Marneus Calgar + Nadir Kraken Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite card draw Infinite draw triggers Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature Near-infinite death triggers Near-infinite ETB

Combo 1 with Ashnod's Altar

Also requires: Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Near-infinite colorless mana · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Steps
  1. Draw a card.
  2. Nadir Kraken triggers, causing you to pay {1} to put a +1/+1 counter on it and create a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  3. The Tentacle enters the battlefield, triggering Marneus.
  4. Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding {C}{C}.
  5. Resolve the Marneus trigger, causing you to draw a card.
  6. Repeat from step 2.
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Combo 2 with Phyrexian Altar

Also requires: Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Draw a card.
  2. Nadir Kraken triggers, causing you to pay {1} to put a +1/+1 counter on it and create a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  3. The Tentacle enters the battlefield, triggering Marneus.
  4. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding {1}.
  5. Resolve the Marneus trigger, causing you to draw a card.
  6. Repeat from step 2.
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