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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Top Commanders
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96%synergy
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95%synergy
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87%synergy
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83%synergy
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14%synergy
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1%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
Consider
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4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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1%synergy
Opt
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Resculpt
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4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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43%synergy
Dread Return
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32%synergy
Ecological Appreciation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Threats Undetected
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
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19%synergy
Fabricate
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15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
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17%synergy
Ponder
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6%synergy
Reshape
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
Preordain
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Welding Jar
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Spellbook
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Helm of Awakening
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Relic
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Cathar's Shield
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Tooth of Chiss-Goria
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Herbal Poultice
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Zuran Orb
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
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15%synergy
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11%synergy
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15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
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13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
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12%synergy
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13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
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12%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Net
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
Dark Sphere
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10%synergy
Claws of Gix
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Clown Car
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lembas
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Counterbalance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
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18%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Tales
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Vault
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Tolaria West
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Unity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Simic Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Selesnya Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Paradise Mantle
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Temple of Plenty
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Underground Sea
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Mystery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Command Tower
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy