Gev, Scaled Scorch + Altar of Dementia
Produces: Infinite self-mill, Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite mill
- Color identity
- BR
Prerequisites
At least one opponent has lost life this turn.
Steps
- Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the creature with persist.
- The persist ability triggers, returning that creature to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it, as well as a +1/+1 counter due to Gev.
- The +1/+1 and -1/-1 counters on that creature are removed as a state-based action.
- Resolve the ability from step 1, milling target player a number of cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Gev, Scaled Scorch + Altar of Dementia" combo takes 5 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 self-mill, Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite mill.
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.