Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Spike Feeder
Cryptic Trilobite
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield. | |
| Dean of the Root. Spike Feeder and Cryptic Trilobite have at least two +1/+1 counters. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding that can only be spent to activate abilities. |
2 | Activate Spike Feeder's second ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, causing you to gain two life. |
3 | Lisette triggers, causing you to pay  to put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. |
4 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control | |
| Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities | |
| Infinite lifegain | |
| Infinite lifegain triggers |
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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