Narset's Reversal + Nexus of Fate Combos

4 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite turns Lock

Combo 1 with Riku of Two Reflections

Results: Infinite turns · Lock
Steps
  1. Cast Nexus of Fate by paying {5}{U}{U}.
  2. Riku's first ability triggers - choose not to pay.
  3. Holding priority, cast Narset's Reversal by paying {U}{U}, targeting Nexus of Fate.
  4. Riku's first ability triggers, causing you to pay {U}{R} to copy Narset's Reversal, with the copy targeting the original Narset's Reversal.
  5. Resolve the copy of Narset's Reversal, copying the original Narset's Reversal targeting Nexus of Fate, and returning the original Narset's Reversal to your hand.
  6. Resolve the copy of Narset's Reversal created in step 5, copying Nexus of Fate and returning the original Nexus of Fate to your hand.
  7. Resolve Nexus of Fate, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  8. Repeat each turn.

Combo 2 with Kalamax, the Stormsire + Merchant Scroll + Cryptolith Rite

Results: Infinite turns · Lock
Show steps
  1. Activate Kalamax by tapping it, adding one mana of any color.
  2. Cast Nexus of Fate by paying {5}{U}{U}.
  3. Kalamax first and second abilities triggers.
  4. Resolve the first ability, creating a copy of Nexus of Fate.
  5. Resolve Kalamax's second ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself.
  6. Resolve the copy of Nexus of Fate, taking an extra turn after this one.
  7. Resolve the Nexus of Fate, taking an extra turn after this one.
  8. Pass to next turn.
  9. Activate Kalamax by tapping it, adding one mana of any color.
  10. Cast Merchant Scroll by paying {1}{U}.
  11. Holding priority, cast Narset's Reversal by paying {U}{U}, targeting Merchant Scroll.
  12. Kalamax first and second abilities triggers.
  13. Resolve the first ability, creating a copy of Narset's Reversal, targeting the first Narset's Reversal.
  14. Resolve Kalamax's second ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself.
  15. Resolve the copy of Narset's Reversal, returning it to your hand and choosing Merchant Scroll.
  16. Resolve the Narset's Reversal, returning Merchant Scroll to your hand and search your library for Nexus of Fate and putting in your hand.
  17. Pass the turn.
  18. Repeat.

Combo 3 with Muldrotha, the Gravetide + Slick Imitator

Results: Infinite turns · Lock
Show steps
  1. Cast Nexus of Fate by paying its mana cost.
  2. Holding priority, cast Narset's Reversal by paying {U}{U}, targeting Nexus of Fate.
  3. Holding priority, activate Slick Imitator by paying {1} and sacrificing it, copying Narset's Reversal, with the copy targeting the original Narset's Reversal.
  4. Resolve the copy of Narset's Reversal, copying the original Narset's Reversal targeting Nexus of Fate, and returning the original Narset's Reversal to your hand.
  5. Resolve Nexus of Fate, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  6. Cast Slick Imitator from your graveyard by paying {1}{U}.
  7. Repeat each turn.

Combo 4 with Karador, Ghost Chieftain + Slick Imitator

Results: Infinite turns · Lock
Show steps
  1. Cast Nexus of Fate by paying its mana cost.
  2. Holding priority, cast Narset's Reversal by paying {U}{U}, targeting Nexus of Fate.
  3. Holding priority, activate Slick Imitator by paying {1} and sacrificing it, copying Narset's Reversal, with the copy targeting the original Narset's Reversal.
  4. Resolve the copy of Narset's Reversal, copying the original Narset's Reversal targeting Nexus of Fate, and returning the original Narset's Reversal to your hand.
  5. Resolve Nexus of Fate, causing you to take an extra turn after this one.
  6. Cast Slick Imitator from your graveyard by paying {1}{U}.
  7. Repeat each turn.
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