Ghave, Guru of Spores
Geralf's Messenger
Phyrexian Altar

  Played with this combo

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Geralf's Messenger, adding 1.
2
Geralf's Messenger undying ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with al +1/+1 counter on it.
3
Geralf's Messnger's ETB ability triggers, causing target opponent to lose 2 life.
4
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from Geralf's Messenger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colored mana
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifeloss
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

  Combo Metadata

692
DECKS
0.07%
OF 948093 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 5379
MOST PLAYED OF 57943 COMBOS

{ }  Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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