Cathodion + Tayam, Luminous Enigma

Cathodion + Tayam, Luminous Enigma Combos

5 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite death triggers Infinite ETB Infinite LTB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite self-mill

Combo 1 with Carrion Feeder + Lesser Masticore

Also requires: Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite self-mill
Steps
  1. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Cathodion.
  2. Cathodion triggers, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  3. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  4. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Lesser Manticore.
  5. Lesser Manticore's persist ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with a -1/-1 and a vigilance counter.
  6. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Activate Tayam by paying {3}, removing a +1/+1 counter from Carrion Feeder and removing both counters from Lesser Manticore, causing yourself to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Golgari Germination + Carrion Feeder

Also requires: Golgari Germination Golgari Germination Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite self-mill · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Tayam by paying {3} and removing three counters from creatures you control.
  2. Holding priority, activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Cathodion.
  3. When Cathodion dies, it and Golgari Germination trigger.
  4. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  5. Resolve the Golgari Germination trigger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token that enters the battlefield with a vigilance counter due to Tayam.
  6. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Resolve the Tayam ability from step 1, causing you to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield with a vigilance counter on it.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 3 with Golgari Germination + Bartolomé del Presidio

Also requires: Golgari Germination Golgari Germination Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite self-mill · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Tayam by paying {3} and removing three counters from creatures you control.
  2. Holding priority, activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing Cathodion.
  3. When Cathodion dies, it and Golgari Germination trigger.
  4. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  5. Resolve the Golgari Germination trigger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token that enters the battlefield with a vigilance counter due to Tayam.
  6. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Resolve the Tayam ability from step 1, causing you to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield with a vigilance counter on it.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 4 with Golgari Germination + Bloodflow Connoisseur

Also requires: Golgari Germination Golgari Germination Bloodflow Connoisseur Bloodflow Connoisseur
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite self-mill · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Tayam by paying {3} and removing three counters from creatures you control.
  2. Holding priority, activate Bloodflow Connoisseur by sacrificing Cathodion.
  3. When Cathodion dies, it and Golgari Germination trigger.
  4. Resolve the Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  5. Resolve the Golgari Germination trigger, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token that enters the battlefield with a vigilance counter due to Tayam.
  6. Resolve the Bloodflow Connoisseur ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. Resolve the Tayam ability from step 1, causing you to mill three cards and return Cathodion from your graveyard to the battlefield with a vigilance counter on it.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 5 with Carrion Feeder + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed

Also requires: Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite self-mill · Put a selection of permanant cards from your library and graveyard onto the battlefield
Show steps
  1. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Cathodion.
  2. Cathodion dies, triggering itself and its undying ability.
  3. Resolve the first Cathodion trigger, adding {C}{C}{C}.
  4. Resolve the second Cathodion trigger, returning it to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter and a vigilance counter.
  5. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  6. Activate Tayam by paying {3}, removing a counter from Carrion Feeder and removing both counters from Cathodion, causing you to mill three cards and allowing you to return a permanent card with mana value three or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  7. Repeat.
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