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Valley Floodcaller + Retraction Helix + Basalt Monolith Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Valley Floodcaller on the battlefield.
    • Retraction Helix and Basalt Monolith in hand.
    • You control a Bird, Rat, Otter and/or Frog that does not have summoning sickness.
    • {3}{u} available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Retraction Helix by paying {u}, targeting a Bird, Rat, Otter and/or Frog you control that does not have summoning sickness.
    • 2
      Valley Floodcaller triggers, giving Birds, Otters, Frogs and Rats you control +1/+1 until end of turn and untapping them.
    • 3
      Resolve Retraction Helix.
    • 4
      Cast Basalt Monolith by paying its mana cost.
    • 5
      Valley Floodcaller triggers, giving Birds, Otters, Frogs and Rats you control +1/+1 until end of turn and untapping them.
    • 6
      Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding {c}{c}{c}.
    • 7
      Activate the creature targeted by Retraction Helix by tapping it, returning Basalt Monolith from the battlefield to your hand.
    • 8
      Repeat from step 4.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite storm count
    • Infinite untap of some creatures you control
    • Infinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turn

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Combo Rank

Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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