River Kelpie
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing River Kelpie, adding .
2
River Kelpie's persist and undying abilities trigger.
3
Resolve the persist trigger, returning River Kelpie from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
4
River Kelpie enters the battlefield, causing you to draw.
5
The undying trigger fails to resolve because River Kelpie is not in your graveyard.
6
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing River Kelpie, adding .
7
River Kelpie's undying and persist abilities trigger.
8
Resolve the undying trigger, returning River Kelpie from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
9
River Kelpie enters the battlefield, causing you to draw a card.
10
The persist trigger fails to resolve because River Kelpie is not in your graveyard.
11
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite card draw
Near-infinite colorless mana
Near-infinite death triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Marchesa, the Black Rose
11.33% of 11100 decks 1258 decks
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
0.74% of 19383 decks 144 decks
Teval, the Balanced Scale
0.13% of 15493 decks 20 decks
Zur the Enchanter
0.13% of 12779 decks 17 decks
Missy
0.61% of 2619 decks 16 decks
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
0.08% of 19930 decks 15 decks
Gisa and Geralf
0.15% of 5853 decks 9 decks
The Scarab God
0.07% of 11776 decks 8 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.02% of 25786 decks 6 decks
Satoru, the Infiltrator
0.30% of 2003 decks 6 decks
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
0.17% of 3028 decks 5 decks
Bane, Lord of Darkness
0.23% of 2190 decks 5 decks
Varina, Lich Queen
0.04% of 9307 decks 4 decks
The Ever-Changing 'Dane
0.48% of 837 decks 4 decks
Ertai, the Corrupted
0.35% of 849 decks 3 decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tormod, the Desecrator
1.01% of 296 decks 3 decks
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
0.53% of 563 decks 3 decks
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
0.04% of 8181 decks 3 decks
New Cards
Celes, Rune Knight
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14% of 132 decks +12% synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11% of 332 decks +9% synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6% of 271 decks +4% synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6% of 271 decks +1% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kitchen Finks
86% of 14 decks +85% synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
85% of 1296 decks +85% synergy
Uncivil Unrest
77% of 1296 decks +76% synergy
Goblin Bombardment
79% of 1296 decks +73% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
70% of 1577 decks +69% synergy
Carrion Feeder
72% of 1577 decks +67% synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
67% of 1577 decks +64% synergy
Heartmender
64% of 14 decks +64% synergy
Grim Haruspex
66% of 1577 decks +62% synergy
Viscera Seer
69% of 1577 decks +61% synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
75% of 1296 decks +42% synergy
Eternal Witness
68% of 185 decks +49% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
66% of 185 decks +49% synergy
Baleful Strix
65% of 1577 decks +52% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
64% of 1577 decks +51% synergy
Spore Frog
63% of 185 decks +60% synergy
Thran Vigil
61% of 1577 decks +60% synergy
Iron Apprentice
58% of 1577 decks +58% synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
58% of 1577 decks +55% synergy
Sneak Attack
57% of 1296 decks +54% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
37% of 1577 decks +12% synergy
Rhystic Study
35% of 1577 decks +10% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31% of 54 decks +15% synergy
Demonic Tutor
27% of 1577 decks +6% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20% of 1577 decks +2% synergy
Teferi's Protection
20% of 54 decks +2% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20% of 1577 decks +3% synergy
Crop Rotation
15% of 185 decks +5% synergy
Ancient Tomb
14% of 1577 decks +4% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6% of 185 decks +4% synergy
Creatures
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
54% of 1577 decks +52% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
53% of 1577 decks +50% synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
53% of 1296 decks +47% synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
52% of 1296 decks +49% synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
52% of 54 decks +50% synergy
Spark Double
49% of 1577 decks +43% synergy
Thundering Raiju
49% of 1296 decks +48% synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
47% of 1577 decks +47% synergy
Gev, Scaled Scorch
45% of 830 decks +45% synergy
Warren Soultrader
45% of 1110 decks +39% synergy
Safehold Elite
43% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
43% of 14 decks +40% synergy
The Gitrog Monster
43% of 185 decks +37% synergy
Danny Pink
42% of 1499 decks +41% synergy
World Shaper
41% of 185 decks +38% synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
40% of 1577 decks +33% synergy
Sage of Fables
39% of 1577 decks +39% synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
39% of 1188 decks +37% synergy
Grumgully, the Generous
38% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Haywire Mite
38% of 185 decks +34% synergy
Puppeteer Clique
37% of 1577 decks +36% synergy
Underrealm Lich
37% of 185 decks +34% synergy
Birds of Paradise
37% of 185 decks +10% synergy
Zealous Conscripts
37% of 1296 decks +36% synergy
Bloodtracker
35% of 1577 decks +34% synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
34% of 62 decks +28% synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
33% of 1577 decks +32% synergy
Fain, the Broker
32% of 1577 decks +31% synergy
Mulldrifter
31% of 1577 decks +26% synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
31% of 65 decks +25% synergy
Hermit Druid
30% of 185 decks +28% synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29% of 1577 decks +26% synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29% of 1110 decks +24% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29% of 1577 decks +20% synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
29% of 62 decks +27% synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
28% of 649 decks +24% synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
28% of 185 decks +25% synergy
Twilight Shepherd
28% of 54 decks +28% synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
28% of 185 decks +20% synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
26% of 54 decks +26% synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
26% of 145 decks +22% synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
25% of 1296 decks +25% synergy
Springbloom Druid
25% of 185 decks +21% synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
24% of 1577 decks +23% synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
23% of 185 decks +18% synergy
Ramunap Excavator
23% of 185 decks +17% synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
23% of 185 decks +21% synergy
Blood Artist
22% of 1577 decks +11% synergy
Esper Sentinel
22% of 54 decks +3% synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
22% of 185 decks +19% synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
52% of 54 decks -10% synergy
Chaos Warp
50% of 1296 decks +19% synergy
Counterspell
49% of 1577 decks +7% synergy
Path to Exile
39% of 54 decks -8% synergy
Village Rites
32% of 1577 decks +23% synergy
Terminate
32% of 1296 decks +12% synergy
Deadly Dispute
28% of 1577 decks +17% synergy
Arcane Denial
26% of 1577 decks +6% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25% of 185 decks -5% synergy
Negate
23% of 1577 decks +2% synergy
Void Rend
22% of 54 decks +8% synergy
Dovin's Veto
20% of 54 decks +2% synergy
Mana Drain
19% of 1577 decks +4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17% of 1577 decks -6% synergy
Cauldron Haze
17% of 54 decks +16% synergy
Swan Song
16% of 1577 decks -1% synergy
Beast Within
16% of 185 decks -20% synergy
Withering Torment
15% of 912 decks +7% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15% of 54 decks -10% synergy
Deflecting Swat
14% of 1296 decks -2% synergy
Deadly Rollick
13% of 1577 decks +0% synergy
Harrow
12% of 185 decks +3% synergy
Feign Death
12% of 1577 decks +10% synergy
Bedevil
12% of 1296 decks -1% synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12% of 1577 decks +9% synergy
Dark Ritual
11% of 1577 decks -12% synergy
Generous Gift
11% of 54 decks -13% synergy
Rakdos Charm
11% of 1296 decks -4% synergy
Act of Aggression
10% of 1296 decks +10% synergy
Heroic Intervention
10% of 185 decks -20% synergy
Silence
9% of 54 decks +3% synergy
Despark
9% of 54 decks -5% synergy
Slip Out the Back
9% of 1577 decks +6% synergy
First Day of Class
9% of 1296 decks +9% synergy
Fell the Profane
9% of 1110 decks +0% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
Lethal Scheme
8% of 1577 decks +6% synergy
Grisly Salvage
8% of 185 decks +2% synergy
Flare of Denial
8% of 1143 decks +6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 1110 decks -2% synergy
Worldly Tutor
8% of 185 decks -5% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7% of 54 decks -3% synergy
Entomb
7% of 1577 decks +0% synergy
Undying Malice
7% of 1577 decks +5% synergy
Putrefy
6% of 185 decks -9% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6% of 1577 decks +2% synergy
Essence Capture
6% of 1577 decks +5% synergy
Reality Shift
6% of 1577 decks -3% synergy
Argivian Find
6% of 54 decks +5% synergy
Grapple with the Past
5% of 185 decks +4% synergy
Sorceries
Mark of Mutiny
47% of 1296 decks +46% synergy
Toxic Deluge
44% of 1577 decks +26% synergy
Feed the Swarm
39% of 1577 decks +22% synergy
Vandalblast
36% of 1296 decks +20% synergy
Mob Rule
33% of 1296 decks +31% synergy
Life from the Loam
28% of 185 decks +24% synergy
Diabolic Intent
25% of 1577 decks +17% synergy
Victimize
22% of 1577 decks +10% synergy
Farseek
21% of 185 decks -14% synergy
Damnation
20% of 1577 decks +13% synergy
Mass Mutiny
19% of 1296 decks +18% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19% of 54 decks +14% synergy
Supreme Verdict
19% of 54 decks +5% synergy
Damn
19% of 54 decks +3% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18% of 794 decks +12% synergy
Cultivate
18% of 185 decks -26% synergy
Reanimate
18% of 1577 decks -0% synergy
Wrath of God
17% of 54 decks +11% synergy
Three Visits
16% of 185 decks -8% synergy
Nature's Lore
16% of 185 decks -16% synergy
Insurrection
16% of 1296 decks +14% synergy
Kodama's Reach
14% of 185 decks -16% synergy
Living Death
13% of 1577 decks +8% synergy
Farewell
13% of 54 decks +0% synergy
Will of the Sultai
12% of 65 decks +10% synergy
Seize the Spotlight
12% of 1296 decks +10% synergy
Rampant Growth
11% of 185 decks -23% synergy
Resurgent Belief
11% of 54 decks +9% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11% of 54 decks +4% synergy
Wave Goodbye
11% of 1454 decks +9% synergy
Austere Command
9% of 54 decks -3% synergy
Death Begets Life
8% of 65 decks +5% synergy
Act of Treason
8% of 1296 decks +7% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of 185 decks -1% synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
8% of 1296 decks +7% synergy
Replenish
7% of 54 decks +6% synergy
Dance of the Manse
7% of 54 decks +4% synergy
Jeska's Will
7% of 1296 decks -9% synergy
Villainous Wealth
7% of 185 decks -0% synergy
Lie in Wait
6% of 65 decks +5% synergy
Furnace Reins
6% of 1296 decks +6% synergy
Buried Alive
6% of 1577 decks -0% synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6% of 54 decks +4% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6% of 54 decks +2% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 1577 decks -0% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5% of 185 decks +1% synergy
Grim Tutor
5% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
Last One Standing
5% of 1296 decks +4% synergy
Chain Reaction
5% of 1296 decks +1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
51% of 1577 decks +47% synergy
Lightning Greaves
50% of 1577 decks +25% synergy
The Ozolith
40% of 1577 decks +37% synergy
Skullclamp
40% of 1577 decks +29% synergy
Altar of Dementia
29% of 1577 decks +27% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
25% of 1516 decks +24% synergy
Birthing Pod
21% of 185 decks +18% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
16% of 1567 decks +15% synergy
Hedge Shredder
16% of 112 decks +13% synergy
Conduit of Worlds
11% of 185 decks +5% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
The Great Henge
9% of 185 decks -1% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8% of 1577 decks -1% synergy
Desecrated Tomb
5% of 1577 decks +5% synergy
The One Ring
5% of 1577 decks -3% synergy
Enchantments
Solemnity
56% of 54 decks +55% synergy
Seal of Primordium
51% of 185 decks +50% synergy
Pernicious Deed
51% of 185 decks +49% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
46% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
39% of 54 decks +38% synergy
Delaying Shield
30% of 54 decks +30% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24% of 1577 decks +21% synergy
Nine Lives
24% of 54 decks +24% synergy
Greater Auramancy
22% of 54 decks +21% synergy
Grave Pact
22% of 1577 decks +17% synergy
Grave Betrayal
21% of 1577 decks +21% synergy
Smothering Tithe
20% of 54 decks -3% synergy
Feast on the Fallen
20% of 1577 decks +20% synergy
Exploration
20% of 185 decks +12% synergy
Defense of the Heart
19% of 185 decks +16% synergy
Greater Good
18% of 185 decks +14% synergy
Teval's Judgment
17% of 493 decks +14% synergy
Inner Sanctum
17% of 54 decks +17% synergy
Celestial Convergence
17% of 54 decks +17% synergy
Mystic Remora
16% of 1577 decks -1% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16% of 1577 decks -0% synergy
Ghostly Prison
15% of 54 decks +3% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15% of 48 decks +10% synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14% of 185 decks +8% synergy
Black Market Connections
13% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
Insidious Roots
13% of 151 decks +7% synergy
Warstorm Surge
12% of 1296 decks +7% synergy
Journey to Eternity
12% of 185 decks +9% synergy
Force Bubble
11% of 54 decks +11% synergy
Animate Dead
11% of 1577 decks +2% synergy
Sylvan Library
10% of 185 decks +0% synergy
Black Market
10% of 1577 decks +5% synergy
Elephant Grass
10% of 185 decks +9% synergy
Martyr's Cause
9% of 54 decks +9% synergy
Grasp of Fate
9% of 54 decks +6% synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9% of 54 decks +4% synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
9% of 65 decks +5% synergy
All Will Be One
8% of 1296 decks +6% synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
8% of 185 decks +8% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8% of 1577 decks +5% synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8% of 1577 decks +4% synergy
Fanatical Devotion
7% of 54 decks +7% synergy
Karmic Justice
7% of 54 decks +6% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7% of 54 decks +2% synergy
Blind Obedience
7% of 54 decks +1% synergy
Necropotence
7% of 1577 decks +2% synergy
Attrition
7% of 1577 decks +6% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
Impact Tremors
6% of 1296 decks -4% synergy
Into the Pit
6% of 904 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
16% of 185 decks +11% synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
11% of 1296 decks +10% synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
9% of 185 decks +8% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7% of 1577 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
45% of 1577 decks +36% synergy
High Market
44% of 1577 decks +41% synergy
Forge of Heroes
40% of 1577 decks +39% synergy
Bojuka Bog
34% of 1577 decks +5% synergy
Reliquary Tower
