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Rionya, Fire Dancer + Lightning Runner Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Rionya and Lightning Runner on the battlefield.
    • You have cast at least three instants and/or sorceries this turn.
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      At the beginning of your combat phase, Rionya triggers, creating at least four token copies of Lightning Runner with haste.
    • 2
      Each Lightning Runner token enters the battlefield, triggering their abilities.
    • 3
      Resolve the first Lightning Runner trigger, adding {e}{e} and choosing not to pay.
    • 4
      Repeat step 3 until there is only one LIghtning Runner trigger remaining.
    • 5
      Resolve the final Lightning Runner trigger, adding {e}{e} and choosing to pay eight {e} to untap all creatures you control and get an additional combat phase after this one.
    • 6
      Repeat each combat phase.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite combat phases
    • Infinite creature tokens with haste
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
    • Infinite untap of creatures you control

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)

The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card combo because the prerequisites are nontrivial. However, it was a close vote. Play with caution.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card combo in a close vote. However, it was clear that it's not early game, so it's safe regardless.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

Combo Voting

Does the community think this a true 2-card combo (both trivial prerequisites and significant results)? Do they think it can be executed before turn 6 or so?

Trivial Prerequisites
40%
Significant Results
100%
Early Game
27%
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