Farmstead Gleaner + Marvin, Murderous Mimic Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature Infinite green mana Infinite colored mana Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities Infinite colorless mana

Combo 1 with Palladium Myr

Also requires: Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Palladium Myr's ability by tapping it, adding {C}{C}.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Cryptic Trilobite

Also requires: Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
Results: Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Cryptic Trilobite's second ability by paying {1} and tapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  2. Activate Marvin using Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities.
  3. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping Marvin, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  4. Activate Marvin using Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 3 with Metalworker

Also requires: Metalworker Metalworker
Results: Infinite colorless mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Metalworker's ability by tapping it, revealing at least one artifact card from your hand and adding at least {C}{C}.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 4 with Kozilek's Channeler

Also requires: Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Kozilek's Channeler's ability by tapping it, adding {C}{C}.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 5 with Incubation Druid

Also requires: Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
Results: Infinite mana lands you control can produce · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Incubation Druid's ability by tapping it, adding three mana of any color.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 6 with Kami of Whispered Hopes

Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Kami of Whispered Hopes's ability by tapping it, adding an amount of colored mana equal to its power.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Marvin due to Kami of Whispered Hopes.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 7 with Gyre Sage

Also requires: Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
Results: Infinite green mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Gyre Sage's ability by tapping it, adding {G} for each +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 8 with Gyre Engineer

Also requires: Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Gyre Engineer's ability by tapping it, adding {G}{U}.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 9 with Viridian Joiner

Also requires: Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
Results: Infinite green mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Viridian Joiner's ability by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 10 with Argothian Elder

Also requires: Argothian Elder Argothian Elder
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate two lands by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. Activate Marvin using Argothian Elder's ability by tapping it, untapping the two lands.
  3. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  4. Repeat.

Combo 11 with Fanatic of Rhonas

Also requires: Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
Results: Infinite green mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Fanatic of Rhonas's ability by tapping it, adding {G}{G}{G}{G}
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 12 with Ilysian Caryatid

Also requires: Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Ilysian Caryatid's ability by tapping it, adding {2}
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 13 with Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Selvala's ability by paying {G} and tapping it, adding {G} plus an amount of colored mana equal to the greatest power among creatures you control minus 1.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 14 with Bloom Tender

Also requires: Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
Results: Infinite mana of colors among permanents you control · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Bloom Tender's ability by tapping it, adding at least {1}{G}
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 15 with Ley Weaver

Also requires: Ley Weaver Ley Weaver
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate two lands by tapping them, adding at least {2}.
  2. Activate Marvin using Ley Weaver's ability by tapping it, untapping the two lands.
  3. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  4. Repeat.

Combo 16 with Heronblade Elite

Also requires: Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Heronblade Elite's ability by tapping it, adding an amount of colored mana equal to its power.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 17 with Marwyn, the Nurturer

Also requires: Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Results: Infinite green mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Marwyn's ability by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 18 with Karametra's Acolyte

Also requires: Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
Results: Infinite green mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Karametra's Acolyte's ability by tapping it, adding at least {G}{G}
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 19 with Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher

Results: Infinite colorless mana that can't be spent to cast spells from your hand · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Vhal's ability by tapping it, adding an amount of {C} equal to Marvin's toughness that cannot be spent to cast spells from your hand.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.

Combo 20 with Cradle Clearcutter

Also requires: Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
Results: Infinite green mana · Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Marvin using Cradle Clearcutter's ability by tapping it, adding an amount of {G} equal to its power.
  2. Activate Marvin using Farmstead Gleaner's ability by paying {2} and untapping it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Marvin.
  3. Repeat.
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