the front side of Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Scourge of Valkas
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: R

Initial Card State

  1.  Orthion and Scourge of Valkas on the battlefield (Orthion without summoning sickness).

Mana Needed

  1. ({6} magic symbol)  ({R} magic symbol)  ({R} magic symbol)  ({R} magic symbol)   available.

Steps

  1. Activate Orthion's second ability by paying ({6} magic symbol)  ({R} magic symbol)  ({R} magic symbol)  ({R} magic symbol)   and tapping it, creating five token copies of Scourge of Valkas.
  2. When the Scourge of Valkas tokens enter, each Scourge of Valkas triggers five times.
  3. Resolve all Scourge of Valkas triggers, dealing at least 180 damage divided among a maximum of 30 targets.

Notes

  1. The 180 damage assumes you control no Dragons except Scourge of Valkas when starting the combo. For each additional Dragon you control, you'll deal a total of 30 more damage.

Results

  1. Near-infinite damage.

Metadata

  1. In 1208 decks according to EDHREC.
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