Dual Card Combos #1

I curate 2-card combos to inspire/excite you to try new builds and have fun in your games of Sorcery.

Ang Woon Jiun

12/15/20242 min read

In the world of Sorcery TCG, creating synergistic combos and leveraging unique card effects are essential to mastering the game. One standout strategy revolves around the Grandmaster Wizard and its ability to generate card advantage both when it enters the field and upon its departure.

The Grandmaster Wizard is already a powerhouse, offering a genesis ability that lets you draw cards when it enters play. This immediate "wisdom when I arrive" effect gives you valuable resources right out of the gate. But what if you could extend this benefit beyond its initial play? The answer lies in combining the Grandmaster Wizard with effects that trigger upon death or that resurrect cards from the graveyard.

Here’s the concept: When the Grandmaster Wizard dies, you can utilize cards or mechanics that resurrect it to bring it back to the field. With its re-entry, the genesis draw ability activates once again. This effectively turns the Grandmaster into a recurring draw engine, giving you consistent card advantage and outpacing your opponent in resources. Imagine the momentum you can build by drawing two cards every time it leaves and re-enters the battlefield. The combo embodies its flavor text perfectly: "wisdom when I arrive, legacy left when I depart."

How can you maximize this strategy? Consider these steps:

  1. Trigger the Death Effect: Pair the Grandmaster Wizard with cards that can sacrifice it intentionally or with effects that naturally trigger its death. This ensures you can control when it leaves the field and capitalize on its departure.

  2. Resurrection Mechanics: Use resurrection cards to bring the Grandmaster Wizard back into play. Cards or spells that revive it directly to the battlefield will immediately reactivate its genesis ability.

  3. Synergize with Draw Amplifiers: Combine this combo with cards that benefit from drawing additional cards, such as those that gain power, summon tokens, or deal damage when you draw.

  4. Repeat the Cycle: The key to success is repetition. Look for ways to recycle resurrection spells or maintain a steady flow of effects that allow the Grandmaster to leave and return repeatedly.

An example setup might involve sacrificing the Grandmaster Wizard with a card like [Pact with the Devil] to gain another effect, then using Deathspeaker Avatar to bring it back immediately or use Rescue and cast it again to avoid being banished. If timed correctly, this can snowball your card advantage and leave your opponent struggling to keep up.

So, will you be trying this "Draw 2" combo? It's an elegant strategy that not only highlights the versatility of the Grandmaster Wizard but also demonstrates the creative potential of Sorcery TCG. Dive into your collection, start brewing, and see how many cards you can draw with this powerful combo!