Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl + Tree of Redemption + Near-Death Experience + Vernal Equinox

Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl

Tree of Redemption

Near-Death Experience

Vernal Equinox

How it works

1. On the end step prior to your turn, cast Storvald either from your hand or from the command zone by paying 4 and commander tax, if applicable.
2. When Storvald enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing Tree or Redemption's power and toughness to become 1 until end of turn.
3. Activate Tree of Redemption by tapping it, causing your life total to become 1.
4. At the beginning of your upkeep, Near-Death Experience triggers, causing you to win the game.

This clever strategy relies on instant-speed setup courtesy of Vernal Equinox, allowing you to drop Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl right before your turn begins. When Storvald enters the battlefield, its triggered ability targets Tree of Redemption, shrinking its massive toughness down to a mere 1. Tapping Tree of Redemption immediately swaps that new 1 toughness with your life total, safely dropping you to 1 life. From there, all you have to do is survive to your turn, where Near-Death Experience will automatically trigger during your upkeep and claim the victory.