Isochron Scepter
Vampiric Tutor
Nexus of Fate
Venser's Journal

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Vampiric Tutor in exile (Vampiric Tutor exiled by Isochron Scepter in exile).
Nexus of Fate in hand.
Isochron Scepter and Venser's Journal on the battlefield.
You have at least three cards in hand. Your life total is at least three.
7 each turn available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Nexus of Fate by paying 5, causing you to get an extra turn after this one and shuffle it into your library.
2
Activate Isochron Scepter by paying 2 and tapping it, casting a copy of Vampiric Tutor without paying its mana cost.
3
Resolve the copy of Vampiric Tutor, searching your library for Nexus of Fate, then shuffling your library and putting Nexus of Fate on top of it, and causing you to lose 2 life.
4
Move to your next turn.
5
At the beginning of your upkeep, Venser's Journal triggers, causing you to gain at least two life.
6
At the beginning of your draw step, you will draw Nexus of Fate from the top of your library.
7
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite turns
Skip your draw step
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.0%inclusion2 decks16K decks
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
0.0%inclusion1 decks11.1K decks
Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
0.0%inclusion1 decks8.13K decks
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
0.0%inclusion1 decks8.34K decks
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Bloodbraid Elf
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Grand Abolisher
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Hushbringer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Felidar Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Restoration Angel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Soulherder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Noble Hierarch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Coalhauler Swine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plague Nurse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scryb Ranger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necrogen Rotpriest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Collector Ouphe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bane of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Cobra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Scute Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Divining Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Abrupt Decay
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flicker of Fate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Berserk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ionize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crosis's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Voidslime
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonlord's Prerogative
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Precognitive Perception
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Summary Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silumgar's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Cut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chemister's Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Anticipate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dissolve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spell Swindle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Downfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Hull Breach
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Decimate
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Kodama's Reach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Full Throttle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Preordain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos's Return
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shattering Spree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seasons Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Far Wanderings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Summer Bloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urban Evolution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Thought Erasure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Time Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Walk the Aeons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Trespass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ancestral Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temporal Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crux of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Painful Truths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Whispering Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shriekhorn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Runed Stalactite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oblivion Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Immortal Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Contagion Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
85%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Ajani's Aid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stasis Snare
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ajani's Mantra
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Pacifism
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rule of Law
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Cadaverous Bloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Siege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Palace Siege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Search for Azcanta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyresis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Training Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ajani, Valiant Protector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Garruk Wildspeaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret the Schemer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Liliana Vess
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Jace Beleren
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
85%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dryad Arbor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Rishadan Port
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drownyard Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Homeward Path
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Unity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Izzet Locket
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mox Tantalite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Karplusan Forest
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
80%synergy
Savage Lands
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
79%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
73%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
71%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Indatha Triome
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Vent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Willowrush Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Rupture Spire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy