Acererak the Archlich
Carnival of Souls
Planar Gate
Diamond Mare
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 (Diamond Mare with "Black" chosen on the battlefield). | |
| You have not completed Tomb of Annihilation, nor are currently venturing in it. | |
| 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 | Diamond Mare triggers, causing you to gain 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 |
Combo Metadata
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Rank 26011
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{ } 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 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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