Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Pentavus
Blood Artist
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
Dean of the Root. Pentavus has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Pentavus' first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite artifact creature token.
2
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Pentavite, adding .
3
The Pentavite dies, triggering Blood Aritst, causing an opponent to lose 1 life and you to gain 1 life.
4
Lisette triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite +1/+1 counters
Infinite colorless mana
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifeloss
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
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New Cards
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95%synergy
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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
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96%synergy
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99%synergy
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92%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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91%synergy
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71%synergy
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61%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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44%synergy
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43%synergy
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42%synergy
Top Cards
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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41%synergy
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36%synergy
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35%synergy
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25%synergy
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17%synergy
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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Creatures
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87%synergy
Scuzzback Marauders
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
Thunderblust
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
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48%synergy
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46%synergy
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46%synergy
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44%synergy
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26%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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29%synergy
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28%synergy
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25%synergy
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13%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
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31%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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Utility Artifacts
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Aether Vial
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Viridian Longbow
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
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11%synergy
Thornbite Staff
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10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
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10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
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10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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8%synergy
Shadowspear
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8%synergy
Jet Medallion
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8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
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6%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Tooth and Claw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Crown of Flames
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
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44%synergy
Impact Tremors
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
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27%synergy
Blight Mound
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
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26%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Greed
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20%synergy
Primal Vigor
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19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
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15%synergy
Mortuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Aether
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necrosynthesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Presence of Gond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
One with the Kami
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thran Vigil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Clinging Webs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Death's Presence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Germination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Druid Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Battles
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8%synergy
Planeswalkers
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Restless Cottage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Grim Backwoods
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sapseep Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Nursery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swarmyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Shire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Paradise Plume
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pristine Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Sandsteppe Citadel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
74%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Jungle Hollow
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Deathcap Glade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Highland Forest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Geothermal Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Copperline Gorge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Game Trail
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Savage Lands
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Wood
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Bayou
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Manor Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy