Ashnod's Altar + Pili-Pala Combos

3 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers Infinite colored mana

Combo 1 with Presence of Gond

Also requires: Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana · Infinite creature tokens
Steps
  1. Activate Pili-Pala by tapping it, creating a 1/1 Elf Warrior creature token.
  2. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Elf Warrior, adding {C}{C}.
  3. Activate Pili-Pala by paying {2} and untapping it, adding one mana of any color.
  4. Repeat.
  5. Once you have infinite mana, you may forego sacrificing the Elf Warriors.

Combo 2 with Elemental Mastery

Also requires: Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate Pili-Pala by tapping it, creating a 1/1 Elemental creature token with haste.
  2. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Elemental, adding {C}{C}.
  3. Activate Pili-Pala by paying {2} and untapping it, adding one mana of any color.
  4. Repeat.
  5. Once you have infinite mana, you may forego sacrificing the Elementals.

Combo 3 with Errant and Giada + Mortuary

Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Pili-Pala, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When Pili-Pala dies, Mortuary triggers, putting Pili-Pala on top of your library from your graveyard.
  3. Cast Pili-Pala from the top of your library by paying {2}.
  4. Repeat.
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