Borne Upon a Wind + Near-Death Experience + Yavimaya Bloomsage // Channel

Mana needed: {1}{U}{G}{G}

GWU identity

Commander legal

The 3 combo pieces

What must be in place

Yavimaya Bloomsage is prepared.

How to execute it

  1. On the end step prior to your turn, cast Borne Upon the Wind by paying {1}{U}, drawing a card and allowing you to cast spells this turn as though they had flash.
  2. Cast a copy of Channel from exile by paying {G}{G}, unpreparing Yavimaya Bloomsage.
  3. Activate Channel by paying 1 life, adding {C}.
  4. Repeat step 2 until you have exactly 1 life.
  5. At the beginning of your upkeep, Near-Death Experience triggers, causing you to win the game.

What the combo produces