the front side of Chain of Smog
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Witherbloom Apprentice
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: B, G

Initial Card State

  1.  Chain of Smog in hand.
  2.  Witherbloom Apprentice on the battlefield.

Mana Needed

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

Steps

  1. Cast Chain of Smog by paying ({1} magic symbol)  ({B} magic symbol)  , targeting yourself.
  2. Witherbloom Apprentice triggers, causing each opponent to lose 1 life and you to gain 1 life.
  3. Resolve Chain of Smog, discarding two cards and choosing to copy it, targeting yourself with the copy.
  4. Repeat from step 2.

Results

  1. Infinite lifegain.
  2. Infinite lifegain triggers.
  3. Infinite lifeloss.
  4. Infinite magecraft triggers.

Metadata

  1. In 19145 decks according to EDHREC.

Bracket Tag

This combo has been estimated to be Ruthless (Bracket 4+).



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