Unctus, Grand Metatect
The Watcher in the Water
Grand Architect

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
It is an opponent's turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
During an opponent's turn, activate Grand Architect by tapping a blue creature you control except Unctus, adding that can only be spent to cast artifact spells or to activate abilities of artifacts.
2
The creature triggers, causing you to loot.
3
The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite self-discard triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Infinite draw triggers
Infinite looting
Near-infinite tapped creature tokens
Near-infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells
Near-infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.5%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
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0.4%inclusion12 decks3.43K decks
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1.1%inclusion5 decks440 decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks11.8K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks474 decks
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0.6%inclusion1 decks173 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.91K decks
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1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
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0.3%inclusion1 decks332 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks19.9K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.44K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks905 decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.48K decks
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0.4%inclusion1 decks247 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks5.95K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks450 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.62K decks
New Cards
Harmonized Trio
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Donatello's Technique
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
66%inclusion67 decks101 decks
62%synergy
Kelpie Guide
59%inclusion60 decks101 decks
59%synergy
Ominous Seas
57%inclusion58 decks101 decks
55%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
57%inclusion58 decks101 decks
55%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
55%inclusion56 decks101 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
56%inclusion57 decks101 decks
52%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
51%synergy
Nadir Kraken
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
48%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
49%inclusion49 decks101 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Containment Construct
48%inclusion48 decks101 decks
47%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
48%inclusion48 decks101 decks
44%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
42%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion46 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Homunculus Horde
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Silver Myr
45%inclusion45 decks101 decks
42%synergy
Forensic Researcher
42%inclusion42 decks101 decks
41%synergy
Fatestitcher
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
38%synergy
Opposition
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Court Street Denizen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
38%inclusion38 decks101 decks
37%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Clever Conjurer
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
28%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Pili-Pala
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
29%inclusion29 decks101 decks
27%synergy
Tidewater Minion
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Looter
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
14%synergy
North Pole Patrol
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Thought Courier
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Detective of the Month
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Bonded Fetch
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Omen Hawker
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Tiger-Seal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Gran-Gran
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Transplant Theorist
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Oneirophage
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Instants
High Tide
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion36 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Circular Logic
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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13%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
Octopus Form
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Retraction Helix
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Transcendent Message
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Turnabout
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
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8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Magic Damper
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-7%synergy
Artistic Refusal
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Refute
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4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Step Through
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
0%synergy
The Lunar Whale
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Bag of Holding
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
-10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
10%synergy
The Regalia
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Mindlink Mech
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Possession Engine
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
35%inclusion35 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Freed from the Real
34%inclusion34 decks101 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
25%synergy
Drake Haven
24%inclusion24 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Redaction
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Intruder Alarm
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Second Wind
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
18%synergy
Verity Circle
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Erasure
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
-4%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Dominion
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Thought Reflection
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
21%inclusion21 decks101 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
30%inclusion30 decks101 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion61 decks101 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion39 decks101 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
31%inclusion31 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
The Surgical Bay
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion81 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion62 decks101 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
29%synergy
Springleaf Drum
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion37 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Paradise Mantle
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Azorius Chancery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Holdout Settlement
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy