Shalai and Hallar
Archangel of Thune

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Shalai and Hallar and Archangel of Thune on the battlefield.
You have a way to give Shalai and Hallar lifelink. You have a way to put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
2
Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent and causing you to gain one life.
3
Archangel of Thune triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
4
Shalai and Hallar triggers for each creature who had a counter placed on it this way.
5
Resolve the first trigger, dealing 1 damage to an opponent and causing you to gain one life.
6
Repeat from step 3.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite damage
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
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