Ghave, Guru of Spores
Geralf's Messenger
Phyrexian Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Geralf's Messenger, adding 1.
2
Geralf's Messenger undying ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with al +1/+1 counter on it.
3
Geralf's Messnger's ETB ability triggers, causing target opponent to lose 2 life.
4
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from Geralf's Messenger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colored mana
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifeloss
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
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