Gev, Scaled Scorch
Thermopod

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
At least one opponent has lost life this turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Thermopod by sacrificing the creature with persist, adding .
2
The persist ability triggers, returning that creature to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it, as well as a +1/+1 counter due to Gev.
3
The +1/+1 and -1/-1 counters on that creature are removed as a state-based action.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite red mana
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Gev, Scaled Scorch
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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3%synergy
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32%synergy
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28%synergy
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22%synergy
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16%synergy
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-4%synergy
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2%synergy
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38%synergy
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14%synergy
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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0%synergy
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
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-6%synergy
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3%synergy
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Utility Lands
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-8%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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Mana Artifacts
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3%synergy
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27%synergy
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25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
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23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
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16%synergy
Boros Signet
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
Dimir Signet
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8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
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-1%synergy
Mind Stone
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10%synergy
Izzet Signet
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1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
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-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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6%synergy
Dimir Locket
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Lands
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45%synergy
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19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
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13%synergy
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29%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
Cinder Glade
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3%synergy
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Sunken Hollow
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4%synergy
Tainted Peak
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25%synergy
Savage Lands
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14%synergy
Savai Triome
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12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
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6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
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6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
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3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
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-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
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23%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
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14%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
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3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
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-12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
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3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
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15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
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14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
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17%synergy
Temple of Malice
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12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
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3%synergy
Tainted Field
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11%synergy
Temple of Malady
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8%synergy
Spectator Seating
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1%synergy
Vault of Champions
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0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
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-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
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-18%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion49 decks225 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
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8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion44 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion42 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Jagged Barrens
18%inclusion41 decks225 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
7%synergy