How can you create a combo with Izzet Guildmage, Lava Spike, Desperate Ritual?
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[START OF COMBO]This combo can be formed with Izzet Guildmage, Lava Spike, Desperate Ritual

Color identity: UR
Mana cost: {2}{R}{R}{R}
Steps:
  1. Cast Lava Spike by paying {R} and choosing to pay {1}{R} and reveal Desperate Ritual from your hand, adding Desperate Ritual's effects onto Lava Spike, with Lava Spike targeting an opponent.
  2. Cast Desperate Ritual by paying {1}{R}, adding {R}{R}{R}.
  3. Activate Izzet Guildmage's second ability by paying {2}{R}, copying Lava Spike, targeting an opponent.
  4. Resolve the copy of Lava Spike, adding {R}{R}{R} and dealing three damage to an opponent.
  5. Repeat from step 4.[END OF COMBO STEPS]

Result:
  - Infinite damage
  - Infinite magecraft triggers[END OF COMBO RESULT][END OF COMBO]

Other prerequisites:
  - Izzet Guildmage must be on the battlefield
  - Lava Spike must be in your hand
  - Desperate Ritual must be in your hand
[END OF COMBO PREREQUISITES]
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