Whirler Virtuoso + Guide of Souls + Sphinx of the Revelation + Aether Refinery
Produces: Infinite ETB, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite energy counters
- Color identity
- URW
Prerequisites
You have at least {E}{E}{E}.
Steps
- Activate Whirler Virtuoso by paying {E}{E}{E}, creating a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token.
- When the Thopter enters the battlefield, Guide of Souls triggers, causing you to get {E}{E} and gain 1 life.
- Sphinx of the Revelation triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Whirler Virtuoso + Guide of Souls + Sphinx of the Revelation + Aether Refinery" 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 ETB, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite energy counters.
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.