Woe Strider + Gorma, the Gullet
Produces: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite scry 1
- Color identity
- BG
Steps
- Activate Woe Strider by sacrificing the persist creature.
- When the persist creature dies, its persist ability and Gorma trigger.
- Resolve the Gorma trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
- Resolve the persist trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield without a -1/-1 counter on it due to Gorma.
- Resolve the Woe Strider ability.
- Repeat
How to execute this combo
The "Woe Strider + Gorma, the Gullet" combo takes 6 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 +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite scry 1.
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.