Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Puppeteer Clique
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield (Puppeteer Clique without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield).
An opponent has a creature card in their graveyard.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Puppeteer Clique.
2
When Puppeteer Clique dies, its persist ability and Szarel trigger.
3
Resolve the persist trigger, returning Puppeteer Clique from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
4
When Puppeteer Clique enters, it triggers, putting a creature card from an opponent's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.
5
Resolve the Szarel trigger, putting a number of +1/+1 counters on another creature you control.
6
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the creature returned in step 4.
7
When the creature dies, Szarel triggers, putting a number of +1/+1 counters on Puppeteer Clique.
8
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite colorless mana
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
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