The Watcher in the Water
Symmetry Matrix
Phyrexian 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 Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding 1.
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 1 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 death triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Mithril Coat
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1%synergy
Enchantments
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49%synergy
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42%synergy
Verity Circle
38%inclusion88 decks231 decks
37%synergy
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29%inclusion66 decks231 decks
28%synergy
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24%synergy
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21%synergy
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19%synergy
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14%synergy
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4%synergy
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17%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
Battles
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27%synergy
Planeswalkers
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46%synergy
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36%synergy
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9%synergy
Utility Lands
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55%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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59%synergy
Nesting Grounds
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46%synergy
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32%synergy
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34%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
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32%synergy
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35%inclusion82 decks231 decks
31%synergy
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28%synergy
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30%synergy
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14%synergy
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21%synergy
High Market
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19%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
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14%synergy
Remote Isle
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14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
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6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
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10%synergy
Command Beacon
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
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7%synergy
Academy Ruins
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5%synergy
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0%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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8%synergy
Thought Vessel
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60%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion171 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
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33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41%inclusion94 decks231 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Clock
40%inclusion93 decks231 decks
36%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
32%inclusion75 decks231 decks
31%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
23%inclusion52 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
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11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion25 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Legends
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
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5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
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3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Lands
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36%inclusion84 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-6%synergy