Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
Aluren
Altar of Dementia

  Played with this combo

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Insect with MV<=3 in hand or in your graveyard.
All other permanents on the battlefield.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast the Insect from your hand or graveyard by paying 0 due to Aluren.
2
Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the Insect.
3
When the Insect dies, Zask triggers.
4
Holding priority, cast the Insect from your graveyard by paying 0 due to Aluren.
5
Resolve the Zask ability, causing you to mill two cards.
6
Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability.
7
Repeat from step 2.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite mill
Infinite self-mill
Infinite storm count

  Combo Metadata

105
DECKS
0.01%
OF 1580567 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 11232
MOST PLAYED OF 44534 COMBOS

{ }  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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2.0%inclusion98 decks5.01K decks
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76%synergy
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74%synergy
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62%synergy
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62%synergy
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63%synergy
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59%synergy
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58%synergy
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55%synergy
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55%synergy
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46%synergy
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40%synergy
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42%synergy
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41%synergy
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40%synergy
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36%synergy
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40%synergy
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38%synergy
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38%synergy
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36%synergy
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34%synergy
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34%synergy
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32%synergy
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23%synergy
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30%synergy
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30%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%synergy
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20%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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14%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
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15%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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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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6%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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46%synergy
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43%synergy
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9%synergy
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35%synergy
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31%synergy
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27%synergy
Abrupt Decay
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26%synergy
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34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
4%synergy
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9%synergy
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19%synergy
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28%inclusion29 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
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-1%synergy
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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-7%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
Sorceries
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28%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
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48%synergy
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37%synergy
Nature's Lore
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8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
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31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
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26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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11%synergy
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25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
19%synergy
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-18%synergy
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23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
18%synergy
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15%synergy
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21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
18%synergy
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13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Formless Genesis
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
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4%synergy
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14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
13%synergy
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10%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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-15%synergy
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-26%synergy
Scapeshift
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
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7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Creation
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
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-2%synergy
Dryad's Revival
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5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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3%synergy
Grim Tutor
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2%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
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1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
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26%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Shredder
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Exploration Broodship
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9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Ashes of the Fallen
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
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3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-16%synergy
Blasting Station
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Birthing Pod
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Verdant Succession
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Crawling Sensation
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Crawling Infestation
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
36%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Earthcraft
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
29%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Mortuary
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Out of the Tombs
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
Black Market Connections
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-3%synergy
Squandered Resources
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5%synergy
Guardian Project
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-1%synergy
Druid Class
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
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-10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
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4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
73%inclusion77 decks105 decks
65%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Shifting Woodland
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Strip Mine
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Winding Canyons
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Wasteland
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Dryad Arbor
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Deeps
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-24%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion95 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion74 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Lands
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88%inclusion92 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
81%inclusion85 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion82 decks105 decks
67%synergy
Underground Mortuary
57%inclusion59 decks103 decks
45%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
45%inclusion47 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Bayou
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Deathcap Glade
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Vernal Fen
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Wood
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-23%synergy
Haunted Mire
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Chasm
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Festering Thicket
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Blooming Marsh
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
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