Celes, Rune Knight
Thermopod

   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 Thermopod 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 red mana
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13%synergy
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15%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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2%synergy
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-5%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
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13%synergy
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