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Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • All permanents on the battlefield.
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the persist or undying creature, adding {c}{c}.
    • 2
      When the persist or undying creature dies, its persist or undying ability and Nim Deathmantle trigger.
    • 3
      Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, choosing not to pay.
    • 4
      Resolve the creature's trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 or -1/-1 counter on it.
    • 5
      Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the persist or undying creature, adding {c}{c}.
    • 6
      When the persist or undying creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return the persist or undying creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
    • 7
      Repeat.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite death triggers

Combo Metadata

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Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

No early game, 2-card infinite combos, but the community hasn't weighed in yet if this one counts.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

No early game, 2-card infinite combos, but the community hasn't weighed in yet if this one counts.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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