Phyrexian Altar + Metallic Mimic
Produces: Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite colored mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers
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Steps
- Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the persist creature.
- When the persist creature dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield without a -1/-1 counter on it due to Metallic Mimic.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Phyrexian Altar + Metallic Mimic" combo takes 3 steps in order. Make sure you have the mana open and permanents listed in the prerequisites before you start — opponents can respond between steps.
The end result: Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite colored mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers.
Practice the line offline: lay out the cards, walk through each step, and note where you can lose the combo (summoning sickness, lack of priority, removal on a key permanent). In game, announce each step clearly; in casual play you can offer to shortcut after demonstrating the loop.
The best window is a turn when opponents are tapped out or after they commit a spell — hold protection (a counter, Vexing Shusher) if the combo wins on the spot.