Acererak the Archlich +

Acererak the Archlich + Carnival of Souls Combos

18 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite card draw Infinite draw triggers Near-infinite +1/+1 counters Near-infinite ETB Near-infinite LTB

Combo 1 with Carnival of Souls + Urza's Incubator + Aetherflux Reservoir

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Aetherflux Reservoir triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Carnival of Souls + Urza's Incubator + Demon's Horn

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
Results: Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count · Infinite card draw
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Demon's Horn triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Carnival of Souls + Urza's Incubator + Prism Ring

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator Prism Ring Prism Ring
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Prism Ring triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 4 with Carnival of Souls + Semblance Anvil + Aetherflux Reservoir

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Aetherflux Reservoir triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 5 with Carnival of Souls + Semblance Anvil + Demon's Horn

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Demon's Horn triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 6 with Carnival of Souls + Urza's Incubator + Diamond Mare

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Diamond Mare triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 7 with Carnival of Souls + Semblance Anvil + Prism Ring

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil Prism Ring Prism Ring
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Prism Ring triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 8 with Carnival of Souls + Urza's Incubator + Staff of the Death Magus

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Staff of the Death Magus triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 9 with Carnival of Souls + Semblance Anvil + Diamond Mare

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Diamond Mare triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 10 with Carnival of Souls + Semblance Anvil + Staff of the Death Magus

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Staff of the Death Magus triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 11 with Carnival of Souls + Urza's Incubator + Tablet of the Guilds

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Tablet of the Guilds triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 12 with Carnival of Souls + Semblance Anvil + Tablet of the Guilds

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Tablet of the Guilds triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 13 with Carnival of Souls + Planar Gate + Demon's Horn

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Planar Gate Planar Gate Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Demon's Horn triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 14 with Carnival of Souls + Planar Gate + Aetherflux Reservoir

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Planar Gate Planar Gate Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Aetherflux Reservoir triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 15 with Carnival of Souls + Planar Gate + Staff of the Death Magus

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Planar Gate Planar Gate Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Staff of the Death Magus triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 16 with Carnival of Souls + Planar Gate + Prism Ring

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Planar Gate Planar Gate Prism Ring Prism Ring
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Prism Ring triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 17 with Carnival of Souls + Planar Gate + Diamond Mare

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Planar Gate Planar Gate Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Diamond Mare triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 18 with Carnival of Souls + Planar Gate + Tablet of the Guilds

Also requires: Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls Planar Gate Planar Gate Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite Treasure tokens · Near-infinite colored mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite ventures into the dungeon · Near-infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Acererak either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {B} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Tablet of the Guilds triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.
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