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
1.2%inclusion113 decks9.44K decks
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New Cards
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3%synergy
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High Synergy Cards
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81%synergy
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80%synergy
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71%synergy
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67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
66%synergy
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53%synergy
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Top Cards
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49%synergy
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35%synergy
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28%synergy
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36%synergy
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33%synergy
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24%synergy
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35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
35%synergy
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33%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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25%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
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13%synergy
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26%synergy
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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18%synergy
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22%synergy
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25%synergy
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27%synergy
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3%synergy
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33%synergy
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21%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
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3%synergy
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12%synergy
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-12%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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4%synergy
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2%synergy
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4%synergy
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8%synergy
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-8%synergy
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2%synergy
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6%synergy
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Sorceries
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22%synergy
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0%synergy
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17%synergy
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-3%synergy
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20%synergy
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25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
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17%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
Unearth
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14%synergy
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16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
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-1%synergy
Read the Bones
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
Ringsight
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9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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5%synergy
Lively Dirge
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9%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
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8%synergy
Dread Return
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4%synergy
Boltwave
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6%synergy
Reanimate
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-10%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Persist
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5%synergy
Profane Tutor
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5%synergy
Fell
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6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
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4%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
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6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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-12%synergy
Mob Rule
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4%synergy
Diresight
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4%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
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33%synergy
Blasting Station
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29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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21%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
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18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
-15%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Thran Vigil
35%inclusion70 decks202 decks
34%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Control Magic
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Dark Privilege
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Theater of Horrors
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Ideal
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Outpost Siege
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
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-1%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
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7%synergy
Hour of Victory
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5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
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3%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Mudflat Village
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Rockface Village
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion151 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Locket
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
80%inclusion162 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion110 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Savage Lands
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Cinder Glade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion96 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
47%inclusion94 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Peak
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malady
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
27%inclusion55 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
-16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy