Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink + Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Produces: Near-infinite lifegain, Near-infinite lifeloss
- Color identity
- BR
- Mana
- {6}{R}{R}{R}
Prerequisites
Orthion does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
- Activate Orthion's second ability by paying {6}{R}{R}{R} and tapping it, creating five token copies of Gray Merchant of Asphodel.
- Each Gray Merchant of Asphodel enters the battlefield, triggering their abilities.
- Resolve the first trigger, causing each opponent to lose life equal to your devotion to black, and causing you to gain that much life.
- Repeat step 3 for each remaining trigger.
How to execute this combo
The "Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink + Gray Merchant of Asphodel" 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 lifegain, Near-infinite lifeloss.
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.