Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Furnace of Rath
Produces: Infinite damage to one opponent
- Phyrexian Vindicator
- Martyrdom
- Furnace of Rath
- Color identity
- RW
- Mana
- {1}{W}{W}
Prerequisites
You are able to deal damage to a creature.
Steps
- Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator.
- Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature.
- Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Furnace of Rath, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted.
- Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature.
- Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator.
- Repeat from step 3.
How to execute this combo
The "Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Furnace of Rath" combo takes 6 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 damage to one opponent.
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.