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The Ghoul, GunslingerHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Secret Lair Drop· January 26, 2026
Carte Magic The Ghoul, Gunslinger

The Ghoul, Gunslinger 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

First strike Whenever The Ghoul or another nontoken Zombie or Mutant you control dies, target player gets two rad counters. If that player is you, create a Treasure token.

How it works : The Ghoul, Gunslinger

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.

The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Carrion Feeder
#1

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Carrion Feeder

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Ashnod's Altar
#2

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Ashnod's Altar

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  4. 4Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  5. 5Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Altar of Dementia
#3

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Altar of Dementia

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Viscera Seer
#4

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Viscera Seer

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Viscera Seer ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Umbral Collar Zealot
#5

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Umbral Collar Zealot

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Umbral Collar Zealot by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Umbral Collar Zealot ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Blasting Station
#6

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Blasting Station

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Blasting Station by tapping it and sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Blasting Station ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6When Gravecrawler enters, Blasting Station triggers, untapping Blasting Station.
  7. 7Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Woe Strider
#7

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Woe Strider

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Woe Strider by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Woe Strider ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+Gravecrawler
+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
#8

The Ghoul, Gunslinger + Gravecrawler + Yahenni, Undying Partisan

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Yahenni by sacrificing Gravecrawler.
  2. 2When Gravecrawler dies, The Ghoul triggers, causing you to get two rad counters and create a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Yahenni ability.
  4. 4Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}.
  5. 5Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}.
  6. 6Repeat.

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Legal formats

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