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Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Reputable Merchant + Phantom Train Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • All permanents on the battlefield (Reputable Merchant without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield).
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Activate Phantom Train by sacrificing Reputable Merchant.
    • 2
      When Reputable Merchant dies, its innate ability and persist ability trigger.
    • 3
      Resolve the Reputable Merchant trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
    • 4
      Resolve the persist trigger, returning Reputable Merchant from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
    • 5
      When Reputable Merchant enters, it triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
    • 6
      Resolve the Phantom Train ability.
    • 7
      Repeat.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers

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Combo Rank

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 three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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