Celes, Rune Knight
Bartolomé del Presidio

   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 Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing the persist creature.
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
Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Celes, Rune Knight
8.9%inclusion654 decks7.33K decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
1.1%inclusion116 decks10.9K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
1.0%inclusion29 decks2.90K decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.3%inclusion16 decks5.70K decks
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
0.8%inclusion10 decks1.25K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion5 decks15.1K decks
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
0.1%inclusion4 decks4.48K decks
Edgar Markov
0.0%inclusion3 decks26.1K decks
Zurgo Stormrender
0.0%inclusion2 decks14.3K decks
Queen Marchesa
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.76K decks
Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
0.4%inclusion2 decks467 decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
0.0%inclusion1 decks15.6K decks
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.90K decks
Extus, Oriq Overlord
0.0%inclusion1 decks3.55K decks
Squall, Gunblade Duelist
0.1%inclusion1 decks983 decks
Ravos, Soultender // Vial Smasher the Fierce
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion1 decks6.31K decks
Megatron, Tyrant
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.50K decks
New Cards
Twilight Diviner
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
3.6%inclusion15 decks421 decks
3%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.1%inclusion9 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Slumbering Walker
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
2.8%inclusion8 decks283 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
69%inclusion591 decks852 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
69%inclusion586 decks852 decks
61%synergy
Putrid Goblin
60%inclusion512 decks852 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion536 decks852 decks
57%synergy
Lesser Masticore
52%inclusion442 decks852 decks
52%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
50%inclusion425 decks852 decks
50%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion427 decks852 decks
46%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
45%inclusion383 decks852 decks
44%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
45%inclusion293 decks651 decks
42%synergy
Safehold Elite
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion531 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion501 decks852 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion403 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
47%inclusion401 decks852 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion390 decks852 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
45%inclusion380 decks852 decks
32%synergy
Buried Alive
44%inclusion376 decks852 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
42%inclusion357 decks852 decks
35%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
41%inclusion349 decks852 decks
37%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
40%inclusion341 decks852 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion129 decks852 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion107 decks852 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion101 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion83 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion76 decks852 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.0%inclusion60 decks852 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion48 decks852 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion47 decks852 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.4%inclusion46 decks852 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.0%inclusion43 decks852 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Kitchen Finks
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Restless Apparition
40%inclusion339 decks852 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion333 decks852 decks
28%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
36%inclusion304 decks852 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
35%inclusion299 decks852 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion280 decks852 decks
24%synergy
Rendclaw Trow
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
30%inclusion252 decks852 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion251 decks852 decks
22%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion247 decks852 decks
23%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
28%inclusion236 decks852 decks
23%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
27%inclusion226 decks852 decks
26%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
26%inclusion224 decks852 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion222 decks852 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
26%inclusion220 decks852 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
25%inclusion209 decks852 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Guide
24%inclusion206 decks852 decks
21%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
23%inclusion199 decks852 decks
23%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
21%inclusion177 decks852 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion175 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
19%inclusion166 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
19%inclusion162 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion153 decks852 decks
13%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
18%inclusion139 decks785 decks
16%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
17%inclusion136 decks785 decks
16%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
17%inclusion135 decks785 decks
17%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion144 decks852 decks
15%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
16%inclusion127 decks770 decks
14%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
16%inclusion139 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion137 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion137 decks852 decks
3%synergy
The Warring Triad
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15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion131 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
15%inclusion125 decks852 decks
13%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
14%inclusion114 decks787 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion122 decks852 decks
-5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion109 decks789 decks
11%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
14%inclusion108 decks786 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion117 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion116 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion109 decks823 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion110 decks852 decks
10%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion107 decks852 decks
10%synergy
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
12%inclusion96 decks785 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
12%inclusion104 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion103 decks852 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion103 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
11%inclusion90 decks786 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
37%inclusion314 decks852 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion284 decks852 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion228 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion224 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion214 decks852 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion200 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion188 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Laughing Mad
22%inclusion171 decks785 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion179 decks852 decks
9%synergy
Flicker of Fate
19%inclusion159 decks852 decks
17%synergy
First Day of Class
17%inclusion142 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion142 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion137 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron Haze
15%inclusion126 decks852 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion125 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion125 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion123 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion116 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion111 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion109 decks852 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion108 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion106 decks852 decks
-18%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion101 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion96 decks852 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion95 decks852 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion95 decks852 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion86 decks852 decks
-4%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion85 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion81 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion81 decks852 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.4%inclusion80 decks852 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion74 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
8.5%inclusion72 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion66 decks852 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.6%inclusion65 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.5%inclusion64 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.4%inclusion63 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.3%inclusion62 decks852 decks
