Thran Vigil
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
The persist creature does not have a -1/-1 counter on it. It is your turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Shilgengar 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
Thran Vigil triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the persist creature.
4
Resolve the Shilgengar ability
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite Blood tokens
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
0.2%inclusion7 decks3.12K decks
Top Commanders
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
0.1%inclusion10 decks8.78K decks
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0.0%inclusion4 decks8.02K decks
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0.0%inclusion2 decks12.5K decks
Colonel Autumn
0.3%inclusion2 decks665 decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.50K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks22.2K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks28.2K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks7.63K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks4.86K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks5.88K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.23K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.62K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.13K decks
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New Cards
Chaos Spewer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Auntie
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Adept Watershaper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Melira, Sylvok Outcast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Kitchen Finks
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
First Day of Class
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Murderous Redcap
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Viscera Seer
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Putrid Goblin
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Solemnity
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
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19%synergy
Blood Artist
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16%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-12%synergy
Creatures
Heartmender
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Celes, Rune Knight
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Corpse Knight
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20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Lesser Masticore
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22%synergy
Woe Strider
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
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20%synergy
Carrion Feeder
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
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17%synergy
Teysa Karlov
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15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
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15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
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15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
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11%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Restless Apparition
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Vizier of Remedies
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
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14%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
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10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
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8%synergy
Sun Titan
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7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
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12%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
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12%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
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12%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
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12%synergy
Bishop of Wings
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12%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
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11%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
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11%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
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11%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
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11%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
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10%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
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10%synergy
Midnight Reaper
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9%synergy
Karmic Guide
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9%synergy
Gravecrawler
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9%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
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9%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
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10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
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-2%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-25%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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13%synergy
Fracture
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10%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
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4%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
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10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
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3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
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16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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8%synergy
Sign in Blood
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6%synergy
Night's Whisper
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6%synergy
Damn
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0%synergy
Reanimate
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-4%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Pointed Discussion
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10%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
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9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Eaten Alive
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
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6%synergy
Lively Dirge
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6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
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5%synergy
Living Death
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
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2%synergy
Vindicate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Power Conduit
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Blasting Station
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
On Wings of Gold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Soul Enervation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Nine Lives
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Firja's Retribution
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Graven Cairns
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy