Mindless Automaton + Caradora, Heart of Alacria + Lyla, Holographic Assistant

Mindless Automaton

Caradora, Heart of Alacria

Lyla, Holographic Assistant

How it works

1. Activate Mindless Automaton by removing two +1/+1 counters from it, causing you to draw a card.
2. Lyla triggers, putting two +1/+1 counters on Mindless Automaton due to Caradora
3. Repeat.

This clever loop centers on the synergy between Mindless Automaton and Caradora, Heart of Alacria, where Caradora’s replacement effect turns the Automaton’s counter economy into a net gain instead of a drain. By cashing in two +1/+1 counters to draw a card, you trigger Lyla, Holographic Assistant to place a new counter. Because Caradora adds one extra counter to that effect, the Automaton actually receives two counters back for every two it removes, cleanly sustaining the cycle. This engine completely fuels itself, letting you continuously draw your deck and trigger any associated abilities at will.