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Emptiness + Phyrexian Altar + Cadaver Imp Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Phyrexian Altar on the battlefield.
    • Cadaver Imp in your graveyard.
    • Emptiness in hand.
    • {w}{w} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Emptiness for its evoke cost by paying {w}{w}.
    • 2
      When Emptiness enters, its first ability and evoke ability trigger.
    • 3
      Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Emptiness, adding {w}.
    • 4
      Resolve Emptiness's evoke trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it's no longer on the battlefield.
    • 5
      Resolve Emptiness's first trigger, returning Cadaver Imp from your graveyard to the battlefield.
    • 6
      When Cadaver Imp enters, it triggers, returning Emptiness from your graveyard to your hand.
    • 7
      Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Cadaver Imp, adding {w}.
    • 8
      Repeat.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite storm count

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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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