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The Watcher in the Water + Symmetry Matrix + Phyrexian Altar Combo

  • 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
    • Significant death triggers
    • Significant creature ETB
    • Significant creature LTB
    • Significant creature sacrifice triggers
    • Significant untap of some creatures you control

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Combo Rank

Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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