the front side of Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Peer into the Abyss
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: B

Initial Card State

  1.  Peer into the Abyss in hand.
  2.  Sheoldred on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. An opponent has a library size that is at least half their life total.

Mana Needed

  1. ({4} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)   available.

Steps

  1. Cast Peer into the Abyss by paying ({4} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)  , causing an opponent to draw cards equal to half their library size and lose half their life total, rounded up.
  2. Sheoldred's second ability triggers for each card drawn this way.
  3. Resolve the first Sheoldred trigger, causing the opponent to lose 2 life.
  4. Repeat step 3 until the opponent loses the game due to having zero or less life.

Results

  1. Near-infinite card draw for target opponent.
  2. Near-infinite draw triggers for target opponent.
  3. Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponent.
  4. Target opponent loses the game.

Metadata

  1. In 39889 decks according to EDHREC.
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