-8%synergy
Soul Partition
7.2%inclusion61 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.0%inclusion60 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
7.0%inclusion60 decks852 decks
-16%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion59 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.9%inclusion59 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.8%inclusion58 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion57 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion56 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion56 decks852 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion51 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
5.4%inclusion46 decks852 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
35%inclusion302 decks852 decks
32%synergy
Stitch Together
31%inclusion263 decks852 decks
29%synergy
Lively Dirge
29%inclusion249 decks852 decks
27%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion248 decks852 decks
10%synergy
Persist
27%inclusion227 decks852 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion180 decks852 decks
-12%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion149 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion148 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion133 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion123 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion97 decks852 decks
-7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion94 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion92 decks852 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion91 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
9.3%inclusion73 decks785 decks
9%synergy
Legions to Ashes
8.6%inclusion73 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion73 decks852 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion72 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion71 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
8.1%inclusion69 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.9%inclusion67 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.5%inclusion64 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.5%inclusion64 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
7.4%inclusion63 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.8%inclusion58 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.7%inclusion57 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion57 decks852 decks
-5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.8%inclusion49 decks852 decks
-11%synergy
Snort
5.6%inclusion44 decks785 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
5.4%inclusion46 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion46 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion45 decks852 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion43 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion326 decks852 decks
32%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion285 decks852 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion212 decks852 decks
-2%synergy
Blasting Station
23%inclusion193 decks852 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion182 decks852 decks
18%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion132 decks785 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion129 decks852 decks
-10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion109 decks852 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion103 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion96 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.1%inclusion69 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.4%inclusion63 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion62 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.9%inclusion50 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
32%inclusion274 decks852 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion237 decks852 decks
19%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion178 decks852 decks
14%synergy
Thran Vigil
16%inclusion133 decks852 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion116 decks852 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion113 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion106 decks852 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion98 decks852 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion86 decks852 decks
-11%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.4%inclusion63 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
7.3%inclusion62 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion58 decks852 decks
-5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.6%inclusion56 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion53 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.0%inclusion51 decks852 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion50 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.5%inclusion47 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.4%inclusion44 decks821 decks
3%synergy
Knights' Charge
5.0%inclusion43 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.6%inclusion48 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion200 decks852 decks
3%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion181 decks852 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion171 decks852 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion128 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion89 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.2%inclusion78 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion64 decks852 decks
-22%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion55 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.1%inclusion46 decks760 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion48 decks852 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.3%inclusion45 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion746 decks852 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion716 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion537 decks852 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion522 decks852 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion454 decks852 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion312 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion233 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion213 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion182 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion145 decks852 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion104 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion59 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion53 decks852 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion31 decks590 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion801 decks852 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion599 decks852 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion571 decks852 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion559 decks852 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion546 decks852 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion520 decks852 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
61%inclusion517 decks852 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion459 decks852 decks
30%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion428 decks852 decks
17%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion409 decks852 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion374 decks852 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion357 decks852 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion347 decks852 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion339 decks852 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion336 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
36%inclusion306 decks852 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion305 decks852 decks
-2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion300 decks852 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
34%inclusion288 decks852 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion278 decks852 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion247 decks852 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion241 decks852 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
27%inclusion231 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion225 decks852 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion221 decks852 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion213 decks852 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion208 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion203 decks852 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion192 decks852 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion192 decks852 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion188 decks852 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
20%inclusion171 decks852 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion171 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion167 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion140 decks852 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion140 decks852 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion139 decks852 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion130 decks852 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion128 decks852 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion126 decks852 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion125 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Geothermal Bog
14%inclusion120 decks852 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion119 decks852 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion115 decks852 decks
5%synergy