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Light of Promise

Light of Promise

Enchantment — Aura$0.38

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "Whenever you gain life, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature."

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Combos 105

  • Light of Promise + Walking Ballista

    • Infinite damage
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifegain triggers

    2,445 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Light of Promise attached to Walking Ballista. Walking Ballista has at least two +1/+1 counters on it. You have a way to give Walking Ballista lifelink.

    Steps

    Give Walking Ballista lifelink. Activate Walking Ballista by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, dealing 1 damage to any target and casuing you to gain 1 life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Walking Ballista. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Spike Feeder

    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    1,704 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Spike Feeder has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.

    Steps

    Activate Spike Feeder's last ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, gaining 2 life. Light of Promise triggers, putting two +1/+1 counters on Spike Feeder. Repeat.

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  • Light of Promise + Triskelion

    • Infinite damage
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifegain triggers

    927 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Light of Promise attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least one +1/+1 counter on it. You have a way to give Triskelion lifelink.

    Steps

    Give Triskelion lifelink. Activate Triskelion by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, dealing 1 damage to any target. Triskelion's lifelink ability triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Triskelion. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Soul Warden + Scurry Oak

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    622 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Soul Warden triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Essence Warden + Scurry Oak

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    503 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Essence Warden triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Soul's Attendant + Scurry Oak

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    452 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Soul's Attendant triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Shalai and Hallar

    • Infinite damage
    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    427 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Shalai and Hallar has lifelink. You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life by any method. Shalai and Hallar triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent and causing you to gain at least 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Soul Warden + Herd Baloth

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    390 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth. Herd Baloth triggers, creating a creature token. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Soul Warden triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Scurry Oak + Prosperous Innkeeper

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    374 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life. Light of Promise triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Prosperous Innkeeper triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Light of Promise + Basking Broodscale + Soul Warden

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite colorless mana

    352 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have a way to gain life.

    Steps

    Gain life. Basking Broodscale triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a creature token. When the creature token enters the battlefield, Soul Warden triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Repeat from step 2.

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Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.

Best commanders

Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.

  1. Byrke, Long Ear of the LawLight of Promise puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Byrke, Long Ear of the Law doubles counters.
  2. Arna Kennerüd, SkycaptainArna Kennerüd, Skycaptain gains you life, which Light of Promise can use.
  3. Brad Boimler, Eager EnsignBrad Boimler, Eager Ensign gains you life, which Light of Promise can use.
  4. Atraxa, Praetors' VoiceAtraxa, Praetors' Voice gains you life, which Light of Promise can use.
  5. Pearl-Ear, Imperial AdvisorPearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor gains you life, which Light of Promise can use.
  6. Invisible Woman, Sue StormInvisible Woman, Sue Storm gains you life, which Light of Promise can use.
  7. Lae'zel, Vlaakith's ChampionLight of Promise puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion doubles counters.
  8. Aragorn, Hornburg HeroLight of Promise puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Aragorn, Hornburg Hero doubles counters.
  9. Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider-ManLight of Promise puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider-Man doubles counters.
  10. Bright-Palm, Soul AwakenerLight of Promise puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener doubles counters.

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