Ivy Lane Denizen + Phyrexian Altar
Produces: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite colored mana
- Color identity
- G
Steps
- Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the creature with persist, adding {1}.
- The persist ability triggers, returning that creature to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter.
- Ivy Lane Denizen triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the persist creature.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Ivy Lane Denizen + Phyrexian Altar" combo takes 4 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 colored mana.
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.