Ghave, Guru of Spores
Cathars' Crusade
Phyrexian Altar

  Played with this combo

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
2
The Saproling enters the battlefield, triggering Cathars' Crusade, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
3
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Saproling, adding 1.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters

  Combo Metadata

1374
DECKS
0.21%
OF 662620 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 2238
MOST PLAYED OF 34804 COMBOS

{ }  Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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Ghave, Guru of Spores
18.42% of 6959 decks 1282 decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
0.03% of 36615 decks 10 decks
Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
1.09% of 829 decks 9 decks
Tayam, Luminous Enigma
0.12% of 6859 decks 8 decks
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
0.31% of 1958 decks 6 decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.08% of 7123 decks 6 decks
Nethroi, Apex of Death
0.09% of 6383 decks 6 decks
Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
0.21% of 2905 decks 6 decks
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
1.44% of 348 decks 5 decks
Anafenza, the Foremost
0.35% of 1157 decks 4 decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
1.20% of 333 decks 4 decks
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.02% of 15165 decks 3 decks
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.17% of 1800 decks 3 decks
The Necrobloom
0.02% of 17385 decks 3 decks
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
0.01% of 19483 decks 2 decks
Daghatar the Adamant
0.32% of 310 decks 1 decks
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
0.01% of 7555 decks 1 decks
Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
0.11% of 932 decks 1 decks
New Cards
Lulu, Stern Guardian
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
14% of 7 decks +12% synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12% of 245 decks +9% synergy
The Earth Crystal
11% of 223 decks +7% synergy
Quina, Qu Gourmet
7% of 225 decks +6% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ashnod's Altar
95% of 1368 decks +88% synergy
Doubling Season
79% of 1368 decks +69% synergy
Skullclamp
78% of 1368 decks +67% synergy
Slimefoot, the Stowaway
63% of 1368 decks +61% synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
57% of 1368 decks +57% synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
59% of 1368 decks +56% synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
59% of 1368 decks +56% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
65% of 1368 decks +56% synergy
Corpsejack Menace
60% of 1368 decks +55% synergy
Parallel Lives
61% of 1368 decks +55% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Blood Artist
63% of 1368 decks +52% synergy
Hardened Scales
61% of 1368 decks +51% synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
60% of 1368 decks +52% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
57% of 1368 decks +47% synergy
Anointed Procession
57% of 1368 decks +49% synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
56% of 16 decks +54% synergy
Utopia Mycon
54% of 1368 decks +53% synergy
Corpse Knight
52% of 1368 decks +46% synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
51% of 1368 decks +46% synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
55% of 1368 decks +47% synergy
Demonic Tutor
46% of 1368 decks +26% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34% of 1368 decks +18% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33% of 1368 decks +17% synergy
Teferi's Protection
26% of 1368 decks +8% synergy
Worldly Tutor
24% of 1368 decks +11% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
19% of 1368 decks +13% synergy
Natural Order
9% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Necropotence
9% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
49% of 1368 decks +46% synergy
Mycoloth
49% of 1368 decks +47% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
48% of 1368 decks +41% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47% of 1368 decks +37% synergy
Basking Broodscale
45% of 913 decks +44% synergy
Winding Constrictor
45% of 1368 decks +41% synergy
Birds of Paradise
44% of 1368 decks +17% synergy
Cruel Celebrant
43% of 1368 decks +35% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
41% of 1368 decks +34% synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
38% of 16 decks +35% synergy
Fathom Mage
38% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
35% of 1368 decks +33% synergy
Young Wolf
35% of 1368 decks +35% synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
35% of 1368 decks +33% synergy
Conclave Mentor
34% of 1368 decks +30% synergy
Viscera Seer
34% of 1368 decks +26% synergy
Champion of Lambholt
34% of 1368 decks +27% synergy
Geralf's Messenger
32% of 1368 decks +32% synergy
Rith, the Awakener
29% of 21 decks +28% synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
29% of 21 decks +24% synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
29% of 21 decks +22% synergy
Scurry Oak
28% of 1368 decks +26% synergy
Evolution Witness
27% of 908 decks +23% synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
26% of 1368 decks +25% synergy
Master Biomancer
25% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Eternal Witness
25% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
24% of 1267 decks +20% synergy
Carrion Feeder
23% of 1368 decks +18% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23% of 1368 decks +9% synergy
Esper Sentinel
23% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
22% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Strangleroot Geist
21% of 1368 decks +21% synergy
Juniper Order Ranger
21% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
The Mycotyrant
21% of 1265 decks +20% synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
21% of 1368 decks +18% synergy
Walking Ballista
21% of 1368 decks +18% synergy
Devoted Druid
20% of 1368 decks +17% synergy
