Malignus
Warstorm Surge
Fiery Emancipation

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Malignus in hand.
Warstorm Surge and Fiery Emancipation on the battlefield.
3 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Malignus by paying 3.
2
When Malignus enters the battlefield, Warstorm Surge triggers, dealing an amount of damage equal to three times Malignus' power to an opponent.
3
The opponent loses the game due to having zero or less life.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite damage
Target opponent loses the game
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