Sprouting Phytohydra + Aether Flash
Produces: Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Sprouting Phytohydra
- Aether Flash
- Color identity
- RG
- Mana
- {4}{G}
Steps
- Cast Sprouting Phytohydra by paying {4}{G}.
- When Sprouting Phytohydra enters the battlefield, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to Sprouting Phytohydra.
- Sprouting Phytohydra dies as a state-based action due to having zero or less toughness.
- Sprouting Phytohydra triggers, creating a token copy of itself.
- Repeat from step 2.
How to execute this combo
The "Sprouting Phytohydra + Aether Flash" 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 ETB, Infinite creature LTB.
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.