Saw in Half
Burnt Offering
Scholar of the Ages

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Scholar of the Ages on the battlefield.
Burnt Offering in your graveyard.
Saw in Half in hand.
2 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Saw in Half by paying 2, destroying Scholar of the Ages and creating two token copies of it with base power equal to half the destroyed creature's power and base toughness equal to half the destroyed creature's toughness, rounding up each time.
2
When the Scholar of the Ages tokens enter the battlefield, they trigger, returning Saw in Half and Burnt Offering from your graveyard to your hand along with up to two other instants and/or sorceries.
3
Cast Burnt Offering by paying and sacrificing a Scholar of the Ages token, adding plus an additional amount of and/or equal to its mana value minus 2.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite storm count
Infinite red mana
Infinite magecraft triggers
Infinite black mana
Return all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
7.0%inclusion831 decks11.9K decks
Kefka, Court Mage
0.2%inclusion51 decks20.9K decks
Cormela, Glamour Thief
0.3%inclusion10 decks3.10K decks
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
0.1%inclusion8 decks6.55K decks
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
0.1%inclusion6 decks4.25K decks
Ramos, Dragon Engine
0.0%inclusion5 decks10.8K decks
Breya, Etherium Shaper
0.0%inclusion5 decks19.4K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.4%inclusion4 decks892 decks
Fire Lord Azula
0.0%inclusion4 decks23.5K decks
Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
3.3%inclusion3 decks90 decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
0.3%inclusion3 decks968 decks
Norman Osborn
0.0%inclusion3 decks11.8K decks
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
0.0%inclusion3 decks27.1K decks
Sedris, the Traitor King
0.1%inclusion2 decks1.96K decks
Anhelo, the Painter
0.0%inclusion2 decks6.03K decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks10.4K decks
Evelyn, the Covetous
0.1%inclusion2 decks3.90K decks
Sauron, the Dark Lord
0.0%inclusion2 decks30.4K decks
New Cards
Hexing Squelcher
53%inclusion137 decks258 decks
45%synergy
Formidable Speaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Collective Inferno
0.8%inclusion2 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Rimekin Recluse
0.4%inclusion1 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Identity
0.4%inclusion1 decks242 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spellseeker
86%inclusion832 decks971 decks
83%synergy
Step Through
82%inclusion797 decks971 decks
81%synergy
Culling the Weak
83%inclusion810 decks971 decks
79%synergy
Unearth
82%inclusion797 decks971 decks
79%synergy
Persist
81%inclusion787 decks971 decks
79%synergy
Entomb
86%inclusion832 decks971 decks
79%synergy
Finale of Promise
78%inclusion757 decks971 decks
77%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion876 decks971 decks
71%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
69%inclusion672 decks971 decks
68%synergy
Shallow Grave
68%inclusion663 decks971 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion890 decks971 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Remora
79%inclusion768 decks971 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
72%inclusion696 decks971 decks
48%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
71%inclusion694 decks971 decks
66%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
71%inclusion692 decks971 decks
66%synergy
Cabal Ritual
70%inclusion679 decks971 decks
65%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
70%inclusion676 decks971 decks
45%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
68%inclusion664 decks971 decks
66%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
68%inclusion656 decks971 decks
66%synergy
Essence Flux
65%inclusion636 decks971 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
72%inclusion698 decks971 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion673 decks971 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion661 decks971 decks
56%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
68%inclusion659 decks971 decks
62%synergy
Underworld Breach
68%inclusion657 decks971 decks
62%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion612 decks971 decks
57%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion610 decks971 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion610 decks971 decks
53%synergy
Force of Will
63%inclusion610 decks971 decks
53%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
56%inclusion540 decks971 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Vedalken Aethermage
65%inclusion632 decks971 decks
65%synergy
Delighted Halfling
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
49%inclusion476 decks971 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
42%inclusion407 decks971 decks
38%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
33%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion316 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
32%inclusion238 decks749 decks
29%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion306 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion242 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion207 decks938 decks
18%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Thundertrap Trainer
20%inclusion191 decks940 decks
20%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
19%inclusion185 decks971 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion185 decks971 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
19%inclusion182 decks971 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Aether Channeler
14%inclusion136 decks971 decks
12%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
12%inclusion119 decks971 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion116 decks948 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
11%inclusion111 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
11%inclusion110 decks971 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion109 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Timestream Navigator
10%inclusion96 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
9.0%inclusion87 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
8.5%inclusion81 decks949 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.0%inclusion78 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
65%inclusion635 decks971 decks
59%synergy
Sacrifice
65%inclusion628 decks971 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
64%inclusion618 decks971 decks
56%synergy
Mental Misstep
63%inclusion613 decks971 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Pact
62%inclusion603 decks971 decks
58%synergy
Brain Freeze
60%inclusion586 decks971 decks
57%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Chain of Vapor
58%inclusion560 decks971 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Consultation
56%inclusion541 decks971 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion460 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
47%inclusion458 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
43%inclusion417 decks971 decks
40%synergy
Final Fortune
40%inclusion392 decks971 decks
38%synergy
Intuition
39%inclusion377 decks971 decks
37%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
37%inclusion347 decks938 decks
33%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
34%inclusion329 decks971 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion319 decks971 decks
31%synergy
Crop Rotation
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion298 decks971 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion295 decks971 decks
24%synergy
Daze
30%inclusion291 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Manamorphose
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Corpse Dance
24%inclusion235 decks971 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion234 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
22%inclusion212 decks971 decks
17%synergy
Turn the Earth
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Veil of Summer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Abrupt Decay
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion195 decks971 decks
14%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion191 decks971 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion183 decks971 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion179 decks971 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion171 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion170 decks971 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion168 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion157 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-15%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion143 decks971 decks
-27%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion134 decks971 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion127 decks971 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion127 decks971 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion123 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion120 decks949 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Unmarked Grave
62%inclusion598 decks971 decks
59%synergy
Lively Dirge
58%inclusion562 decks961 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion554 decks971 decks
52%synergy
Rite of Flame
54%inclusion526 decks971 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
53%inclusion510 decks971 decks
44%synergy
Culling Ritual
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
37%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
43%inclusion414 decks971 decks
39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion325 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Strike It Rich
32%inclusion308 decks971 decks
29%synergy
Life // Death
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion303 decks971 decks
19%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion262 decks971 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion213 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Dig Up
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion180 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion172 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion152 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion138 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion121 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion109 decks971 decks
-22%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion103 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion99 decks971 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion94 decks961 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion88 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
7.7%inclusion75 decks971 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion72 decks971 decks
-4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
6.5%inclusion63 decks971 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.3%inclusion58 decks927 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.2%inclusion60 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion56 decks971 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion53 decks971 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
38%inclusion366 decks971 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion308 decks971 decks
23%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion176 decks948 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion109 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.9%inclusion77 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
48%inclusion469 decks971 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion464 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
28%inclusion273 decks971 decks
25%synergy
Wild Growth
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Keen Sense
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion144 decks971 decks
13%synergy
Molten Echoes
6.3%inclusion61 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Verity Circle
5.7%inclusion55 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
43%inclusion418 decks971 decks
42%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion371 decks971 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
37%inclusion355 decks971 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion321 decks971 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion163 decks814 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion170 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion114 decks971 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion111 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion102 decks971 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.4%inclusion82 decks971 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.0%inclusion58 decks971 decks
-24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion58 decks971 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion958 decks971 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion942 decks971 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion790 decks971 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion713 decks971 decks
53%synergy
Lotus Petal
72%inclusion701 decks971 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion618 decks971 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
55%inclusion535 decks971 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion475 decks971 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
47%inclusion457 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion389 decks971 decks
38%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
31%inclusion299 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion193 decks971 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion174 decks971 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion133 decks971 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.6%inclusion64 decks971 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion949 decks971 decks
23%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion779 decks971 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion756 decks971 decks
67%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion747 decks971 decks
65%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion732 decks971 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion724 decks971 decks
64%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion685 decks971 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion666 decks971 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
65%inclusion633 decks971 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion631 decks971 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion616 decks971 decks
53%synergy
Scrubland
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Bayou
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
50%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion608 decks971 decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion594 decks971 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
61%inclusion590 decks971 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion583 decks971 decks
24%synergy
Badlands
59%inclusion576 decks971 decks
46%synergy
Underground Sea
59%inclusion572 decks971 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Island
58%inclusion566 decks971 decks
44%synergy
Tropical Island
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Tundra
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion513 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Savannah
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Taiga
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Plateau
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion429 decks971 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion423 decks971 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion395 decks971 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion244 decks749 decks
30%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
30%inclusion287 decks971 decks
27%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
28%inclusion270 decks971 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion268 decks971 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion245 decks971 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion236 decks971 decks
-5%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion229 decks971 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion227 decks971 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion162 decks971 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion158 decks971 decks
-13%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-4%synergy