Tombstone Stairwell
Embalmed Ascendant

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Tombstone Stairwell and Embalmed Ascendant on the battlefield.
You have max speed.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
At the beginning of each upkeep, Tombostone Stairwell's first ability triggers, causing each player to create a 2/2 Zombie creature token for each creature card in their graveyard.
2
At the beginning of each end step, Tombstone Stairwell's second ability triggers, destroying all tokens created by it.
3
When the token(s) die, Embalmed Ascendant triggers that many times, causing each opponent to lose that much life and you to gain that much life.
4
Repeat during each turn.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifeloss
Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite death triggers
Varina, Lich Queen
0.1%inclusion11 decks10.6K decks
Zahur, Glory's Past
0.5%inclusion5 decks1.02K decks
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
0.0%inclusion5 decks11.5K decks
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.71K decks
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
0.0%inclusion2 decks6.50K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.1K decks
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.8K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion1 decks13.8K decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.04K decks
General Kudro of Drannith
0.1%inclusion1 decks784 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks28.6K decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.0%inclusion1 decks7.30K decks
Firja, Judge of Valor
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.51K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.84K decks
Teysa Karlov
0.0%inclusion1 decks19.3K decks
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
0.0%inclusion1 decks3.97K decks
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.83K decks
New Cards
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ninja Teen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Diregraf Captain
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
62%synergy
Wayward Servant
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
62%synergy
Undead Augur
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
56%synergy
Corpse Knight
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Necroduality
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Cryptbreaker
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Headless Rider
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Zahur, Glory's Past
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Rooftop Storm
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Undead
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
On Wings of Gold
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Zombie Master
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
The Scarab God
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Wight of the Reliquary
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Midnight Reaper
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Carrion Feeder
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Death Baron
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Undead Warchief
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Bone Miser
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Varina, Lich Queen
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Wizened Mentor
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Relentless Dead
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Murderous Rider
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Rot Hulk
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Vengeful Dead
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Champion of the Perished
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Binding Mummy
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Graveborn Muse
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Fell Stinger
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Geralf, the Fleshwright
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Skylord
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Master of Death
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-26%synergy
Keep Watch
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Gathering Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Embalmer's Tools
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Orcus
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Endless Ranks of the Dead
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Victory
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kinbinding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Summoning
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Unholy Grotto
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
High Market
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Ice Tunnel
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy