the front side of The Watcher in the Water
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Symmetry Matrix
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Phyrexian 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 during an opponent's turn.

Steps

  1. Draw a card during an opponent's turn.
  2. The Watcher's first ability riggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  3. When the Tentacle enters the battlefield, Symmetry Matrix triggers.
  4. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Tentacle, adding one generic mana.
  5. When the Tentacle dies, The Watcher's second ability triggers, untapping up to one Kraken you control.
  6. Resolve the Symmetry Matrix trigger, causing you to pay one generic mana to draw a card.
  7. Repeat from step 2.

Results

  1. Infinite card draw.
  2. Infinite draw triggers.
  3. Near-infinite death triggers.
  4. Near-infinite creature ETB.
  5. Near-infinite creature LTB.
  6. Near-infinite creature sacrifice triggers.
  7. Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control.
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