Celes, Rune Knight
Phyrexian Altar
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield (Persist Creature without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield). |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the persist creature, adding one mana of any color. |
2 | When the persist creature dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. |
3 | When the persist creature enters the battlefield, Celes's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. |
4 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite colored mana | |
| Infinite sacrifice triggers | |
| Infinite death triggers | |
| Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control |
Combo Metadata
4030
DECKS
0.64%
OF 633728 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 1244
MOST PLAYED OF 53260 COMBOS
{ } Commander Bracket Information
In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2
Exhibition and Core
(no 2-card combos)
No early game, 2-card infinite combos, but the community hasn't weighed in yet if this one counts.
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
No early game, 2-card infinite combos, but the community hasn't weighed in yet if this one counts.
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
Terra, Herald of Hope
4.3%inclusion649 decks15.1K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
0.6%inclusion22 decks3.73K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.1%inclusion14 decks20.8K decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.1%inclusion8 decks7.34K decks
Edgar Markov
0.0%inclusion8 decks34.5K decks
Zurgo Stormrender
0.0%inclusion7 decks17.8K decks
Kroxa and Kunoros
0.5%inclusion6 decks1.25K decks
Extus, Oriq Overlord
0.1%inclusion6 decks5.05K decks
Queen Marchesa
0.0%inclusion4 decks11.9K decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
0.0%inclusion4 decks21.7K decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.0%inclusion4 decks16.8K decks
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
0.2%inclusion4 decks1.61K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion4 decks16.2K decks
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
0.3%inclusion3 decks1.12K decks
Malik, Grim Manipulator
0.1%inclusion2 decks2.65K decks
Terra, Magical Adept
0.0%inclusion2 decks16.1K decks
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tymna the Weaver
0.2%inclusion2 decks877 decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.56K decks
New Cards
Gorma, the Gullet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
Spellbook Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion100 decks668 decks
Noxious Newt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
Wild Hypothesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
76%inclusion3.05K decks4.03K decks
Goblin Bombardment
73%inclusion2.93K decks4.03K decks
Reanimate
85%inclusion3.41K decks4.03K decks
Putrid Goblin
64%inclusion2.58K decks4.03K decks
Altar of Dementia
63%inclusion2.54K decks4.03K decks
Lesser Masticore
60%inclusion2.42K decks4.03K decks
Entomb
64%inclusion2.57K decks4.03K decks
Animate Dead
64%inclusion2.58K decks4.03K decks
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion2.52K decks4.03K decks
Sevinne's Reclamation
60%inclusion2.43K decks4.03K decks
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion2.94K decks4.03K decks
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion2.44K decks4.03K decks
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion2.35K decks4.03K decks
Ephemerate
55%inclusion2.23K decks4.03K decks
Grand Abolisher
53%inclusion2.13K decks4.03K decks
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion2.09K decks4.03K decks
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion2.02K decks4.03K decks
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
49%inclusion1.96K decks4.03K decks
Cloudshift
47%inclusion1.90K decks4.03K decks
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion2.11K decks4.03K decks
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion1.89K decks4.03K decks
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion1.70K decks4.03K decks
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion1.63K decks4.03K decks
Gamble
37%inclusion1.47K decks4.03K decks
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion1.40K decks4.03K decks
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1.34K decks4.03K decks
The One Ring
30%inclusion1.19K decks4.03K decks
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion1.19K decks4.03K decks
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.03K decks
Creatures
Voice of Victory
45%inclusion1.71K decks3.82K decks
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion1.72K decks4.03K decks
Warren Soultrader
39%inclusion1.59K decks4.03K decks
Blood Artist
37%inclusion1.51K decks4.03K decks
Ranger-Captain of Eos
37%inclusion1.50K decks4.03K decks
Carrion Feeder
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.03K decks
Zulaport Cutthroat
35%inclusion1.40K decks4.03K decks
Stitcher's Supplier
34%inclusion1.39K decks4.03K decks
Obstinate Gargoyle
34%inclusion1.39K decks4.03K decks
Mayhem Devil
34%inclusion1.37K decks4.03K decks
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1.34K decks4.03K decks
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion1.33K decks4.03K decks
Puppeteer Clique
32%inclusion1.30K decks4.03K decks
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
31%inclusion1.24K decks4.03K decks
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
30%inclusion1.22K decks4.03K decks
Anger
30%inclusion1.21K decks4.03K decks
Umbral Collar Zealot
28%inclusion762 decks2.76K decks
Priest of Fell Rites
27%inclusion1.10K decks4.03K decks
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
Ignoble Hierarch
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
27%inclusion1.09K decks4.03K decks
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion377 decks1.41K decks
Karmic Guide
27%inclusion1.08K decks4.03K decks
Noble Hierarch
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.03K decks
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.03K decks
Dualcaster Mage
24%inclusion984 decks4.03K decks
Biomancer's Familiar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
23%inclusion934 decks4.03K decks
Sun Titan
23%inclusion921 decks4.03K decks
Restless Apparition
22%inclusion880 decks4.03K decks
Kitchen Finks
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Eternal Witness
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion854 decks4.03K decks
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion848 decks4.03K decks
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion282 decks1.38K decks
Luminous Broodmoth
20%inclusion798 decks4.03K decks
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion757 decks4.03K decks
