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Volcano Hellion + Vault of the Archangel Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Vault of the Archangel on the battlefield.
    • Volcano Hellion in hand.
    • {4}{r}{r}{w}{b} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Volcano Hellion by paying {2}{r}{r}.
    • 2
      When Volcano Hellion enters the battlefield, it triggers.
    • 3
      Holding priority, activate Vault of the Archangel's second ability by paying {2}{w}{b} and tapping it, giving creatures you control deathtouch and lifelink until end of turn.
    • 4
      Resolve the Volcano Hellion trigger, dealing an arbitrarily large amount of damage to you and Volcano Hellion, and causing you to gain twice that much life due to Volcano Hellion's lifelink.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite lifegain

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 isn't a true 2-card combo.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

The community has determined this isn't a true 2-card 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
88%
Significant Results
38%
Early Game
19%
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