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Etrata, the Silencer + Strionic Resonator + Return the Favor Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Return the Favor in hand.
    • Etrata and Strionic Resonator on the battlefield (Etrata without summoning sickness on the battlefield).
    • An opponent controls three nontoken creatures that they own and that are not commanders.
    • {3}{r}{r} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Deal combat damage to an opponent using Etrata, triggering its ability.
    • 2
      Holding priority, activate Strionic Resonator by paying {2} and tapping it, copying Etrata's trigger.
    • 3
      Holding priority, cast Return the Favor by paying {1}{r}{r}, choosing its first mode, copying Etrata's trigger.
    • 4
      Resolve all Etrata triggers, exiling three creatures an opponent controls and putting hit counters on them, and then causing that opponent to lose the game.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Target opponent loses the game

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)

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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