Acererak the Archlich
Heartless Summoning
Carnival of Souls
Aetherflux Reservoir

   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.
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 and commander tax, if applicable.
2
Aetherflux Reservoir triggers, causing you to gain 1 life for each spell you've cast this turn.
3
Acererak enters the battlefield, triggering its first ability and Carnival of Souls.
4
Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add and lose 1 life.
5
Acererak enters the battlefield, returning Acererak 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 colored mana
Near-infinite creature tokens
Near-infinite damage
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Near-infinite lifeloss
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite storm count
Near-infinite Treasure tokens
Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon
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