Goblin Arsonist + Phyrexian Altar

Goblin Arsonist + Phyrexian Altar Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite damage Infinite death triggers Infinite ETB Infinite LTB Infinite sacrifice triggers

Combo 1 with Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin + Mortuary

Also requires: Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Mortuary Mortuary
Results: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Infinite damage · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Steps
  1. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Goblin Arsonist, adding {R}.
  2. When Goblin Arsonist dies, it and Mortuary trigger.
  3. Resolve the Mortuary trigger, putting Goblin Arsonist on top of your library from your graveyard.
  4. Resolve the Goblin Arsonist trigger, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  5. Ob Nixilis triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself, and exiling Goblin Arsonist from the top of your library with the ability to play it until your end step.
  6. Cast Goblin Arsonist from exile by paying {R}.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Koll, the Forgemaster + Thornbite Staff

Also requires: Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
Results: Infinite damage · Infinite death triggers · Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Goblin Arsonist by paying {R}.
  2. Goblin Arsonist enters the battlefield, triggering Thornbite Staff, attaching it to Goblin Arsonist.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Goblin Arsonist, adding {R}.
  4. Goblin Arsonist dies, triggering itself, Koll, and Thornbite Staff.
  5. Resolve Goblin Arsonist's trigger, dealing 1 damage to any target.
  6. Resolve Koll's trigger, returning Goblin Arsonist from your graveyard to your hand.
  7. Resolve Thornbite Staff's trigger, accomplishing nothing.
  8. Repeat.
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