Ghave, Guru of Spores
Devoted Druid
Cathars' Crusade
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield. | |
| Ghave has at least two +1/+1 counters on it, or there is a +1/+1 counter on another creature you control. Devoted Druid does not have summoning sickness. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding . |
2 | Activate Ghave's first ability by paying  and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. |
3 | When the Saproling enters the battlefield, Cathars' Crusade triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. |
4 | Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it. |
5 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite creature tokens | |
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control |
Combo Metadata
671
DECKS
0.07%
OF 907735 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 5153
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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)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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