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
Krang, Master Mind
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Top Commanders
Ms. Bumbleflower
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0.1%inclusion3 decks5.71K decks
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0.1%inclusion3 decks2.40K decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks6.54K decks
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0.7%inclusion3 decks423 decks
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1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
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20%synergy
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2%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
Mana Drain
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-4%synergy
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6%synergy
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Resculpt
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4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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Sorceries
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33%synergy
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30%synergy
Merchant Scroll
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24%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
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14%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
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1%synergy
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4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
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49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Welding Jar
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Spellbook
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Helm of Awakening
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Relic
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Cathar's Shield
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Tooth of Chiss-Goria
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Herbal Poultice
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Accorder's Shield
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Zuran Orb
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
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15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Fountain of Youth
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Bone Saw
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15%synergy
Codex Shredder
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
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13%synergy
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13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Delif's Cone
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Spidersilk Net
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Golem Foundry
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13%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
Briber's Purse
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10%synergy
Dark Sphere
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-14%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
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7%synergy
Clown Car
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Lembas
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
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7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Counterbalance
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
53%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
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
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4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Unity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
47%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
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Paradise Mantle
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Star
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
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12%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Temple of Plenty
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%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
Temple of Mystery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%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
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
24%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 decks39 decks
17%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
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
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
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy