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
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19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
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High Synergy Cards
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72%synergy
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Top Cards
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Game Changers
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6%synergy
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60%synergy
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43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
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38%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
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35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
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33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
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31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
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27%synergy
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26%synergy
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28%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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27%synergy
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26%synergy
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27%synergy
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22%synergy
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26%synergy
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26%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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Instants
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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-4%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%synergy
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6%synergy
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0%synergy
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14%synergy
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16%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
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-23%synergy
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-19%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
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41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
The Earth Crystal
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35%synergy
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35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
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18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Animation Module
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
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6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-17%synergy
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-19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
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3%synergy
Grinding Station
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5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
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5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
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-2%synergy
Enchantments
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47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Loading Zone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Greater Good
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Resourceful Defense
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Death's Presence
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Communal Brewing
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Master Chef
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
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6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
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59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Gavony Township
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Indatha Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Lush Portico
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Hushwood Verge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Wastewood Verge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy