Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
One of the persist creatures does not have a -1/-1 counter on it.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a persist creature without a -1/-1 counter on it.
2
When the persist creature dies, its persist ability and Szarel trigger.
3
Resolve the Szarel trigger, putting a number of +1/+1 counters on the other persist creature.
4
Resolve the perist creature's trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite colorless mana
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
2.3%inclusion234 decks10K decks
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
3.1%inclusion199 decks6.49K decks
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
0.3%inclusion76 decks22.2K decks
Xira, the Golden Sting
4.1%inclusion63 decks1.52K decks
Slimefoot and Squee
0.7%inclusion27 decks3.97K decks
Eddie Brock
0.2%inclusion18 decks7.30K decks
Henzie "Toolbox" Torre
0.1%inclusion10 decks9.18K decks
Lord Windgrace
0.1%inclusion6 decks4.91K decks
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
0.2%inclusion5 decks3.27K decks
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
0.2%inclusion5 decks2.14K decks
Bhaal, Lord of Murder
0.4%inclusion4 decks958 decks
Kresh the Bloodbraided
0.2%inclusion4 decks1.98K decks
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
0.7%inclusion4 decks566 decks
Ziatora, the Incinerator
0.1%inclusion4 decks5.04K decks
Korvold, Gleeful Glutton
0.6%inclusion3 decks538 decks
Auntie Ool, Cursewretch
0.0%inclusion3 decks13.1K decks
Winter, Misanthropic Guide
0.1%inclusion2 decks3.34K decks
Shattergang Brothers
0.2%inclusion2 decks1.05K decks
New Cards
Turbulent Fen
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Ninja Pizza
3.0%inclusion5 decks167 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Harvest
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Pest Rescuer
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ribtruss Roaster
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
57%inclusion400 decks701 decks
53%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Mayhem Devil
52%inclusion367 decks701 decks
42%synergy
Harrow
51%inclusion359 decks701 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion313 decks701 decks
38%synergy
Horizon Explorer
40%inclusion273 decks676 decks
37%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
38%inclusion268 decks701 decks
35%synergy
Exploration Broodship
38%inclusion255 decks676 decks
34%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
42%inclusion291 decks701 decks
34%synergy
Scute Swarm
44%inclusion308 decks701 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
49%inclusion345 decks701 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion330 decks701 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion320 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
42%inclusion295 decks701 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion288 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion285 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Icetill Explorer
39%inclusion258 decks666 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
39%inclusion271 decks701 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion266 decks701 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Crop Rotation
31%inclusion219 decks701 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion134 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
15%inclusion106 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion83 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion80 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.0%inclusion42 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion40 decks701 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Ignoble Hierarch
37%inclusion256 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
34%inclusion236 decks701 decks
28%synergy
Viscera Seer
32%inclusion226 decks701 decks
24%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
29%inclusion202 decks701 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion200 decks701 decks
17%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
27%inclusion191 decks701 decks
23%synergy
Springbloom Druid
27%inclusion189 decks701 decks
23%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
26%inclusion184 decks701 decks
22%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
26%inclusion184 decks701 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion183 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
26%inclusion176 decks676 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion180 decks701 decks
17%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion178 decks701 decks
17%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion171 decks701 decks
19%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
24%inclusion168 decks701 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Cobra
24%inclusion167 decks701 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion166 decks701 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
23%inclusion163 decks701 decks
19%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
22%inclusion156 decks701 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
22%inclusion152 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
21%inclusion148 decks701 decks
16%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
20%inclusion143 decks701 decks
14%synergy
Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion139 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Academy Manufactor
20%inclusion137 decks701 decks
16%synergy
Scouring Swarm
19%inclusion129 decks676 decks
17%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
19%inclusion131 decks701 decks
16%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion131 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Tireless Tracker
19%inclusion131 decks701 decks
14%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
17%inclusion121 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Haywire Mite
16%inclusion110 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
16%inclusion110 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Baloth Prime
16%inclusion105 decks676 decks
14%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
15%inclusion106 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Six
15%inclusion104 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
14%inclusion96 decks701 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
14%inclusion95 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
13%inclusion93 decks701 decks
13%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion92 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Aatchik, Emerald Radian
13%inclusion89 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
13%inclusion88 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
13%inclusion88 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
13%inclusion88 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
12%inclusion86 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion86 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Augur of Autumn
12%inclusion82 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
12%inclusion78 decks676 decks
10%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
11%inclusion79 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Xorn
11%inclusion78 decks701 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion237 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion230 decks701 decks
20%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
31%inclusion218 decks701 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion202 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-34%synergy
Putrefy
26%inclusion180 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Village Rites
24%inclusion167 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Entish Restoration
20%inclusion143 decks701 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion140 decks701 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion130 decks701 decks
-1%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion116 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion113 decks701 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion112 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion109 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion98 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion84 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion77 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.4%inclusion59 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
8.3%inclusion58 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Constant Mists
7.3%inclusion51 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.2%inclusion30 decks414 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
6.7%inclusion47 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.7%inclusion47 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Artifact Mutation
6.1%inclusion43 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.1%inclusion43 decks701 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.0%inclusion42 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.8%inclusion41 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Fling
5.6%inclusion39 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion39 decks701 decks
-5%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.4%inclusion38 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.4%inclusion38 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
33%inclusion234 decks701 decks
21%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
30%inclusion213 decks701 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion192 decks701 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion148 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion142 decks701 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion140 decks701 decks
