Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate + Celestial Mantle
Produces: Near-infinite lifegain, Near-infinite damage to one opponent
- Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate
- Celestial Mantle
- Color identity
- WB
Steps
- Deal combat damage to an opponent using the creature that has Celestial Mantle attached. Celestial Mantle triggers, doubling your life total.
- If Sorin is on the battlefield as Sorin of House Markov, move to your postcombat main phase. Sorin of House Markov's second ability triggers, causing you to exile it and return it to the battlefield as Sorin, Ravenous Neonate.
- Activate Sorin, Ravenous Neonate's second loyalty ability by removing a loyalty counter from it, dealing damage to target opponent equal to the life you gained this turn.
How to execute this combo
The "Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate + Celestial Mantle" combo takes 3 steps in order. Make sure you have the mana open and permanents listed in the prerequisites before you start — opponents can respond between steps.
The end result: Near-infinite lifegain, Near-infinite damage to one opponent.
Practice the line offline: lay out the cards, walk through each step, and note where you can lose the combo (summoning sickness, lack of priority, removal on a key permanent). In game, announce each step clearly; in casual play you can offer to shortcut after demonstrating the loop.
The best window is a turn when opponents are tapped out or after they commit a spell — hold protection (a counter, Vexing Shusher) if the combo wins on the spot.