Carrion Feeder
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 Carrion Feeder 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
Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite death triggers
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Celes, Rune Knight
0.3%inclusion33 decks10.7K decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
0.0%inclusion2 decks17K decks
New Cards
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Undead Hand Ninja
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Putrid Goblin
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
95%synergy
Murderous Redcap
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Lesser Masticore
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Victimize
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Restless Apparition
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Buried Alive
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Unearth
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Mayhem Devil
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Diviner
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Grave Researcher
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Anger
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Woe Strider
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thunderblust
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cartel Aristocrat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
First Day of Class
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron Haze
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Flicker of Fate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Lorehold Charm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Mortify
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Persist
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Stitch Together
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Daydream
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fix What's Broken
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Helping Hand
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Lively Dirge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Jolted Awake
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Pursue the Past
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Steal the Show
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Blasting Station
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Ark of Hunger
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Thran Vigil
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Smile at Death
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Blasting Station
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Ark of Hunger
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Savai Triome
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy