the front side of Aetherflux Reservoir
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Skilled Animator
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: U

Initial Card State

  1.  Skilled Animator in hand.
  2.  Aetherflux Reservoir on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. You have a way to give Aetherflux Reservoir lifelink.
  2. Your life total is at least 50 minus your storm count.

Mana Needed

  1. ({2} magic symbol)  ({U} magic symbol)   available.

Steps

  1. Cast Skilled Animator by paying ({2} magic symbol)  ({U} magic symbol)  .
  2. Aetherflux Reservoir triggers, causing you to gain 1 life for each spell you've cast this turn.
  3. When Skilled Animator enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing Aetherflux Reservoir to become a 5/5 artifact creature.
  4. Give Aetherflux Reservoir lifelink.
  5. Activate Aetherflux Reservoir by paying 50 life, dealing 50 damage to any target and causing you to gain 50 life.
  6. Repeat step 5.

Results

  1. Infinite damage.
  2. Infinite lifegain triggers.

Metadata

  1. In 43 decks according to EDHREC.

Bracket Tag

This combo has been estimated to be Spicy (Bracket 3-4+).



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