Chthonian Nightmare
Patron of the Arts
Cathodion
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| Cathodion in your graveyard. | |
| Chthonian Nightmare and Patron of the Arts on the battlefield. | |
You have at least  . | |
 available |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying , sacrificing Patron of the Arts and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand. |
2 | When Patron of the Arts dies, it triggers, creating a Treasure token. |
3 | Resolve the Chthonian Nightmare ability, returning Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield. |
4 | Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding . |
5 | Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying . |
6 | When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get . |
7 | Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying , sacrificing Cathodion and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand. |
8 | When Cathodion dies, it triggers, adding . |
9 | Resolve the Chthonian Nightmare ability, returning Patron of the Arts from your graveyard to the battlefield. |
10 | When Patron of the Arts enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating a Treasure token. |
11 | Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding . |
12 | Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying . |
13 | When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get . |
14 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite sacrifice triggers | |
| Infinite death triggers | |
| Infinite storm count | |
| Infinite colorless mana |
Combo Metadata
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In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
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Exhibition and Core
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Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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