the front side of Astarion, the Decadent
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Peer into the Abyss
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: W, B

Initial Card State

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

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 target opponent to draw cards equal to half their library size and lose half their life total, rounding up each time.
  2. At the beginning of your end step, Astarion triggers, causing the opponent to lose life equal to the life they lost this turn.
  3. 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 1226 decks according to EDHREC.
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