Crime Novelist
Thopter Foundry
Sword of the Meek

   Prerequisites

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

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Thopter Foundry by paying 1 and sacrificing Sword of the Meek.
2
Crime Novelist triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and adding .
3
Resolve the Thopter Foundry ability, creating a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token and causing you to gain 1 life.
4
When the Thopter enters the battlefield, Sword of the Meek triggers, returning Sword of the Meek from your graveyard to the battlefield attached to the Thopter.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite +1/+1 counters on Crime Novelist
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
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High Synergy Cards
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65%synergy
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60%synergy
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59%synergy
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Top Cards
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26%synergy
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Utility Artifacts
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39%synergy
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36%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
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35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
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14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
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10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
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14%synergy
Panharmonicon
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
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13%synergy
Cranial Plating
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12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
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13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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-15%synergy
Cloud Key
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
Thopter Shop
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10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
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7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
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6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
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8%synergy
Transmutation Font
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
Cranial Ram
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6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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-1%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
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6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
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5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
Demonic Junker
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5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
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4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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2%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
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47%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
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32%synergy
Efficient Construction
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32%synergy
Storm the Vault
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30%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
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29%synergy
Mechanized Production
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22%synergy
Mystic Remora
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Anointed Procession
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4%synergy
Impact Tremors
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-1%synergy
Biotransference
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7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
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3%synergy
Underworld Breach
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0%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
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4%synergy
Planeswalkers
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33%inclusion273 decks836 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
33%inclusion272 decks836 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
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17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion124 decks836 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion107 decks836 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion26 decks228 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
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8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.6%inclusion55 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
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-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion526 decks836 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
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43%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion339 decks836 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion324 decks836 decks
35%synergy
Tree of Tales
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
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31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion243 decks836 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion188 decks684 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion112 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion113 decks836 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion86 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion78 decks836 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
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-21%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion42 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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8%synergy
Arcane Signet
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15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion347 decks836 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion281 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion272 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion258 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion249 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion237 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
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2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion193 decks836 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion185 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion182 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion157 decks836 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion149 decks836 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion141 decks836 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion136 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
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13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion90 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion96 decks836 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion94 decks836 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion94 decks836 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion73 decks836 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.6%inclusion72 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion63 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion57 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.7%inclusion48 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion44 decks836 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion787 decks836 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion575 decks836 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion514 decks836 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
51%inclusion428 decks836 decks
45%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
51%inclusion424 decks836 decks
47%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion422 decks836 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion421 decks836 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion398 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion385 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
46%inclusion384 decks836 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion368 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
43%inclusion356 decks836 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion348 decks836 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion347 decks836 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion331 decks836 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion312 decks836 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion308 decks836 decks
26%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion304 decks836 decks
25%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion303 decks836 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion294 decks836 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion263 decks836 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
31%inclusion261 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion253 decks836 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion229 decks836 decks
3%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
25%inclusion210 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion208 decks836 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion206 decks836 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion201 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion161 decks836 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion158 decks836 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion156 decks836 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion155 decks836 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion153 decks836 decks
-4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
18%inclusion152 decks836 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion147 decks836 decks
-8%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion141 decks836 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion134 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion133 decks836 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion131 decks836 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion129 decks836 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion125 decks836 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion120 decks836 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion115 decks836 decks
-10%synergy