Lavinia, Azorius Renegade + Knowledge Pool
Produces: Counter all spells opponents cast that are created by Knowledge Pool, Exile all spells players cast from their hands, Lock
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- WU
Steps
- Whenever a player casts a spell from their hand, Knowledge Pool triggers, exiling that spell and allowing them to cast a spell exiled by it without paying its mana cost.
- When an opponent casts a spell this way, Lavinia triggers, countering that spell.
How to execute this combo
The "Lavinia, Azorius Renegade + Knowledge Pool" 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: Counter all spells opponents cast that are created by Knowledge Pool, Exile all spells players cast from their hands, 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.