Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Thermopod
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 Thermopod 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 sacrifice triggers | |
| Infinite death triggers | |
| Infinite red mana |
Combo Metadata
39
DECKS
0.00%
OF 882831 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 18642
MOST PLAYED OF 53097 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)
No early game, 2-card infinite combos, but the community hasn't weighed in yet if this one counts.
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
No early game, 2-card infinite combos, but the community hasn't weighed in yet if this one counts.
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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