the front side of Nadir Kraken
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Symmetry Matrix
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Ashnod's Altar
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: U

Initial Card State

  1.  All permanents on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. You have a way to draw a card.

Mana Needed

  1. ({1} magic symbol)   available.

Steps

  1. Draw a card.
  2. Nadir Kraken triggers, causing you to pay ({1} magic symbol)   to put a +1/+1 counter on it, and to create a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  3. The Tentacle enters the battlefield, triggering Symmetry Matrix.
  4. Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding ({C} magic symbol)  ({C} magic symbol)  .
  5. Resolve the Symmetry Matrix trigger, causing you to pay ({1} magic symbol)   to draw a card.
  6. Repeat from step 2.

Results

  1. Infinite card draw.
  2. Infinite draw triggers.
  3. Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature.
  4. Near-infinite death triggers.
  5. Near-infinite ETB.
  6. Near-infinite LTB.
  7. Near-infinite sacrifice triggers.

Metadata

  1. In 499 decks according to EDHREC.

Bracket Tag

This combo has been estimated to be Exhibition (Bracket 1+).



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