Samwise Gamgee
Cauldron Familiar
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
You control a Food token.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Cauldron Familiar, adding .
2
Activate Cauldron Familiar by sacrificing a Food, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
3
When Cauldron Familiar enters the battlefield, it and Samwise triggers.
4
Resolve the Cauldron Familiar trigger, causing each opponent to lose 1 life and you to gain one life.
5
Resolve the Samwise trigger, creating a Food artifact token.
6
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colorless mana
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifeloss
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
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2.87% of 19483 decks 559 decks
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5.70% of 3944 decks 225 decks
Tayam, Luminous Enigma
2.46% of 6859 decks 169 decks
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
0.62% of 12270 decks 76 decks
Ghave, Guru of Spores
0.88% of 6959 decks 61 decks
Nethroi, Apex of Death
0.92% of 6383 decks 59 decks
Karador, Ghost Chieftain
0.88% of 5929 decks 52 decks
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
0.70% of 6036 decks 42 decks
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
4.21% of 927 decks 39 decks
The Necrobloom
0.12% of 17385 decks 21 decks
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
1.34% of 972 decks 13 decks
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
0.17% of 7123 decks 12 decks
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0.12% of 8241 decks 10 decks
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
0.13% of 7555 decks 10 decks
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
0.33% of 3049 decks 10 decks
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0.31% of 2905 decks 9 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.02% of 25790 decks 6 decks
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0.55% of 1091 decks 6 decks
New Cards
Ragost, Deft Gastronaut
33% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
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8% of 12 decks +6% synergy
Quina, Qu Gourmet
7% of 270 decks +6% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peregrin Took
60% of 1464 decks +56% synergy
Academy Manufactor
59% of 1464 decks +55% synergy
Viscera Seer
60% of 1464 decks +51% synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
54% of 1464 decks +51% synergy
Gilded Goose
48% of 1464 decks +44% synergy
Mirkwood Bats
52% of 1464 decks +42% synergy
Birds of Paradise
66% of 1464 decks +38% synergy
Experimental Confectioner
39% of 1428 decks +38% synergy
The Shire
39% of 1464 decks +35% synergy
Farmer Cotton
38% of 1464 decks +35% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Path to Exile
55% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Mayhem Devil
44% of 55 decks +34% synergy
Delighted Halfling
42% of 1464 decks +30% synergy
Tireless Provisioner
41% of 1464 decks +30% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
41% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41% of 1464 decks +16% synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
39% of 1464 decks +34% synergy
Farseek
38% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
37% of 1464 decks +24% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
38% of 48 decks +12% synergy
Demonic Tutor
35% of 1464 decks +15% synergy
Worldly Tutor
34% of 1464 decks +21% synergy
Smothering Tithe
32% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30% of 1464 decks +14% synergy
The One Ring
27% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20% of 1464 decks +11% synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17% of 48 decks +13% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17% of 48 decks +10% synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
36% of 1464 decks +31% synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
36% of 1464 decks +31% synergy
Protean Hulk
34% of 1464 decks +32% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Savvy Hunter
31% of 1464 decks +28% synergy
Eternal Witness
30% of 1464 decks +11% synergy
Warren Soultrader
30% of 1023 decks +24% synergy
Grand Abolisher
29% of 1464 decks +20% synergy
Rapacious Guest
28% of 1464 decks +27% synergy
Esper Sentinel
28% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Scurry Oak
28% of 1464 decks +26% synergy
The Gaffer
28% of 1464 decks +26% synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Treebeard, Gracious Host
27% of 1464 decks +24% synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
25% of 55 decks +22% synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
25% of 1464 decks +22% synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25% of 1023 decks +20% synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25% of 1464 decks +15% synergy
Blood Artist
25% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Ygra, Eater of All
25% of 948 decks +23% synergy
Pippin, Warden of Isengard
23% of 1464 decks +21% synergy
Banquet Guests
22% of 1464 decks +20% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Deathrite Shaman
22% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
21% of 1083 decks +15% synergy
Prize Pig
21% of 1464 decks +20% synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
21% of 1464 decks +20% synergy
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
21% of 48 decks +20% synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
21% of 48 decks +16% synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
21% of 1293 decks +16% synergy
Llanowar Elves
20% of 1464 decks +0% synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
20% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Devoted Druid
20% of 1464 decks +17% synergy
Elanor Gardner
20% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20% of 55 decks +16% synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
20% of 55 decks -5% synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
19% of 1464 decks +15% synergy
Merry, Warden of Isengard
19% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
18% of 936 decks +17% synergy
Essence Warden
18% of 1464 decks +16% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Slimefoot and Squee
18% of 55 decks +17% synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18% of 1464 decks +11% synergy
Camellia, the Seedmiser
18% of 948 decks +15% synergy
Feasting Hobbit
18% of 1464 decks +17% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
17% of 1464 decks +12% synergy
Elvish Mystic
17% of 1464 decks +0% synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Noble Hierarch
17% of 48 decks +1% synergy
Voice of Victory
17% of 476 decks +10% synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
31% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27% of 48 decks +9% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Eladamri's Call
24% of 1464 decks +14% synergy
Counterspell
23% of 48 decks -19% synergy
Beast Within
22% of 1464 decks -14% synergy
Deflecting Swat
22% of 55 decks +6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21% of 48 decks -2% synergy
Abrupt Decay
21% of 1464 decks +11% synergy
Teferi's Protection
20% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Chord of Calling
19% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Mystical Tutor
19% of 48 decks +5% synergy
Swan Song
19% of 48 decks +2% synergy
Dark Ritual
17% of 1464 decks -6% synergy
Entomb
17% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Mortify
16% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Deadly Dispute
16% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Generous Gift
15% of 1464 decks -9% synergy
Pact of Negation
15% of 48 decks +8% synergy
Flusterstorm
15% of 48 decks +7% synergy
Mana Drain
15% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Silence
14% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Veil of Summer
13% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Deadly Rollick
13% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Brainstorm
12% of 48 decks -6% synergy
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12% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Crop Rotation
11% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Mental Misstep
10% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Force of Negation
10% of 48 decks +2% synergy
Reprieve
9% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9% of 1464 decks -2% synergy
Daze
8% of 48 decks +8% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8% of 48 decks +3% synergy
Nature's Claim
8% of 1464 decks +0% synergy
Force of Will
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Dovin's Veto
8% of 48 decks -10% synergy
Negate
8% of 48 decks -13% synergy
Noxious Revival
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Dawn's Truce
8% of 943 decks -0% synergy
Pyroblast
7% of 55 decks +1% synergy
Terminate
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Fell the Profane
7% of 1023 decks -1% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7% of 1446 decks -4% synergy
Mortality Spear
6% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Spell Swindle
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6% of 48 decks +3% synergy
Opt
6% of 48 decks -3% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6% of 1019 decks -2% synergy
Artifact Mutation
5% of 55 decks +2% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5% of 55 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
35% of 1464 decks +33% synergy
Cultivate
29% of 1464 decks -15% synergy
Nature's Lore
23% of 1464 decks -9% synergy
Reanimate
21% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Diabolic Intent
21% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Revive the Shire
20% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
20% of 1464 decks +16% synergy
Many Partings
19% of 1464 decks +17% synergy
Three Visits
19% of 1464 decks -6% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17% of 1464 decks +12% synergy
Finale of Devastation
15% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Rampant Growth
14% of 1464 decks -20% synergy
Culling Ritual
13% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
13% of 55 decks -6% synergy
Windfall
12% of 48 decks +0% synergy
Night's Whisper
12% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Damn
11% of 1464 decks -5% synergy
Buried Alive
11% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Fell the Mighty
11% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Blasphemous Act
11% of 55 decks -22% synergy
Kodama's Reach
11% of 1464 decks -19% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10% of 457 decks +6% synergy
Imperial Seal
9% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Fumigate
9% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Rise and Shine
8% of 48 decks +7% synergy
Neoform
8% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Victimize
8% of 1464 decks -4% synergy
Farewell
8% of 1464 decks -5% synergy
Natural Order
7% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Chain of Smog
7% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7% of 1445 decks +3% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of 1464 decks -2% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6% of 1464 decks -5% synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
Fabricate
6% of 48 decks +1% synergy
Ponder
6% of 48 decks -6% synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6% of 1445 decks +4% synergy
Unmarked Grave
6% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Grim Tutor
5% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Dread Return
5% of 1464 decks -0% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
30% of 1310 decks +29% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30% of 1464 decks +26% synergy
Skullclamp
24% of 1464 decks +12% synergy
Witch's Oven
22% of 1464 decks +21% synergy
Altar of Dementia
19% of 1464 decks +16% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Lightning Greaves
11% of 1464 decks -14% synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Time Sieve
10% of 48 decks +8% synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Birthing Pod
10% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Thopter Foundry
8% of 48 decks +7% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7% of 1464 decks -20% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
6% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6% of 1450 decks +4% synergy
Clock of Omens
6% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Heaped Harvest
6% of 936 decks +4% synergy
Bilbo's Ring
5% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5% of 1464 decks +0% synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
29% of 55 decks +23% synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
29% of 1443 decks +27% synergy
Mystic Remora
27% of 48 decks +10% synergy
Sanguine Bond
24% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Sylvan Library
22% of 1464 decks +12% synergy
Call of the Ring
21% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Parallel Lives
20% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
20% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
18% of 1464 decks +17% synergy
Doubling Season
16% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Anointed Procession
16% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Animate Dead
16% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Trail of Crumbs
