Capture of Jingzhou + Helm of the Host Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite turns Lock

Combo 1 with Aberrant Mind Sorcerer

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Results: Infinite turns · Lock

Steps

Cast Capture of Jingzhou by paying {3}{U}{U}, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
At the beginning of your combat phase, Helm of the Host triggers, creating a token copy of Aberrant Mind Sorcerer with haste.
When the Aberrant Mind Sorcerer token enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to roll a d20 and either return Capture of Jingzhou from your graveyard to your hand, or put Capture of Jingzhou from your graveyard on top of your library.
Move to your extra turn, drawing Capture of Jingzhou if it was put on top of your library.
Repeat.

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Also requires:

Results: Infinite turns · Lock

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Cast Capture of Jingzhou by paying {3}{U}{U}, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
At the beginning of your combat phase, Helm of the Host triggers, creating a token copy of Izzet Chemister.
Activate the Izzet Chemister token's first ability by paying {R} and tapping it, exiling Capture of Jingzhou from your graveyard.
On your next turn, activate the Izzet Chemister token's last ability by paying {1}{R}, tapping it, and sacrificing it, casting the exiled spell without paying its mana cost.
Resolve that spell, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
Repeat from step 2.

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