Izzet Guildmage
Lava Spike
Desperate Ritual

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Izzet Guildmage on the battlefield.
Lava Spike and Desperate Ritual in hand.
2 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Lava Spike by paying and choosing to pay 1 and reveal Desperate Ritual from your hand, adding Desperate Ritual's effects onto Lava Spike, with Lava Spike targeting an opponent.
2
Cast Desperate Ritual by paying 1, adding .
3
Activate Izzet Guildmage's second ability by paying 2, copying Lava Spike, targeting an opponent.
4
Resolve the copy of Lava Spike, adding and dealing three damage to an opponent.
5
Repeat from step 4.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite damage
Infinite magecraft triggers
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Lands
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52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
Sulfur Falls
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Hinterland Harbor
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Luxury Suite
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28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
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