Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Cryptic Trilobite
Phyrexian Altar

   Prerequisites

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

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
If Cryptic Trilobite has any +1/+1 counters, activate Cryptic Trilobite's first activated ability until it has no +1/+1 counters, adding that can only be spent to activate abilities each time.
2
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Cryptic Trilobite, adding 1.
3
Cryptic Trilobite's undying ability from Mikaeus triggers, returning Cryptic Trilobite from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colored mana
Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
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