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 decks10.3K decks
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
0.0%inclusion5 decks10.9K decks
Zahur, Glory's Past
0.4%inclusion4 decks957 decks
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.67K decks
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
0.0%inclusion2 decks6.05K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion1 decks20.4K decks
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
0.0%inclusion1 decks20.6K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion1 decks13.2K decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.0%inclusion1 decks4.66K decks
General Kudro of Drannith
0.1%inclusion1 decks746 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27.6K decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.0%inclusion1 decks7.11K decks
Firja, Judge of Valor
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.49K decks
Teysa Karlov
0.0%inclusion1 decks18.7K decks
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.77K decks
New Cards
Twilight Diviner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kinbinding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emptiness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Wayward Servant
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Diregraf Captain
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
62%synergy
Undead Augur
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Necroduality
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
59%synergy
Corpse Knight
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Cryptbreaker
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
53%synergy
Unholy Grotto
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Zahur, Glory's Past
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Headless Rider
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Lord of the Undead
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
On Wings of Gold
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Zombie Master
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Rooftop Storm
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Wight of the Reliquary
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
43%synergy
Midnight Reaper
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Death Baron
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
The Scarab God
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
37%synergy
Undead Warchief
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Carrion Feeder
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Bone Miser
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Wizened Mentor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Varina, Lich Queen
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Relentless Dead
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Murderous Rider
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Rot Hulk
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Dead
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Champion of the Perished
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Binding Mummy
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Master of Death
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Graveborn Muse
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fell Stinger
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%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
Instants
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-27%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
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Embalmer's Tools
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Endless Ranks of the Dead
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Victory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
High Market
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Raffine's Tower
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-5%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%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%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
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%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
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy