Ghave, Guru of Spores
Devoted Druid
Cathars' Crusade

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
Ghave has at least two +1/+1 counters on it, or there is a +1/+1 counter on another creature you control. Devoted Druid does not have summoning sickness.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding .
2
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
3
When the Saproling enters the battlefield, Cathars' Crusade triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
4
Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite ETB
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Doran, Besieged by Time
0.0%inclusion1 decks6.56K decks
Top Commanders
Ghave, Guru of Spores
7.5%inclusion551 decks7.37K decks
Tayam, Luminous Enigma
0.3%inclusion23 decks7.78K decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.1%inclusion8 decks7.27K decks
Nethroi, Apex of Death
0.1%inclusion6 decks6.86K decks
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.3%inclusion6 decks2K decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.1%inclusion3 decks4.88K decks
The Necrobloom
0.0%inclusion2 decks22.3K decks
Colfenor, the Last Yew
0.2%inclusion2 decks1.13K decks
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.6%inclusion2 decks339 decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.5%inclusion2 decks388 decks
Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
0.2%inclusion2 decks1.10K decks
Reaper King
0.0%inclusion1 decks8.01K decks
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
0.0%inclusion1 decks11.7K decks
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.10K decks
Anafenza, the Foremost
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.13K decks
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.3K decks
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.4%inclusion1 decks223 decks
New Cards
Ferrafor, Young Yew
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Parade
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
90%inclusion559 decks618 decks
84%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
69%inclusion428 decks618 decks
67%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
66%inclusion410 decks618 decks
66%synergy
Skullclamp
74%inclusion460 decks618 decks
63%synergy
Basking Broodscale
61%inclusion352 decks580 decks
59%synergy
Young Wolf
56%inclusion346 decks618 decks
56%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
57%inclusion355 decks618 decks
55%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
60%inclusion371 decks618 decks
52%synergy
Scurry Oak
52%inclusion322 decks618 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion333 decks618 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion373 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion369 decks618 decks
48%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
57%inclusion350 decks618 decks
48%synergy
Hardened Scales
56%inclusion345 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Doubling Season
55%inclusion339 decks618 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion322 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Corpse Knight
50%inclusion311 decks618 decks
45%synergy
Fathom Mage
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion297 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
42%inclusion260 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion209 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion166 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion165 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion81 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion80 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion62 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
48%inclusion294 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Utopia Mycon
46%inclusion287 decks618 decks
46%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
46%inclusion286 decks618 decks
42%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion278 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
45%inclusion277 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
45%inclusion276 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Slimefoot, the Stowaway
44%inclusion274 decks618 decks
43%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion259 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Carrion Feeder
41%inclusion256 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
41%inclusion252 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Strangleroot Geist
38%inclusion234 decks618 decks
38%synergy
Winding Constrictor
38%inclusion234 decks618 decks
34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
37%inclusion228 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Walking Ballista
35%inclusion219 decks618 decks
33%synergy
Conclave Mentor
33%inclusion206 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
33%inclusion204 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Kitchen Finks
32%inclusion197 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
32%inclusion196 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
31%inclusion194 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Witness
31%inclusion178 decks580 decks
27%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Master Biomancer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Noble Hierarch
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion184 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
30%inclusion183 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion179 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
28%inclusion173 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
26%inclusion161 decks618 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion161 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion147 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Mycoloth
24%inclusion146 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion143 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion141 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion141 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Reveillark
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Karmic Guide
22%inclusion138 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Juniper Order Ranger
22%inclusion137 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Saffi Eriksdotter
21%inclusion128 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Protean Hulk
21%inclusion128 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion126 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion113 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Woodfall Primus
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion96 decks580 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Teysa Karlov
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion276 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
44%inclusion270 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion238 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion191 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion176 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion154 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Eladamri's Call
24%inclusion148 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Chord of Calling
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Aura Mutation
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
13%inclusion78 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion75 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion72 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion71 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion66 decks579 decks
3%synergy
Abzan Charm
10%inclusion62 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.5%inclusion40 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Harmony
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
-8%synergy
Second Harvest
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion260 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion229 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion219 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion199 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion179 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion165 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion159 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
23%inclusion143 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion137 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion92 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion78 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.6%inclusion47 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
7.6%inclusion47 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
7.6%inclusion47 decks618 decks
-11%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion131 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion114 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
-9%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
-15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Blasting Station
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.8%inclusion42 decks618 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
36%inclusion222 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
32%inclusion196 decks618 decks
25%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
28%inclusion171 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Branching Evolution
28%inclusion170 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
26%inclusion160 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion148 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Earthcraft
22%inclusion137 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Primal Vigor
22%inclusion133 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion126 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion112 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Fecundity
18%inclusion110 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion110 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion45 decks297 decks
10%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
15%inclusion93 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion91 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Roots
14%inclusion88 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
13%inclusion83 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Abzan Ascendancy
7.0%inclusion43 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.4%inclusion35 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Life and Limb
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Fungal Plots
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Master Chef
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Death's Presence
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion180 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion177 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion170 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Gavony Township
27%inclusion167 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion158 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion118 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion88 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion83 decks618 decks
-16%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion69 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.6%inclusion44 decks579 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Backwoods
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
2%synergy
High Market
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion556 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion419 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion78 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion66 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion62 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion36 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion574 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
61%inclusion380 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion379 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion373 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion308 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion304 decks618 decks
38%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion282 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion281 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
44%inclusion269 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion268 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
42%inclusion261 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Indatha Triome
41%inclusion255 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion248 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Opulent Palace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion247 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion245 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion232 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion231 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
34%inclusion213 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion190 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion189 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Vivid Creek
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion139 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion115 decks618 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion113 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion112 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion107 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion105 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion102 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion99 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
16%inclusion96 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion93 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion92 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
14%inclusion81 decks579 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion85 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion83 decks618 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion82 decks618 decks
0%synergy