30% of 1577 decks +0% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30% of 1577 decks +20% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
26% of 54 decks +19% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25% of 185 decks +7% synergy
Shifting Woodland
14% of 138 decks +8% synergy
Kishla Village
12% of 65 decks +11% synergy
Nesting Grounds
12% of 1577 decks +10% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12% of 1110 decks +9% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
12% of 1577 decks +10% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of 1577 decks -5% synergy
Rogue's Passage
10% of 1577 decks -10% synergy
The Black Gate
10% of 1577 decks +7% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9% of 1577 decks -1% synergy
Cabal Coffers
8% of 1577 decks -2% synergy
Drannith Ruins
8% of 1577 decks +8% synergy
Command Beacon
8% of 1577 decks +3% synergy
Urza's Saga
7% of 1577 decks -0% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 1577 decks -3% synergy
Tranquil Thicket
5% of 185 decks +2% synergy
Grim Backwoods
5% of 185 decks +2% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5% of 185 decks -1% synergy
Mistrise Village
5% of 500 decks -3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93% of 1577 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Signet
88% of 1577 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61% of 1296 decks +33% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57% of 1577 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56% of 1296 decks +27% synergy
Rakdos Signet
46% of 1296 decks +18% synergy
Dimir Signet
42% of 1577 decks +14% synergy
Izzet Signet
36% of 1296 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
28% of 1577 decks +7% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28% of 54 decks +2% synergy
Orzhov Signet
22% of 54 decks -3% synergy
Azorius Signet
19% of 54 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Progress
19% of 54 decks -7% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16% of 1577 decks +7% synergy
Golgari Signet
14% of 185 decks +3% synergy
Simic Signet
14% of 185 decks +1% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 1577 decks -6% synergy
Commander's Sphere
11% of 1577 decks -3% synergy
Relic of Sauron
10% of 1296 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8% of 185 decks -5% synergy
Lotus Petal
7% of 1577 decks -0% synergy
Mind Stone
6% of 1577 decks -10% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5% of 185 decks -8% synergy
Mana Crypt
5% of 1577 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 1577 decks +19% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69% of 54 decks +29% synergy
Godless Shrine
67% of 54 decks +27% synergy
Blood Crypt
66% of 1296 decks +29% synergy
Steam Vents
66% of 1296 decks +28% synergy
Watery Grave
66% of 1577 decks +25% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
62% of 185 decks +21% synergy
Xander's Lounge
61% of 1296 decks +36% synergy
Exotic Orchard
60% of 1577 decks +23% synergy
Temple Garden
57% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56% of 1296 decks +23% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56% of 1296 decks +26% synergy
Shivan Reef
55% of 1296 decks +27% synergy
Breeding Pool
55% of 185 decks +15% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54% of 1577 decks +26% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52% of 1296 decks +29% synergy
Sulfur Falls
50% of 1296 decks +16% synergy
Training Center
49% of 1296 decks +23% synergy
Luxury Suite
49% of 1296 decks +23% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
49% of 185 decks +18% synergy
Zagoth Triome
48% of 185 decks +19% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48% of 185 decks +16% synergy
Underground River
47% of 1577 decks +26% synergy
Raffine's Tower
44% of 54 decks +19% synergy
Polluted Delta
44% of 1577 decks +32% synergy
Morphic Pool
44% of 1577 decks +18% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40% of 1577 decks +29% synergy
Vault of Champions
39% of 54 decks +14% synergy
Sea of Clouds
39% of 54 decks +13% synergy
Glacial Fortress
39% of 54 decks +9% synergy
Sacred Foundry
38% of 13 decks +3% synergy
Stomping Ground
38% of 13 decks -1% synergy
Opulent Palace
38% of 185 decks +10% synergy
Sunken Hollow
38% of 1577 decks +4% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
37% of 185 decks +12% synergy
Isolated Chapel
35% of 54 decks +4% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35% of 1296 decks +2% synergy
Opal Palace
35% of 1577 decks +32% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34% of 185 decks +6% synergy
Scalding Tarn
34% of 1577 decks +23% synergy
Arcane Sanctum
33% of 54 decks +5% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33% of 185 decks +7% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27% of 185 decks -0% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27% of 1577 decks +8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
26% of 54 decks -4% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
25% of 12 decks -5% synergy
The World Tree
25% of 12 decks -5% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25% of 185 decks +4% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24% of 1296 decks +6% synergy
Haunted Ridge
24% of 1296 decks +7% synergy