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion656 decks3.49K decks
Glen Elendra Archmage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
19%inclusion749 decks4.03K decks
Faeburrow Elder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion715 decks4.03K decks
Locke, Treasure Hunter
16%inclusion570 decks3.47K decks
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion653 decks4.03K decks
River Kelpie
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion627 decks4.03K decks
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion618 decks4.03K decks
Safehold Elite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion1.86K decks4.03K decks
Silence
44%inclusion1.78K decks4.03K decks
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion1.42K decks4.03K decks
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1.35K decks4.03K decks
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion1.35K decks4.03K decks
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion1.29K decks4.03K decks
Saw in Half
32%inclusion1.27K decks4.03K decks
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion1.12K decks4.03K decks
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion957 decks4.03K decks
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Burnt Offering
19%inclusion781 decks4.03K decks
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion753 decks4.03K decks
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion737 decks4.03K decks
Cauldron Haze
15%inclusion620 decks4.03K decks
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion617 decks4.03K decks
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
Assassin's Trophy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
Final Fortune
14%inclusion562 decks4.03K decks
Dina's Guidance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
Counterspell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
Generous Gift
12%inclusion499 decks4.03K decks
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion492 decks4.03K decks
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion292 decks2.45K decks
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion461 decks4.03K decks
Big Score
11%inclusion455 decks4.03K decks
Laughing Mad
10%inclusion360 decks3.47K decks
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion399 decks4.03K decks
Mortify
10%inclusion386 decks4.03K decks
Mystical Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
Fierce Guardianship
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
Negate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion352 decks4.03K decks
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion351 decks4.03K decks
Orim's Chant
8.5%inclusion343 decks4.03K decks
Chaos Warp
8.4%inclusion338 decks4.03K decks
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion335 decks4.03K decks
Crackling Doom
8.1%inclusion328 decks4.03K decks
Bedevil
8.0%inclusion323 decks4.03K decks
Bolt Bend
7.7%inclusion312 decks4.03K decks
First Day of Class
7.7%inclusion311 decks4.03K decks
Flicker of Fate
7.6%inclusion306 decks4.03K decks
Village Rites
7.5%inclusion304 decks4.03K decks
Boros Charm
7.4%inclusion297 decks4.03K decks
Soul Partition
7.2%inclusion289 decks4.03K decks
Flare of Duplication
6.9%inclusion279 decks4.03K decks
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion273 decks4.03K decks
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion1.84K decks4.03K decks
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion1.58K decks4.03K decks
Buried Alive
37%inclusion1.49K decks4.03K decks
Victimize
33%inclusion1.34K decks4.03K decks
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion1.24K decks4.03K decks
Persist
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.03K decks
Farseek
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
Unearth
27%inclusion1.07K decks4.03K decks
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion1.05K decks4.03K decks
Ruinous Ultimatum
22%inclusion867 decks4.03K decks
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion851 decks4.03K decks
Stitch Together
20%inclusion819 decks4.03K decks
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion776 decks4.03K decks
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion740 decks4.03K decks
Three Visits
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
Lively Dirge
18%inclusion731 decks4.03K decks
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion708 decks4.03K decks
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion677 decks4.03K decks
Damn
16%inclusion641 decks4.03K decks
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion591 decks4.03K decks
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion518 decks4.03K decks
Twinflame
13%inclusion510 decks4.03K decks
Wisdom of Ages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
Living Death
11%inclusion458 decks4.03K decks
Cultivate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion341 decks4.03K decks
Night's Whisper
8.5%inclusion341 decks4.03K decks
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion335 decks4.03K decks
Vandalblast
8.2%inclusion331 decks4.03K decks
Flicker
7.9%inclusion319 decks4.03K decks
Praetor's Grasp
7.9%inclusion319 decks4.03K decks
Rejoin the Fight
7.0%inclusion242 decks3.47K decks
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion273 decks4.03K decks
Unburial Rites
5.2%inclusion208 decks4.03K decks
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
37%inclusion1.49K decks4.03K decks
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.03K decks
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion767 decks4.03K decks
Grinding Station
18%inclusion707 decks4.03K decks
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion705 decks4.03K decks
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion529 decks4.03K decks
Skullclamp
13%inclusion517 decks4.03K decks
Cauldron of Essence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
The Great Henge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
Vexing Bauble
9.4%inclusion379 decks4.03K decks
Birthing Pod
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
Defense Grid
7.9%inclusion320 decks4.03K decks
Ark of Hunger
7.5%inclusion47 decks625 decks
Key to the City
7.2%inclusion289 decks4.03K decks
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion288 decks4.03K decks
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.1%inclusion246 decks4.03K decks
Monument to Endurance
6.1%inclusion245 decks4.03K decks
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.1%inclusion204 decks4.03K decks
Enchantments
Necromancy
41%inclusion1.67K decks4.03K decks
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion1.60K decks4.03K decks
Training Grounds
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
Impact Tremors
27%inclusion1.10K decks4.03K decks
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
