Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
One of the persist creatures does not have a -1/-1 counter on it.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a persist creature without a -1/-1 counter on it.
2
When the persist creature dies, its persist ability and Szarel trigger.
3
Resolve the Szarel trigger, putting a number of +1/+1 counters on the other persist creature.
4
Resolve the perist creature's trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite colorless mana
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3.1%inclusion191 decks6.08K decks
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High Synergy Cards
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53%synergy
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53%synergy
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42%synergy
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37%synergy
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23%synergy
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16%synergy
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26%synergy
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21%synergy
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22%synergy
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15%synergy
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2%synergy
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-2%synergy
Entomb
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-1%synergy
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
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-3%synergy
Fling
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3%synergy
Saw in Half
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Sorceries
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Splendid Reclamation
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13%synergy
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Rampant Growth
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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0%synergy
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9%synergy
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Pest Infestation
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Diabolic Tutor
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1%synergy
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-3%synergy
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4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
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1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
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-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
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-10%synergy
Blood Money
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3%synergy
Living Death
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0%synergy
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-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
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33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion204 decks645 decks
28%synergy
Zuran Orb
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27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion141 decks645 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion137 decks645 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion135 decks645 decks
19%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
21%inclusion133 decks645 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion93 decks645 decks
12%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
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10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
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5%synergy
The Ozolith
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4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
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6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
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5%synergy
The Great Henge
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-4%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
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20%synergy
Exploration
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17%synergy
Doubling Season
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10%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
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-3%synergy
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
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5%synergy
Grave Pact
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6%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion68 decks645 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
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1%synergy
Revel in Riches
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7%synergy
Black Market Connections
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-3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
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6%synergy
Hardened Scales
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-1%synergy
Squandered Resources
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7%synergy
Burgeoning
7.6%inclusion49 decks645 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
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0%synergy
Animate Dead
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-2%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.7%inclusion43 decks645 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.4%inclusion41 decks645 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion39 decks645 decks
-9%synergy
Tectonic Split
5.7%inclusion19 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.7%inclusion19 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
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3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
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-12%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
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0%synergy
Loading Zone
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3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
12%inclusion80 decks645 decks
9%synergy
Lord Windgrace
8.1%inclusion52 decks645 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.5%inclusion42 decks645 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion260 decks645 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion219 decks645 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
29%inclusion182 decks620 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion179 decks645 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion165 decks645 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion142 decks645 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion129 decks645 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion121 decks645 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion113 decks645 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion107 decks645 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion88 decks645 decks
-7%synergy
Swarmyard
12%inclusion78 decks645 decks
11%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion67 decks645 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
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5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
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3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
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7%synergy
Ba Sing Se
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4%synergy
Wasteland
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7%synergy
Treasure Vault
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4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion46 decks645 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion45 decks645 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion45 decks645 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.7%inclusion37 decks645 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion35 decks645 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.3%inclusion34 decks645 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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0%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion425 decks645 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion65 decks645 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion52 decks645 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion52 decks645 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.8%inclusion44 decks645 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.2%inclusion40 decks645 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion38 decks645 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
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-22%synergy
Lands
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15%synergy
Fabled Passage
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47%synergy
Indatha Triome
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Stomping Ground
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9%synergy
Zagoth Triome
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion314 decks645 decks
28%synergy
Cinder Glade
48%inclusion309 decks645 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
46%inclusion298 decks645 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion297 decks645 decks
12%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion289 decks645 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion280 decks645 decks
32%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
43%inclusion276 decks645 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion274 decks645 decks
32%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
41%inclusion267 decks645 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion267 decks645 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion266 decks645 decks
30%synergy
Ketria Triome
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Vernal Fen
35%inclusion217 decks620 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion190 decks645 decks
-7%synergy
Twisted Landscape
29%inclusion184 decks645 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion180 decks645 decks
12%synergy
Savage Lands
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6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion168 decks645 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion150 decks645 decks
-9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion144 decks645 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion142 decks645 decks
-2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
21%inclusion136 decks645 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion136 decks645 decks
-14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
20%inclusion127 decks645 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Theater
19%inclusion120 decks645 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion114 decks645 decks
-11%synergy
Festering Thicket
16%inclusion101 decks620 decks
11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
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14%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion100 decks645 decks
-8%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion98 decks645 decks
-7%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion96 decks645 decks
2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion95 decks645 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
14%inclusion88 decks645 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion86 decks645 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion85 decks645 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion85 decks645 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion83 decks645 decks
5%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion83 decks645 decks
0%synergy
Mountain Valley
13%inclusion82 decks645 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion81 decks645 decks
8%synergy