The Watcher in the Water
Symmetry Matrix
Phyrexian Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
You have a way to draw a card during an opponent's turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Draw a card during an opponent's turn.
2
The Watcher's first ability riggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
3
When the Tentacle enters the battlefield, Symmetry Matrix triggers.
4
Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding 1.
5
When the Tentacle dies, The Watcher's second ability triggers, untapping up to one Kraken you control.
6
Resolve the Symmetry Matrix trigger, causing you to pay 1 to draw a card.
7
Repeat from step 2.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite card draw
Infinite draw triggers
Near-infinite death triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Near-infinite untap of Krakens you control
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Lands
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