Devoted Druid + Leyline of Abundance + Branching Evolution + The Earth Crystal
How it works
- Activate Leyline of Abundance by paying 6, putting four +1/+1 counters on each creature you control due to The Earth Crystal and Branching Evolution.
- Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Leyline of Abundance triggers, adding .
- Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping Devoted Druid.
- Repeat from step 2 three additional times.
- Repeat from step 1.
This clever engine transforms Devoted Druid from a humble mana dork into an infinite powerhouse by leveraging replacement effects. While you tap and untap the Druid to generate monumental amounts of green mana—further amplified by Leyline of Abundance's mana-boosting trigger—you eventually funnel that wealth back into Leyline of Abundance's activated ability. Because both Branching Evolution and The Earth Crystal share a compounding replacement effect that multiplies incoming +1/+1 counters, a single activation completely washes away the Druid's accumulation of -1/-1 counters while leaving your board infinitely large. Meanwhile, The Earth Crystal quietly discounts your green spells along the way, ensuring every piece of the puzzle locks into place with maximum efficiency.