Dark Leo & Shredder
Archfiend of Despair

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Archfiend of Despair on the battlefield.
Dark Leo & Shredder in hand or on the battlefield or in the command zone.
An opponent cannot block Dark Leo & Shredder if it's on the battlefield, or another creature you control otherwise. Dark Leo & Shredder doesn't have summoning sickness if it's on the battlefield. You control at least four Ninjas.
plus commander tax if applicable if Dark Leo & Shredder isn't on the battlefield available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Declare Dark Leo & Shredder as an attacker if it's on the battlefield, or another creature you control otherwise.
2
If Dark Leo & Shredder isn't on the battlefield, when the declared creature is unblocked, cast Dark Leo & Shredder either from your hand or from the command zone for its sneak cost by paying plus commander tax if applicable and returning the unblocked attacker to your hand.
3
Deal combat damage using Dark Leo & Shredder, triggering its second ability, creating a 1/1 Ninja creature token and causing the opponent to lose half their life total, rounded up.
4
At the beginning of your end step, Archfiend of Despair triggers, causing the opponent to lose the rest of their life total.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite lifeloss for target opponent
Dark Leo & Shredder
12%inclusion117 decks958 decks
Karai, Future of the Foot
3.1%inclusion5 decks161 decks
Splinter, Radical Rat
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.15K decks
Top Commanders
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New Cards
Super Shredder
80%inclusion105 decks131 decks
80%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
77%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
71%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
64%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
89%inclusion116 decks131 decks
85%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Wound Reflection
82%inclusion107 decks131 decks
80%synergy
Throatseeker
76%inclusion100 decks131 decks
76%synergy
Changeling Outcast
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
69%synergy
Throat Slitter
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
65%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
65%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
62%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
59%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Turncoat Kunoichi
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sakashima's Student
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Prosperous Thief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Roaming Throne
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Krang & Shredder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Foot Elite
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Skullsnatcher
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Mirror Entity
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Blade-Blizzard Kitsune
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Okiba-Gang Shinobi
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Inkrise Infiltrator
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Innocence
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
19%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Universal Automaton
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
21%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Tormented Soul
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Graveshifter
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Shredder, Unrelenting
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Gingerbrute
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Instants
The Last Ronin's Technique
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
53%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Continue?
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Personify
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Return to the Sewers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorform
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15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Inkshield
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5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Pain 101
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Silence
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Turtles Forever
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Crib Swap
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Holy Day
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Splinter's Technique
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Damn
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Shredder's Technique
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Donatello's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Game Over
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Karai's Technique
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Ninja's Blades
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Thieves' Tools
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Bespoke Bō
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Foot Chopper
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Quintessential Katana
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Cover of Darkness
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Ninja Teen
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
10%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Behind the Scenes
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Leader's Talent
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Warlock Class
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Flaming Fist
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Paladin Class
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Haunted One
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Access Tunnel
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Secret Tunnel
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion121 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion103 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Meticulous Archive
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Vault of Champions
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Turtle Lair
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
57%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Foot Headquarters
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy