Ancient Stone Idol + Nim Deathmantle Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite death triggers Infinite ETB Infinite LTB Infinite sacrifice triggers

Combo 1 with Ashnod's Altar

Also requires: Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Ancient Stone Idol, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When Ancient Stone Idol dies, it and Nim Deathmantle trigger,
  3. Resolve the Ancient Stone Idol trigger, creating a creature token.
  4. Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a creature token, adding {C}{C}.
  5. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger, causing you to pay {4} to return Ancient Stone Idol from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Krark-Clan Ironworks

Also requires: Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Ancient Stone Idol, adding {C}{C}.
  2. Ancient Stone Idol dies, triggering itself and Nim Deathmantle.
  3. Resolve the Ancient Stone Idol trigger, creating a 6/12 Construct artifact creature token.
  4. Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing the Construct, adding {C}{C}.
  5. Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {4} to return Ancient Stone Idol from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.
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