Shalai and Hallar + Sunbond
Produces: Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Shalai and Hallar
- Sunbond
- Color identity
- RGW
Prerequisites
Shalai and Hallar has lifelink. You have a way to gain life.
Steps
- Gain life by any method.
- Shalai and Hallar triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
- Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent and causing you to gain at least 1 life.
- Repeat from step 2.
How to execute this combo
The "Shalai and Hallar + Sunbond" 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: Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control.
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.