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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14%synergy
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36%synergy
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32%synergy
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33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
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29%synergy
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25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
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18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
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18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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9%synergy
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Clown Car
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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17%synergy
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7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Counterbalance
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6%synergy
Planeswalkers
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24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
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56%synergy
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45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Tales
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42%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
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27%synergy
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30%synergy
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18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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15%synergy
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20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
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18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
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13%synergy
Emergence Zone
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
Rivendell
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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68%synergy
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3%synergy
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39%synergy
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38%synergy
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53%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
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28%synergy
Lotus Petal
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48%synergy
Selesnya Signet
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43%synergy
Azorius Signet
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25%synergy
Izzet Signet
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21%synergy
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36%synergy
Paradise Mantle
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34%synergy
Mox Amber
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28%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
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30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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10%synergy
Mind Stone
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11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
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20%synergy
Mana Vault
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17%synergy
Chromatic Star
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19%synergy
Mox Diamond
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16%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
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6%synergy
Sky Diamond
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4%synergy
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58%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Morphic Pool
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48%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
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61%synergy
Temple of Plenty
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Underground Sea
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%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
39%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Brushland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
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9%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
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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
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
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy