Mornsong Aria + Stranglehold
Produces: Lock, Opponents can't search libraries, Players can't draw cards, Players can't gain life
- Mornsong Aria
- Stranglehold
- Color identity
- BR
Steps
- Maralen prevents players from drawing cards. The ability to search libraries will be rendered moot for opponents due to Stranglehold.
How to execute this combo
The "Mornsong Aria + Stranglehold" combo takes 1 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: Lock, Opponents can't search libraries, Players can't draw cards, Players can't gain life.
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.