Enduring Scalelord + Altered Ego
Produces: Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
- Enduring Scalelord
- Altered Ego
- Color identity
- GWU
- Mana
- {3}{G}{U}
Steps
- Cast Altered Ego by paying {3}{G}{U}, choosing to have it enter the battlefield as a copy of Enduring Scalelord with a +1/+1 counter on it.
- Enduring Scalelord triggers, putting +1/+1 counter on itself.
- Altered Ego triggers, putting +1/+1 counter on itself.
- Repeat from step 2.
How to execute this combo
The "Enduring Scalelord + Altered Ego" 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 certain creatures.
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.