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All 40 Combos with Reluctant Role Model

Creature — Human Survivor·· CMC 2

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Reluctant Role Model

Combos with Reluctant Role Model

Creature — Human Survivor · CMC 2 · 40 combos

Discover 40 known combos featuring Reluctant Role Model in Magic: The Gathering. Each combo lists the required cards, prerequisites, and step-by-step instructions.

Ashnod's Altar + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite colorless mana, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it, adding {C}{C}. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Repeat.

Cards: Ashnod's Altar, Reluctant Role Model

Bartolomé del Presidio + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Bartolomé del Presidio, Reluctant Role Model

Carrion Feeder + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Carrion Feeder, Reluctant Role Model

Viscera Seer + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite scry 1

Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Viscera Seer, Reluctant Role Model

Yahenni, Undying Partisan + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Yahenni by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Yahenni ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Yahenni, Undying Partisan, Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Arwen, Weaver of Hope + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Arwen. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Arwen. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Reluctant Role Model's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.

Cards: Basking Broodscale, Arwen, Weaver of Hope, Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Good-Fortune Unicorn + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}. When Basking Broodscale enters, Good-Fortune Unicorn triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token. When the Eldrazi Spawn enters, Good-Fortune Unicorn triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Eldrazi Spawn. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Reluctant Role Model's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 3.

Cards: Basking Broodscale, Good-Fortune Unicorn, Reluctant Role Model

Phyrexian Altar + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite colored mana, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it, adding one mana of any color. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Repeat.

Cards: Phyrexian Altar, Reluctant Role Model

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Viscera Seer + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite scry 1

Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing the creature with a coin counter on it. When the creature dies, Athreos's second ability and Reluctant Role Model's second ability trigger. Resolve the Athreos trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield. Resolve the Reluctant Role Model trigger, putting a coin counter on it if it wasn't the creature that was sacrificed, or another nontoken creature you control otherwise. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability, causing you to scry 1. Repeat.

Cards: Athreos, Shroud-Veiled, Viscera Seer, Reluctant Role Model

Altar of Dementia + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mill: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite mill, Infinite self-mill

Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Altar of Dementia, Reluctant Role Model

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Ashnod's Altar + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the creature with a coin counter on it, adding {C}{C}. When the creature dies, Athreos's second ability and Reluctant Role Model's second ability trigger. Resolve the Athreos trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield. Resolve the Reluctant Role Model trigger, putting a coin counter on it if it wasn't the creature that was sacrificed, or another nontoken creature you control otherwise. Repeat.

Cards: Athreos, Shroud-Veiled, Ashnod's Altar, Reluctant Role Model

Umbral Collar Zealot + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite surveil

Activate Umbral Collar Zealot by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Umbral Collar Zealot ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Umbral Collar Zealot, Reluctant Role Model

Bloodflow Connoisseur + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Bloodflow Connoisseur by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Bloodflow Connoisseur ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Bloodflow Connoisseur, Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Master Chef + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Master Chef. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Master Chef. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Reluctant Role Model's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.

Cards: Basking Broodscale, Master Chef, Reluctant Role Model

Goblin Bombardment + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Damage: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite damage, Infinite death triggers

Activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Goblin Bombardment ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Goblin Bombardment, Reluctant Role Model

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Bartolomé del Presidio + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing the creature with a coin counter on it. When the creature dies, Athreos's second ability and Reluctant Role Model's second ability trigger. Resolve the Athreos trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield. Resolve the Reluctant Role Model trigger, putting a coin counter on it if it wasn't the creature that was sacrificed, or another nontoken creature you control otherwise. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

Cards: Athreos, Shroud-Veiled, Bartolomé del Presidio, Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Renata, Called to the Hunt + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Renata. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Renata. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Reluctant Role Model's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.

Cards: Basking Broodscale, Renata, Called to the Hunt, Reluctant Role Model

Woe Strider + Reluctant Role Model

Other: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite scry 1

Activate Woe Strider by sacrificing the persist creature that has a +1/+1 counter on it. When that creature dies, its persist ability and Reluctant Role Model trigger. Resolve Reluctant Role Model's ability, putting at least two +1/+1 counters onto the surviving persist creature due to the counter-increasing effect. If that creature had a -1/-1 counter on it, remove that and one of the +1/+1 counters from it as a state-based action. Resolve the persist ability from step 2, returning the persist creature from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter. Resolve the Woe Strider ability from step 1. Repeat.

Cards: Woe Strider, Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Reluctant Role Model + Juniper Order Ranger

Infinite Mana: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}. When Basking Broodscale enters, Juniper Order Ranger triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale and Juniper Order Ranger. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token. When the Eldrazi Spawn enters, Juniper Order Ranger triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Eldrazi Spawn and Juniper Order Ranger. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Reluctant Role Model's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 3.

Cards: Basking Broodscale, Reluctant Role Model, Juniper Order Ranger

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Reluctant Role Model + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite Mana: Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite colored mana, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers

Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the creature with a coin counter on it, adding one mana of any color. When the creature dies, Athreos's second ability and Reluctant Role Model's second ability trigger. Resolve the Athreos trigger, returning the creature from your graveyard to the battlefield. Resolve the Reluctant Role Model trigger, putting a coin counter on it if it wasn't the creature that was sacrificed, or another nontoken creature you control otherwise. Repeat.

Cards: Athreos, Shroud-Veiled, Reluctant Role Model, Phyrexian Altar

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40 combos found

Ashnod's Altar

Reluctant Role Model

Ashnod's Altar + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana8.02 pieces

Bartolomé del Presidio

Reluctant Role Model

Bartolomé del Presidio + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Carrion Feeder

Reluctant Role Model

Carrion Feeder + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Viscera Seer

Reluctant Role Model

Viscera Seer + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Yahenni, Undying Partisan

Reluctant Role Model

Yahenni, Undying Partisan + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Basking Broodscale

Arwen, Weaver of Hope

Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Arwen, Weaver of Hope + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Basking Broodscale

Good-Fortune Unicorn

Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Good-Fortune Unicorn + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Phyrexian Altar

Reluctant Role Model

Phyrexian Altar + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana8.02 pieces

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled

Viscera Seer

Reluctant Role Model

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Viscera Seer + Reluctant Role Model

Other6.03 pieces

Altar of Dementia

Reluctant Role Model

Altar of Dementia + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mill8.02 pieces

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled

Ashnod's Altar

Reluctant Role Model

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Ashnod's Altar + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Umbral Collar Zealot

Reluctant Role Model

Umbral Collar Zealot + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Bloodflow Connoisseur

Reluctant Role Model

Bloodflow Connoisseur + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Basking Broodscale

Master Chef

Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Master Chef + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Goblin Bombardment

Reluctant Role Model

Goblin Bombardment + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Damage10.02 pieces

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled

Bartolomé del Presidio

Reluctant Role Model

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Bartolomé del Presidio + Reluctant Role Model

Other6.03 pieces

Basking Broodscale

Renata, Called to the Hunt

Reluctant Role Model

Basking Broodscale + Renata, Called to the Hunt + Reluctant Role Model

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Woe Strider

Reluctant Role Model

Woe Strider + Reluctant Role Model

Other8.02 pieces

Basking Broodscale

Reluctant Role Model

Juniper Order Ranger

Basking Broodscale + Reluctant Role Model + Juniper Order Ranger

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled

Reluctant Role Model

Phyrexian Altar

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled + Reluctant Role Model + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite Mana6.03 pieces