Essence Warden
Herd Baloth
Heliod, Sun-Crowned

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
You have a way to gain life.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Gain life.
2
Heliod triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth.
3
Herd Baloth triggers, creating a creature token.
4
When the creature token enters the battlefield, Essence Warden triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
5
Repeat from step 2.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifegain
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
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