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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse + Peer into the Abyss Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Sheoldred on the battlefield.
    • Peer into the Abyss in hand.
    • An opponent has a library size that is at least half their life total.
    • {4}{b}{b}{b} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Peer into the Abyss by paying {4}{b}{b}{b}, causing an opponent to draw cards equal to half their library size and lose half their life total, rounded up.
    • 2
      Sheoldred's second ability triggers for each card drawn this way.
    • 3
      Resolve the first Sheoldred trigger, causing the opponent to lose 2 life.
    • 4
      Repeat step 3 until the opponent loses the game due to having zero or less life.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Significant card draw for target opponent
    • Significant draw triggers for target opponent
    • Significant lifeloss for target opponent
    • Target opponent loses the game

Combo Metadata

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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)

The community has determined this is a true 2-card combo.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

The community has determined this isn't an early game combo.

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
93%
Significant Results
64%
Early Game
36%
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