Hostage Taker + Phyrexian Altar Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite colored mana Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers

Combo 1 with Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Steps
  1. Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker.
  2. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token, adding one mana of any color.
  4. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Angel of Glory's Rise

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite colored mana · Infinite death triggers · Infinite LTB · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Cast Hostage Taker by paying {2}{U}{B}.
  2. Hostage Taker enters the battlefield, exiling Angel of Glory's Rise.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Hostage Taker, adding one mana of any color.
  4. Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, returning Angel of Glory's Rise from exile to the battlefield.
  5. Angel of Glory's Rise enters the battlefield, returning Hostage Taker from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  6. Repeat from step 2.
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