Dance of the Dead
21%inclusion832 decks4.03K decks
Ripples of Undeath
18%inclusion728 decks4.03K decks
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion645 decks4.03K decks
Arcane Adaptation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
Leyline of Transformation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
Omniscience
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion448 decks4.03K decks
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion417 decks4.03K decks
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion390 decks3.79K decks
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion405 decks4.03K decks
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion401 decks4.03K decks
Necropotence
10%inclusion400 decks4.03K decks
Kindred Discovery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
Cryptolith Rite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
Exploration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
Warleader's Call
7.4%inclusion297 decks4.03K decks
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion287 decks4.03K decks
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion270 decks4.03K decks
Teleportation Circle
5.3%inclusion214 decks4.03K decks
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion489 decks4.03K decks
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion1.59K decks4.03K decks
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1K decks4.03K decks
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion847 decks4.03K decks
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion743 decks4.03K decks
High Market
17%inclusion681 decks4.03K decks
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion576 decks4.03K decks
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion501 decks4.03K decks
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion475 decks4.03K decks
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion375 decks4.03K decks
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
City of Traitors
7.5%inclusion304 decks4.03K decks
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion223 decks3.36K decks
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion231 decks4.03K decks
Vault of the Archangel
5.6%inclusion224 decks4.03K decks
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion3.80K decks4.03K decks
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion3.72K decks4.03K decks
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion2.44K decks4.03K decks
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion2.19K decks4.03K decks
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion1.94K decks4.03K decks
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.75K decks4.03K decks
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.03K decks
Mana Vault
24%inclusion972 decks4.03K decks
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion914 decks4.03K decks
Mox Opal
22%inclusion891 decks4.03K decks
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion741 decks4.03K decks
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion633 decks4.03K decks
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion587 decks4.03K decks
Mox Amber
13%inclusion535 decks4.03K decks
Boros Signet
12%inclusion475 decks4.03K decks
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion262 decks2.55K decks
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion309 decks4.03K decks
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion288 decks4.03K decks
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion236 decks4.03K decks
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion3.83K decks4.03K decks
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion3.35K decks4.03K decks
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion3.31K decks4.03K decks
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion3.25K decks4.03K decks
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion2.88K decks4.03K decks
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion2.88K decks4.03K decks
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion2.82K decks4.03K decks
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion2.39K decks4.03K decks
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion2.26K decks4.03K decks
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion2.17K decks4.03K decks
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion1.99K decks4.03K decks
Overgrown Tomb
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
Savai Triome
46%inclusion1.87K decks4.03K decks
Temple Garden
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
Stomping Ground
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
City of Brass
40%inclusion1.62K decks4.03K decks
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
Scrubland
40%inclusion1.61K decks4.03K decks
Plateau
40%inclusion1.61K decks4.03K decks
Badlands
40%inclusion1.60K decks4.03K decks
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion1.58K decks4.03K decks
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion1.56K decks4.03K decks
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion1.54K decks4.03K decks
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion1.54K decks4.03K decks
Watery Grave
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
Sulfurous Springs
37%inclusion1.50K decks4.03K decks
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion1.46K decks4.03K decks
Shadowy Backstreet
36%inclusion1.46K decks4.03K decks
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion1.45K decks4.03K decks
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion1.28K decks4.03K decks
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion1.24K decks4.03K decks
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion1.23K decks4.03K decks
The World Tree
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion1.17K decks4.03K decks
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion1.16K decks4.03K decks
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion1.14K decks4.03K decks
Steam Vents
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion1.12K decks4.03K decks
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion1.11K decks4.03K decks
Nomad Outpost
27%inclusion1.10K decks4.03K decks
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion1.10K decks4.03K decks
Savannah
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
Taiga
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
Bayou
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
Tropical Island
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
Tundra
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
Underground Sea
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
Indatha Triome
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks