Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Shambling Ghast
Chthonian Nightmare
Phyrexian Altar
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| Chthonian Nightmare in hand. | |
| All other permanents on the battlefield. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Shambling Ghast, adding  . |
2 | When Shambling Ghast dies, it and Wilhelt's first ability trigger. |
3 | Resolve the Shambling Ghast trigger, creating a Treasure token. |
4 | Resolve the Wilhelt trigger, creating a 2/2 Zombie creature token with decayed. |
5 | Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding . |
6 | Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying . |
7 | When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get  . |
8 | Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying , sacrificing the Zombie token, and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand, returning Shambling Ghast from your graveyard to the battlefield. |
9 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite sacrifice triggers | |
| Infinite death triggers | |
| Infinite storm count | |
| Infinite energy counters |
Combo Metadata
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OF 2216583 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 12414
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{ } Commander Bracket Information
In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
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Exhibition and Core
(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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