Pox Plague
Astarion, the Decadent

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Astarion on the battlefield.
Pox Plague in hand.
available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Pox Plague by paying , causing each player to lose half their life, discard half their hand, and sacrifice half their permanents, rounded down. Ensure that you don't sacrifice Astarion.
2
At the beginning of your end step, Astarion triggers, causing an opponent to lose life equal to the life they've lost this turn.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite lifeloss for all players
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