-13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion139 decks701 decks
-7%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
15%inclusion105 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Scapeshift
15%inclusion104 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion102 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
14%inclusion97 decks676 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion99 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Life from the Loam
13%inclusion92 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion75 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion71 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
10%inclusion69 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion69 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Pest Infestation
9.0%inclusion63 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.7%inclusion61 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion61 decks701 decks
-7%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
7.3%inclusion51 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion50 decks701 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion47 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion45 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion44 decks701 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion42 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
5.7%inclusion40 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.7%inclusion40 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion40 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.7%inclusion40 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
36%inclusion242 decks680 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion220 decks701 decks
28%synergy
Zuran Orb
29%inclusion201 decks701 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion159 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion154 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion144 decks701 decks
18%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
20%inclusion142 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion137 decks701 decks
-8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion93 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
12%inclusion86 decks701 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.3%inclusion65 decks701 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
7.6%inclusion53 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.6%inclusion46 decks701 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
5.8%inclusion41 decks701 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
5.4%inclusion38 decks701 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
27%inclusion189 decks701 decks
21%synergy
Exploration
24%inclusion167 decks701 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
21%inclusion146 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
19%inclusion132 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
17%inclusion117 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Awakening Zone
13%inclusion92 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion86 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion85 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
12%inclusion82 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion81 decks701 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion80 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
11%inclusion78 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion78 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion74 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion69 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion71 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion69 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.0%inclusion56 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Squandered Resources
7.7%inclusion54 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
7.3%inclusion51 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.0%inclusion49 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
6.6%inclusion46 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.4%inclusion45 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.0%inclusion42 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion42 decks701 decks
-9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.6%inclusion39 decks701 decks
-12%synergy
Druid Class
5.4%inclusion38 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Loading Zone
5.2%inclusion35 decks671 decks
3%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.1%inclusion36 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Tectonic Split
5.1%inclusion20 decks394 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
13%inclusion89 decks701 decks
9%synergy
Lord Windgrace
8.0%inclusion56 decks701 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.0%inclusion49 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion283 decks701 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion239 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
28%inclusion192 decks676 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion192 decks701 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion177 decks701 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion150 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion139 decks701 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion129 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
17%inclusion121 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion116 decks701 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion92 decks701 decks
-7%synergy
Swarmyard
13%inclusion89 decks701 decks
11%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion74 decks701 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.5%inclusion64 decks675 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.4%inclusion66 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.8%inclusion60 decks680 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.1%inclusion57 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.4%inclusion29 decks394 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion50 decks701 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion50 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion49 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion48 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.0%inclusion42 decks701 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion41 decks701 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion587 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion464 decks701 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion69 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion58 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion55 decks701 decks
-9%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.6%inclusion46 decks701 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.4%inclusion45 decks701 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion44 decks701 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion39 decks701 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion626 decks701 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
56%inclusion394 decks701 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
50%inclusion349 decks701 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion342 decks701 decks
28%synergy
Cinder Glade
48%inclusion337 decks701 decks
10%synergy
Indatha Triome
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion324 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
46%inclusion319 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion315 decks701 decks
30%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
43%inclusion302 decks701 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion297 decks701 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion297 decks701 decks
31%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
42%inclusion293 decks701 decks
40%synergy
Zagoth Triome
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion292 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion286 decks701 decks
30%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Vernal Fen
35%inclusion239 decks676 decks
25%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion212 decks701 decks
-6%synergy
Savage Lands
29%inclusion200 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Twisted Landscape
28%inclusion195 decks701 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion194 decks701 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion181 decks701 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
24%inclusion165 decks701 decks
-9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion155 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion154 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion153 decks701 decks
-2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
22%inclusion151 decks701 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion147 decks701 decks
-14%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion133 decks701 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion126 decks701 decks
-11%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion115 decks701 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion113 decks701 decks
-6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
16%inclusion112 decks701 decks
14%synergy
Festering Thicket
16%inclusion107 decks676 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion104 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion101 decks701 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion95 decks701 decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion94 decks701 decks
-7%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
13%inclusion93 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion92 decks701 decks
4%synergy