Celes, Rune Knight
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine

   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 Shilgengar by sacrificing the persist creature.
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
Resolve the Shilgengar ability.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite Blood tokens
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Celes, Rune Knight
1.2%inclusion90 decks7.61K decks
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New Cards
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18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
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7%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
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53%synergy
Putrid Goblin
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50%synergy
Viscera Seer
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49%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Restless Apparition
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Lesser Masticore
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Woe Strider
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
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28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-22%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
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30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
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35%synergy
Thunderblust
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35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
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51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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-13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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-10%synergy
Creatures
Vengeful Bloodwitch
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32%synergy
Harvester of Souls
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32%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
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26%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Aristocrat
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Immersturm Predator
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Judith, the Scourge Diva
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
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30%synergy
Corpse Knight
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26%synergy
Phyrexian Plaguelord
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30%synergy
Thermopod
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30%synergy
Dimir House Guard
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29%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
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27%synergy
Midnight Reaper
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27%synergy
Anger
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23%synergy
Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Elder Arthur Maxson
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28%synergy
High-Society Hunter
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27%synergy
Sun Titan
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19%synergy
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
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25%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
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24%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
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25%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
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23%synergy
Rattleblaze Scarecrow
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24%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
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22%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
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11%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
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14%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
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12%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
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13%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
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14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
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12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
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12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
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10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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7%synergy
Blood Artist
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3%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
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Solemn Simulacrum
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0%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
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6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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3%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
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24%synergy
Despark
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20%synergy
Not Dead After All
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29%synergy
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29%synergy
Feign Death
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
Undying Malice
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25%synergy
Undying Evil
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25%synergy
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14%synergy
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-8%synergy
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1%synergy
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4%synergy
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Deflecting Swat
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Fell the Profane
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-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
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-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-8%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
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13%synergy
Painful Truths
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22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
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20%synergy
Victimize
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12%synergy
Buried Alive
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18%synergy
Faithless Looting
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Decree of Pain
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17%synergy
Stitch Together
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16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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Living Death
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9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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Rejoin the Fight
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11%synergy
Legions to Ashes
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9%synergy
Night's Whisper
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0%synergy
Damn
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-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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-10%synergy
Unburial Rites
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6%synergy
Persist
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6%synergy
Unearth
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Diabolic Tutor
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1%synergy
Incarnation Technique
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5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
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5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
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4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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-1%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
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-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
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4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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18%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Altar of Dementia
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19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
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13%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Blasting Station
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7%synergy
Phoenix Down
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5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Tempest
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion110 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Crowded Crypt
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion82 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Nomad Outpost
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion70 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Graven Cairns
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Malice
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Savai Triome
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Escape Tunnel
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Geothermal Bog
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
3%synergy