Astarion, the Decadent
Scytheclaw
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| Astarion and Scytheclaw on the battlefield. | |
| Scytheclaw attached to a creature that does not have summoning sickness. An opponent is unable to block and kill the creature with Scytheclaw attached. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Deal combat damage to an opponent with the creature that has Scytheclaw attached. |
2 | Scytheclaw triggers, causing the opponent to lose half their life total, rounded up. |
3 | At the beginning of your end step, Astarion triggers, causing the opponent to lose life equal to the life they lost this turn. |
4 | The opponent loses the game due to having zero or less life. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponent | |
| Target opponent loses the game |
Combo Metadata
608
DECKS
0.03%
OF 2336142 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 6437
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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 because the prerequisites are nontrivial. 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. However, it was clear that it's not early game, so it's safe regardless.
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?
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