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Isochron Scepter + Vampiric Tutor + Nexus of Fate + Palace Siege Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Vampiric Tutor in exile (Vampiric Tutor exiled by Isochron Scepter in exile).
    • Nexus of Fate in hand.
    • Isochron Scepter and Palace Siege on the battlefield.
    • "Dragons" chosen with Palace Siege. Your life total is at least three.
    • {7}{u}{u} each turn available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Nexus of Fate by paying {5}{u}{u}, causing you to get an extra turn after this one and shuffle it into your library.
    • 2
      Activate Isochron Scepter by paying {2} and tapping it, casting a copy of Vampiric Tutor without paying its mana cost.
    • 3
      Resolve the copy of Vampiric Tutor, searching your library for Nexus of Fate, then shuffling your library and putting Nexus of Fate on top of it, and causing you to lose 2 life.
    • 4
      Move to your next turn.
    • 5
      At the beginning of your upkeep, Palace Siege triggers, causing each opponent to lose 2 life and you to gain two life.
    • 6
      At the beginning of your draw step, you will draw Nexus of Fate from the top of your library.
    • 7
      Repeat.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite turns
    • Skip your draw steps
    • 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)

This combo requires one or more Game Changers, which are not allowed in Brackets 1 and 2.

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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