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Witherbloom, the Balancer

Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS)

{6}{B}{G}

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Affinity for creatures (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control.) Flying, deathtouch Instant and sorcery spells you cast have affinity for creatures.
Format legality

Constructed

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlLegal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
Future StandardLegal

Used in 7 known combosEDHREC #6,041

Versions

3 printings · from $4.26

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Rulings

3 · latest Mar 20, 2026
  • WotCMar 20, 2026

    Affinity for creatures means "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control."

  • WotCMar 20, 2026

    If a spell has multiple instances of affinity, each one applies. For example, if you somehow control two Witherbloom, the Balancers and no other creatures, each instant and sorcery spell you cast will cost {4} less to cast.

  • WotCMar 20, 2026

    To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.