How it works
Steps
- 1Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding that can only be spent to activate abilities.
- 2Repeat step 1 until Cryptic Trilobite does not have any +1/+1 counters on it.
- 3Activate Skullclamp's equip ability by paying , attaching it to Cryptic Trilobite.
- 4Cryptic Trilobite dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness, triggering its undying ability and Skullclamp.
- 5Resolve the Cryptic Trilobite trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
- 6Resolve the Skullclamp trigger, causing you to draw two cards.
- 7Repeat.
Commander brackets
In which brackets is this combo allowed, per Spellbook's Spicy tier?
Spellbook classifies this as Spicy — not for these brackets.