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%inclusion12 decks10.9K decks
Zahur, Glory's Past
0.6%inclusion6 decks1.07K decks
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
0.0%inclusion5 decks12K decks
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.77K decks
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
0.0%inclusion3 decks6.50K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.3K decks
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
0.0%inclusion1 decks22.8K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion1 decks14.3K decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.37K decks
General Kudro of Drannith
0.1%inclusion1 decks807 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks29.5K decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.0%inclusion1 decks7.36K decks
Firja, Judge of Valor
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.56K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.81K decks
Teysa Karlov
0.0%inclusion1 decks19.9K decks
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
0.0%inclusion1 decks4.04K decks
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.90K decks
New Cards
Eclipsed Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Foot Headquarters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Wayward Servant
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Diregraf Captain
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Corpse Knight
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Undead Augur
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Necroduality
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Cryptbreaker
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Headless Rider
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Prophet of the Scarab
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Zahur, Glory's Past
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Rooftop Storm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Zombie Master
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Midnight Reaper
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Lord of the Undead
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
On Wings of Gold
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Wight of the Reliquary
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Carrion Feeder
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
The Scarab God
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Death Baron
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Undead Warchief
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Bone Miser
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Varina, Lich Queen
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Relentless Dead
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Accursed Marauder
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Wizened Mentor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Champion of the Perished
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Murderous Rider
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Wonder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Binding Mummy
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Rot Hulk
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Vengeful Dead
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Master of Death
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Graveborn Muse
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Fell Stinger
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Prized Amalgam
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tomebound Lich
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Void Rend
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Keep Watch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Monument to Endurance
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Embalmer's Tools
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Orcus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Endless Ranks of the Dead
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Grave Venerations
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Hour of Victory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Ninja Teen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Graf Harvest
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Unholy Grotto
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
High Market
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Crowded Crypt
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ice Tunnel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy