Ashnod's Altar + Hostage Taker Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers Infinite colorless mana

Combo 1 with Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana
Steps
  1. Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker.
  2. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
  3. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token, adding {C}{C}.
  4. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Angel of Glory's Rise

Results: Infinite colorless mana · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Cast Hostage Taker by paying {2}{U}{B}.
  2. Hostage Taker enters the battlefield, exiling Angel of Glory's Rise.
  3. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Hostage Taker, adding {C}{C}.
  4. Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, returning Angel of Glory's Rise from exile to the battlefield.
  5. Angel of Glory's Rise enters the battlefield, returning Hostage Taker from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  6. Repeat from step 2.
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