Basalt Monolith + Mesmeric Orb
Produces: Infinite self-mill
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Steps
- Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding {3}.
- Activate Basalt Monolith's last ability by paying {3}, untapping it.
- Mesmeric Orb triggers, causing you to mill a card.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Basalt Monolith + Mesmeric Orb" 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 self-mill.
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.