Steelfin Whale
Banishing Knack
Shield Sphere

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Banishing Knack 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 Banishing Knack 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
Shield Sphere enters the battlefield, triggering Steelfin Whale, 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
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Top Commanders
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0.3%inclusion1 decks395 decks
New Cards
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Walker
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
90%synergy
Retraction Helix
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
90%synergy
Ornithopter
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
88%synergy
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76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Battered Golem
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Mirran Spy
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Great Furnace
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Vault of Whispers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Midnight Guard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
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18%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
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46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Leonin Battlemage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Riddlesmith
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
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28%synergy
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30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Sunstrike Legionnaire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Kobolds of Kher Keep
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
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Zephyr Scribe
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Marketback Walker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Rook Turret
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Wall
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Micromancer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Grand Architect
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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11%synergy
PuPu UFO
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Marauder
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Peregrine Drake
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
0%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Pact
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dizzy Spell
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-32%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
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15%synergy
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27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
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7%synergy
Negate
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6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Daze
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Displace
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Retract
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Bring to Light
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Dread Return
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Threats Undetected
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Merchant Scroll
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Fissure
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Bauble
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Welding Jar
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Spellbook
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Helm of Awakening
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Relic
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Tooth of Chiss-Goria
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Herbal Poultice
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Accorder's Shield
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bone Saw
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Zuran Orb
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Chimeric Mass
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fountain of Youth
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Golem Foundry
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Scale of Chiss-Goria
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Delif's Cone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dark Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kite Shield
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Net
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Claws of Gix
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Clown Car
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blasting Station
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Briber's Purse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Tree of Tales
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Paradise Mantle
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Seaside Citadel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Temple of Plenty
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Mystery
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Command Tower
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Breeding Pool
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy