The Watcher in the Water
Symmetry Matrix
Ashnod's Altar
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield. | |
| You have a way to draw a card during an opponent's turn. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Draw a card during an opponent's turn. |
2 | The Watcher's first ability riggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token. |
3 | When the Tentacle enters the battlefield, Symmetry Matrix triggers. |
4 | Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding . |
5 | When the Tentacle dies, The Watcher's second ability triggers, untapping up to one Kraken you control. |
6 | Resolve the Symmetry Matrix trigger, causing you to pay  to draw a card. |
7 | Repeat from step 2. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite card draw | |
| Infinite draw triggers | |
| Near-infinite colorless mana | |
| Near-infinite creature tokens | |
| Near-infinite death triggers | |
| Near-infinite ETB | |
| Near-infinite LTB | |
| Near-infinite sacrifice triggers | |
| Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control |
Combo Metadata
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In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
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Exhibition and Core
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Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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