the front side of Barren Glory
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Renounce
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: W

Initial Card State

  1.  Renounce in hand.
  2.  Barren Glory on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. Renounce is the only card in your hand.

Mana Needed

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

Steps

  1. On the end step prior to your turn, cast Renounce by paying ({1} magic symbol)  ({W} magic symbol)  , sacrificing all permanents you control except Barren Glory, and causing you to gain two life for each permanent sacrificed this way.
  2. At the beginning of your upkeep, Barren Glory triggers, causing you to win the game.

Results

  1. Near-infinite lifegain.
  2. Win the game at the beginning of your next upkeep.

Metadata

  1. In 628 decks according to EDHREC.

Bracket Tag

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



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