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Unflinching HortimancerHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Reality Fracture· October 2, 2026
Carte Magic Unflinching Hortimancer

Unflinching Hortimancer 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

Ward {1} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.) Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

How it works : Unflinching Hortimancer

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    If more than one creature you control with lifelink deals combat damage at the same time, the last ability will trigger once for each of those creatures.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    If Unflinching Hortimancer is dealt lethal damage at the same time that you gain life, it won't receive a counter from its ability in time to save it.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Shalai and Hallar
+Unflinching Hortimancer
#1

Shalai and Hallar + Unflinching Hortimancer

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
  1. 1Give Shalai and Hallar lifelink, if needed.
  2. 2Gain life.
  3. 3Unflinching Hortimancer triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  4. 4Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing damage to an opponent and causing you to gain life.
  5. 5Repeat from step 3.
All Will Be One
+Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+Unflinching Hortimancer
#2

All Will Be One + Bloodthirsty Conqueror + Unflinching Hortimancer

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
  1. 1Gain life.
  2. 2Unflinching Hortimancer triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it
  3. 3All Will Be One triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  4. 4Bloodthirsty Conqueror triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
All Will Be One
+Exquisite Blood
+Unflinching Hortimancer
#3

All Will Be One + Exquisite Blood + Unflinching Hortimancer

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
  1. 1Gain life.
  2. 2Unflinching Hortimancer triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it
  3. 3All Will Be One triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  4. 4Exquisite Blood triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacypaupervintagepennycommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemypaupercommanderdueltlr
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