Tombstone Stairwell
Cauldron of Essence

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Tombstone Stairwell and Cauldron of Essence 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, Cauldron of Essence triggers that many times, causing each opponent to lose that much life and you to gain that much life.
4
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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New Cards
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
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33%synergy
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28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Turbulent Fen
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24%synergy
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20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Dread Return
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
51%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
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42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Shifting Woodland
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38%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
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36%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
24%synergy
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44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
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33%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Eternal Witness
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23%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Life from the Loam
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Six
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28%synergy
Viscera Seer
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25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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17%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Priest of Forgotten Gods
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26%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
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0%synergy
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22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
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22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
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20%synergy
Haywire Mite
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
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18%synergy
Icetill Explorer
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16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
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22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Merchant of Venom
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Druid of Purification
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15%synergy
Hermit Druid
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15%synergy
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17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
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15%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Bloodghast
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Underrealm Lich
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Spore Frog
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
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13%synergy
Ophiomancer
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
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12%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
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12%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
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12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
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12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
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11%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
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11%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
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10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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5%synergy
Dina, Essence Brewer
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11%synergy
Bogwater Lumaret
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
Eccentric Pestfinder
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8%synergy
Instants
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20%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Entomb
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10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
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8%synergy
Village Rites
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7%synergy
Abrupt Decay
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7%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
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8%synergy
Dina's Guidance
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3%synergy
Sorceries
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20%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
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26%synergy
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21%synergy
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14%synergy
The Ooze
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5%synergy
Enchantments
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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16%synergy
Feral Appetite
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15%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
Grave Venerations
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15%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
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13%synergy
Insidious Roots
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11%synergy
Parallel Lives
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10%synergy
Comforting Counsel
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Planeswalkers
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9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
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26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
9%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Strip Mine
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20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
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-22%synergy
Golgari Signet
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12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Zagoth Triome
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73%synergy
Watery Grave
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58%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Wood
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Deathcap Glade
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Vernal Fen
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Bayou
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-20%synergy