Biotransference + Dross Scorpion

Biotransference + Dross Scorpion Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite death triggers Infinite ETB Infinite LTB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite card draw

Combo 1 with Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter + Skullclamp

Also requires: Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Skullclamp Skullclamp
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB
Steps
  1. Activate Jan Jansen's first ability by tapping it and sacrificing another artifact creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Jan Jansen.
  3. Resolve the Jan Jansen ability, creating two Treasure artifact tokens.
  4. Activate Jan Jansen's second ability by tapping it and sacrificing a Treasure token, creating two 1/1 Construct artifact creature tokens.
  5. Activate a Treasure token by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {1}.
  6. Activate Skullclamp's equip ability by paying {1}, attaching it to a Construct token.
  7. The Construct dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness.
  8. Skullclamp and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  9. Resolve the Skullclamp trigger, causing you to draw two cards.
  10. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Jan Jansen.
  11. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Goblin Welder

Also requires: Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Goblin Welder by tapping it, sacrificing any artifact creature you control and returning any other artifact creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  2. The sacrificed creature dies, triggering Dross Scorpion, untapping Goblin Welder.
  3. Repeat.
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Combo 3 with Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter + Mondrak, Glory Dominus

Also requires: Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite Treasure tokens
Show steps
  1. Activate Jan Jansen's first ability by tapping it and sacrificing another artifact creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Jan Jansen.
  3. Resolve the Jan Jansen ability, creating four Treasure tokens.
  4. Activate Jan Jansen's second ability by tapping it and sacrificing a Treasure token, creating four 1/1 Construct artifact creature tokens.
  5. Activate three Treasures by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {1}{W}{W}.
  6. Activate Mondrak by paying {1}{W}{W} and sacrificing two Constructs.
  7. When the Constructs die, Dross Scorpion triggers twice.
  8. Resolve the first trigger, untapping Jan Jansen.
  9. Repeat steps 1 through 4 one additional time.
  10. Resolve the second Dross Scorpion trigger from step 7, untapping Jan Jansen.
  11. Resolve the Mondrak ability from step 6, putting an indestructible counter on it.
  12. Repeat.
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Combo 4 with Fain, the Broker

Also requires: Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Fain's third ability by tapping it and sacrificing an creature, which is an artifact due to Biotransference.
  2. When the creature dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Fain.
  3. Resolve the Fain ability from step 1, creating a 2/1 Inkling creature token that is an artifact due to Biotransference.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 5 with Cauldron Familiar + Witch's Oven

Also requires: Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite lifegain · Infinite lifegain triggers · Infinite lifeloss · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Witch's Oven by tapping it and sacrificing Cauldron Familiar.
  2. When Cauldron Familiar dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Witch's Oven.
  3. Resolve the Witch's Oven ability, creating a Food artifact token.
  4. Activate Cauldron Familiar by sacrificing a Food token, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  5. When Cauldron Familiar enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing each opponent to lose 1 life and you to gain 1 life.
  6. Repeat.
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Combo 6 with Cauldron of Souls + Ashnod's Altar

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst, adding {C}{C}.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Repeat.
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Combo 7 with Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter + Razorlash Transmogrant

Also requires: Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter Razorlash Transmogrant Razorlash Transmogrant
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Jan Jansen's first ability by tapping it and sacrificing Razorlash Transmogrant.
  2. When Razorlash Transmogrant dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Jan Jansen.
  3. Resolve the Jan Jansen ability, creating two Treasure tokens.
  4. Activate the Treasures by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {B}{B}.
  5. Activate Razorlash Transmogrant by paying {B}{B}, putting it from your graveyard onto the battlefield.
  6. Repeat.
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Combo 8 with Cauldron of Souls + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite colorless mana
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst, adding {C}{C}.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Repeat.
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Combo 9 with Cauldron of Souls + Arcbound Ravager

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Arcbound Ravager by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Resolve the Arcbound Ravager ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 10 with Cauldron of Souls + Grinding Station

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Grinding Station Grinding Station
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite mill · Infinite self-mill
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Grinding Station by tapping it and sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. When the creature enters the battlefield, Grinding Station triggers, untapping Grinding Station.
  6. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  7. Resolve the Grinding Station ability from step 2, causing target player to mill three cards.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 11 with Cauldron of Souls + Altar of Dementia

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite mill · Infinite self-mill
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability, causing target player to mill cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 12 with Cauldron of Souls + Phyrexian Altar

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst, adding one mana of any color.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Repeat.
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Combo 13 with Cauldron of Souls + Carrion Feeder

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 14 with Cauldron of Souls + Goblin Bombardment

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite damage
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Resolve the Goblin Bombardment ability, dealing 1 damage to any target.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 15 with Othelm, Sigardian Outcast + Ashnod's Altar

Also requires: Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Dross Scorpion, adding {C}{C}.
  2. Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Othelm.
  3. Activate Othelm by paying {2} and tapping it, returning Dross Scorpion from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 16 with Othelm, Sigardian Outcast + Krark-Clan Ironworks

Also requires: Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing Dross Scorpion, adding {C}{C}.
  2. Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Othelm.
  3. Activate Othelm by paying {2} and tapping it, returning Dross Scorpion from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Repeat.
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Combo 17 with Cauldron of Souls + Woe Strider

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Woe Strider Woe Strider
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite scry 1
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Woe Strider by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Resolve the Woe Strider ability, causing you to scry 1.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 18 with Cauldron of Souls + Blasting Station

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Blasting Station Blasting Station
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite damage
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Blasting Station by tapping it and sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. When the creature enters the battlefield, Blasting Station triggers, untapping Blasting Station.
  6. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  7. Resolve the Blasting Station ability from step 2, dealing 1 damage to any target.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 19 with Baba Lysaga, Night Witch + Thran Vigil + Cauldron of Souls

Also requires: Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Thran Vigil Thran Vigil Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite lifegain · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the additional creatures persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Baba Lysaga by tapping it and sacrificing the two additional creatures.
  3. When the creatures die, Dross Scorpion triggers twice and the creatures' persist abilities each trigger.
  4. Resolve the Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Baba Lysaga and Cauldron of Souls.
  5. Resolve the first persist creature, returning one of the creatures from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
  6. When the creature enters, Thran Vigil triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the creature.
  7. Repeat from step 5 for the remaining persist trigger.
  8. Resolve the Baba Lysaga ability from step 2, causing you to gain 3 life, each opponent to lose 3 life, and you to draw three cards.
  9. Repeat.
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Combo 20 with Cauldron of Souls + Sarcatog

Also requires: Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls Sarcatog Sarcatog
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinitely large creature until end of turn
Show steps
  1. Activate Cauldron of Souls by tapping it, giving the creature with bloodthirst persist until end of turn.
  2. Activate Sarcatog's second ability by sacrificing the creature with bloodthirst.
  3. When the creature dies, its persist ability and Dross Scorpion trigger.
  4. Resolve the persist trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield, which enters the battlefield with at least one +1/+1 counter on it due to its bloodthirst ability.
  5. Resolve the Dross Scorpion trigger, untapping Cauldron of Souls.
  6. Resolve the Sarcatog ability, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  7. Repeat.
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