Aether Flash + Ashcloud Phoenix + Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods

Mana needed: {2}{R}{R}

RG identity

Commander legal

The 3 combo pieces

What must be in place

Your life total is at least 2 greater than the largest life total among your opponents.

How to execute it

  1. Cast Ashcloud Phoenix by paying {2}{R}{R}.
  2. When Ashcloud Phoenix enters the battlefield, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to it.
  3. Ashcloud Phoenix dies as a state-based action due to having less than 0 toughness.
  4. Ashcloud Phoenix's first ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down.
  5. When Ashcloud Phoenix enters the battlefield face-down, Aether Flash triggers, dealing 2 damage to it.
  6. Ashcloud Phoenix dies as a state-based action due to having less than 0 toughness.
  7. Yarus' second ability triggers, returning Ashcloud Phoenix from your graveyard to the battlefield face-down, and then turning it face-up.
  8. Aether Flash and Ashcloud Phoenix's second ability trigger.
  9. Resolve the Ashcloud Phoenix trigger, dealing 2 damage to each player.
  10. Resolve the Aether Flash trigger, dealing 2 damage to Ashcloud Phoenix.
  11. Repeat from step 3.

What the combo produces