Tombstone Stairwell
Embalmed Ascendant
1

  Played with this combo

   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

  Combo Metadata

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OF 337890 ELIGIBLE DECKS
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