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Wombo Combo returns again, featuring Commander combos that dwarf the rest, thanks to EDHREC and Commander Spellbook data. This week, we're looking at a long-standing creature type in Magic: Dwarves!

The first printed use of the Dwarf creature type dates back to 1994, with the release of Fallen Empires. Since then, Dwarves have been featured in many Magic sets, and are a prominent type found in some Universes Beyond sets like The Hobbit. Dwarves tend to fall into a identity, and have a prominent focus around artifacts. Let's see which cards will let you dwarf the competition with ease.

#10: Hofri Ghostforge

Number of Combos: 15

Deck Inclusions: 1,823 as commander (#1,162); 18,816 as card (0.84%)

Recursion is commonplace in Magic, but Hofri GhostforgeHofri Ghostforge does recursion in a different way. When a Spirit dies, you get a token copy of it after the original card is exiled, and then the original card is returned to your graveyard if that Spirit token dies. Hofri allows some shenanigans with Mistmoon GriffinMistmoon Griffin, where the token can then return the original after Hofri returns it from exile. Eternal ScourgeEternal Scourge also works well, as it being exiled will allow you to cast it again, and the token can be sacrificed to Ashnod's AltarAshnod's Altar to fund it.

#9: Thorin, Mountain-king

Number of Combos: 20

Thorin, Mountain-kingThorin, Mountain-king is a simple way to attach large numbers of Equipment to a creature, and get some additional damage to a creature as a bonus. This damage is perfectly situated for enrage creatures, such as hitting a PolyraptorPolyraptor to create a creature token. This enables an easy combo with Ashnod's Altar and Nim DeathmantleNim Deathmantle. Another solid enrage option is to hit Raphael, Ninja DestroyerRaphael, Ninja Destroyer, adding in the process.

#8: Aethergeode Miner

Number of Combos: 51

Deck Inclusions: 11,242 decks (0.25%)

The energy always changes (literally) when Aethergeode MinerAethergeode Miner enters the battlefield. For a cost of , you can exile Aethergeode Miner and then return it to the battlefield. This can trigger Decoction ModuleDecoction Module and Aetherstorm RocAetherstorm Roc, allowing you to generate back the you spent. There are also several cards to increase the energy you earn, including Izzet GeneratoriumIzzet Generatorium and Lae'zel, Vlaakith's ChampionLae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion.

#7: Warchanter Skald

Number of Combos: 54

Deck Inclusions: 1,736 decks (0.04%)

A card that has seen a spike in popularity since The Hobbit's release, Warchanter SkaldWarchanter Skald makes a 2/1 Dwarf Berserker creature token whenever it's tapped. The only caveat is it must be enchanted by an Aura or have an Equipment attached for this effect to occur. While this restriction makes it narrower than similar cards (think Emmara, Soul of the AccordEmmara, Soul of the Accord for example), it'll still fit nicely in a Dwarf-themed deck. Equipment like Paradise MantleParadise Mantle and Auras like Freed from the RealFreed from the Real make it easy to tap and untap Warchanter Skald without having to worry about the additional requirement. Intruder AlarmIntruder Alarm is also a solid option, opening up different Auras like Hermetic StudyHermetic Study for different results.

#6: Thorin, King of Durin's Folk

Number of Combos: 60

Thorin, King of Durin's FolkThorin, King of Durin's Folk is a solid option to command a Dwarf deck, giving you Treasures as Dwarves enter and boosting their power. The Treasures can make cheap Dwarves, like Bofur, Reliable GuardianBofur, Reliable Guardian, essentially free to cast, allowing you to expand your board state early. With two one-drop Dwarves and Cloudstone CurioCloudstone Curio, you also have an infinite combo of both Dwarves and Treasures entering and leaving the battlefield.

#5: Cayth, Famed Mechanist

Number of Combos: 77

Deck Inclusions: 4,885 as commander (#574); 31,279 as card (2.86%)

Excluding changelings, Cayth is one of the two Dwarves with three colors. Beyond this useless fact, it's also a strong commander for decks involving creature tokens and/or counters. Cayth gives nontoken creatures you control fabricate, allowing them to either create a 1/1 Servo as they enter or enter with a +1/+1 counter on them. The +1/+1 counter is a good counter to persist abilities, allowing the -1/-1 counter to be canceled out. Cayth's activated ability to either proliferate or populate is also useful, allowing you to copy tokens of Village Bell-RingerVillage Bell-Ringer to untap all your creatures.

