Tombstone Stairwell
South Wind Avatar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Tombstone Stairwell and South Wind Avatar on the battlefield.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
At the beginning of each upkeep, Tombostone Stairwell's first ability triggers, causing each player to create a 2/2 Zombie creature token for each creature card in their graveyard.
2
At the beginning of each end step, Tombstone Stairwell's second ability triggers, destroying all tokens created by it.
3
When the token(s) die, South Wind Avatar's first ability triggers that many times, causing you to gain that much life.
4
South Wind Avatar's second ability triggers that many times, causing each opponent to lose that much life.
5
Repeat during each turn.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite death triggers
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Near-infinite lifeloss
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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20%synergy
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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2%synergy
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43%synergy
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37%synergy
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30%synergy
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36%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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22%synergy
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53%synergy
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18%synergy
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37%synergy
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32%synergy
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30%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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13%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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Strip Mine
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
Fountainport
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7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
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Mana Artifacts
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-19%synergy
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7%synergy
The Soul Stone
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25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
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2%synergy
Mind Stone
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-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
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Lotus Petal
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4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
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7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
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6%synergy
Chrome Mox
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1%synergy
Mox Diamond
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1%synergy
Mox Amber
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1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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Lands
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61%synergy
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51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
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41%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
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42%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
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36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
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35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
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21%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
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31%synergy
Desolate Mire
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27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
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12%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
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-55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
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6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
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5%synergy
Polluted Delta
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2%synergy
Urza's Cave
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9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy