Gev, Scaled Scorch
Altar of Dementia

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
At least one opponent has lost life this turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the creature with persist.
2
The persist ability triggers, returning that creature to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it, as well as a +1/+1 counter due to Gev.
3
The +1/+1 and -1/-1 counters on that creature are removed as a state-based action.
4
Resolve the ability from step 1, milling target player a number of cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite mill
Infinite self-mill
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Celes, Rune Knight
2.30% of 4137 decks 95 decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
0.25% of 5507 decks 14 decks
Top Commanders
Gev, Scaled Scorch
12.02% of 7627 decks 917 decks
Marchesa, the Black Rose
3.98% of 7563 decks 301 decks
Laughing Jasper Flint
0.57% of 3868 decks 22 decks
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
0.40% of 3003 decks 12 decks
Rakdos, the Muscle
0.30% of 3337 decks 10 decks
Deadpool, Trading Card
0.08% of 10540 decks 8 decks
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
0.18% of 3963 decks 7 decks
Slimefoot and Squee
0.12% of 4885 decks 6 decks
Juri, Master of the Revue
0.16% of 3716 decks 6 decks
Bhaal, Lord of Murder
0.47% of 1061 decks 5 decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.03% of 16844 decks 5 decks
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
0.05% of 10504 decks 5 decks
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
0.69% of 579 decks 4 decks
Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper
0.39% of 1014 decks 4 decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
0.10% of 3851 decks 4 decks
Shadow the Hedgehog
0.12% of 3257 decks 4 decks
New Cards
Umbral Collar Zealot
21% of 145 decks +19% synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13% of 382 decks +10% synergy
Celes, Rune Knight
12% of 120 decks +11% synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
11% of 124 decks +10% synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
9% of 105 decks +7% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Bombardment
86% of 1495 decks +80% synergy
Murderous Redcap
80% of 1495 decks +79% synergy
Safehold Elite
73% of 11 decks +73% synergy
Putrid Goblin
69% of 1495 decks +69% synergy
Viscera Seer
74% of 1495 decks +65% synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
66% of 319 decks +64% synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
61% of 319 decks +59% synergy
Baleful Strix
68% of 319 decks +55% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
61% of 1495 decks +54% synergy
Kitchen Finks
55% of 11 decks +54% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 138 decks +7% synergy
Carrion Feeder
58% of 1495 decks +53% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
54% of 1495 decks +50% synergy
Lesser Masticore
54% of 1495 decks +54% synergy
Spark Double
53% of 319 decks +47% synergy
Esper Sentinel
53% of 138 decks +33% synergy
River Kelpie
53% of 319 decks +52% synergy
Impact Tremors
52% of 1495 decks +41% synergy
Grumgully, the Generous
51% of 45 decks +49% synergy
Dark Ritual
50% of 1495 decks +26% synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
45% of 1495 decks +25% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42% of 1495 decks +26% synergy
Jeska's Will
41% of 1495 decks +25% synergy
Deflecting Swat
40% of 1495 decks +24% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36% of 138 decks +20% synergy
Worldly Tutor
33% of 45 decks +21% synergy
Gamble
32% of 1495 decks +23% synergy
The One Ring
26% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Chrome Mox
25% of 1495 decks +19% synergy
Underworld Breach
24% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Creatures
Ignoble Hierarch
49% of 45 decks +24% synergy
Danny Pink
46% of 319 decks +45% synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
46% of 138 decks +45% synergy
Grand Abolisher
46% of 138 decks +36% synergy
Agate Instigator
45% of 1492 decks +42% synergy
Sage of Fables
44% of 319 decks +43% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
43% of 138 decks +31% synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43% of 1495 decks +34% synergy
Birds of Paradise
42% of 45 decks +15% synergy
Voice of Victory
41% of 111 decks +35% synergy
Blood Artist
41% of 1495 decks +30% synergy
Warren Soultrader
41% of 1495 decks +35% synergy
Puppeteer Clique
40% of 1495 decks +38% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
39% of 1495 decks +34% synergy
Mayhem Devil
39% of 1495 decks +29% synergy
Grazing Kelpie
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Heartmender
36% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36% of 45 decks +18% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
35% of 319 decks +32% synergy
Restless Apparition
35% of 138 decks +35% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33% of 138 decks +22% synergy
Flamecache Gecko
32% of 1492 decks +31% synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
30% of 1495 decks +29% synergy
Wingrattle Scarecrow
30% of 1495 decks +30% synergy
Rendclaw Trow
29% of 45 decks +29% synergy
Marionette Apprentice
28% of 1495 decks +23% synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
