Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Felidar Guardian
Hostage Taker

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Hostage Taker on the battlefield.
Felidar Guardian in exile.
Abdel Adrian in hand.
Felidar Guardian 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, Felidar Guardian returns from exile to the battlefield.
4
When Felidar Guardian 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 Felidar Guardian 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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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
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37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Reality Acid
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33%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
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17%synergy
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11%synergy
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1%synergy
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17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
16%synergy
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15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
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12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
12%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
Rhystic Study
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-13%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
Parallax Wave
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7%synergy
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-4%synergy
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-7%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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26%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
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4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
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12%synergy
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-6%synergy
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8%synergy
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-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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8%synergy
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16%synergy
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37%synergy
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27%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion103 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
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1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
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0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
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10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Lands
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59%synergy
Command Tower
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21%synergy
Spire Garden
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
38%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
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36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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29%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
61%inclusion129 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
15%synergy
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56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion115 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Indatha Triome
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17%synergy
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8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
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1%synergy
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-3%synergy
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39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
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4%synergy
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38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
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15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
5%synergy
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6%synergy
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28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
11%synergy
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27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
7%synergy
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3%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
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-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-7%synergy