Words of Wind
Vedalken Archmage
Mana Crypt
Shield Sphere
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| Mana Crypt in hand. | |
| All other permanents on the battlefield. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Mana Crypt by tapping it, adding . |
2 | Activate Words of Wind by paying  , causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand whenever you would next draw a card this turn. |
3 | Cast Shield Sphere by paying  . |
4 | Vedalken Archmage triggers, causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand, with you returning Mana Crypt, due to Words of Wind. |
5 | Activate Words of Wind by paying , causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand whenever you would next draw a card this turn. |
6 | Cast Mana Crypt by paying . |
7 | Vedalken Archmage triggers, causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand, with you returning Shield Sphere, due to Words of Wind. |
8 | Repeat. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite storm count |
Combo Metadata
1
DECKS
Rank 57561
MOST PLAYED OF 58440 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.