Nim Deathmantle + Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers

Combo 1 with Ashnod's Altar + Thousand-Year Elixir

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Ashnod's Altar + Anger

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Ashnod's Altar + Tannuk, Steadfast Second

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 4 with Ashnod's Altar + Akroma's Memorial

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 5 with Ashnod's Altar + Barbarian Class

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 6 with Ashnod's Altar + Gimli's Reckless Might

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 7 with Ashnod's Altar + Cyclops of Eternal Fury

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 8 with Ashnod's Altar + Lavaleaper

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite LTB · Infinite death triggers · Infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 9 with Ashnod's Altar + Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 10 with Ashnod's Altar + Kratos, God of War

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 11 with Ashnod's Altar + Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 12 with Ashnod's Altar + Garna, the Bloodflame

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 13 with Ashnod's Altar + Dragonlord Kolaghan

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 14 with Ashnod's Altar + Concordant Crossroads

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 15 with Ashnod's Altar + Urabrask the Hidden

Results: Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite LTB
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 16 with Ashnod's Altar + Tuktuk Rubblefort

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 17 with Ashnod's Altar + The Fire Crystal

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 18 with Ashnod's Altar + Rising of the Day

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 19 with Ashnod's Altar + Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 20 with Ashnod's Altar + Mass Hysteria

Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers
Show steps
  1. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken creature, adding {C}{C}.
  2. When the creature dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers. Choose not to pay.
  3. Activate Xu-Ifit by tapping it, returning a creature from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Xu-Ifit, adding {C}{C}.
  5. When Xu-Ifit dies, Nim Deathmantle triggers, causing you to pay {4} to return it from your graveyard to the battlefield and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  6. Repeat.
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