Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Shalai and Hallar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Ob Nixilis and Shalai and Hallar on the battlefield.
You have a way to cause an opponent to lose exactly 1 life.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cause an opponent to lose 1 life.
2
Ob Nixilis triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself and exiling the top card of your library.
3
Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
4
Repeat from step 2.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Exile your library
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Infinite damage
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New Cards
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100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Ninja Pizza
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All Will Be One
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
The Red Terror
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Bloom Tender
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri's Call
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
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24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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11%synergy
Mox Diamond
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19%synergy
Mana Vault
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15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Mighty Mutanimals
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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47%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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20%synergy
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4%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
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22%synergy
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27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Noble Hierarch
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11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
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23%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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16%synergy
Basking Broodscale
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19%synergy
Scurry Oak
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
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17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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2%synergy
Sage of Hours
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
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17%synergy
Inga and Esika
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
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16%synergy
Jegantha, the Wellspring
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14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
Voice of Victory
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11%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%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
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9%synergy
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Instants
Continue?
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Ruinous Ultimatum
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Tooth and Nail
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13%synergy
Living Death
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Skyshroud Claim
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-6%synergy
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-21%synergy
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Yawgmoth's Will
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Urza's Ruinous Blast
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Sevinne's Reclamation
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-1%synergy
Reanimate
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-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Coin of Mastery
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14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
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19%synergy
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11%synergy
The Ozolith
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11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
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4%synergy
The One Ring
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4%synergy
Grindstone
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Staff of Domination
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7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
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7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
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2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-18%synergy
Enchantments
Endless Foot Assault
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48%synergy
High Score
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
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18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Training Grounds
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17%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Defense of the Heart
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
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2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Glee
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mayael's Aria
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Tempest
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Warleader's Call
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Indatha Triome
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Turtle Lair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Hidden Hideout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Savai Triome
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Stomping Ground
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Ketria Triome
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Bayou
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Scrubland
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Savannah
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Taiga
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy