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Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods + Ashcloud Phoenix + Aether Flash Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Ashcloud Phoenix in hand.
    • Yarus and Aether Flash on the battlefield.
    • Your life total is at least 2 greater than the largest life total among your opponents.
    • {2}{r}{r} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Ashcloud Phoenix by paying {2}{r}{r}.
    • 2
      When Ashcloud Phoenix enters the battlefield, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to it.
    • 3
      Ashcloud Phoenix dies as a state-based action due to having less than 0 toughness.
    • 4
      Ashcloud Phoenix's first ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down.
    • 5
      When Ashcloud Phoenix enters the battlefield face-down, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to it.
    • 6
      Ashcloud Phoenix dies as a state-based action due to having less than 0 toughness.
    • 7
      Yarus' second ability triggers, returning Ashcloud Phoenix from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down, and then turning it face-up.
    • 8
      Aether Flash and Ashcloud Phoenix's second ability trigger.
    • 9
      Resolve the Ashcloud Phoenix trigger, dealing 2 damage to each player.
    • 10
      Resolve the Aether Flash trigger, dealing 2 damage to Ashcloud Phoenix.
    • 11
      Repeat from step 3.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Significant damage to all players
    • Significant death triggers
    • Significant creature ETB
    • Significant creature LTB

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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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