Celes, Rune Knight
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield (Persist Creature without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield).

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the persist creature, adding .
2
When the persist creature dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
3
When the persist creature enters the battlefield, Celes's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite colorless mana
Celes, Rune Knight
30%inclusion2.12K decks7.11K decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
15%inclusion1.60K decks10.4K decks
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1.3%inclusion37 decks2.82K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.1%inclusion8 decks14.5K decks
Kroxa and Kunoros
0.8%inclusion7 decks889 decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.1%inclusion6 decks11.6K decks
Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
0.2%inclusion5 decks2.22K decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.1%inclusion5 decks5.52K decks
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0.0%inclusion4 decks13.9K decks
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
0.5%inclusion4 decks771 decks
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0.0%inclusion4 decks25.2K decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks8.43K decks
Malik, Grim Manipulator
0.1%inclusion2 decks1.91K decks
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0.2%inclusion2 decks1.13K decks
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0.2%inclusion2 decks1.22K decks
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0.0%inclusion2 decks5.18K decks
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0.0%inclusion2 decks11.4K decks
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0.2%inclusion2 decks862 decks
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High Synergy Cards
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31%synergy
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19%synergy
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21%synergy
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11%synergy
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23%synergy
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1%synergy
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7%synergy
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12%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-4%synergy
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5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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2%synergy
First Day of Class
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Akroma's Will
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2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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-2%synergy
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-9%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion1.63K decks3.83K decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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35%synergy
Stitch Together
38%inclusion1.45K decks3.83K decks
36%synergy
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32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
0%synergy
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32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
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26%synergy
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18%synergy
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-10%synergy
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19%synergy
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20%synergy
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21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
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21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-22%synergy
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20%inclusion679 decks3.36K decks
20%synergy
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0%synergy
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2%synergy
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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0%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion362 decks3.83K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
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4%synergy
Vandalblast
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-7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
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6%synergy
Imperial Seal
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2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
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4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.2%inclusion199 decks3.83K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
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36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion1.43K decks3.83K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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5%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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12%synergy
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2%synergy
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13%synergy
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10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
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4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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1%synergy
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6.9%inclusion231 decks3.36K decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
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4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
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3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
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4%synergy
Grinding Station
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
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-3%synergy
Enchantments
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27%synergy
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27%inclusion1.03K decks3.83K decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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2%synergy
Necromancy
21%inclusion822 decks3.83K decks
18%synergy
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21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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-3%synergy
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-1%synergy
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9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
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7%synergy
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2%synergy
Warleader's Call
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0%synergy
Planeswalkers
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7%synergy
Utility Lands
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33%synergy
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35%inclusion1.34K decks3.83K decks
15%synergy
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23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion815 decks3.83K decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion731 decks3.83K decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion675 decks3.83K decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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3%synergy
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-20%synergy
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6%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-6%synergy
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1%synergy
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-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion3.55K decks3.83K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion2.46K decks3.83K decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion2.31K decks3.83K decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion1.78K decks3.83K decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion701 decks3.83K decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
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-9%synergy
Mind Stone
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1%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion528 decks3.83K decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion509 decks3.83K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion430 decks3.83K decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.4%inclusion170 decks2.29K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion248 decks3.83K decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
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1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion222 decks3.83K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.8%inclusion221 decks3.83K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
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1%synergy
Lands
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21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion2.59K decks3.83K decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion2.46K decks3.83K decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
62%inclusion2.37K decks3.83K decks
29%synergy
Sacred Foundry
62%inclusion2.36K decks3.83K decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion2.35K decks3.83K decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion2.27K decks3.83K decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion2.25K decks3.83K decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion2.11K decks3.83K decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion2.07K decks3.83K decks
30%synergy
Nomad Outpost
51%inclusion1.95K decks3.83K decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion1.89K decks3.83K decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion1.79K decks3.83K decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion1.75K decks3.83K decks
36%synergy
Savai Triome
46%inclusion1.75K decks3.83K decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion1.60K decks3.83K decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion1.56K decks3.83K decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion1.53K decks3.83K decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion1.50K decks3.83K decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion1.50K decks3.83K decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
38%inclusion1.47K decks3.83K decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion1.45K decks3.83K decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion1.40K decks3.83K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion1.29K decks3.83K decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Temple Garden
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion1.19K decks3.83K decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion1.17K decks3.83K decks
20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion1.07K decks3.83K decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion976 decks3.83K decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion970 decks3.83K decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion923 decks3.83K decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion921 decks3.83K decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-18%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion879 decks3.83K decks
17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion832 decks3.83K decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion823 decks3.83K decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion793 decks3.83K decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion787 decks3.83K decks
4%synergy
Oscorp Industries
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion715 decks3.83K decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion710 decks3.83K decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion699 decks3.83K decks
10%synergy