Marneus Calgar + Phyrexian Altar

Marneus Calgar + Phyrexian Altar Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite draw triggers Near-infinite death triggers Near-infinite ETB Near-infinite LTB Near-infinite sacrifice triggers

Combo 1 with Nadir Kraken

Also requires: Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
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
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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Combo 2 with Scuttletide

Also requires: Scuttletide Scuttletide
Results: Infinite draw triggers · Infinite rummaging · Infinite self-discard triggers · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Scuttletide by paying {1} and discarding a card, creating a 0/3 Crab creature token.
  2. When the Crab enters the battlefield, Marneus triggers, causing you to draw a card.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Crab, adding {1}.
  4. Repeat.
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