Ashnod's Altar
Obstinate Gargoyle
Thran Vigil
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield (Obstinate Gargoyle without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield). |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Obstinate Gargoyle. |
2 | When Obstinate Gargoyle dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. |
3 | Thran Vigil triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Obstinate Gargoyle. |
4 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite colorless mana | |
| Infinite death triggers | |
| Infinite sacrifice triggers |
Combo Metadata
298
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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 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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