Calix, Guided by Fate + Herd Baloth + Phyrexian Altar + Rancor

Mana needed: {G}

GW identity

Commander legal

The 4 combo pieces

What must be in place

You control at least one additional creature.

How to execute it

  1. Cast Rancor by paying {G}, attaching it to any other creature you control.
  2. When Rancor enters the battlefield, Calix's first ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth.
  3. Herd Baloth triggers, creating a 4/4 Beast creature token.
  4. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the creature with Rancor attached, adding {G}.
  5. Rancor triggers, returning it from your graveyard to your hand.
  6. Repeat.

What the combo produces