28% of 138 decks +25% synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Melira, Sylvok Outcast
27% of 45 decks +26% synergy
Eternal Witness
27% of 45 decks +8% synergy
Llanowar Elves
27% of 45 decks +6% synergy
Siren Stormtamer
26% of 319 decks +23% synergy
Lingering Tormentor
25% of 1495 decks +25% synergy
Skirk Prospector
25% of 1495 decks +22% synergy
Fireglass Mentor
25% of 1495 decks +24% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25% of 138 decks +20% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25% of 1495 decks +16% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24% of 1495 decks +19% synergy
Woodfall Primus
24% of 45 decks +23% synergy
Aether Channeler
23% of 319 decks +21% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Aerie Ouphes
22% of 45 decks +22% synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
22% of 1495 decks +19% synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
22% of 138 decks +19% synergy
Grim Haruspex
21% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21% of 1495 decks +14% synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
21% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Party Thrasher
20% of 1495 decks +19% synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
20% of 319 decks +20% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49% of 138 decks +2% synergy
Silence
46% of 138 decks +40% synergy
Ephemerate
41% of 138 decks +35% synergy
Chaos Warp
39% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Counterspell
39% of 319 decks -4% synergy
Deadly Rollick
36% of 1495 decks +23% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35% of 319 decks +10% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32% of 319 decks +9% synergy
Rakdos Charm
31% of 1495 decks +17% synergy
First Day of Class
31% of 1495 decks +30% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30% of 1495 decks +24% synergy
Cloudshift
30% of 138 decks +26% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
29% of 45 decks -1% synergy
Terminate
28% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Pyroblast
28% of 1495 decks +22% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28% of 319 decks +10% synergy
Lightning Bolt
27% of 1495 decks +16% synergy
Culling the Weak
27% of 1495 decks +23% synergy
Arcane Denial
26% of 319 decks +6% synergy
Deadly Dispute
25% of 1495 decks +14% synergy
Abrade
24% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24% of 138 decks -0% synergy
Entomb
22% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Flare of Denial
22% of 319 decks +19% synergy
Mana Drain
22% of 319 decks +7% synergy
Village Rites
21% of 1495 decks +12% synergy
Cabal Ritual
20% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Teferi's Protection
20% of 138 decks +2% synergy
Negate
19% of 319 decks -2% synergy
Withering Torment
19% of 1171 decks +11% synergy
Bedevil
19% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19% of 1180 decks +11% synergy
Flare of Duplication
19% of 1495 decks +16% synergy
Swan Song
18% of 319 decks +1% synergy
Imp's Mischief
17% of 1495 decks +14% synergy
Cauldron Haze
17% of 138 decks +16% synergy
Sink into Stupor
17% of 319 decks +7% synergy
Ad Nauseam
16% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Noxious Revival
16% of 45 decks +10% synergy
Heroic Intervention
16% of 45 decks -15% synergy
Beast Within
16% of 45 decks -20% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15% of 1495 decks +10% synergy
Generous Gift
15% of 138 decks -9% synergy
Fell the Profane
15% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Saw in Half
14% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13% of 138 decks +3% synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12% of 1495 decks +2% synergy
Angel's Grace
12% of 138 decks +10% synergy
Slip Out the Back
11% of 319 decks +9% synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
48% of 138 decks +41% synergy
Diabolic Intent
46% of 1495 decks +38% synergy
Reanimate
41% of 1495 decks +23% synergy
Blasphemous Act
40% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
Nature's Lore
36% of 45 decks +4% synergy
Farseek
36% of 45 decks +0% synergy
Cultivate
36% of 45 decks -9% synergy
Feed the Swarm
35% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Toxic Deluge
33% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Faithless Looting
29% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Three Visits
27% of 45 decks +2% synergy
Rampant Growth
24% of 45 decks -10% synergy
Vandalblast
24% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Imperial Seal
22% of 1495 decks +17% synergy
Damn
20% of 138 decks +4% synergy
Victimize
19% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Unearth
18% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Kodama's Reach
18% of 45 decks -12% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Night's Whisper
15% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Sign in Blood
15% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Lively Dirge
15% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Rite of Flame
14% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Grim Tutor
14% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
13% of 138 decks -6% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12% of 986 decks +6% synergy
Wave Goodbye
