Ashnod's Altar
River Kelpie
Thran Vigil

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield (River Kelpie without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield).

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing River Kelpie.
2
When River Kelpie dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
3
Thran Vigil and River Kelpie trigger.
4
Resolve the Thran Vigil trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on River Kelpie.
5
Resolve the River Kelpie trigger, causing you to draw a card.
6
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite card draw
Infinite draw triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite colorless mana
Near-infinite death triggers
Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
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