Raphael, Ninja Destroyer + Chain Lightning
Produces: Infinite red mana
- Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
- Chain Lightning
- Color identity
- R
- Mana
- {R}{R}{R}
Prerequisites
Raphael is indestructible.
Steps
- Cast Chain Lightning by paying {R}, dealing 3 damage to Raphael and then causing you to pay {R}{R} to copy Chain Lightning, with the copy targeting Raphael.
- Raphael triggers, adding {R}{R}{R}.
- Resolve the Chain Lightning copy, dealing 3 damage to Raphael and then causing you to pay {R}{R} to copy Chain Lightning, with the copy targeting Raphael.
- Repeat from step 2.
How to execute this combo
The "Raphael, Ninja Destroyer + Chain Lightning" 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 red mana.
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.