Cryptolith Rite + Ant Queen + Elspeth, Storm Slayer + Kratos, God of War

Cryptolith Rite

Ant Queen

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

Kratos, God of War

How it works

1. Activate Ant Queen by paying 1, creating two 1/1 Insect creature tokens.
2. Activate two Insects by tapping them, adding 1.
3. Repeat

This delightful loop transforms Ant Queen into a self-sustaining token generator by using Cryptolith Rite to turn your newly spawned bugs into mana dorks that pay for their own creation. The engine goes into overdrive thanks to Elspeth, Storm Slayer, whose replacement effect doubles the token output to generate a net surplus of mana and bodies with every iteration. Meanwhile, Kratos, God of War provides a crucial static enabler by granting all creatures haste, allowing your fresh swarm to tap for mana immediately without needing to wait for summoning sickness.