Izzet Guildmage
Lava Spike
Desperate Ritual

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Izzet Guildmage on the battlefield.
Lava Spike and Desperate Ritual in hand.
2 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Lava Spike by paying and choosing to pay 1 and reveal Desperate Ritual from your hand, adding Desperate Ritual's effects onto Lava Spike, with Lava Spike targeting an opponent.
2
Cast Desperate Ritual by paying 1, adding .
3
Activate Izzet Guildmage's second ability by paying 2, copying Lava Spike, targeting an opponent.
4
Resolve the copy of Lava Spike, adding and dealing three damage to an opponent.
5
Repeat from step 4.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite damage
Infinite magecraft triggers
Kalamax, the Stormsire
0.2%inclusion14 decks7.99K decks
Vivi Ornitier
0.0%inclusion6 decks25.7K decks
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0.0%inclusion6 decks15.8K decks
Kykar, Wind's Fury
0.0%inclusion5 decks12.4K decks
Cormela, Glamour Thief
0.1%inclusion3 decks3K decks
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
0.3%inclusion3 decks1.08K decks
Fire Lord Azula
0.0%inclusion3 decks21.7K decks
Stella Lee, Wild Card
0.0%inclusion3 decks14.6K decks
Riku of Two Reflections
0.1%inclusion3 decks4.93K decks
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
0.1%inclusion3 decks5.36K decks
Storm, Force of Nature
0.0%inclusion3 decks13K decks
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0.1%inclusion2 decks2.84K decks
Kess, Dissident Mage
0.0%inclusion2 decks7.67K decks
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
0.0%inclusion2 decks17.6K decks
Kefka, Court Mage
0.0%inclusion2 decks19.9K decks
Bria, Riptide Rogue
0.0%inclusion2 decks9.16K decks
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
0.5%inclusion2 decks444 decks
Melek, Izzet Paragon
0.1%inclusion2 decks1.54K decks
New Cards
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rimefire Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burning Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blessed Breath
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
77%synergy
Spiritual Visit
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Wear Away
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Ethereal Haze
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Kodama's Might
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Rending Vines
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Terashi's Grasp
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Kodama's Reach
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Peer Through Depths
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
46%synergy
Loam Dweller
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Growth Spiral
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Harrow
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Eerie Procession
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Psychic Puppetry
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Ray
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Reach Through Mists
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Elder Pine of Jukai
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Inner Calm, Outer Strength
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Petalmane Baku
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Quandrix Apprentice
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Celestial Kirin
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Drogskol Captain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
The Unspeakable
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Lorehold Apprentice
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Thief of Hope
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Hana Kami
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Bounteous Kirin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Sire of the Storm
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Haru-Onna
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kodama of the South Tree
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Ore Gorger
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Horobi's Whisper
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Rend Flesh
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Evermind
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Candles' Glow
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Hundred-Talon Strike
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Quiet Purity
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Sift Through Sands
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Veil of Secrecy
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Consuming Vortex
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Toils of Night and Day
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Terashi's Verdict
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Reweave
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Soulless Revival
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Sickening Shoal
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Overblaze
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Ire of Kaminari
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Murmurs from Beyond
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Roar of Jukai
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shining Shoal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Strength of Cedars
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Khalni Ambush
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Manamorphose
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Eureka Moment
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-38%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Through the Breach
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Vital Surge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Joint Exploration
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Unchecked Growth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Once and Future
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Natural Connection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cleanfall
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ideas Unbound
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Eye of Nowhere
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Choice of Damnations
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Road // Ruin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Petals of Insight
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Spiraling Embers
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Crack the Earth
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Heed the Mists
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sunder from Within
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Long-Forgotten Gohei
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Dual Casting
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Mirror Sheen
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion75 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
77%inclusion72 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Monastery
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Gruul Turf
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ketria Triome
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Cinder Glade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Breeding Pool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
2%synergy