Acererak the Archlich + Carnival of Souls + Hamza, Guardian of Arashin + Staff of the Death Magus

Mana needed: {B}

WBG identity

Commander legal

The 4 combo pieces

What must be in place

You control at least two creatures that each have at least one +1/+1 counter on them.

How to execute it

  1. Cast Acererak by paying {B}.
  2. Staff of the Death Magus triggers, causing you to gain life.
  3. When Acererak enters, its first ability and Carnival of Souls trigger.
  4. Resolve the Carnival of Souls trigger, causing you to add {B} and lose 1 life.
  5. Resolve the Acererak trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand, and venturing into Lost Mine of Phandelver.
  6. Repeat.

What the combo produces