Orvar, the All-Form + Whim of Volrath + Gilded Lotus
Produces: Infinite magecraft triggers, Infinite storm count, Infinite copies of a specific artifact
- Color identity
- U
Steps
- Activate Gilded Lotus by tapping it, adding {U}{U}{U}.
- Cast Whim of Volrath with buyback by paying {2}{U}, targeting Gilded Lotus.
- Orvar's first ability triggers, creating a copy of Gilded Lotus.
- Resolve Whim of Volrath, changing nothing and returning it to your hand.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Orvar, the All-Form + Whim of Volrath + Gilded Lotus" 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 magecraft triggers, Infinite storm count, Infinite copies of a specific artifact.
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.