Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Pentavus
Blood Artist
Ashnod's Altar

  Played with this combo

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
Dean of the Root. Pentavus has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Pentavus' first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite artifact creature token.
2
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Pentavite, adding .
3
The Pentavite dies, triggering Blood Aritst, causing an opponent to lose 1 life and you to gain 1 life.
4
Lisette triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colorless mana
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifeloss
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

  Combo Metadata

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{ }  Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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27%synergy
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23%synergy
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14%synergy
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6%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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4%synergy
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-19%synergy
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32%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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5%synergy
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Enchantments
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99%synergy
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
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44%synergy
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40%synergy
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28%synergy
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33%synergy
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33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
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28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
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28%synergy
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26%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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15%synergy
Greed
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15%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
Battles
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14%synergy
Planeswalkers
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31%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
Utility Lands
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92%synergy
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47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
Drannith Ruins
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
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14%synergy
Restless Cottage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Barren Moor
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14%synergy
Grim Backwoods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-39%synergy
Paradise Plume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Lands
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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Savage Lands
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
74%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
73%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Highland Forest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Geothermal Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Copperline Gorge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Hollow
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Deathcap Glade
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37%synergy
Bayou
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37%synergy
Game Trail
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Wood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Manor Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Chasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blooming Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
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6%synergy
Windswept Heath
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6%synergy
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