Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Phyrexian Altar

   Prerequisites

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

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a persist creature that does not have a -1/-1 counter on it.
2
When the creature dies, its persist ability and Bhaal trigger.
3
Resolve the Bhaal trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on the remaining persist creature.
4
Resolve the sacrificed creature's persist 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 colored mana
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Bhaal, Lord of Murder
19%inclusion332 decks1.73K decks
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Sorceries
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-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
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-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Souls
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31%synergy
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-7%synergy
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11%synergy
The Endstone
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
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10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
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7%synergy
The Great Henge
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-3%synergy
Enchantments
Riveteers Ascendancy
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44%synergy
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9%synergy
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25%synergy
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21%synergy
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24%synergy
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18%synergy
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18%synergy
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13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
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12%synergy
Black Market Connections
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3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
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-2%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
Sylvan Library
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-2%synergy
Birthing Ritual
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6%synergy
Fecundity
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
Guardian Project
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Sothera, the Supervoid
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5%synergy
Thran Vigil
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5%synergy
Skeletal Swarming
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Journey to Eternity
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3%synergy
Impact Tremors
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-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
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10%synergy
Utility Lands
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38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
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8%synergy
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Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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21%synergy
High Market
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Boseiju, Who Endures
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3%synergy
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18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
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9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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-5%synergy
Grim Backwoods
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8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
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-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
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-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
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2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
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4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
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2%synergy
Temple of the False God
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-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
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1%synergy
Timeless Lotus
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15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
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-11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
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3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
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-13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
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1%synergy
Golgari Signet
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0%synergy
Gruul Signet
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-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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-2%synergy
Lands
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18%synergy
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54%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
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26%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
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37%synergy
Stomping Ground
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22%synergy
Blood Crypt
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25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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19%synergy
Indatha Triome
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22%synergy
Luxury Suite
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23%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
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22%synergy
Savage Lands
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24%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
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11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
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14%synergy
Ketria Triome
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11%synergy
Godless Shrine
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1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
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30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
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30%synergy
Spire Garden
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19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
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7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
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29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
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4%synergy
Cinder Glade
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-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
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5%synergy
Temple Garden
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-5%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion119 decks390 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion117 decks390 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
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7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
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0%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
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21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
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1%synergy
Savai Triome
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0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
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0%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
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-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
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-16%synergy
Twisted Landscape
24%inclusion82 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion81 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
20%inclusion79 decks390 decks
7%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
20%inclusion78 decks390 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
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3%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion77 decks390 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
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6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
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-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
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9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
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6%synergy
Commercial District
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8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion65 decks390 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion52 decks390 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion47 decks390 decks
3%synergy