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Isochron Scepter + Vampiric Tutor + Beacon of Tomorrows + Venser's Journal Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Vampiric Tutor in exile (Vampiric Tutor exiled by Isochron Scepter in exile).
    • Beacon of Tomorrows in hand.
    • Isochron Scepter and Venser's Journal on the battlefield.
    • You have at least three cards in hand. Your life total is at least 3.
    • {8}{u}{u} each turn available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Beacon of Tomorrows by paying {6}{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 Beacon of Tomorrows, then shuffling your library and putting Beacon of Tomorrows on top of it, and causing you to lose 2 life.
    • 4
      Move to your next turn.
    • 5
      At the beginning of your upkeep, Venser's Journal triggers, causing you to gain at least two life.
    • 6
      At the beginning of your draw step, you will draw Beacon of Tomorrows 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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