Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Hostage Taker
Restoration Angel

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Hostage Taker on the battlefield.
Restoration Angel in exile.
Abdel Adrian in hand.
Restoration Angel exiled by Hostage Taker
4 plus enough mana to pay for command tax, if applicable available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Abdel Adrian from the command zone by paying 4 and command tax, if applicable.
2
When Abdel Adrian enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
3
When Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, Restoration Angel returns from exile to the battlefield.
4
When Restoration Angel enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Abdel Adrian.
5
Abdel Adrian leaves and re-enters the battlefield, causing Hostage Taker to return from exile to the battlefield, and triggering both Hostage Taker and Abdel Adrian's abilities.
6
Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Restoration Angel until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
7
Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
8
Repeat from step 3.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite blinking of nonland permanents you control
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7%synergy
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-3%synergy
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0%synergy
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-2%synergy
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31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
30%synergy
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28%synergy
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19%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
3%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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3%synergy
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49%synergy
Teleportation Circle
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41%synergy
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33%synergy
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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0%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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-7%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
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1%synergy
Planeswalkers
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35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
33%synergy
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19%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
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2%synergy
Utility Lands
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
13%synergy
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6%synergy
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11%synergy
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-7%synergy
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-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
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-2%synergy
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-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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-4%synergy
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1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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19%synergy
Sol Ring
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5%synergy
Azorius Signet
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34%synergy
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26%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion89 decks182 decks
23%synergy
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42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
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6%synergy
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36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
9%synergy
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11%synergy
Mind Stone
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5%synergy
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14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
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8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Lands
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22%synergy
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31%synergy
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36%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-3%synergy
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38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
21%synergy
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35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
19%synergy
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10%synergy
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2%synergy
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13%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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-7%synergy
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18%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
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-3%synergy
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-9%synergy
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-13%synergy
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12%synergy
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27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
12%synergy
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26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
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12%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Temple Garden
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Morphic Pool
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-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-2%synergy