Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Essence Warden + Herd Baloth

Heliod, Sun-Crowned

Essence Warden

Herd Baloth

How it works

1. Gain life.
2. Heliod triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth.
3. Herd Baloth triggers, creating a creature token.
4. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Essence Warden triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
5. Repeat from step 2.

This loop transforms a single instance of lifegain into a self-sustaining engine fueled by the divine blessing of Heliod, Sun-Crowned, who channels that life into a permanent growth spurt. Whenever you gain life, Heliod's triggered ability places a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth, which immediately awakens the Baloth's capacity to birth a 4/4 green Beast creature token. The arrival of that new token triggers Essence Warden, giving you the 1 life needed to restart the entire cycle anew.