Elite Arcanist + Rustler Rampage
Produces: Infinite storm count, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Elite Arcanist
- Rustler Rampage
- Color identity
- WU
Prerequisites
Rustler Rampage exiled by Elite Arcanist. Creatures you control can tap to produce at least {2}.
Steps
- Activate any number of creatures by tapping it, adding at least {2}.
- Activate Elite Arcanist by paying {1} and tapping it, copying Rustler Rampage and casting the copy without paying its mana cost, and choosing to pay an additional {1} to select its first mode.
- Resolve the copy of Rustler Rampage, untapping all creatures you control.
- Repeat.
How to execute this combo
The "Elite Arcanist + Rustler Rampage" 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 storm count, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite magecraft triggers.
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.