Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
One of the persist creatures does not have a -1/-1 counter on it.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a persist creature without a -1/-1 counter on it.
2
When the persist creature dies, its persist ability and Szarel trigger.
3
Resolve the Szarel trigger, putting a number of +1/+1 counters on the other persist creature.
4
Resolve the perist creature's trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite colorless mana
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
2.3%inclusion229 decks9.89K decks
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
3.0%inclusion196 decks6.44K decks
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
0.3%inclusion74 decks21.9K decks
Xira, the Golden Sting
4.0%inclusion60 decks1.49K decks
Slimefoot and Squee
0.6%inclusion25 decks3.91K decks
Eddie Brock
0.2%inclusion18 decks7.23K decks
Henzie "Toolbox" Torre
0.1%inclusion10 decks9.05K decks
Lord Windgrace
0.1%inclusion7 decks4.86K decks
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
0.2%inclusion5 decks3.22K decks
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
0.2%inclusion5 decks2.12K decks
Bhaal, Lord of Murder
0.4%inclusion4 decks940 decks
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
0.7%inclusion4 decks558 decks
Ziatora, the Incinerator
0.1%inclusion4 decks4.97K decks
Korvold, Gleeful Glutton
0.6%inclusion3 decks532 decks
Kresh the Bloodbraided
0.2%inclusion3 decks1.95K decks
Auntie Ool, Cursewretch
0.0%inclusion3 decks12.8K decks
Winter, Misanthropic Guide
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53%synergy
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42%synergy
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42%synergy
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38%synergy
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37%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%synergy
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26%inclusion180 decks685 decks
22%synergy
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22%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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3%synergy
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28%synergy
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9%synergy
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-2%synergy
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3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
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2%synergy
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-3%synergy
Big Score
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-5%synergy
Noxious Revival
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1%synergy
Fling
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3%synergy
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13%synergy
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-13%synergy
Scapeshift
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12%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
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0%synergy
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4%synergy
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Vandalblast
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-7%synergy
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1%synergy
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Night's Whisper
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-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
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-10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.0%inclusion41 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
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5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion35 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
36%inclusion237 decks664 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion215 decks685 decks
28%synergy
Zuran Orb
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27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion151 decks685 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion150 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion144 decks685 decks
19%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
20%inclusion139 decks685 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion133 decks685 decks
-8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion91 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
12%inclusion85 decks685 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.3%inclusion64 decks685 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.6%inclusion52 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
5.3%inclusion36 decks685 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
27%inclusion183 decks685 decks
21%synergy
Exploration
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16%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion145 decks685 decks
11%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
19%inclusion128 decks685 decks
-3%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
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10%synergy
Awakening Zone
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
Parallel Lives
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Greater Good
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7%synergy
Impact Tremors
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2%synergy
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7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion71 decks685 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion70 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion69 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
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5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
8.6%inclusion33 decks384 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.0%inclusion55 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Squandered Resources
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6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.2%inclusion49 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
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0%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.4%inclusion44 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
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-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.8%inclusion40 decks685 decks
-9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
-11%synergy
Druid Class
5.5%inclusion38 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Split
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
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0%synergy
Loading Zone
5.2%inclusion34 decks655 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
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4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
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9%synergy
Lord Windgrace
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6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion273 decks685 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion235 decks685 decks
5%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
29%inclusion191 decks660 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion191 decks685 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion176 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion149 decks685 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion138 decks685 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion125 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion121 decks685 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion111 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion91 decks685 decks
-7%synergy
Swarmyard
12%inclusion84 decks685 decks
11%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion71 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion66 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.5%inclusion65 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
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6%synergy
Wasteland
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6%synergy
Ba Sing Se
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3%synergy
Treasure Vault
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5%synergy
Command Beacon
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2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
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-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion47 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.8%inclusion40 decks685 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion39 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.1%inclusion35 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion575 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion450 decks685 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion57 decks685 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion55 decks685 decks
-9%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion46 decks685 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
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-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion43 decks685 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion37 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
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15%synergy
Fabled Passage
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47%synergy
Stomping Ground
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9%synergy
Cinder Glade
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10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion330 decks685 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
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13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
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5%synergy
Indatha Triome
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion305 decks685 decks
30%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
44%inclusion299 decks685 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion297 decks685 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion293 decks685 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion288 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion284 decks685 decks
31%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
41%inclusion282 decks685 decks
39%synergy
Zagoth Triome
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Vernal Fen
35%inclusion234 decks660 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion205 decks685 decks
-7%synergy
Savage Lands
29%inclusion197 decks685 decks
7%synergy
Twisted Landscape
28%inclusion190 decks685 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion186 decks685 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion175 decks685 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
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-9%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion152 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion149 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion148 decks685 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion146 decks685 decks
-14%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
21%inclusion142 decks685 decks
19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
19%inclusion127 decks685 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
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17%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion111 decks685 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion111 decks685 decks
-7%synergy
Festering Thicket
16%inclusion106 decks660 decks
11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
15%inclusion105 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion102 decks685 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion100 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion95 decks685 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
14%inclusion93 decks685 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion93 decks685 decks
-7%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion91 decks685 decks
4%synergy