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SparkcasterHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Planeshift· February 5, 2001
Carte Magic Sparkcaster

Sparkcaster 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

When this creature enters, return a red or green creature you control to its owner's hand. When this creature enters, it deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.

How it works : Sparkcaster

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    It probably won’t matter much, but you choose the order in which the two triggered abilities are placed on the stack.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    You choose the creature to return on resolution of the triggered ability. This is not targeted.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Henzie "Toolbox" Torre
+Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+Sparkcaster
#1

Henzie "Toolbox" Torre + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Sparkcaster

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damageInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {R}{G}.
  2. 2Cast Sparkcaster for its blitz cost by paying {R}{G}.
  3. 3Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it.
  4. 4When Sparkcaster enters the battlefield, its first and second abilities trigger.
  5. 5Resolve the first trigger, returning Sparkcaster from the battlefield to your hand.
  6. 6Resolve the second triggers, dealing 1 damage to any player or planeswalker.
  7. 7Repeat.
Zacama, Primal Calamity
+Panharmonicon
+Sparkcaster
#2

Zacama, Primal Calamity + Panharmonicon + Sparkcaster

Destroy all artifacts and enchantments opponents controlInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite damageInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate all mana-producing lands you control by tapping them, adding at least {4}{R}{G}{W}.
  2. 2Cast Zacama either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {6}{R}{G}{W} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  3. 3When Zacama enters the battlefield, it triggers twice.
  4. 4Resolve the first trigger, untapping all lands you control.
  5. 5Activate all mana-producing lands you control by tapping them, adding at least {4}{R}{G}{W}.
  6. 6Resolve the second Zacama trigger, untapping all lands you control.
  7. 7Cast Sparkcaster by paying {2}{R}{G}.
  8. 8When Sparkcaster enters the battlefield, its first and second abilities trigger twice.
Morophon, the Boundless
+Fist of Suns
+Sparkcaster
#3

Morophon, the Boundless + Fist of Suns + Sparkcaster

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite damageInfinite storm count
  1. 1Cast Sparkcaster by paying {0}.
  2. 2When Sparkcaster enters, it triggers, returning itself from the battlefield to your hand.
  3. 3Repeat.
Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements
+Sparkcaster
#4

Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements + Sparkcaster

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite storm count
  1. 1Cast Sparkcaster by paying {0}, since its cost is reduced by Aang, Master of Elements.
  2. 2When Sparkcaster enters, each of its abilities trigger.
  3. 3Resolve one Sparkcaster ability, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  4. 4Resolve the other Sparkcaster ability, returning it from the battlefield to your hand.
  5. 5Repeat.
Morophon, the Boundless
+Sparkcaster
+Leyline of Mutation
#5

Morophon, the Boundless + Sparkcaster + Leyline of Mutation

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite damageInfinite storm count
  1. 1Cast Sparkcaster by paying {0}.
  2. 2When Sparkcaster enters, it triggers, returning itself from the battlefield to your hand.
  3. 3Repeat.
Morophon, the Boundless
+Jodah, Archmage Eternal
+Sparkcaster
#6

Morophon, the Boundless + Jodah, Archmage Eternal + Sparkcaster

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite damageInfinite storm count
  1. 1Cast Sparkcaster by paying {0}.
  2. 2When Sparkcaster enters, it triggers, returning itself from the battlefield to your hand.
  3. 3Repeat.
Zacama, Primal Calamity
+Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+Sparkcaster
#7

Zacama, Primal Calamity + Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines + Sparkcaster

Destroy all artifacts and enchantments opponents controlInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite damageInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate all mana-producing lands you control by tapping them, adding at least {4}{R}{G}{W}.
  2. 2Cast Zacama either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {6}{R}{G}{W} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  3. 3When Zacama enters the battlefield, it triggers twice.
  4. 4Resolve the first trigger, untapping all lands you control.
  5. 5Activate all mana-producing lands you control by tapping them, adding at least {4}{R}{G}{W}.
  6. 6Resolve the second Zacama trigger, untapping all lands you control.
  7. 7Cast Sparkcaster by paying {2}{R}{G}.
  8. 8When Sparkcaster enters the battlefield, its first and second abilities trigger twice.
Animar, Soul of Elements
+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
+Tangleroot
+Sparkcaster
#8

Animar, Soul of Elements + Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty + Tangleroot + Sparkcaster

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damageInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Cast Sparkcaster by paying {R}{G}.
  2. 2Birgi, Animar and Tangleroot trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Tangleroot and Birgi triggers, adding {R}{G}.
  4. 4Resolve the Animar trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  5. 5When Sparkcaster enters the battlefield, its first and second abilities trigger.
  6. 6Resolve the second Sparkcaster trigger, dealing 1 damage to any player or planeswalker.
  7. 7Resolve the first Sparkcaster trigger, returning itself from the battlefield to your hand.
  8. 8Repeat.
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