Acererak the Archlich
Carnival of Souls
Semblance Anvil
Bontu's Monument

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Acererak the Archlich in hand or in the command zone.
All other permanents on the battlefield.
You have not completed Tomb of Annihilation, nor are currently venturing in it.
There is a creaature card exiled with Semblance Anvil.
plus enough mana to pay for commander tax, if applicable available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying plus commander tax, if applicable.
2
Bontu's Monument triggers, causing you to gain life and each opponent to lose life.
3
When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
4
Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add and lose 1 life.
5
Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
6
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite card draw
Infinite draw triggers
Near-infinite +1/+1 counters
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite Treasure tokens
Near-infinite colored mana
Near-infinite creature tokens
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Near-infinite lifeloss
Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon
Near-infinite storm count
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