Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant // Rune-Tail's Essence + Pariah
Produces: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to creatures you control, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
- Color identity
- W
Steps
- When damage would be dealt to you, that damage is redirected to the creature that has Pariah attached instead.
- Because Rune-Tail's Essence prevents damage being dealt to creatures you control, the creature with Pariah attached takes no damage.
How to execute this combo
The "Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant // Rune-Tail's Essence + Pariah" combo takes 2 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: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to creatures you control, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock.
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.