Aetherflux Reservoir + Skilled Animator

Mana needed: {2}{U}

U identity

Commander legal

The 2 combo pieces

What must be in place

You have a way to give Aetherflux Reservoir lifelink.
Your life total is at least 50 minus your storm count.

How to execute it

  1. Cast Skilled Animator by paying {2}{U}.
  2. Aetherflux Reservoir triggers, causing you to gain 1 life for each spell you've cast this turn.
  3. When Skilled Animator enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing Aetherflux Reservoir to become a 5/5 artifact creature.
  4. Give Aetherflux Reservoir lifelink.
  5. Activate Aetherflux Reservoir by paying 50 life, dealing 50 damage to any target and causing you to gain 50 life.
  6. Repeat step 5.

What the combo produces