This combo works with most permanents that have a “lose the game” condition. Any card that lets you give control of that permanent to an opponent or force them to make a copy of it puts them under an alternate loss condition, which is a roundabout way to win the game. Examples of ...
WE HAVE NOW SUNK TO A DEPTH AT WHICH THE RESTATEMENT OF THE OBVIOUS IS THE FIRST DUTY OF INTELLIGENT MEN. -GEORGE ORWELL