the front side of Mendicant Core, Guidelight
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Ugin's Nexus
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Meticulous Excavation
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: W, U

Initial Card State

  1.  Ugin's Nexus in hand.
  2.  Mendicant Core and Meticulous Excavation on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. You have max speed.

Mana Needed

  1. eight generic manaone white mana each turn available.

Steps

  1. Cast Ugin's Nexus by paying five generic mana.
  2. Mendicant Core triggers, copying the Ugin's Nexus spell.
  3. Resolve both Ugin's Nexus spells.
  4. The token Ugin's Nexus is put into exile due to the legend rule and its replacement effect, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  5. Activate Meticulous Excavation by paying two generic manaone white mana, returning Ugin's Nexus from the battlefield to your hand.
  6. Repeat each turn.

Results

  1. Infinite turns.

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