Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Skullclamp + Workhorse
Mana needed: {1} if Workhorse does not have a +1/+1 counter on it
B identity
Commander legal
The 3 combo pieces
How to execute it
- Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}.
- Repeat step 1 until Workhorse does not have any +1/+1 counters on it.
- Activate Skullclamp's equip ability by paying {1}, attaching it to Workhorse.
- Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness, triggering its undying ability and Skullclamp.
- Resolve the Workhorse trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with five +1/+1 counters on it.
- Resolve the Skullclamp trigger, causing you to draw two cards.
- Repeat.
What the combo produces
- Infinite card draw
- Infinite draw triggers
- Near-infinite colorless mana
- Near-infinite death triggers
- Near-infinite ETB
- Near-infinite LTB