#4: Cadric, Soul Kindler

Number of Combos: 104

Deck Inclusions: 1,360 as commander (#1,364); 28,108 as card (1.26%)

Cadric, Soul KindlerCadric, Soul Kindler is useful for doing something you're normally not supposed to do: copy your legendary permanents. The whole premise of being legendary is to abide by the legend rule, where if you control two permanents that are legendary and share the name, you have to get rid of all but one. Cadric doesn't care, however, and makes tokens of legendary permanents and specifically allows you to act as though the legend rule doesn't exist for them. This can let you make additional Aminatou, the FateshifterAminatou, the Fateshifters for infinite blinking combos, create a copy of Saffi EriksdotterSaffi Eriksdotter to return the original, or even have the ability copied by The Peregrine DynamoThe Peregrine Dynamo.

#3: Koll, the Forgemaster

Number of Combos: 334

Deck Inclusions: 1,129 as commander (#1,510); 18,707 as card (0.84%)

Back on the recursion train, Koll, the ForgemasterKoll, the Forgemaster returns nontoken creatures that die to your hand if they were enchanted or equipped. A simple way to accomplish this is with -cost Equipment, including Lightning GreavesLightning Greaves and ShukoShuko. For creatures, those that can pay for themselves are great options. This can include Priest of UrabraskPriest of Urabrask or Peregrine DrakePeregrine Drake. Beyond the -cost Equipment, there's also Equipment like Sai of the ShinobiSai of the Shinobi which'll function similarly for combo purposes.

#2: Storm-Kiln Artist

Number of Combos: 343

Deck Inclusions: 447,036 decks (9.32%)

The majority of Spellslinger decks already run Storm-Kiln ArtistStorm-Kiln Artist, and frankly it being a Dwarf isn't the reason why. Creating a Treasure as you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell is a very strong effect that almost any deck can get behind to a degree. Discounting spells like ReiterateReiterate and Seething SongSeething Song will always be a bonus. Storm-Kiln Artist really excels with storm spells, especially Haze of RageHaze of Rage which can easily be cast for free an infinite number of times, and spells given storm by Prismari, the InspirationPrismari, the Inspiration or a similar effect granted by Thousand-Year StormThousand-Year Storm.

#1: Magda, Brazen Outlaw

Number of Combos: 1,263

Deck Inclusions: 17,364 as commander (#98); 97,574 as card (2.03%)

Magda, Brazen OutlawMagda, Brazen Outlaw takes a Dwarf tapping and turns that into a Treasure token. While a simple effect, it's surprisingly useful for infinite combos. There are more than 1,000 possibilities, using cards ranging from Clock of OmensClock of Omens to Najeela, the Blade-BlossomNajeela, the Blade-Blossom to Battered GolemBattered Golem. Magda is also used in cEDH lines, including this line with nine cards! Magda works great as a Dwarf commander, but its activated ability can also fetch artifacts and Dragons, making it viable for both of those types as well. Maskwood NexusMaskwood Nexus also makes all your creatures Dwarves, making combos easier.

Honorable Mentions

Was the rest of this list not up to size? How about a few more options:

• Bifur, Melodic RiderBifur, Melodic Rider: An option to use in Eirdu, Carrier of DawnEirdu, Carrier of Dawn persist combos.
• Vihaan, GoldwakerVihaan, Goldwaker: Animates your Treasures, allowing you to go wide more easily and/or perform Breath of FuryBreath of Fury combos.
• Thorin, Company's LeaderThorin, Company's Leader: Another option for infinite combat combos, this time involving Aggravated AssaultAggravated Assault and similar cards.

Thank you very much for reading this edition of Wombo Combo, and don't forget to check out Commander Spellbook for more Commander combos and visit the Commander Spellbook Discord to submit your own Commander combos. Until next time, happy comboing!