Gideon of the Trials
Axis of Mortality
Ethereal Champion

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
You have earned Gideon's emblem.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
At the beginning of your upkeep, Axis of Mortality triggers.
2
Activate Ethereal Champion by paying 1 life, preventing the next one damage that will be dealt to Ethereal Champion this turn.
3
Repeat step 2 until you have zero life.
4
Resolve the Axis of Mortality trigger, swapping your life total with an opponent.
5
The opponent loses the game due to having zero life.
6
You may repeat this on each of your turns.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Target player loses the game on each of your turns
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Mind Stone
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Marble Diamond
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Exotic Orchard
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Arid Mesa
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