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 |
Combo Metadata
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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)
The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card combo because the results are not significant. However, it was a close vote. Play with caution.
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card combo in a close vote. However, it was clear that it's not early game, so it's safe regardless.
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
Combo Voting
Does the community think this a true 2-card combo (both trivial prerequisites and significant results)? Do they think it can be executed before turn 6 or so?
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