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Norika Yamazaki, the Poet + Second Chance Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Norika Yamazaki and Second Chance on the battlefield.
    • Your life total is five or less. You control a Samurai or Warrior that can attack this turn, and that cannot be blocked and killed by an opponent.
    • {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
      Declare any Samurai or Warrior you control as an attacker.
    • 3
      Norika triggers, allowing you to cast Second Chance from your graveyard this turn.
    • 4
      Cast Second Chance by paying {2}{u}.
    • 5
      Repeat each turn.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite turns
    • Lock

Combo Metadata

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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)

The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card combo.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card combo.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

Combo Voting

Does the community think this a true 2-card combo (both trivial prerequisites and significant results)? Do they think it can be executed before turn 6 or so?

Trivial Prerequisites
25%
Significant Results
75%
Early Game
50%
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