Palinchron + Phantasmal Image
Produces: Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite mana lands you control can produce, Infinite storm count, Infinite untap of lands you control
- Color identity
- U
Prerequisites
You control up to seven lands that can tap to produce at least {4}{U}{U}{U}.
Steps
- Activate up to seven lands you control by tapping them, adding at least {4}{U}{U}{U}.
- Cast Phantasmal Image by paying {1}{U}, choosing to have it enter the battlefield as a copy of Palinchron.
- Phantasmal Image enters the battlefield, untapping up to seven lands.
- Activate Phantasmal Image by paying {2}{U}{U}, returning it from the battlefield to your hand.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Palinchron + Phantasmal Image" 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 ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite mana lands you control can produce, Infinite storm count, Infinite untap of lands 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.