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Marvin, Murderous Mimic + Pili-Pala + Elvish Aberration

G mana
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Pili-Pala
Pili-Pala
Elvish Aberration
Elvish Aberration
Infinite colored mana

How it works

  1. Activate Marvin using Elvish Aberration's ability by tapping it, adding G manaG manaG mana.
  2. Activate Marvin using Pili-Pala's ability by paying 2 and untapping it, adding one mana of any color.
  3. Repeat.

Marvin, Murderous Mimic acts as the ultimate catalyst here, borrowing the heavy-duty green mana production of Elvish Aberration while conveniently dodging the traditional summoning sickness or tapping restrictions that would normally slow down such massive generation. Once Marvin is fueled with that green mana, it absorbs Pili-Pala's untap ability, creating a self-sustaining loop where you spend two generic mana to untap Marvin, tap it again for a surplus of three green mana, and repeat the process indefinitely. Because Pili-Pala's ability can produce any color of mana, this engine instantly turns that mechanical synergy into an infinite supply of any colored mana you desire to fuel the rest of your game plan.

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