Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar
Produces: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers
- Color identity
- C
Steps
- Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the persist or undying creature, adding {C}{C}.
- When the persist or undying creature dies, its persist or undying ability and Nim Deathmantle trigger.
- Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, choosing not to pay.
- Resolve the creature's trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 or -1/-1 counter on it.
- Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the persist or undying creature, adding {C}{C}.
- When the persist or undying creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return the persist or undying creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar" combo takes 7 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 LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death 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.