Ashnod's Altar
Obstinate Gargoyle
Hardened Academic

   Prerequisites

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

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Obstinate Gargoyle.
2
When Obstinate Gargoyle dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
3
Hardened Academic triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Obstinate Gargoyle.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite colorless mana
Infinite death triggers
Infinite sacrifice triggers
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