Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Thermopod

   Prerequisites

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

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Thermopod by sacrificing a persist creature that does not have a -1/-1 counter on it.
2
When the creature dies, its persist ability and Bhaal trigger.
3
Resolve the Bhaal trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on the remaining persist creature.
4
Resolve the sacrificed creature's persist 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 red mana
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