Aura of Dominion + Phyrexian Altar Combos

9 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers Infinite storm count

Combo 1 with Marina Vendrell + Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite damage · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite unlocking of Rooms you control
Steps
  1. Activate Marina by tapping it, unlocking Spiked Corridor.
  2. Spiked Corridor triggers, creating three 1/1 Devil creature tokens.
  3. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping a Devil, untapping Marina.
  4. Activate Marina by tapping it, locking Spiked Corridor.
  5. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the tapped Devil, adding {1}.
  6. When the Devil dies, it triggers, dealing 1 damage to any target.
  7. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping a Devil, untapping Marina.
  8. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the tapped Devil, adding {1}.
  9. When the Devil dies, it triggers, dealing 1 damage to any target.
  10. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Ornithopter

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Ornithopter, adding {1}.
  2. Activate Emry by tapping it, allowing you to cast Ornithopter from your graveyard this turn.
  3. Cast Ornithopter from your graveyard by paying {0}
  4. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Ornithopter, untapping Emry.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Memnite

Also requires: Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch Memnite Memnite
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Memnite, adding {1}.
  2. Activate Emry by tapping it, allowing you to cast Memnite from your graveyard this turn.
  3. Cast Memnite from your graveyard by paying {0}
  4. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Memnite, untapping Emry.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 4 with Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Shield Sphere

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Shield Sphere, adding {1}.
  2. Activate Emry by tapping it, allowing you to cast Shield Sphere from your graveyard this turn.
  3. Cast Shield Sphere from your graveyard by paying {0}
  4. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Shield Sphere, untapping Emry.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 5 with Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Phyrexian Walker

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Phyrexian Walker, adding {1}.
  2. Activate Emry by tapping it, allowing you to cast Phyrexian Walker from your graveyard this turn.
  3. Cast Phyrexian Walker from your graveyard by paying {0}
  4. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Phyrexian Walker, untapping Emry.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 6 with Sin, Unending Cataclysm + Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite commander casts · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Cast Sin either from your hand or command zone by paying {5}{G}{U} plus commander tax if applicable.
  2. As Sin enters, remove all counters from all artifacts, enchantments and creatures you control, putting twice that many +1/+1 counters on Sin.
  3. Activate Selvala by paying {G} and tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}{U} plus an additional {X} equal to Sin's power minus 3.
  4. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Sin, untapping Selvala.
  5. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Sin, adding {1}.
  6. Choose to return Sin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  7. When Sin dies, it triggers, putting its counters on Selvala.
  8. Repeat.

Combo 7 with Sin, Unending Cataclysm + Kami of Whispered Hopes

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite commander casts · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Sin either from your hand or command zone by paying {5}{G}{U} plus commander tax if applicable.
  2. As Sin enters, remove all counters from all artifacts, enchantments and creatures you control, putting twice that many +1/+1 counters on Sin.
  3. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Sin, untapping Kami of Whispered Hopes.
  4. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Sin, adding {G/U}.
  5. Choose to return Sin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  6. When Sin dies, it triggers, putting its counters on Kami of Whispered Hopes.
  7. Activate Kami of Whispered Hopes by tapping it, adding an amount of {G} or {U} equal to its power.
  8. Repeat.

Combo 8 with Sin, Unending Cataclysm + Heronblade Elite

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite commander casts · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Cast Sin either from your hand or command zone by paying {5}{G}{U} plus commander tax if applicable.
  2. As Sin enters, remove all counters from all artifacts, enchantments and creatures you control, putting twice that many +1/+1 counters on Sin.
  3. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Sin, untapping Heronblade Elite.
  4. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Sin, adding {G/U}.
  5. Choose to return Sin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  6. When Sin dies, it triggers, putting its counters on Heronblade Elite.
  7. Activate Heronblade Elite by tapping it, adding an amount of {G} or {U} equal to its power.
  8. Repeat.

Combo 9 with Sin, Unending Cataclysm + Arbor Adherent

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite storm count · Infinite commander casts · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Cast Sin either from your hand or command zone by paying {5}{G}{U} plus commander tax if applicable.
  2. As Sin enters, remove all counters from all artifacts, enchantments and creatures you control, putting twice that many +1/+1 counters on Sin.
  3. Activate Arbor Adherent by tapping it, adding an amount of {G} or {U} equal to Sin's toughness.
  4. Activate Aura of Dominion by paying {1} and tapping Sin, untapping Arbor Adherent.
  5. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Sin, adding {G/U}.
  6. Choose to return Sin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  7. When Sin dies, it triggers, putting its counters on Arbor Adherent.
  8. Repeat.
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