Danny Pink
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Deathspore Thallid
19% of 1368 decks +19% synergy
Dune-Brood Nephilim
19% of 21 decks +19% synergy
Slimefoot and Squee
19% of 21 decks +18% synergy
Sprouting Thrinax
19% of 21 decks +18% synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Thrummingbird
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
19% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
19% of 16 decks +6% synergy
Warren Soultrader
19% of 908 decks +13% synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
49% of 1368 decks +19% synergy
Path to Exile
48% of 1368 decks +1% synergy
Artifact Mutation
43% of 21 decks +39% synergy
Heroic Intervention
42% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Beast Within
38% of 1368 decks +2% synergy
Counterspell
38% of 16 decks -5% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35% of 1368 decks +10% synergy
Aura Mutation
34% of 1368 decks +30% synergy
Dovin's Veto
25% of 16 decks +7% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25% of 16 decks -0% synergy
Inspiring Call
24% of 1368 decks +16% synergy
Eladamri's Call
22% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Putrefy
20% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Boros Charm
19% of 21 decks -5% synergy
Swan Song
19% of 16 decks +2% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19% of 16 decks -4% synergy
Chord of Calling
15% of 1368 decks +10% synergy
Deflecting Swat
14% of 21 decks -2% synergy
Second Harvest
14% of 1368 decks +9% synergy
Village Rites
12% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Generous Gift
12% of 1368 decks -12% synergy
Dark Ritual
11% of 1368 decks -12% synergy
Fungal Rebirth
9% of 1368 decks +8% synergy
Mortify
9% of 1368 decks -2% synergy
Abzan Charm
9% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Abrupt Decay
9% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Silence
8% of 1368 decks +2% synergy
Deadly Dispute
7% of 1368 decks -5% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7% of 906 decks -2% synergy
Deadly Rollick
7% of 1368 decks -6% synergy
Krosan Grip
6% of 1368 decks +0% synergy
Veil of Summer
6% of 1368 decks +1% synergy
Nature's Claim
6% of 1368 decks -2% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6% of 1368 decks -5% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Crop Rotation
5% of 1368 decks -4% synergy
Despark
5% of 1368 decks -9% synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48% of 1368 decks +16% synergy
Farseek
47% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Cultivate
45% of 1368 decks +1% synergy
Kodama's Reach
39% of 1368 decks +9% synergy
Three Visits
36% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Diabolic Intent
36% of 1368 decks +27% synergy
Rampant Growth
32% of 1368 decks -3% synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
19% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Finale of Devastation
15% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Damn
15% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Toxic Deluge
13% of 1368 decks -5% synergy
Farewell
12% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
12% of 1368 decks +0% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
Damning Verdict
10% of 1368 decks +8% synergy
Saproling Symbiosis
10% of 1368 decks +10% synergy
Fungal Sprouting
10% of 1368 decks +9% synergy
Grim Tutor
8% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7% of 1368 decks +2% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Culling Ritual
6% of 1368 decks -5% synergy
Damnation
6% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Hour of Reckoning
6% of 1368 decks +2% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 1368 decks -7% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6% of 652 decks -1% synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6% of 1368 decks -2% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Reanimate
6% of 1368 decks -12% synergy
Imperial Seal
6% of 1368 decks +0% synergy
Wrath of God
5% of 1368 decks -0% synergy
Vindicate
5% of 1368 decks -0% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5% of 1368 decks +1% synergy
Victimize
5% of 1368 decks -7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33% of 1368 decks +28% synergy
The Ozolith
30% of 1368 decks +27% synergy
Altar of Dementia
19% of 1368 decks +16% synergy
Lightning Greaves
18% of 1368 decks -7% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14% of 1368 decks -13% synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13% of 1368 decks +11% synergy
Altar of the Brood
9% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8% of 1255 decks +6% synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
Ghost Lantern
6% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
The Great Henge
6% of 1368 decks -3% synergy
Blasting Station
5% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5% of 1350 decks +4% synergy
The One Ring
5% of 1368 decks -4% synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
48% of 21 decks +42% synergy
Inexorable Tide
44% of 16 decks +41% synergy
Impact Tremors
43% of 21 decks +33% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
36% of 1368 decks +28% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
36% of 1368 decks +32% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
Assemble the Legion
29% of 21 decks +25% synergy
Grave Pact
27% of 1368 decks +22% synergy
Branching Evolution
26% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
Primal Vigor
26% of 1368 decks +23% synergy
Sylvan Library
25% of 1368 decks +15% synergy
Smothering Tithe
25% of 1368 decks +2% synergy
Rhystic Study
25% of 16 decks -1% synergy
Insidious Roots
22% of 1118 decks +16% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21% of 1368 decks +18% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21% of 1368 decks +15% synergy
Earthcraft
21% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19% of 1368 decks +13% synergy
Paradox Haze
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Hadana's Climb
