the front side of Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Ashcloud Phoenix
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Aether Flash
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: R, G

Initial Card State

  1.  Ashcloud Phoenix in hand.
  2.  Yarus and Aether Flash on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. Your life total is at least 2 greater than the largest life total among your opponents.

Mana Needed

  1. two generic manaone red manaone red mana available.

Steps

  1. Cast Ashcloud Phoenix by paying two generic manaone red manaone red mana.
  2. When Ashcloud Phoenix enters the battlefield, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to it.
  3. Ashcloud Phoenix dies as a state-based action due to having less than 0 toughness.
  4. Ashcloud Phoenix's first ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down.
  5. When Ashcloud Phoenix enters the battlefield face-down, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to it.
  6. Ashcloud Phoenix dies as a state-based action due to having less than 0 toughness.
  7. Yarus' second ability triggers, returning Ashcloud Phoenix from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down, and then turning it face-up.
  8. Aether Flash and Ashcloud Phoenix's second ability trigger.
  9. Resolve the Ashcloud Phoenix trigger, dealing 2 damage to each player.
  10. Resolve the Aether Flash trigger, dealing 2 damage to Ashcloud Phoenix.
  11. Repeat from step 3.

Results

  1. Near-infinite damage to all players.
  2. Near-infinite death triggers.
  3. Near-infinite creature ETB.
  4. Near-infinite creature LTB.
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