Arcades, the Strategist
Shield Sphere
Tangleroot
Words of Wind
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| Shield Sphere in hand. | |
| All other permanents on the battlefield. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Cast Shield Sphere by paying  . |
2 | Tangleroot triggers, adding . |
3 | When Shield Sphere enters the battlefield, Arcades triggers. |
4 | Holding priority, activate Words of Wind by paying  , replacing the next card you draw. |
5 | Resolve the Arcades trigger, causing you to return Shield Sphere from the battlefield to your hand, and causing each opponent to return a permanent they control from the battlefield to your hand. |
6 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite creature LTB | |
| Infinite creature ETB | |
| Infinite storm count | |
| Return all permanents opponents control to their owner's hand | |
| Mass Land Denial |
Combo Metadata
19
DECKS
0.00%
OF 1122689 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 26257
MOST PLAYED OF 61737 COMBOS
{ } Commander Bracket Information
In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2
Exhibition and Core
(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.