Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Cryptic Trilobite
Phyrexian Altar
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | If Cryptic Trilobite has any +1/+1 counters, activate Cryptic Trilobite's first activated ability until it has no +1/+1 counters, adding that can only be spent to activate abilities each time. |
2 | Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Cryptic Trilobite, adding  . |
3 | Cryptic Trilobite's undying ability from Mikaeus triggers, returning Cryptic Trilobite from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. |
4 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite colored mana | |
| Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities | |
| Infinite death triggers | |
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite sacrifice triggers |
Combo Metadata
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{ } Commander Bracket Information
In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2
Exhibition and Core
(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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