15% of 1464 decks +14% synergy
Exquisite Blood
15% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Black Market Connections
12% of 1464 decks +0% synergy
Insidious Roots
11% of 1171 decks +5% synergy
Deafening Silence
11% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Temur Ascendancy
11% of 28 decks -5% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11% of 1464 decks -5% synergy
Aura Shards
10% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Impact Tremors
9% of 55 decks -1% synergy
Warleader's Call
9% of 45 decks +1% synergy
Blind Obedience
8% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
March of the Machines
8% of 48 decks +8% synergy
Intruder Alarm
8% of 48 decks +6% synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8% of 939 decks +3% synergy
Necromancy
8% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Prosperous Partnership
7% of 55 decks +6% synergy
Underworld Breach
7% of 55 decks +1% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7% of 55 decks -16% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7% of 1464 decks +0% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Mechanized Production
6% of 48 decks +3% synergy
Propaganda
6% of 48 decks -7% synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
6% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
6% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Necropotence
6% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Gourmand's Talent
6% of 936 decks +5% synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
5% of 55 decks +5% synergy
Splinter Twin
5% of 55 decks +5% synergy
Wild Growth
5% of 1464 decks -5% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5% of 1464 decks -0% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5% of 1017 decks +0% synergy
Promise of Bunrei
5% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
19% of 48 decks +14% synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
12% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5% of 476 decks +0% synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
29% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29% of 1464 decks +20% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Bojuka Bog
22% of 1464 decks -8% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20% of 1464 decks +11% synergy
Rogue's Passage
17% of 1464 decks -3% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17% of 48 decks +0% synergy
Ancient Tomb
16% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Reliquary Tower
13% of 1464 decks -17% synergy
Restless Cottage
13% of 1445 decks +9% synergy
Ghost Quarter
12% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Seat of the Synod
12% of 48 decks +6% synergy
Shifting Woodland
12% of 1019 decks +5% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
Access Tunnel
11% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Minas Tirith
11% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
9% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Dryad Arbor
8% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Gavony Township
6% of 1464 decks -3% synergy
High Market
6% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 1464 decks -2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Signet
73% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Lotus Petal
12% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
12% of 1464 decks -9% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
12% of 1464 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
11% of 55 decks -17% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
11% of 1464 decks -15% synergy
Chrome Mox
10% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Talisman of Unity
10% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Gruul Signet
9% of 55 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9% of 55 decks -15% synergy
Rakdos Signet
9% of 55 decks -19% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 1464 decks -5% synergy
Mana Vault
8% of 1464 decks +2% synergy
Mox Diamond
8% of 1464 decks +4% synergy
Mana Crypt
8% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Boros Signet
7% of 55 decks -14% synergy
Mox Amber
7% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
Azorius Signet
6% of 48 decks -18% synergy
Golgari Signet
5% of 1464 decks -6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Exotic Orchard
60% of 1464 decks +24% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Temple Garden
58% of 1464 decks +19% synergy
Godless Shrine
58% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
49% of 1464 decks +18% synergy
Isolated Chapel
48% of 1464 decks +16% synergy
Blood Crypt
47% of 55 decks +10% synergy
Windswept Heath
47% of 1464 decks +36% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46% of 1464 decks +20% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
46% of 1464 decks +35% synergy
Marsh Flats
45% of 1464 decks +34% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Breeding Pool
44% of 48 decks +4% synergy
Brushland
43% of 1464 decks +25% synergy
Stomping Ground
42% of 55 decks +2% synergy
Sacred Foundry
40% of 55 decks +5% synergy
Watery Grave
40% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39% of 1464 decks +14% synergy
Indatha Triome
39% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Canopy Vista
38% of 1464 decks +1% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
36% of 1464 decks +13% synergy
Vault of Champions
35% of 1464 decks +10% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
35% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Caves of Koilos
34% of 1464 decks +5% synergy
Tropical Island
29% of 48 decks +15% synergy
Path of Ancestry
25% of 1464 decks +3% synergy
Plateau
25% of 55 decks +13% synergy
Taiga
25% of 55 decks +13% synergy
Tundra
25% of 48 decks +11% synergy
Raffine's Tower
25% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Zagoth Triome
25% of 48 decks -4% synergy
Steam Vents
25% of 28 decks -13% synergy
Murmuring Bosk
24% of 1464 decks +17% synergy
Badlands
24% of 55 decks +10% synergy
Underground Sea
23% of 48 decks +8% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
23% of 48 decks -6% synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
23% of 1464 decks +11% synergy
Fortified Village
22% of 1464 decks +6% synergy
City of Brass
22% of 1464 decks +14% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22% of 55 decks -7% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
22% of 55 decks -8% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22% of 1464 decks +9% synergy
Raugrin Triome
21% of 28 decks -4% synergy
The World Tree
21% of 28 decks -9% synergy
Ketria Triome
21% of 28 decks -10% synergy
Savannah
21% of 1464 decks +8% synergy
Bayou
20% of 1464 decks +7% synergy
Scrubland
20% of 1464 decks +7% synergy