Aboroth · Compendium

Cumulative upkeep—Put a -1/-1 counter on this creature. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

Mox strategy

Aboroth is a 9/9 Elemental with cumulative upkeep of putting a -1/-1 counter on itself each turn. Its main strength is being a huge early threat that grows weaker as you pay upkeep, best in formats like Legacy or Commander. Synergizes well with effects that remove -1/-1 counters (e.g., Melira, Sylvok Outcast) or benefit from having counters placed. Enables aggressive board presence but requires support to sustain or enhance through counter manipulation or sacrifice outlets. Ideal in green decks focusing on big creatures and counter interactions.

Prices

$0.94market (USD)

USD$0.94

EUR€0.89

MTGO Tix0.02 Tix

Format legality

standard—
pioneer—
modern—
legacyLegal
vintageLegal
commanderLegal
pauper—
brawl—
historic—
alchemy—
oathbreakerLegal

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