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Sparring Construct

Sparring Construct

Artifact Creature — Construct

Oracle text

When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.

The trainers were a gift of gratitude from the wizards of Tolaria West to the knights of New Benalia for their aid during the Talas Incursion.

Illustrated by Mark Behm

Released on April 27, 2018

Tags

death triggerdeath trigger selfgives pp counterstriggered ability

Legality

Commander
Standard
Modern
Legacy
1v1 Commander
Alchemy
Standard Brawl
Pioneer
Pauper
Historic
Vintage
Timeless
Brawl
Competitive Brawl
Future
Gladiator
Oathbreaker
Old School
Pauper Commander
Penny Dreadful
PreDH
Premodern
Tiny Leaders: Reborn

LegalNot legalBanned / restrictedUnknown

Rulings

2018-04-27
If another creature is dealt lethal damage at the same time as Sparring Construct, Sparring Construct’s ability can’t put a +1/+1 counter on the other creature in time to save it.

Combos

Combos with Sparring Construct

Based on Commander Spellbook

4combos

Evolution Witness + Sparring Construct + Ashnod's Altar
Exhibition12 decks
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature Infinite colorless mana Infinite creature ETB Infinite creature LTB
Evolution Witness + Sparring Construct + Krark-Clan Ironworks
Exhibition5 decks
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature Infinite colorless mana Infinite creature ETB Infinite creature LTB
Evolution Witness + Sparring Construct + Phyrexian Altar
Exhibition2 decks
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature Infinite creature ETB Infinite creature LTB Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
Evolution Witness + Sparring Construct + Thermopod
Exhibition2 decks
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature Infinite creature ETB Infinite creature LTB Infinite creature sacrifice triggers