Abuelo, Ancestral Echo + Ugin's Nexus Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite turns Lock

Combo 1 with Replication Specialist

Results: Infinite turns · Lock
Steps
  1. Activate Abuelo by paying {1}{W}{U}, exiling Ugin's Nexus until the beginning of the next end step.
  2. At the beginning of your end step, Abuelo triggers, returning Ugin's Nexus from exile to the battlefield.
  3. When Ugin's Nexus enters the battlefield, Replication Specialist triggers, causing you to pay {1}{U} to create a token copy of Ugin's Nexus.
  4. Put the token Ugin's Nexus into exile due to the legend rule and its replacement effect, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  5. Activate Abuelo by paying {1}{W}{U}, exiling Ugin's Nexus until the beginning of the next end step.
  6. Move to your next turn, not skipping it as Ugin's Nexus is not on the battlefield.
  7. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 2 with Mirrorworks

Also requires: Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
Results: Infinite turns · Lock
Show steps
  1. Activate Abuelo by paying {1}{W}{U}, exiling Ugin's Nexus until the beginning of the next end step.
  2. At the beginning of your end step, Abuelo triggers, returning Ugin's Nexus from exile to the battlefield.
  3. When Ugin's Nexus enters the battlefield, Mirrorworks triggers, causing you to pay {2} to create a token copy of Ugin's Nexus.
  4. Put the token Ugin's Nexus into exile due to the legend rule and its replacement effect, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  5. Activate Abuelo by paying {1}{W}{U}, exiling Ugin's Nexus until the beginning of the next end step.
  6. Move to your next turn, not skipping it as Ugin's Nexus is not on the battlefield.
  7. Repeat from step 2.
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