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 0.
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
The Blue Spirit
1.0%inclusion3 decks306 decks
Top Commanders
Ms. Bumbleflower
0.0%inclusion5 decks25.4K decks
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
0.1%inclusion3 decks5.55K decks
Geralf, the Fleshwright
0.1%inclusion3 decks2.29K decks
The Reality Chip
0.2%inclusion3 decks1.58K decks
Golbez, Crystal Collector
0.0%inclusion3 decks6.90K decks
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
0.0%inclusion2 decks6.54K decks
Satoru, the Infiltrator
0.1%inclusion2 decks2.37K decks
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
Alela, Artful Provocateur
0.0%inclusion1 decks14.7K decks
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.21K decks
Tocasia, Dig Site Mentor
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.16K decks
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
0.1%inclusion1 decks737 decks
Arcades, the Strategist
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.3K decks
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
0.9%inclusion1 decks114 decks
Urza, Prince of Kroog
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.54K decks
Jackdaw
0.2%inclusion1 decks412 decks
New Cards
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Banishing Knack
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
94%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
92%synergy
Ornithopter
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
90%synergy
Great Furnace
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Battered Golem
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Memnite
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Vault of Whispers
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Mirran Spy
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Midnight Guard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Leonin Battlemage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Riddlesmith
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Pristine Skywise
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Zephyr Scribe
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shifting Wall
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Frogmite
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Rook Turret
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
PuPu UFO
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Marauder
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Micromancer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Grand Architect
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Myr Enforcer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Manakin
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Dizzy Spell
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Foil
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Displace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Bring to Light
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dread Return
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Threats Undetected
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Merchant Scroll
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Bauble
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Forge
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Welding Jar
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Helm of Awakening
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Spellbook
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Tooth of Chiss-Goria
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Herbal Poultice
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Relic
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Cathar's Shield
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Accorder's Shield
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Bone Saw
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Golem Foundry
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Codex Shredder
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Zuran Orb
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Chimeric Mass
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Youth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Scale of Chiss-Goria
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Delif's Cone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Kite Shield
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Net
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Claws of Gix
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Briber's Purse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Dark Sphere
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Clown Car
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Counterbalance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Tales
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Vault
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria West
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Selesnya Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Paradise Mantle
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Seaside Citadel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Temple of Plenty
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Temple of Mystery
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Underground Sea
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Command Tower
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy