Arcades, the Strategist
Shield Sphere
Tangleroot
Words of Wind

  Played with this combo

   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 0.
2
Tangleroot triggers, adding .
3
When Shield Sphere enters the battlefield, Arcades triggers.
4
Holding priority, activate Words of Wind by paying 1, 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 LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite storm count
Return all permanents opponents control to their owner's hand
Mass Land Denial

  Combo Metadata

13
DECKS
0.00%
OF 1014868 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 26106
MOST PLAYED OF 53082 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.
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