Evolution Witness
Iron Apprentice
Phyrexian Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Iron Apprentice in hand.
Evolution Witness and Phyrexian Altar on the battlefield.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Iron Apprentice by paying 1, causing it to enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
2
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Iron Apprentice, adding 1.
3
When Iron Apprentice dies, it triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Evolution Witness.
4
Evolution Witness triggers, returning Iron Apprentice from your graveyard to your hand.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite +1/+1 counters on Evolution Witness
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite storm count
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
Birthing Pod
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5%synergy
Enchantments
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27%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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26%synergy
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20%synergy
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22%synergy
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2%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
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20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
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10%synergy
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18%synergy
Sphere Grid
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14%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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4%synergy
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9%synergy
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
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7%synergy
Wild Growth
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Planeswalkers
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7%synergy
Utility Lands
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46%synergy
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30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
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38%synergy
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4%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
Urza's Saga
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20%synergy
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27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
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19%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
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0%synergy
Nesting Grounds
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8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
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5%synergy
Field of the Dead
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4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
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3%synergy
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7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
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3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Indatha Triome
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
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23%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Lush Portico
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Hedge Maze
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wastewood Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy