: Dragonstorm· April 11, 2025
Carte Magic Smile at Death

Smile at Death 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

At the beginning of your upkeep, return up to two target creature cards with power 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. Put a +1/+1 counter on each of those creatures.

How it works : Smile at Death

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.

Smile at Death
+Lithoform Engine
+Corridor Monitor
+Ashnod's Altar
#1

Smile at Death + Lithoform Engine + Corridor Monitor + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1At the beginning of your upkeep, Smile at Death triggers.
  2. 2Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Corridor Monitor, adding {C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Lithoform Engine's first ability by paying {2} and tapping it, copying Smile at Death's trigger.
  4. 4Resolve the copy of Smile at Death's trigger, returning Corridor Monitor from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  5. 5When Corridor Monitor enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping Lithoform Engine.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Smile at Death
+Lithoform Engine
+Corridor Monitor
+Krark-Clan Ironworks
#2

Smile at Death + Lithoform Engine + Corridor Monitor + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1At the beginning of your upkeep, Smile at Death triggers.
  2. 2Holding priority, activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Corridor Monitor, adding {C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Lithoform Engine's first ability by paying {2} and tapping it, copying Smile at Death's trigger.
  4. 4Resolve the copy of Smile at Death's trigger, returning Corridor Monitor from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  5. 5When Corridor Monitor enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping Lithoform Engine.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Smile at Death
+Strionic Resonator
+Corridor Monitor
+Ashnod's Altar
#3

Smile at Death + Strionic Resonator + Corridor Monitor + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1At the beginning of your upkeep, Smile at Death triggers.
  2. 2Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Corridor Monitor, adding {C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Strionic Resonator by paying {2} and tapping it, copying Smile at Death's trigger.
  4. 4Resolve the copy of Smile at Death's trigger, returning Corridor Monitor from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  5. 5When Corridor Monitor enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping Strionic Resonator.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Smile at Death
+Strionic Resonator
+Corridor Monitor
+Krark-Clan Ironworks
#4

Smile at Death + Strionic Resonator + Corridor Monitor + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature sacrifice triggers
  1. 1At the beginning of your upkeep, Smile at Death triggers.
  2. 2Holding priority, activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Corridor Monitor, adding {C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Strionic Resonator by paying {2} and tapping it, copying Smile at Death's trigger.
  4. 4Resolve the copy of Smile at Death's trigger, returning Corridor Monitor from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  5. 5When Corridor Monitor enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping Strionic Resonator.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacyvintagepennycommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemyduel
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