Dualcaster Mage + Saw in Half
Produces: Infinite creature tokens, Infinite ETB, Infinite magecraft triggers, Infinite LTB, Infinite death triggers
- Color identity
- BR
- Mana
- {1}{R}{R}
Prerequisites
You control at least one creature. You have enough mana to cast Saw in Half
Steps
- Cast Saw in Half by paying its mana cost, targeting a creature you control.
- Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying {1}{R}{R}.
- When Dualcaster Mage enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Saw in Half, targeting Dualcaster Mage.
- Resolve the copy of Saw in Half, destroying Dualcaster Mage and creating two token copies of it with half its toughness and power, rounded up each time.
- Repeat from step 3.
How to execute this combo
The "Dualcaster Mage + Saw in Half" combo takes 5 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: Infinite creature tokens, Infinite ETB, Infinite magecraft triggers, Infinite LTB, Infinite death triggers.
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.