how do companion cards work mtg Initiate's · Amonkhet (AKH) #174 · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search How does the "companion" ability

Because blockers are chosen all at once, you can't block with a creature with afterlife, wait for it to die, then block with the resulting Spirit tokens

With minor upgrades with a card like Cathars' Crusade, this is capable of taking someone out of the game on its own

Best for New Players If youre a new player and want to join the fray, you might get frustrated with the sheer number of choices

The tokens for this mechanic all have unique adorable art, which have been incredibly difficult to get ahold of

Flavor Text The Scorpion God's sting sends venom strong enough to poison blood, bone, and spirit

Deal with a thing for no mana but two cards