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
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22%synergy
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20%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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12%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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53%synergy
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45%synergy
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42%synergy
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28%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
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64%synergy
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20%synergy
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39%synergy
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35%synergy
Azorius Signet
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18%synergy
Mox Amber
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31%synergy
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33%synergy
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8%synergy
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19%synergy
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15%synergy
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45%synergy
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61%synergy
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44%synergy
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49%synergy
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43%synergy
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33%synergy
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17%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
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31%synergy
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43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
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7%synergy
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0%synergy
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Tanglepool Bridge
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19%synergy
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
Training Center
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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Misty Rainforest
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19%synergy
Port Town
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Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
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18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
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7%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
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8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
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0%synergy
Marsh Flats
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0%synergy
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-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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-5%synergy