I was talking with some fiends about the number of unique infinite combo's our decks contained, and for my Ayli deck I couldn't really think of all combinations from the top of my head, so I made a list when I was bored.
Counted combo's upto 4 cards (not counting Ayli). I got to 41 47 (47 53 if you include infinite scy).
Thought I'd share ^^
If you want to cheese plainchron + zendikar insurgency is one less card and you can draw your entier libary. Perhaps cavern of souls as the last card?
I know this is a late response, but what is this plainchron + zendikar insurgency combo? I know the Plainchron combos, I'm just unfamiliar with this Zendikar Insurgency terminology. Can't find any cards with that name.
I don't run Exsanguinate, I use a heavy re-animator package to pound and pound my opponents combo pieces away. This deck turtles. When you turtle, you should be able to combo off by exiling the board. I've been using Cavern of Souls choosing Spirits for Karmic Guide combo. Also works on the dragons.
I know you think Dawn of the Dead is slow, but when you're constantly re-animating stuff every turn and sacking them for life with Alyi, you're getting to 50 life pretty fast for Ayli's second ability. (Another great card for Academy Rector). Also, have you tried Demon of Dark Schemes, Phyrexian Delver, and Reanimate?
I would swap the Laboratory Maniac for Kozilek, Butcher of Truth. Creatures are squishy and prone to exile IMO. I find that you only play Koz if you have a sac outlet. This way he wont get exiled and when he dies, you can reshuffle everything.
What about cards like Blasting Station? Have you tried that? It might take a little long for it to start rolling, but it's such a great sac outlet. Helps get rid of those pesky creatures or planeswalkers.
You're playing with artifacts and there's a few tutors you're missing. They're better than looting your library. No Fabricate? No Tezzeret the Seeker? No Jace the Mindsculpter (Brainstorm on a stick)? Might want to try swapping most of those creatures out for Instant or Sorcery equivalents.
I would even put that Scepter in here and Paradox Engine.
For the past year I've been testing different cards for life gain and token decks for Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim. I think this Ayli deck is probably the best I've ever played with.
There are definitely a few cards I would swap out though. I swapped out Coalition Relic for Thran Dynamo, better value IMO. I'm not sure why the deck has Faith's Fetters. As long as I've been watching this build, I've never seen such a common card added to the build. Especially when this deck is almost all spot removal. I think Gift of Immortality is a much better option. Can't see why you'd waste a card slot on a temp enchantment that costs 4, no Sun Titan recursion there. I like Gift of Immortality because it can be a minor distraction for your other artifacts and enchantments. Plus, it's hard as hell to remove from the game when you have Sun Titan and Necromancy orAngelic Renewal around. I also swapped out Entomb for Imperial Seal and Razaketh, the Foulblooded for Grim Tutor. I can't justify paying 8 mana for any kind of tutor. It's cool if you want to cheat him out, but he puts a major target on your back. If you can't afford a Grim Tutor, you can get 3 cards with Diabolic Revelation for the same cost as Razaketh, the Foulblooded. I think Razaketh, the Foulblooded is one of those "More Win" cards.
I've been going through my deck and there are some cards I'm surprised are not on the deck list, like: Grim Tutor, Thought Vessel (For Necropotence), Tainted Field, Arcane Lighthouse, Reflecting Pool, and especially Mirrorpool. Mirrorpool alone has won me a bunch of games. Most players don't even realize you have it or totally forget about it. You can copy any of these cards with it:
It almost always catches everyone off guard. That card is just straight value. You might even be able to have the Sun Titan bring it back, but you wont be able to full most players again if you bring it back. I mostly use it for Kokusho, the Evening Star, Yosei, the Morning Star, and Sun Titan
Also, I haven't found much value with Cavern of Souls. I do play with blue players, but they know better than to counter creatures because they're easier to kill. Enchantments and Artifacts are whats getting countered. So even players who play with Prossh and Foodchain know better than to rely on 1 card to achieve victory. Most players I see are using draw power and Scroll Rack/Sensei's Divining Top to play cards with Boseiju, Who Shelters All that place permanents on the battlefield free, like Genesis Wave. Especially when there's a Gaea's Cradle on the board. God is that card so busted. I don't know why they don't ban it. We try not going after other peoples land, but lately it's been something we have to stay on top of.
Has anyone played against the infinite lockdown combo in Breya's deck using Mindslaver? It sucks. It's one of the most broken combos I've seen. Granted we don't play a lot of graveyard hate, so that's our fault. We try to not use cards that stop specific colors or functions, or totally screw players like Contamination and Blood Moon. But hey that's the game right?
I love playing this deck, but I've been having issues with The Ur-Dragon, Prossh, Skyraider of Kher, fast green decks, and Breya, Etherium Shaper. Breya decks are just OP IMO. This deck can just be very clunky at times, it's kinda too slow. Draw power and tokens kill this deck.
You're missing some combos:
Reveillark + Karmic Guide + [Ashnod's Altar; Phyrexian Altar; Viscera Seer; Spawning Pit (Infinite Tokens)] + [Yosei, the Morning Star (Infinite Lock); Kokusho, the Evening Star (Infinite Life & Dmg; Rune-scarred Demon (Infinite Tutors); Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed (With Phyrexian Altar, recast any black card in your grave yard infinitely]
I know this is a late response, but what is this plainchron + zendikar insurgency combo? I know the Plainchron combos, I'm just unfamiliar with this Zendikar Insurgency terminology. Can't find any cards with that name.
You could make room for Serra Ascendant with Gray Merchant of Asphodel to get that 50+ life.
I've been trying sideboards with Aven Mindcensor, Eidolon of Rhetoric, Spirit of the Labyrinth, and Sadistic Hypnotist to help slow down other players who are playing cheap spells and draw power, which this deck lacks.
I swapped Razaketh, the Foulblooded for a Diabolic Intent. I remember you not including Mimic Vat because it was a "More Win Card". I feel the same with Razaketh, the Foulblooded. Ya you can cheat him out, but you only have Geier Reach Sanitarium that discards. Entomb wont work if it's in your hand though. I don't know, I might have try making him work again.
I see you're still stuck on running Sepulchral Primordial. Ever think about adding a Altar of Dementia? At least then you can make players mill for the possibility of more creatures in the yard. It's a high cast card when you already have Puppeteer Clique in the deck, way better. You'd benefit more by including Mikaeus, the Unhallowed. Grave Titan would also be an alternative, but wouldn't include it either. You could swapping Spawning Pit or Viscera Seer for the Altar of Dementia if you're still stuck on Sepulchral Primordial though.
I don't run Exsanguinate, I use a heavy re-animator package to pound and pound my opponents combo pieces away. This deck turtles. When you turtle, you should be able to combo off by exiling the board. I've been using Cavern of Souls choosing Spirits for Karmic Guide combo. Also works on the dragons.
You should also fine a spot for Phyrexian Altar, Dance of the Dead and Animate Dead (Both work well with Academy Rector) for more Sun Titan combo pieces. You could even run Oblivion Stone with Sun Titan.
I know you think Dawn of the Dead is slow, but when you're constantly re-animating stuff every turn and sacking them for life with Alyi, you're getting to 50 life pretty fast for Ayli's second ability. (Another great card for Academy Rector). Also, have you tried Demon of Dark Schemes, Phyrexian Delver, and Reanimate?
I would swap the Laboratory Maniac for Kozilek, Butcher of Truth. Creatures are squishy and prone to exile IMO. I find that you only play Koz if you have a sac outlet. This way he wont get exiled and when he dies, you can reshuffle everything.
What about cards like Blasting Station? Have you tried that? It might take a little long for it to start rolling, but it's such a great sac outlet. Helps get rid of those pesky creatures or planeswalkers.
You're playing with artifacts and there's a few tutors you're missing. They're better than looting your library. No Fabricate? No Tezzeret the Seeker? No Jace the Mindsculpter (Brainstorm on a stick)? Might want to try swapping most of those creatures out for Instant or Sorcery equivalents.
I would even put that Scepter in here and Paradox Engine.
There are definitely a few cards I would swap out though. I swapped out Coalition Relic for Thran Dynamo, better value IMO. I'm not sure why the deck has Faith's Fetters. As long as I've been watching this build, I've never seen such a common card added to the build. Especially when this deck is almost all spot removal. I think Gift of Immortality is a much better option. Can't see why you'd waste a card slot on a temp enchantment that costs 4, no Sun Titan recursion there. I like Gift of Immortality because it can be a minor distraction for your other artifacts and enchantments. Plus, it's hard as hell to remove from the game when you have Sun Titan and Necromancy orAngelic Renewal around. I also swapped out Entomb for Imperial Seal and Razaketh, the Foulblooded for Grim Tutor. I can't justify paying 8 mana for any kind of tutor. It's cool if you want to cheat him out, but he puts a major target on your back. If you can't afford a Grim Tutor, you can get 3 cards with Diabolic Revelation for the same cost as Razaketh, the Foulblooded. I think Razaketh, the Foulblooded is one of those "More Win" cards.
Instant or Sorcery
Grim Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Entomb
Enlightened Tutor
Corpse Dance
Demonic Tutor
Utter End
Anguished Unmaking
Swords to Plowshares
Creatures
Archon of Justice
Ashen Rider
Kokusho, the Evening Star
Yosei, the Morning Star
Sun TItan
Karmic Guide
Rune-Scarred Demon
Fiend Hunter
Knight-Captain of Eos
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed.
It almost always catches everyone off guard. That card is just straight value. You might even be able to have the Sun Titan bring it back, but you wont be able to full most players again if you bring it back. I mostly use it for Kokusho, the Evening Star, Yosei, the Morning Star, and Sun Titan
Also, I haven't found much value with Cavern of Souls. I do play with blue players, but they know better than to counter creatures because they're easier to kill. Enchantments and Artifacts are whats getting countered. So even players who play with Prossh and Foodchain know better than to rely on 1 card to achieve victory. Most players I see are using draw power and Scroll Rack/Sensei's Divining Top to play cards with Boseiju, Who Shelters All that place permanents on the battlefield free, like Genesis Wave. Especially when there's a Gaea's Cradle on the board. God is that card so busted. I don't know why they don't ban it. We try not going after other peoples land, but lately it's been something we have to stay on top of.
Has anyone played against the infinite lockdown combo in Breya's deck using Mindslaver? It sucks. It's one of the most broken combos I've seen. Granted we don't play a lot of graveyard hate, so that's our fault. We try to not use cards that stop specific colors or functions, or totally screw players like Contamination and Blood Moon. But hey that's the game right?
Nim Deathmantle and Ashnod's Altar gets busted or exiled everytime anyone ever plays them. You almost need Grand Abolisher just to get one of those cards to stick.
I've been using Dawn of the Dead, Gift of Immortality, Mimic Vat, Mikaeus, the Unhallowed, Adarkar Valkyrie, and playing around with Twilight Shepherd. Another good angel that works at the end of your turn and offers some politics is Dawnbreak Reclaimer, which can potentially cough up another ETB or LTB.
I feel like adding Dark Prophecy, Grim Haruspex, Dark Confidant, and exchanging Scroll Rack for Sensei's Divining Top would help, but I can never figure out what to take out. Maybe even Mind's Eye?