Approach of the Second Sun + Plunge into Darkness
Produces: Win the game
- Approach of the Second Sun
- Plunge into Darkness
- Color identity
- WB
- Mana
- {13}{W}{W}{B}
Steps
- Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, causing you to gain seven life and put Approach of the Second Sun into your library seventh from the top.
- Cast Plunge into Darkness by paying {1}{B} and seven life, looking at the top seven cards of your library, putting Approach of the Second Sun into your hand and exiling the rest.
- Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying {6}{W}, causing you to win the game.
How to execute this combo
The "Approach of the Second Sun + Plunge into Darkness" combo takes 3 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: Win the game.
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.