Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Restoration Angel
Hostage Taker

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Hostage Taker on the battlefield.
Restoration Angel in exile.
Abdel Adrian in hand.
Restoration Angel exiled by Hostage Taker
4 plus enough mana to pay for command tax, if applicable available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Abdel Adrian from the command zone by paying 4 and command tax, if applicable.
2
When Abdel Adrian enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
3
When Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, Restoration Angel returns from exile to the battlefield.
4
When Restoration Angel enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Abdel Adrian.
5
Abdel Adrian leaves and re-enters the battlefield, causing Hostage Taker to return from exile to the battlefield, and triggering both Hostage Taker and Abdel Adrian's abilities.
6
Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Restoration Angel until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
7
Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
8
Repeat from step 3.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite blinking of nonland permanents
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64%synergy
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-10%synergy
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36%synergy
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
Damn
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15%synergy
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8%synergy
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Preordain
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-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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2%synergy
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0%synergy
Vindicate
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0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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-12%synergy
Reanimate
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of the Brood
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
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25%synergy
Cryogen Relic
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12%synergy
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5%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
10%synergy
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8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
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31%synergy
Reality Acid
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31%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
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29%synergy
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12%synergy
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18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Deification
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
14%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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5%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-10%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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-7%synergy
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-16%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
Parallax Wave
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
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5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
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16%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
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14%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
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5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
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3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
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8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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3%synergy
Halimar Depths
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18%synergy
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12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
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10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion147 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
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4%synergy
Azorius Signet
56%inclusion92 decks164 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion81 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion64 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
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5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Lands
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21%synergy
Stomping Ground
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34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
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35%synergy
Prairie Stream
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21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
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14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
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10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38%inclusion62 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
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4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Zagoth Triome
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6%synergy
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33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
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-9%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
21%inclusion33 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Opulent Palace
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
2%synergy