Ashnod's Altar + Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

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

Combo 1 with Thornbite Staff

Also requires: Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana
Steps
  1. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  2. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the creature returned in step 1.
  3. When the creature dies, Xu-Ifit triggers, untapping itself.
  4. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Intruder Alarm

Also requires: Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana · Infinite mana creatures you control can produce · Infinite untap of creatures · Infinite untap of creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  2. When the creature enters the battlefield, Intruder Alarm triggers, untapping all creatures.
  3. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the creature returned in step 1.
  4. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Nim Deathmantle + Thousand-Year Elixir

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 4 with Nim Deathmantle + Anger

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 5 with Nim Deathmantle + Tannuk, Steadfast Second

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 6 with Nim Deathmantle + Akroma's Memorial

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 7 with Nim Deathmantle + Barbarian Class

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 8 with Nim Deathmantle + Gimli's Reckless Might

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 9 with Nim Deathmantle + Cyclops of Eternal Fury

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 10 with Nim Deathmantle + Lavaleaper

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 11 with Nim Deathmantle + Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 12 with Nim Deathmantle + Kratos, God of War

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 13 with Nim Deathmantle + Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 14 with Nim Deathmantle + Garna, the Bloodflame

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 15 with Nim Deathmantle + Dragonlord Kolaghan

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 16 with Nim Deathmantle + Concordant Crossroads

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 17 with Nim Deathmantle + Urabrask the Hidden

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite LTB
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 18 with Nim Deathmantle + Tuktuk Rubblefort

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 19 with Nim Deathmantle + The Fire Crystal

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 20 with Nim Deathmantle + Rising of the Day

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.
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