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Teach by Example

Teach by Example

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( can be paid with either or .) When you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Legal in Commander

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Combos 2

  • Teach by Example + Increasing Vengeance

    • Infinite magecraft triggers

    Mana needed: 3,636 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You have an additional instant and/or sorcery card in hand.

    Steps

    Cast any other instant and/or sorcery spell by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Teach by Example by paying {U/R}{U/R}, copying the next instant or sorcery spell you cast. Cast Increasing Vengeance by paying {R}{R}, targeting the instant or sorcery spell cast in step 1. Teach by Example triggers, copying Increasing Vengeance, with the copy targeting the original Increasing Vengeance. Resolve the copy of Increasing Vengeance, copying Increasing Vengeance, with the copy targeting the original Increasing Vengeance. Repeat step 5.

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  • Teach by Example + Errant, Street Artist + Reality Spasm

    • Infinite untap of permanents you control
    • Infinite mana permanents you control can produce

    Mana needed: 4 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control at least two mana producing permanents, one of which can tap to produce at least {U}.

    Steps

    Cast Teach by Example by paying {U/R}{U/R}, copying the next instant or sorcery spell you cast. Cast Reality Spasm by paying at least {3}{U}{U}, targeting at least three permanents and choosing the untap mode. Teach by Example triggers, copying Reality Spasm, targeting at least three permanents. Holding priority, activate at least two mana-producing permanents you control by tapping them, adding at least {1}{U}. Activate Errant by paying {1}{U} and tapping it, copying the Reality Spasm copy, targeting Errant and at least two mana-producing permanents you control. Resolve the copy of Reality Spasm from step 3, untapping Errant and at least two mana-producing permanents you control. Repeat from step 4.

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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. Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline ProdigyRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  2. Mizzix of the IzmagnusMizzix of the Izmagnus reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  3. Magnus the RedMagnus the Red reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  4. Kaza, Roil ChaserKaza, Roil Chaser reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  5. Vadrik, Astral ArchmageVadrik, Astral Archmage reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  6. Melek, Reforged ResearcherMelek, Reforged Researcher reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  7. Iron Lad, Young AvengerIron Lad, Young Avenger reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  8. Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of ElementsAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  9. Hinata, Dawn-CrownedHinata, Dawn-Crowned reduces your spell costs, which Teach by Example can use because it rewards an Instant or sorcery.
  10. Stella Lee, Wild CardStella Lee, Wild Card copies your spells and Teach by Example is an Instant or sorcery.

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