Aluren + Dualcaster Mage + Unsubstantiate
Produces: Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Aluren
- Dualcaster Mage
- Unsubstantiate
- Color identity
- GUR
- Mana
- {1}{U}
Prerequisites
There are applicable target(s) for Unsubstantiate.
Steps
- Cast Unsubstantiate by paying its mana cost.
- Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage without paying its mana cost due to Aluren.
- When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, copying Unsubstantiate, targeting Dualcaster Mage.
- Resolve the Unsubstantiate copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from the battlefield to your hand.
- Repeat from step 2.
How to execute this combo
The "Aluren + Dualcaster Mage + Unsubstantiate" 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 LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count, Infinite magecraft 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.