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

Color Identity: B, G

Initial Card State

  1.  Chain of Smog in hand.
  2.  Witherbloom Pledgemage 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 Pledgemage triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  3. Resolve Chain of Smog, causing you to discard two cards and copy Chain of Smog, targeting yourself.
  4. Repeat from step 2.

Results

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

Metadata

  1. In 247 decks according to EDHREC.

Bracket Tag

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



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