Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
Ghave, Guru of Spores
Phyrexian Altar
1

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
There is a removable +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
2
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Saproling, adding 1.
3
Carmen's first ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and causing you to gain 1 life.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifegain
Infinite +1/+1 counters on Carmen
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
0.02% of 4204 decks 1 decks
Top Commanders
Ghave, Guru of Spores
0.80% of 5236 decks 42 decks
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
1.15% of 261 decks 3 decks
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
0.13% of 1537 decks 2 decks
Jodah, the Unifier
0.01% of 16257 decks 1 decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.02% of 5354 decks 1 decks
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.14% of 732 decks 1 decks
Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.41% of 242 decks 1 decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.39% of 256 decks 1 decks
Colfenor, the Last Yew
0.12% of 829 decks 1 decks
Nethroi, Apex of Death
0.02% of 4796 decks 1 decks
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
0.01% of 9326 decks 1 decks
New Cards
Hollowmurk Siege
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Ainok Wayfarer
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Rainveil Rejuvenator
8% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
84% of 56 decks +77% synergy
Doubling Season
66% of 56 decks +56% synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
57% of 56 decks +52% synergy
Skullclamp
62% of 56 decks +51% synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
57% of 56 decks +49% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
59% of 56 decks +49% synergy
Slimefoot, the Stowaway
48% of 56 decks +47% synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
48% of 56 decks +45% synergy
Hardened Scales
54% of 56 decks +44% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
54% of 56 decks +44% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
57% of 56 decks -5% synergy
Farseek
52% of 56 decks +17% synergy
Blood Artist
50% of 56 decks +38% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
48% of 56 decks +43% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
48% of 56 decks +38% synergy
Cultivate
48% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Teysa Karlov
46% of 56 decks +42% synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
45% of 56 decks +42% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
45% of 56 decks +38% synergy
Parallel Lives
45% of 56 decks +38% synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
41% of 56 decks +33% synergy
Demonic Tutor
29% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Smothering Tithe
29% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Teferi's Protection
21% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Ancient Tomb
12% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Field of the Dead
5% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Necropotence
5% of 56 decks +0% synergy
The One Ring
5% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Creatures
Cruel Celebrant
45% of 56 decks +36% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
41% of 56 decks +33% synergy
Mycoloth
38% of 56 decks +36% synergy
Corpsejack Menace
38% of 56 decks +33% synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
38% of 56 decks +32% synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
34% of 56 decks +34% synergy
Basking Broodscale
32% of 37 decks +31% synergy
Warren Soultrader
32% of 37 decks +27% synergy
Utopia Mycon
29% of 56 decks +28% synergy
Eternal Witness
29% of 56 decks +9% synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
27% of 56 decks +24% synergy
Winding Constrictor
27% of 56 decks +23% synergy
Corpse Knight
27% of 56 decks +21% synergy
Birds of Paradise
27% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Scurry Oak
25% of 56 decks +23% synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
25% of 56 decks +23% synergy
Conclave Mentor
25% of 56 decks +21% synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
25% of 56 decks +20% synergy
Viscera Seer
25% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Evolution Witness
24% of 37 decks +21% synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
23% of 56 decks +18% synergy
Champion of Lambholt
21% of 56 decks +15% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
20% of 56 decks +18% synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
20% of 56 decks +17% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Young Wolf
18% of 56 decks +17% synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
18% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18% of 56 decks +15% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16% of 56 decks +13% synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
16% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Carrion Feeder
16% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Bloodspore Thrinax
14% of 56 decks +14% synergy
The Mycotyrant
14% of 56 decks +13% synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
14% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
14% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Walking Ballista
14% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
14% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Incubation Druid
14% of 56 decks +10% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
14% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Geralf's Messenger
12% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Juniper Order Ranger
12% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
12% of 32 decks +10% synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
12% of 56 decks +10% synergy
Butcher of Malakir
12% of 56 decks +9% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
12% of 56 decks +9% synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Bloom Tender
12% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Delighted Halfling
12% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38% of 56 decks -9% synergy
Beast Within
30% of 56 decks -7% synergy
Inspiring Call
29% of 56 decks +21% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Heroic Intervention
21% of 56 decks -8% synergy
Village Rites
18% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Generous Gift
18% of 56 decks -7% synergy
Deadly Rollick
14% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12% of 56 decks +10% synergy
Aura Mutation
12% of 56 decks +9% synergy
Abzan Charm
12% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Deadly Dispute
12% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Putrefy
12% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Second Harvest
11% of 56 decks +6% synergy
Worldly Tutor
9% of 56 decks -5% synergy
Fell the Profane
8% of 37 decks -0% synergy
Arachnogenesis
7% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Get Lost
7% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Abrupt Decay
7% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7% of 15 decks +5% synergy
Inkshield
5% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Utter End
5% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Silence
5% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5% of 56 decks -5% synergy
Eladamri's Call
5% of 56 decks -5% synergy
Dark Ritual
5% of 56 decks -17% synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
43% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Three Visits
38% of 56 decks +13% synergy
Kodama's Reach
32% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Rampant Growth
29% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Toxic Deluge
25% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Diabolic Intent
21% of 56 decks +13% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
20% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
18% of 56 decks +6% synergy
Victimize
14% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Damning Verdict
12% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12% of 56 decks +10% synergy
Pest Infestation
11% of 56 decks +9% synergy
Farewell
11% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Damn
11% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Reanimate
11% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Wrath of God
9% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Austere Command
9% of 56 decks -4% synergy
Squirming Emergence
7% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Grim Tutor
7% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
7% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Damnation
7% of 56 decks -0% synergy
Sign in Blood
7% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Culling Ritual
7% of 56 decks -4% synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
5% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Night's Whisper
5% of 56 decks -4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
38% of 56 decks +32% synergy
The Ozolith
27% of 56 decks +23% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20% of 56 decks +18% synergy
Altar of Dementia
20% of 56 decks +17% synergy
The Great Henge
12% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12% of 56 decks -15% synergy
Lightning Greaves
11% of 56 decks -14% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
39% of 56 decks +31% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
30% of 56 decks +27% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30% of 56 decks +24% synergy
Insidious Roots
29% of 49 decks +23% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
29% of 56 decks +20% synergy
Grave Pact
27% of 56 decks +22% synergy
Branching Evolution
27% of 56 decks +21% synergy
Primal Vigor
25% of 56 decks +22% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
20% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
18% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Abzan Ascendancy
16% of 56 decks +14% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12% of 32 decks +8% synergy
Bitterblossom
11% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Sylvan Library
11% of 56 decks +0% synergy
Earthcraft
9% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Fecundity
9% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Nature's Will
9% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Exquisite Blood
9% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Sterling Grove
9% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Mirari's Wake
9% of 56 decks -4% synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8% of 38 decks +6% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Defense of the Heart
7% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7% of 56 decks -8% synergy
Battle of Hoover Dam
7% of 45 decks +6% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6% of 18 decks +4% synergy
Sadistic Glee
5% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
5% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Master Chef
5% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Divine Visitation
5% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
5% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Elven Chorus
5% of 56 decks +2% synergy
Black Market
5% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Sanguine Bond
5% of 56 decks -0% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5% of 56 decks -0% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Wild Growth
5% of 56 decks -5% synergy
Black Market Connections
5% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
34% of 56 decks +25% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30% of 56 decks +21% synergy
Reliquary Tower
30% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29% of 56 decks +20% synergy
Gavony Township
29% of 56 decks +20% synergy
Bojuka Bog
29% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Karn's Bastion
16% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Cabal Coffers
11% of 56 decks +0% synergy
Shifting Woodland
8% of 37 decks +1% synergy
Rogue's Passage
7% of 56 decks -13% synergy
Great Arashin City
6% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Drannith Ruins
5% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Westvale Abbey
5% of 56 decks +3% synergy
High Market
5% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Arcane Signet
80% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Golgari Signet
11% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Selesnya Signet
7% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Orzhov Signet
7% of 56 decks -19% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
5% of 56 decks -7% synergy
Thought Vessel
5% of 56 decks -12% synergy
Fellwar Stone
5% of 56 decks -16% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
5% of 56 decks -20% synergy
Lands
Stomping Ground
100% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Command Tower
86% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Indatha Triome
64% of 56 decks +34% synergy
Temple Garden
57% of 56 decks +18% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
57% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Godless Shrine
55% of 56 decks +15% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
45% of 56 decks +18% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41% of 56 decks +30% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39% of 56 decks +10% synergy
Windswept Heath
36% of 56 decks +25% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36% of 56 decks +10% synergy
Marsh Flats
34% of 56 decks +23% synergy
Canopy Vista
34% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Caves of Koilos
32% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Exotic Orchard
30% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Isolated Chapel
29% of 56 decks -1% synergy
Bayou
27% of 56 decks +13% synergy
Scrubland
27% of 56 decks +13% synergy
Vault of Champions
27% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Savannah
25% of 56 decks +12% synergy
Deathcap Glade
25% of 56 decks +11% synergy
Brushland
25% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
21% of 56 decks +0% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20% of 56 decks +3% synergy
Path of Ancestry
20% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Malady
18% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Deceptive Landscape
17% of 35 decks +9% synergy
City of Brass
14% of 56 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Plenty
14% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Murmuring Bosk
12% of 56 decks +5% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
12% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12% of 56 decks +0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Silence
12% of 56 decks -6% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11% of 56 decks +8% synergy
Mana Confluence
11% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Hushwood Verge
11% of 28 decks +1% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11% of 56 decks -5% synergy
Underground Mortuary
10% of 49 decks -2% synergy
Krosan Verge
9% of 56 decks +7% synergy
Blooming Marsh
9% of 56 decks +4% synergy
Darkbore Pathway
9% of 56 decks +1% synergy
Twilight Mire
9% of 56 decks -2% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9% of 56 decks -5% synergy