Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl + Tree of Redemption + Near-Death Experience + Alchemist's Refuge

Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl

Tree of Redemption

Near-Death Experience

Alchemist's Refuge

How it works

1. On the end step prior to your turn, activate Alchemist's Refuge's second ability by paying and tapping it, allowing you to cast spells this turn as though they have flash.
2. Cast Storvald either from your hand or from the command zone by paying 4 and commander tax, if applicable.
3. When Storvald enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing Tree or Redemption's power and toughness to become 1 until end of turn.
4. Activate Tree of Redemption by tapping it, causing your life total to become 1.
5. At the beginning of your upkeep, Near-Death Experience triggers, causing you to win the game.

By using Alchemist's Refuge on the preceding end step, you gain the crucial ability to flash in your spells at instant speed right before your turn. Dropping Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl into play triggers its entry ability to shrink Tree of Redemption down to a base toughness of 1/1. You can immediately activate Tree of Redemption's ability to swap your life total with that tiny toughness, safely plunging you down to exactly 1 life. Surviving to your turn then allows Near-Death Experience to immediately trigger during your upkeep and secure the game win.