Borne Upon a Wind + Mindslaver Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponent Target opponent skips all their future turns Lock

Combo 1 with Aether Storm

Also requires:

Results: Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponent

Steps

Activate Mindslaver by paying {4} and tapping it, causing you to gain control of target opponent during their next turn.
During the opponent's turn, cast Borne Upon a Wind by paying {1}{U}, allowing you to cast spells this turn as though they have flash and draw a card.
Cast Aether Storm by paying {3}{U}.
As the opponent, activate Aether Storm by paying 4 life.
Repeat step 4 until the opponent has 3 or less life remaining.

3 decks Colorless View on Commander Spellbook →

Also requires:

Results: Target opponent skips all their future turns · Lock

Show steps

Activate Mindslaver by paying {4}, tapping and sacrificing it, causing you to gain control of target opponent during their next turn.
During the opponent's turn, cast Borne Upon a Wind by paying {1}{U}, allowing you to cast spells this turn as though they have flash and draw a card.
Cast Lethal Vapors by paying {2}{B}{B}.
As the opponent, activate Lethal Vapors by paying {0} an arbitrarily large number of times, causing that opponent to skip that many turns.

2 decks Colorless View on Commander Spellbook →

📚 Learn more:

Combo Cantrip Removal Flash

As an Amazon Associate and TCGPlayer affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate and TCGPlayer affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.