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Archfiend of the Dross + Exchange of Words Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Archfiend of the Dross on the battlefield.
    • Exchange of Words in hand.
    • An opponent controls a creature with less than two oil counters.
    • {1}{u}{u} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Exchange of Words by paying {1}{u}{u}.
    • 2
      Exchange of Words enters the battlefield, swapping the text boxes of Archfiend of the Dross and an opposing creature that does not have more than one oil counter on it.
    • 3
      At the beginning of the opposing creature's controller's next upkeep, their creature triggers, causing them to remove an oil counter from that creature and lose the game.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Target opponent loses the game at the beginning of their next upkeep

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 results are not significant. 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 while it is an early game combo. Play with caution.

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
88%
Significant Results
41%
Early Game
88%
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