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 a creature
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite storm count
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
0.2%inclusion7 decks4.05K decks
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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
1.0%inclusion3 decks292 decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.0%inclusion2 decks4.70K decks
Blaster, Combat DJ
0.3%inclusion2 decks596 decks
Marath, Will of the Wild
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.76K decks
Wolverine, Best There Is
0.0%inclusion1 decks9.74K decks
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1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
Yuna, Grand Summoner
0.0%inclusion1 decks6.60K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks5.67K decks
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0.4%inclusion1 decks280 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks6.12K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks7.39K decks
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0.5%inclusion1 decks188 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks26.8K decks
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New Cards
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Super Shredder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Fathom Mage
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Carrion Feeder
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Host of the Hereafter
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Fate Transfer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
The Ozolith
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Hardened Scales
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Servant of the Scale
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Forgotten Ancient
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Warden of the Grove
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Marketback Walker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Falconer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Skatewing Spy
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Master Biomancer
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Gyre Sage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Incubation Druid
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Bondwarden
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Conclave Mentor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Bladecrafter
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Ouroboroid
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Basking Broodscale
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Winding Constrictor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Maester Seymour
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sage of Hours
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
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20%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Star Pupil
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Kitchen Finks
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
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21%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Bioshift
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
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12%synergy
Beast Within
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-12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-3%synergy
Counterspell
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-24%synergy
Entomb
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9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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-3%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Gift of the Viper
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7%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
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2%synergy
Crop Rotation
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-1%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Season of Weaving
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
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-24%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Culling Ritual
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Life's Legacy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
The Great Henge
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
The Earth Crystal
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Altar of Dementia
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Animation Module
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Loading Zone
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Greater Good
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Sphere Grid
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Death's Presence
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Master Chef
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Gavony Township
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Grim Backwoods
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
48%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
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Underground Mortuary
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lush Portico
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy