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Second Chance + Emeria Shepherd + Arid Archway Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Arid Archway in hand.
    • Second Chance and Emeria Shepherd on the battlefield.
    • Your life total is 5 or less.
    • {2}{u} each turn available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      At the beginning of your upkeep, Second Chance triggers, causing you to sacrifice it and take an extra turn after this one.
    • 2
      In your main phase, play Arid Archway.
    • 3
      Arid Archway enters the battlefield, triggering itself and Emeria Shepherd.
    • 4
      Resolve the Arid Archway trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand.
    • 5
      Resolve the Emeria Shepherd trigger, returning Second Chance from your graveyard to your hand.
    • 6
      Cast Second Chance by paying {2}{u}.
    • 7
      Repeat each turn.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite turns
    • Lock

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Combo Rank

Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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