12% of 319 decks +10% synergy
Infernal Plunge
12% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Culling Ritual
11% of 45 decks +0% synergy
End the Festivities
11% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Persist
10% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Tectonic Hazard
10% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9% of 45 decks +4% synergy
Damnation
9% of 1495 decks +2% synergy
Grab the Prize
9% of 1177 decks +6% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Molten Duplication
8% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Light Up the Stage
8% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Twinflame
8% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Boltwave
8% of 985 decks +5% synergy
Read the Bones
7% of 1495 decks +1% synergy
Wrath of God
7% of 138 decks +2% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7% of 1495 decks +4% synergy
Buried Alive
7% of 1495 decks +1% synergy
Life's Legacy
7% of 45 decks +5% synergy
Flare of Cultivation
7% of 45 decks +5% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7% of 45 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blasting Station
41% of 1495 decks +40% synergy
Lightning Greaves
26% of 1495 decks +1% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25% of 1495 decks +20% synergy
The Great Henge
20% of 45 decks +10% synergy
Skullclamp
18% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Cauldron of Souls
15% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14% of 1495 decks -14% synergy
The Ozolith
12% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
12% of 26 decks +11% synergy
Grinding Station
11% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Bontu's Monument
9% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
Birthing Pod
9% of 45 decks +7% synergy
Defense Grid
9% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Spawning Pit
8% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
7% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6% of 1495 decks +6% synergy
Ruby Medallion
6% of 1495 decks +3% synergy
Sinister Monolith
6% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6% of 1495 decks +1% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5% of 1495 decks -3% synergy
Altar of the Brood
5% of 1495 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
47% of 45 decks +23% synergy
Rhystic Study
31% of 319 decks +5% synergy
Thran Vigil
29% of 1495 decks +28% synergy
Smothering Tithe
28% of 138 decks +5% synergy
Master Chef
24% of 45 decks +23% synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23% of 1495 decks +22% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Necropotence
20% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19% of 1495 decks +13% synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
19% of 1495 decks +17% synergy
Greater Good
18% of 45 decks +13% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18% of 45 decks +12% synergy
Black Market Connections
17% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Animate Dead
17% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
16% of 1495 decks +16% synergy
Mystic Remora
14% of 319 decks -3% synergy
Sylvan Library
13% of 45 decks +3% synergy
Defense of the Heart
11% of 45 decks +8% synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
11% of 45 decks +7% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
11% of 45 decks +3% synergy
Solemnity
11% of 138 decks +10% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11% of 138 decks +6% synergy
Warleader's Call
11% of 138 decks +3% synergy
Sneak Attack
9% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9% of 1495 decks +4% synergy
Fecundity
9% of 45 decks +8% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
9% of 45 decks +5% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9% of 45 decks +1% synergy
Guardian Project
9% of 45 decks +1% synergy
Wild Growth
9% of 45 decks -2% synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9% of 138 decks +7% synergy
Necromancy
8% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Descent into Avernus
8% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Grave Pact
8% of 1495 decks +3% synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
8% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
All Will Be One
7% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Teval's Judgment
7% of 566 decks +4% synergy
Golgari Germination
7% of 45 decks +6% synergy
Food Chain
7% of 45 decks +5% synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7% of 45 decks +1% synergy
Parallel Lives
7% of 45 decks -0% synergy
Hardened Scales
7% of 45 decks -3% synergy
Doubling Season
7% of 45 decks -3% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7% of 45 decks -10% synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7% of 1495 decks +3% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7% of 138 decks +2% synergy
Wizard Class
6% of 319 decks +2% synergy
Powerbalance
6% of 1495 decks +4% synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6% of 138 decks +5% synergy
Smile at Death
6% of 123 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7% of 138 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
39% of 1495 decks +30% synergy
Ancient Tomb
26% of 1495 decks +16% synergy
Bojuka Bog
26% of 1495 decks -4% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20% of 319 decks +4% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20% of 45 decks +1% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Urza's Saga
15% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Reliquary Tower
13% of 1495 decks -17% synergy
Emergence Zone
13% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Mudflat Village
12% of 1495 decks +11% synergy
Shivan Gorge
12% of 1495 decks +10% synergy
Leechridden Swamp
11% of 1495 decks +10% synergy
High Market
11% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Rockface Village
10% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9% of 1495 decks +7% synergy
Shifting Woodland
9% of 45 decks +2% synergy
Forge of Heroes
9% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Arena of Glory
9% of 1495 decks +2% synergy
Rogue's Passage
7% of 1495 decks -13% synergy
Cabal Coffers
7% of 1495 decks -3% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 138 decks -1% synergy
Three Tree City
5% of 1495 decks -0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Signet
91% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67% of 319 decks +34% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65% of 1495 decks +37% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58% of 319 decks +29% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53% of 138 decks +27% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49% of 138 decks +24% synergy
Rakdos Signet
46% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Fellwar Stone
39% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Dimir Signet
38% of 319 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Signet
29% of 319 decks +3% synergy
Orzhov Signet
28% of 138 decks +3% synergy
Lotus Petal
28% of 1495 decks +21% synergy
Mox Amber
23% of 1495 decks +18% synergy
Boros Signet
20% of 138 decks -1% synergy
Mana Vault
20% of 1495 decks +14% synergy
Mox Opal
19% of 1495 decks +14% synergy
Mox Diamond
18% of 1495 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18% of 45 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Impulse
16% of 45 decks +5% synergy
Mind Stone
12% of 1495 decks -4% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11% of 1495 decks +9% synergy
Springleaf Drum
10% of 1495 decks +8% synergy
Relic of Sauron
9% of 319 decks +1% synergy
Mana Crypt
9% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Cursed Mirror
8% of 1495 decks +2% synergy
Thought Vessel
7% of 1495 decks -11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
6% of 1495 decks -7% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 1495 decks +17% synergy
Godless Shrine
70% of 138 decks +30% synergy
Sacred Foundry
69% of 138 decks +34% synergy
Blood Crypt
67% of 1495 decks +29% synergy
Watery Grave
66% of 319 decks +25% synergy
Steam Vents
65% of 319 decks +27% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58% of 1495 decks +47% synergy
Luxury Suite
56% of 1495 decks +30% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
56% of 45 decks +15% synergy
Xander's Lounge
55% of 319 decks +30% synergy
Indatha Triome
55% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Temple Garden
55% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Shivan Reef
54% of 319 decks +26% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
53% of 1495 decks +31% synergy
Underground River
52% of 319 decks +30% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50% of 1495 decks +17% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
49% of 45 decks +20% synergy
Vault of Champions
47% of 138 decks +22% synergy
Stomping Ground
47% of 45 decks +7% synergy
Morphic Pool
44% of 319 decks +19% synergy
Training Center
44% of 319 decks +17% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43% of 319 decks +13% synergy
Spectator Seating
42% of 138 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
41% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Savage Lands
40% of 45 decks +18% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
40% of 45 decks +14% synergy
Savai Triome
40% of 138 decks +14% synergy
Caves of Koilos
40% of 138 decks +10% synergy
Battlefield Forge
39% of 138 decks +12% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39% of 1495 decks +5% synergy
Sulfur Falls
38% of 319 decks +4% synergy
Ketria Triome
36% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Breeding Pool
36% of 11 decks -4% synergy
Isolated Chapel
36% of 138 decks +5% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35% of 319 decks +8% synergy
Mount Doom
35% of 1495 decks +28% synergy
Polluted Delta
34% of 1495 decks +22% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33% of 138 decks +0% synergy
Cinder Glade
33% of 45 decks -5% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33% of 12 decks -6% synergy
Scrubland
32% of 138 decks +18% synergy
Haunted Ridge
31% of 1495 decks +15% synergy
Spire Garden
31% of 45 decks +8% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31% of 45 decks +6% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
31% of 45 decks +0% synergy
Raucous Theater
31% of 1495 decks +21% synergy
Scalding Tarn
31% of 1495 decks +20% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30% of 138 decks +20% synergy
Plateau
30% of 138 decks +18% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
30% of 10 decks +1% synergy