Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
Archfiend of Despair

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Aphelia and Archfiend of Despair on the battlefield.
You control a Gorgon and/or Snake that does not have summoning sickness and that cannot be blocked by an opponent
4 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Aphelia by paying 4, causing an opponent to lose half their life total, rounded up, whenever they are dealt combat damage by a Gorgon or Snake this turn.
2
Deal combat damage to the opponent using a Gorgon and/or Snake.
3
Aphelia triggers, causing the opponent to lose half their life total, rounded up.
4
At the beginning of your end step, Archfiend of Despair triggers, causing the opponent to lose life equal to the life they've lost this turn.
5
The opponent loses the game due to having 0 or less life.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Target opponent loses the game
Infinite lifeloss for target opponent
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