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Izzet Chemister + Helm of the Host + Temporal Manipulation Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Temporal Manipulation in hand.
    • Izzet Chemister and Helm of the Host on the battlefield.
    • Helm of the Host attached to Izzet Chemister.
    • {3}{u}{u}{r} available the first turn, with {1}{r}{r} each extra turn available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Temporal Manipulation by paying {3}{u}{u}, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
    • 2
      At the beginning of your combat phase, Helm of the Host triggers, creating a token copy of Izzet Chemister.
    • 3
      Activate the Izzet Chemister token's first ability by paying {r} and tapping it, exiling Temporal Manipulation from your graveyard.
    • 4
      On your next turn, activate the Izzet Chemister token's last ability by paying {1}{r}, tapping it, and sacrificing it, casting the exiled spell without paying its mana cost.
    • 5
      Resolve that spell, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
    • 6
      Repeat from step 2.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite turns
    • Lock

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Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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