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
19% of 16 decks +13% synergy
Warleader's Call
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
18% of 1368 decks +17% synergy
Fecundity
18% of 1368 decks +17% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
All Will Be One
14% of 21 decks +12% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14% of 1368 decks +8% synergy
Fungal Plots
11% of 1368 decks +11% synergy
Wild Growth
11% of 1368 decks +0% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Mirari's Wake
10% of 1368 decks -2% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10% of 1368 decks -6% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9% of 814 decks +4% synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
8% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Life and Limb
7% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
7% of 381 decks +3% synergy
Black Market Connections
6% of 1368 decks -5% synergy
Necrogenesis
6% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Death's Presence
6% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Black Market
6% of 1368 decks +2% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5% of 807 decks +0% synergy
Felidar Retreat
5% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16% of 395 decks +12% synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
14% of 21 decks +12% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
9% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
36% of 1368 decks +28% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36% of 1368 decks +27% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35% of 1368 decks +25% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
Bojuka Bog
25% of 1368 decks -5% synergy
Reliquary Tower
24% of 1368 decks -6% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Karn's Bastion
21% of 1368 decks +16% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18% of 1368 decks +13% synergy
Ancient Tomb
13% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
11% of 1368 decks +10% synergy
Cabal Coffers
8% of 1368 decks -2% synergy
Three Tree City
8% of 820 decks +3% synergy
Dryad Arbor
7% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Grim Backwoods
7% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Shifting Woodland
6% of 906 decks -1% synergy
Westvale Abbey
6% of 1368 decks +4% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5% of 1368 decks -4% synergy
Rogue's Passage
5% of 1368 decks -15% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91% of 1368 decks +7% synergy
Arcane Signet
72% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Golgari Signet
18% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Selesnya Signet
13% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Orzhov Signet
12% of 1368 decks -14% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10% of 1368 decks -3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
9% of 1368 decks -12% synergy
Talisman of Unity
8% of 1368 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
8% of 1368 decks -18% synergy
Mana Crypt
7% of 1368 decks +3% synergy
Commander's Sphere
7% of 1368 decks -7% synergy
Chrome Mox
5% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Mana Vault
5% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92% of 1368 decks +18% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
76% of 1368 decks +35% synergy
Temple Garden
75% of 1368 decks +36% synergy
Godless Shrine
73% of 1368 decks +33% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69% of 16 decks +40% synergy
Zagoth Triome
62% of 16 decks +34% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62% of 16 decks +23% synergy
Breeding Pool
62% of 16 decks +22% synergy
Indatha Triome
62% of 1368 decks +33% synergy
Sacred Foundry
57% of 21 decks +22% synergy
Stomping Ground
57% of 21 decks +17% synergy
Raffine's Tower
56% of 16 decks +31% synergy
Watery Grave
56% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Windswept Heath
55% of 1368 decks +44% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55% of 1368 decks +44% synergy
Marsh Flats
54% of 1368 decks +43% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
52% of 1368 decks +27% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49% of 1368 decks +25% synergy
Savai Triome
48% of 21 decks +22% synergy
Blood Crypt
48% of 21 decks +10% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46% of 1368 decks +20% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
45% of 1368 decks +19% synergy
Exotic Orchard
43% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
Isolated Chapel
41% of 1368 decks +10% synergy
Vault of Champions
41% of 1368 decks +16% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34% of 1368 decks +8% synergy
Rootbound Crag
33% of 21 decks +7% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
33% of 21 decks +5% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33% of 21 decks +3% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31% of 16 decks +3% synergy
Canopy Vista
31% of 1368 decks -6% synergy
Savage Lands
29% of 21 decks +6% synergy
Caves of Koilos
27% of 1368 decks -2% synergy
Deathcap Glade
26% of 1368 decks +13% synergy
Bayou
26% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Tundra
25% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Tropical Island
25% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Underground Sea
25% of 16 decks +10% synergy
Savannah
25% of 1368 decks +12% synergy
Scrubland
24% of 1368 decks +11% synergy
Jungle Shrine
24% of 21 decks -9% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24% of 21 decks -9% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24% of 21 decks -10% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24% of 1368 decks +6% synergy
Brushland
23% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
Evolving Wilds
20% of 1368 decks -1% synergy
Meticulous Archive
20% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Hedge Maze
20% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19% of 1368 decks +5% synergy
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