Volrath, the Shapestealer + Palinchron + Myr Propagator + Lightning Greaves

4-card combo · BGU

Verdict

Yes — this 4-card loop generates infinite Palinchron tokens and infinite mana from any land base that can float 6.

Cards required: 4
Cheapest stack total: $59.94
Color identity: BGU
Popularity: 1 decks
Format: Commander

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Volrath, the Shapestealer copies Myr Propagator long enough to use its token-creating activation, then swaps to a copy of Palinchron mid-stack so the token enters as Palinchron and untaps seven lands. Lightning Greaves at 0 equip cost is what makes the loop self-sustaining — it moves instantly to each new token so Volrath can immediately copy it next iteration. This lives in Sultai goodstuff or dedicated Volrath shapeshifter builds that already stack counters on creatures.

Recipe

How it works

Prerequisites

Myr Propagator and Palinchron have at least one counter on them. Lightning Greaves attached to Volrath. You control up to seven lands that can tap to produce at least .

Steps

Activate up to seven lands you control by tapping them, adding at least .
Activate Volrath by paying , causing it to become a copy of Myr Propagator until end of turn.
Activate Volrath by paying and tapping it.
Holding priority, activate Volrath by paying , causing it to become a copy of Palinchron until end of turn.
Resolve the Volrath ability from step 3, creating a token copy of it that is a copy of Palinchron.
The Volrath token enters the battlefield, untapping the seven lands.
Activate Lightning Greaves' equip ability by paying , attaching it to the Volrath token.
Repeat.

Result

Infinite creature tokens; Infinite ETB; Infinite mana lands you control can produce

Variations

Cheaper, tighter, alternate lines

The combo collapses if any single piece is removed — Volrath dying mid-loop, Lightning Greaves getting destroyed, or a Stifle on any ETB severs the chain entirely. For the kill, the infinite tokens and ETBs naturally close with Impact Tremors or Altar of Dementia already on board; otherwise the infinite mana feeds a large Exsanguinate or Blue Sun's Zenith. Swapping Myr Propagator for any creature with a token-copy activated ability that carries counters is not a clean substitution — Myr Propagator's exact function is load-bearing here.