Channel + Fireball
Produces: Near-infinite damage
- Channel
- Fireball
- Color identity
- RG
- Mana
- {R}{G}{G}
Steps
- Cast Channel by paying {G}{G}.
- Activate the ability granted by Channel by paying 1 life, adding {C}.
- Repeat step 2 as desired.
- Cast Fireball by paying {R} and all remaining available mana, dealing a large amount of damage divided among a set number of targets.
How to execute this combo
The "Channel + Fireball" combo takes 4 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 damage.
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.