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%inclusion13 decks10.1K decks
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
0.0%inclusion5 decks10.6K decks
Zahur, Glory's Past
0.4%inclusion4 decks908 decks
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.63K decks
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
0.0%inclusion2 decks5.82K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion1 decks19.5K decks
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
0.0%inclusion1 decks19.8K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion1 decks12.8K decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.0%inclusion1 decks4.40K decks
General Kudro of Drannith
0.1%inclusion1 decks739 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27.2K decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.0%inclusion1 decks7.08K decks
Teysa Karlov
0.0%inclusion1 decks18.4K decks
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.76K decks
New Cards
White Lotus Tile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Raven Eagle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Wayward Servant
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Diregraf Captain
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Necroduality
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Cryptbreaker
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Undead Augur
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Corpse Knight
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Unholy Grotto
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Headless Rider
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Zahur, Glory's Past
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Lord of the Undead
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Zombie Master
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
On Wings of Gold
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Midnight Reaper
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Wight of the Reliquary
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Death Baron
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Undead Warchief
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Bone Miser
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Carrion Feeder
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
The Scarab God
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Wizened Mentor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Relentless Dead
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Varina, Lich Queen
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Binding Mummy
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Rot Hulk
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Vengeful Dead
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Champion of the Perished
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Graveborn Muse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Shambling Ghast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Master of Death
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Fell Stinger
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Withered Wretch
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Gravespawn Sovereign
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Plague Belcher
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Keep Watch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Palisade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Monument to Endurance
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Embalmer's Tools
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rooftop Storm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Discovery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Hour of Victory
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Necromancer's Covenant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mutavault
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Crowded Crypt
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ice Tunnel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy