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Cradle of Vitality + Beacon of Immortality + Walking Archive Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Beacon of Immortality in hand.
    • Cradle of Vitality and Walking Archive on the battlefield.
    • Your life total is equal to or greater than the largest deck size among your opponents minus (one plus the number of +1/+1 counters on Walking Archive).
    • {6}{w}{w} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Beacon of Immortality by paying {5}{w}, doubling your life total and shuffling it into your library.
    • 2
      Cradle of Vitality triggers, causing you to pay {1}{w} to put a number of +1/+1 counters on Walking Archive equal to the life you gained.
    • 3
      At the beginning of the next upkeep, Walking Archive triggers, causing the active player to draw cards equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on Walking Archive.
    • 4
      If the player attempts to draw from an empty library, they lose the game.
    • 5
      If they didn't lose the game, the player will attempt to draw a card during their draw step and lose the game due to attempting to draw from an empty library.
    • 6
      Repeat from step 3 for each remaining opponent.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Each opponent loses the game at the beginning of their next upkeep

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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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