Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Rite of Replication

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Gray Merchant of Asphodel on the battlefield.
Rite of Replication in hand.
7 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Rite of Replication with kicker by paying 7, creating five token copies of Gray Merchant of Asphodel.
2
Each Gray Merchant of Asphodel enters the battlefield, triggering their abilities.
3
Resolve the first trigger, causing each opponent to lose life equal to your devotion to black, and causing you to gain that much life.
4
Repeat step 3 for each remaining trigger.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifeloss
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