Ghave, Guru of Spores + Ivy Lane Denizen Combos

3 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite ETB Infinite creature tokens Infinite death triggers Infinite LTB Infinite sacrifice triggers

Combo 1 with Ashnod's Altar

Also requires: Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
Results: Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite colorless mana · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Steps
  1. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control.
  2. Holding priority, if you control another creature and have no mana available, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding {C}{C}.
  3. Resolve the Ghave ability, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
  4. When the Saproling enters the battlefield, Ivy Lane Denizen triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Saproling.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Earthcraft

Also requires: Earthcraft Earthcraft
Results: Infinite creature tokens · Infinite ETB · Infinite mana basic lands you control can produce · Infinite untap of basic lands you control
Show steps
  1. Activate a basic land by tapping it, adding {1}.
  2. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling token.
  3. When the Saproling enters the battlefield, Ivy Lane Denizen triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
  4. Activate Earthcraft by tapping the Saproling token, untapping a basic land.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Mana Echoes

Also requires: Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
Results: Infinite colorless mana · Infinite creature tokens · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
  2. When the Saproling enters the battlefield, Ivy Lane Denizen and Mana Echoes trigger.
  3. Resolve the Ivy Lane Denizen trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on Ghave.
  4. Resolve the Mana Echoes trigger, adding {C} for each Saproling you control.
  5. Repeat.
  6. Once you have infinite mana and creature tokens, you may put infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control using Ghave's second ability.
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