Animation Module + Thermopod

Animation Module + Thermopod Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite death triggers Infinite ETB Infinite LTB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Combo 1 with Tarrian's Soulcleaver

Also requires: Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Steps
  1. Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing any creature except the one with Tarrian's Soulcleaver attached, adding {R}.
  2. When the creature dies, Tarrian's Soulcleaver triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the creature it is attached to.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Juri, Master of the Revue

Also requires: Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite damage to one opponent
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod by sacrificing any other creature you control, adding {R}.
  2. Juri triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 3 with Rosie Cotton of South Lane

Also requires: Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
  2. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  3. Rosie triggers, targeting any creature except the Servo.
  4. Holding priority, Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  5. Resolve the Rosie ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on the targeted creature.
  6. Repeat from step 2.
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Combo 4 with Korvold, Fae-Cursed King

Also requires: Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod by sacrificing another creature you control, adding {R}
  2. When the creature dies, Korvold's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and draw a card.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 5 with Arcbound Crusher

Also requires: Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Cause an artifact to enter the battlefield under your control.
  2. Arcbound Crusher triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. When the Servo enters the battlefield, Arcbound Crusher triggers.
  5. Holding priority, activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  6. Resolve the Arcbound Crusher trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Repeat from step 3.
  8. If desired, you may then sacrifice Arcbound Crusher to Thermopod to put its +1/+1 counters on any artifact creature you control.
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Combo 6 with Decoction Module + Fabrication Module

Also requires: Decoction Module Decoction Module Fabrication Module Fabrication Module
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite energy counters · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Cause a creature to enter the battlefield.
  2. Decoction Module triggers, causing you to get {E}.
  3. Fabrication Module triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on any creature you control.
  4. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  5. The Servo enters the battlefield, triggering Decoction Module.
  6. Holding priority, Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  7. Resolve the Decoction Module trigger, causing you to get {E}.
  8. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 7 with Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender

Also requires: Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite scry 1
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing another artifact creature, adding {R}.
  2. When the creature dies, Syr Ginger triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself and causing you to scry 1.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
6 decks Colorless View on Commander Spellbook →

Combo 8 with Feral Ghoul

Also requires: Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite mill · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod by sacrificing an additional creature, adding at least one mana.
  2. When the creature dies, Feral Ghoul's first ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
  5. Once you have infinite +1/+1 counters on Feral Ghoul, you may sacrifice it to give opponents infinite rad counters, which will cause them to mill their library and lose a large amount of life during their next precombat main phase.
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Combo 9 with Battle of Hoover Dam

Also requires: Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing another creature, adding {R}.
  2. When the creature dies, Battle of Hoover Dam triggers, putting two +1/+1 counters on a creature you control.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 10 with Serra Redeemer

Also requires: Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
  2. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  3. When the Servo enters the battlefield, Serra Redeemer triggers, putting two +1/+1 counters on the Servo.
  4. Animation Module triggers, holding priority, activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  5. Resolve the Animation Module trigger, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  6. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 11 with The Red Terror + Impact Tremors

Also requires: The Red Terror The Red Terror Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite damage · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Cause a creature to enter the battlefield under your control.
  2. Impact Tremors triggers, dealing 1 damage to each opponent.
  3. The Red Terror triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself.
  4. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  5. When the Servo enters, Impact Tremors triggers.
  6. Holding priority, activate Thermopod by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  7. Resolve the Impact Tremors triggers, dealing 1 damage to each opponent.
  8. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 12 with Sword of the Meek + Arcbound Ravager

Also requires: Sword of the Meek Sword of the Meek Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Arcbound Ravager by sacrificing Sword of the Meek, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  2. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  3. When the Servo enters, Sword of the Meek triggers, returning itself from your graveyard to the battlefield attached to the Servo.
  4. Activate Thermopod by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 13 with Skyknight Squire

Also requires: Skyknight Squire Skyknight Squire
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
  2. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  3. When the Servo enters the battlefield, Skyknight Squire triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  4. Animation Module triggers, holding priority, activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  5. Resolve the Animation Module trigger, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  6. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 14 with Securitron Squadron

Also requires: Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Put a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
  2. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  3. When the Servo enters the battlefield, Securitron Squadron triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Servo.
  4. Animation Module triggers, holding priority, activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  5. Resolve the Animation Module trigger, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  6. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 15 with Boomer Scrapper

Also requires: Boomer Scrapper Boomer Scrapper
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing a creature, adding {R}
  2. When the creature leaves the battlefield, Boomer Scrapper's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 16 with Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider

Also requires: Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Cause an artifact to enter the battlefield under your control.
  2. Captain Storm triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on a Pirate you control.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. When the Servo enters the battlefield, Captain Storm triggers.
  5. Holding priority, activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  6. Resolve the Captain Storm trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on a Pirate you control.
  7. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 17 with Unruly Mob

Also requires: Unruly Mob Unruly Mob
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing a creature, adding {R}.
  2. Unruly Mob triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself.
  3. Animation Module triggers, costing you {1} to create a 1/1 Servo creature token.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 18 with Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace + Dictate of Erebos

Also requires: Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
Results: Each opponent sacrifices all creatures they control · Each opponent sacrifices any creature that enters under their control · Lock
Show steps
  1. Activate Thermopod by sacrificing another creature, adding {R}.
  2. When the creature dies, Dictate of Erebos triggers, causing each opponent to sacrifice a creature.
  3. Legate Lanius triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  4. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  5. Repeat until no opponent controls a creature.
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Combo 19 with Essence Warden + Sunbond

Also requires: Essence Warden Essence Warden Sunbond Sunbond
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite lifegain triggers · Infinite lifegain · Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Gain life.
  2. The creature with Sunbond attached triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  3. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  4. When the Servo enters, Essence Warden triggers, causing you to gain life.
  5. The creature with Sunbond attached triggers. Holding priority, activate Thermopod by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  6. Resolve the trigger from the creature with Sunbond attached, putting a +1/+1 counter on it
  7. Repeat from step 3.
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Combo 20 with The Red Terror + Witty Roastmaster

Also requires: The Red Terror The Red Terror Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite damage · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Cause a creature to enter the battlefield under your control.
  2. Witty Roastmaster triggers, dealing 1 damage to each opponent.
  3. The Red Terror triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself.
  4. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token.
  5. When the Servo enters, Witty Roastmaster triggers.
  6. Holding priority, activate Thermopod by sacrificing the Servo, adding {R}.
  7. Resolve the Witty Roastmaster triggers, dealing 1 damage to each opponent.
  8. Repeat from step 3.
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