Ancestral Statue + Animar, Soul of Elements
Produces: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite storm count
- Color identity
- GUR
Steps
- Cast Ancestral Statue by paying {0}.
- Animar triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it
- When Ancestral Statue enters the battlefield, it triggers, returning itself from the battlefield to your hand.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Ancestral Statue + Animar, Soul of Elements" 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 +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite storm count.
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.