Helm of the Host + Izzet Chemister + Time Stretch
Mana needed: {8}{U}{U} available the first turn, with {1}{R} each extra turn
UR identity
Commander legal
The 3 combo pieces
What must be in place
Helm of the Host attached to Izzet Chemister.
How to execute it
- Cast Time Stretch by paying {8}{U}{U}, causing you to take two extra turns after this one.
- At the beginning of your combat phase, Helm of the Host triggers, creating a token copy of Izzet Chemister.
- Activate the Izzet Chemister token's first ability by paying {R} and tapping it, exiling Time Stretch from your graveyard.
- On your next turn, activate the Izzet Chemister token's last ability by paying {1}{R}, tapping it, and sacrificing it, casting the exiled spell without paying its mana cost.
- Resolve that spell, causing you to take two extra turns after this one.
- Repeat from step 2 (note that you may divide these steps among your multiple extra turns to reduce the mana requirements down to the amount shown in the prerequisites).
What the combo produces
- Infinite turns
- Lock