Phyrexian Altar + Sabin, Master Monk Combos

3 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite self-discard triggers Near-infinite ETB Infinite draw triggers Near-infinite storm count Infinite rummaging

Combo 1 with Skyfire Phoenix + Semblance Anvil

Results: Infinite self-discard triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite storm count · Infinite rummaging · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Steps
  1. If Sabin is in your graveyard, cast it for its blitz cost by paying {R}{R} and discarding a card. Otherwise, cast Sabin either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {2}{R} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Skyfire Phoenix triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar twice by sacrificing Sabin and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  4. Choose not to return Sabin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  5. When Sabin dies, if it was cast using its blitz ability, it triggers, causing you to draw a card.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Skyfire Phoenix + Urza's Incubator

Results: Infinite self-discard triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite storm count · Infinite rummaging · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. If Sabin is in your graveyard, cast it for its blitz cost by paying {R}{R} and discarding a card. Otherwise, cast Sabin either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {2}{R} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Skyfire Phoenix triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar twice by sacrificing Sabin and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  4. Choose not to return Sabin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  5. When Sabin dies, if it was cast using its blitz ability, it triggers, causing you to draw a card.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Skyfire Phoenix + Planar Gate

Results: Infinite self-discard triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite storm count · Infinite rummaging · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Show steps
  1. If Sabin is in your graveyard, cast it for its blitz cost by paying {R}{R} and discarding a card. Otherwise, cast Sabin either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {2}{R} plus commander tax, if applicable.
  2. Skyfire Phoenix triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  3. Activate Phyrexian Altar twice by sacrificing Sabin and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  4. Choose not to return Sabin to the command zone from your graveyard.
  5. When Sabin dies, if it was cast using its blitz ability, it triggers, causing you to draw a card.
  6. Repeat.
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