Steelfin Whale
Retraction Helix
Shield Sphere
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| Retraction Helix in hand. | |
| Steelfin Whale and Shield Sphere on the battlefield. | |
| Steelfin Whale does not have summoning sickness. | |
| available |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Cast Retraction Helix by paying , targeting Steelfin Whale. |
2 | Activate Steelfin Whale by tapping it, returning Shield Sphere from the battlefield to your hand. |
3 | Cast Shield Sphere by paying  . |
4 | When Shield Sphere enters the battlefield, Steelfin Whale triggers, untapping Steelfin Whale. |
5 | Repeat from step 2. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Infinite ETB | |
| Infinite LTB | |
| Infinite storm count |
Combo Metadata
40
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OF 4365707 ELIGIBLE DECKS
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{ } 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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