Tombstone Stairwell
Embalmed Ascendant

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Tombstone Stairwell and Embalmed Ascendant on the battlefield.
You have max speed.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
At the beginning of each upkeep, Tombostone Stairwell's first ability triggers, causing each player to create a 2/2 Zombie creature token for each creature card in their graveyard.
2
At the beginning of each end step, Tombstone Stairwell's second ability triggers, destroying all tokens created by it.
3
When the token(s) die, Embalmed Ascendant triggers that many times, causing each opponent to lose that much life and you to gain that much life.
4
Repeat during each turn.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifeloss
Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite death triggers
Varina, Lich Queen
0.1%inclusion11 decks10.9K decks
Zahur, Glory's Past
0.6%inclusion6 decks1.07K decks
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
0.0%inclusion5 decks12K decks
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.76K decks
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
0.0%inclusion3 decks6.56K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.2K decks
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
0.0%inclusion1 decks22.7K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion1 decks14.3K decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.35K decks
General Kudro of Drannith
0.1%inclusion1 decks804 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks29.4K decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.0%inclusion1 decks7.35K decks
Firja, Judge of Valor
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.55K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.83K decks
Teysa Karlov
0.0%inclusion1 decks19.9K decks
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
0.0%inclusion1 decks4.03K decks
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.89K decks
New Cards
Eclipsed Steppe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foot Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Diregraf Captain
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
62%synergy
Wayward Servant
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Corpse Knight
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Necroduality
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Undead Augur
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Cryptbreaker
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Headless Rider
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Zahur, Glory's Past
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Rooftop Storm
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Undead
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
On Wings of Gold
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Zombie Master
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Midnight Reaper
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Wight of the Reliquary
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
The Scarab God
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Carrion Feeder
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Death Baron
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Undead Warchief
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Varina, Lich Queen
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Bone Miser
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Marauder
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Wizened Mentor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Relentless Dead
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Murderous Rider
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Rot Hulk
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Vengeful Dead
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Champion of the Perished
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Binding Mummy
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Graveborn Muse
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Fell Stinger
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Skylord
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Master of Death
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-27%synergy
Keep Watch
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Embalmer's Tools
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Orcus
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Endless Ranks of the Dead
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Grave Venerations
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Victory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Ninja Teen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Unholy Grotto
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
High Market
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Crowded Crypt
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Ice Tunnel
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy