Ashcloud Phoenix + Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers Infinite Blood tokens

Combo 1 with Mikaeus, the Unhallowed

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite Blood tokens
Steps
  1. Activate Shilgengar by sacrificing Ashcloud Phoenix.
  2. When Ashcloud Phoenix dies, it triggers, as well as its undying ability if it does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
  3. Resolve the first trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down.
  4. Resolve the second trigger, doing nothing.
  5. Activate Shilgengar by sacrificing Ashcloud Phoenix.
  6. When Ashcloud Phoenix dies, it triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Resolve the Shilgengar abilities from steps 1 and 5, creating two Blood tokens.
  8. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods

Results: Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite damage to all players · Near-infinite Blood tokens
Show steps
  1. Activate Shilgengar by sacrificing Ashcloud Phoenix.
  2. When Ashcloud Phoenix dies, its first ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down.
  3. Resolve the Shilgengar ability
  4. Activate Shilgengar by sacrificing Ashcloud Phoenix.
  5. Yarus' second ability triggers, returning Ashcloud Phoenix from your graveyard to the battlefield face down, and then turning it face up.
  6. Ashcloud Phoenix's second ability triggers, dealing 2 damage to each player.
  7. Resolve the Shilgengar ability
  8. Repeat.
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