Bone Miser + Marchesa, Dealer of Death Combos

3 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Near-infinite looting Near-infinite self-discard triggers

Combo 1 with Mind Over Matter + Thermopod

Also requires: Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter Thermopod Thermopod
Results: Near-infinite looting · Near-infinite self-discard triggers
Steps
  1. Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, targeting an artifact, land or creature an opponent controls.
  2. Marchesa and Bone Miser trigger.
  3. Resolve the Bone Miser trigger, either adding {B}{B}, creating a 2/2 Zombie creature token, or causing you to draw a card.
  4. If you created a Zombie token and your mana pool is empty, activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing the Zombie, adding {R}.
  5. If you drew a card and your mana pool is empty, activate Mind over Matter by discarding a card, targeting any permanent you control, triggering Bone Miser.
  6. Repeat from step 3 until you have resolved all Bone Miser triggers and have at least {1} available.
  7. Resolve the Marchesa trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {1} to look at the top two cards of your library and put one into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
  8. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Mind Over Matter + Ashnod's Altar

Also requires: Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
Results: Near-infinite looting · Near-infinite self-discard triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, targeting an artifact, land or creature an opponent controls.
  2. Marchesa and Bone Miser trigger.
  3. Resolve the Bone Miser trigger, either adding {B}{B}, creating a 2/2 Zombie creature token, or causing you to draw a card.
  4. If you created a Zombie token and your mana pool is empty, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Zombie, adding {C}{C}.
  5. If you drew a card and your mana pool is empty, activate Mind over Matter by discarding a card, targeting any permanent you control, triggering Bone Miser.
  6. Repeat from step 3 until you have resolved all Bone Miser triggers and have at least {1} available.
  7. Resolve the Marchesa trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {1} to look at the top two cards of your library and put one into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
  8. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Mind Over Matter + Phyrexian Altar

Also requires: Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
Results: Near-infinite looting · Near-infinite self-discard triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, targeting an artifact, land or creature an opponent controls.
  2. Marchesa and Bone Miser trigger.
  3. Resolve the Bone Miser trigger, either adding {B}{B}, creating a 2/2 Zombie creature token, or causing you to draw a card.
  4. If you created a Zombie token and your mana pool is empty, activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Zombie, adding {1}.
  5. If you drew a card and your mana pool is empty, activate Mind over Matter by discarding a card, targeting any permanent you control, triggering Bone Miser.
  6. Repeat from step 3 until you have resolved all Bone Miser triggers and have at least {1} available.
  7. Resolve the Marchesa trigger from step 2, causing you to pay {1} to look at the top two cards of your library and put one into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
  8. Repeat.
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