Pox Plague
Archfiend of Despair

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Archfiend of Despair on the battlefield.
Pox Plague in hand.
available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Pox Plague by paying , causing each player to lose half their life, discard half their hand, and sacrifice half their permanents, rounded down. Ensure that you don't sacrifice Archfiend of Despair.
2
At the beginning of your end step, Archfiend of Despair triggers, causing each opponent to lose life equal to the life they've lost this turn.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite lifeloss for all players
Dark Leo & Shredder
0.3%inclusion1 decks344 decks
Top Commanders
Kaalia of the Vast
0.1%inclusion2 decks2.14K decks
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0.2%inclusion2 decks1.13K decks
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
The Lord of Pain
0.6%inclusion2 decks319 decks
Astarion, the Decadent
0.5%inclusion2 decks401 decks
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
Zenos yae Galvus
0.4%inclusion1 decks230 decks
Mogis, God of Slaughter
0.4%inclusion1 decks223 decks
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
0.1%inclusion1 decks827 decks
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.39K decks
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
0.4%inclusion1 decks271 decks
Erebos, God of the Dead
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
0.6%inclusion1 decks154 decks
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
0.2%inclusion1 decks428 decks
Mister Negative
0.2%inclusion1 decks446 decks
New Cards
Mutant Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bebop & Rocksteady
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Culling Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Wound Reflection
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
20%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pest Mascot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bogwater Lumaret
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sower of Discord
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Prophet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Koya, Death from Above
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leonardo, Leader in Blue
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Foot Ninjas
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Angel's Grace
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dina's Guidance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Defile
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sacrifice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Rush of Dread
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Extortion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Pox
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mind Roots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Tribute
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Super Combo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Karai's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Death Cloud
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Game Over
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Quintessential Katana
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Scytheclaw
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Netherborn Altar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Havoc Festival
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Spiteful Visions
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
City on Fire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Warlock Class
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Contract
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Summoning
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Woodland Cemetery
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Command Tower
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Wood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Heath
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Illegitimate Business
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Turbulent Fen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Foot Headquarters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy