Nest of Scarabs +

Nest of Scarabs + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Near-infinite -1/-1 counters Near-infinite card draw Near-infinite death triggers Near-infinite draw triggers Near-infinite ETB

Combo 1 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Blood Artist

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Blood Artist Blood Artist
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Blood Artist triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 2 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Zulaport Cutthroat

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Zulaport Cutthroat triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 3 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Bastion of Remembrance

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Bastion of Remembrance triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 4 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Vengeful Bloodwitch

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
Results: Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Vengeful Bloodwitch triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 5 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Vein Ripper

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite lifegain
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Vein Ripper triggers, causing you to gain 2 life and target opponent to lose 2 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 6 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 7 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Falkenrath Noble

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Falkenrath Noble triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 8 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Vindictive Vampire

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite damage
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Vindictive Vampire triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and dealing 1 damage to each opponent.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 9 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Moldervine Reclamation

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Moldervine Reclamation triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and draw a card.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 10 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Funeral Room // Awakening Hall

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Funeral Room triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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Combo 11 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Relic Vial

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Relic Vial Relic Vial
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Relic Vial triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 12 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Susurian Voidborn

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
Results: Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Susurian Voidborn triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 13 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Popular Egotist

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Popular Egotist Popular Egotist
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Popular Egotist triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 14 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Dross Harvester

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Dross Harvester Dross Harvester
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite lifegain
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Dross Harvester triggers, causing you to gain 2 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 15 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Nadier's Nightblade

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing a creature token
  2. When the creature token dies, Nadier's Nightblade triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 16 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Al Bhed Salvagers

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
Results: Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Al Bhed Salvagers triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 17 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Venerated Stormsinger

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
Results: Near-infinite lifeloss · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Venerated Stormsinger triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 18 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Cruel Celebrant

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
Results: Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite lifeloss
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Cruel Celebrant triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and each opponent to lose 1 life.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 19 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters · Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Carmen triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and put a +1/+1 counter on Carmen.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.

Combo 20 with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Fleshtaker

Also requires: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
Results: Near-infinite lifegain triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite card draw · Near-infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite -1/-1 counters
Show steps
  1. Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature.
  2. When the creature dies, Fleshtaker triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and scry 1.
  3. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card.
  4. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action.
  5. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token.
  6. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library.
  7. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
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