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Su-Chi Cave GuardHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· The Brothers' War· November 18, 2022
Carte Magic Su-Chi Cave Guard

Su-Chi Cave Guard 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

Vigilance Ward {4} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {4}.) When this creature dies, add eight {C}. Until end of turn, you don't lose this mana as steps and phases end.

How it works : Su-Chi Cave Guard

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.

Nim Deathmantle
+Ashnod's Altar
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
#1

Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar + Su-Chi Cave Guard

Infinite colorless manaInfinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Su-Chi Cave Guard, adding {C}{C}.
  2. 2When Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, it and Nim Deathmantle triggers.
  3. 3Resolve the Su-Chi Cave Guard trigger, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {4} to return Su-Chi Cave Guard from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  5. 5Repeat.
Nim Deathmantle
+Krark-Clan Ironworks
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
#2

Nim Deathmantle + Krark-Clan Ironworks + Su-Chi Cave Guard

Infinite colorless manaInfinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Su-Chi Cave Guard, adding {C}{C}.
  2. 2When Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, it and Nim Deathmantle triggers.
  3. 3Resolve the Su-Chi Cave Guard trigger, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {4} to return Su-Chi Cave Guard from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  5. 5Repeat.
Chrome Dome
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
+Krark-Clan Ironworks
#3

Chrome Dome + Su-Chi Cave Guard + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Chrome Dome by paying {5}, creating a token copy of Su-Chi Cave Guard with haste.
  2. 2Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing the Su-Chi Cave Guard token.
  3. 3When the Su-Chi Cave Guard token dies, it triggers, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Repeat.
Cogwork Assembler
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
+Ashnod's Altar
#4

Cogwork Assembler + Su-Chi Cave Guard + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite colorless manaInfinite copies of artifacts you controlInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Cogwork Assembler by paying {7}, creating a token copy of Su-Chi Cave Guard with haste.
  2. 2Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Su-Chi Cave Guard token, adding {C}{C}.
  3. 3When Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, it triggers, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Repeat.
  5. 5Once you have infinite mana, you may repeat step 1 targeting any artifact you control.
Cogwork Assembler
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
+Krark-Clan Ironworks
#5

Cogwork Assembler + Su-Chi Cave Guard + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite colorless manaInfinite copies of artifacts you controlInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Cogwork Assembler by paying {7}, creating a token copy of Su-Chi Cave Guard with haste.
  2. 2Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing the Su-Chi Cave Guard token, adding {C}{C}.
  3. 3When Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, it triggers, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Repeat.
  5. 5Once you have infinite mana, you may repeat step 1 targeting any artifact you control.
Nim Deathmantle
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
+Altar of Dementia
#6

Nim Deathmantle + Su-Chi Cave Guard + Altar of Dementia

Infinite colorless manaInfinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Su-Chi Cave Guard.
  2. 2When Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, it and Nim Deathmantle triggers.
  3. 3Resolve the Su-Chi Cave Guard trigger, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {4} to return Su-Chi Cave Guard from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  5. 5Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability from step 1, causing target player to mill cards equal to Su-Chi Cave Guard's power.
  6. 6Repeat.
Chrome Dome
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
+Ashnod's Altar
#7

Chrome Dome + Su-Chi Cave Guard + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Chrome Dome by paying {5}, creating a token copy of Su-Chi Cave Guard with haste.
  2. 2Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Su-Chi Cave Guard token.
  3. 3When the Su-Chi Cave Guard token dies, it triggers, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Repeat.
Urza, Prince of Kroog
+Su-Chi Cave Guard
+Ashnod's Altar
#8

Urza, Prince of Kroog + Su-Chi Cave Guard + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Urza by paying {6}, creating a token copy of Su-Chi Cave Guard that is a 1/1 Soldier in addition to its other types.
  2. 2Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Su-Chi Cave Guard token.
  3. 3When the token Su-Chi Cave Guard dies, it triggers, adding eight {C}.
  4. 4Repeat.
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Legal formats

historictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerbrawlcompetitivebrawlduel
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