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
5.8%inclusion57 decks980 decks
The Watcher in the Water
0.3%inclusion10 decks3.18K decks
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
1.3%inclusion4 decks318 decks
Hylda of the Icy Crown
0.0%inclusion3 decks11.4K decks
The Blue Spirit
0.3%inclusion1 decks349 decks
Linessa, Zephyr Mage
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
0.3%inclusion1 decks314 decks
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
0.0%inclusion1 decks19.4K decks
Inquisitor Greyfax
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.34K decks
Kels, Fight Fixer
0.1%inclusion1 decks888 decks
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.32K decks
Ioreth of the Healing House
0.4%inclusion1 decks241 decks
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.54K decks
Chisei, Heart of Oceans
0.2%inclusion1 decks436 decks
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
0.0%inclusion1 decks4K decks
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.37K decks
Gran-Gran
0.3%inclusion1 decks388 decks
New Cards
Pestered Wellguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Kelpie Guide
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
62%synergy
Ominous Seas
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
61%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Nadir Kraken
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Containment Construct
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Silver Myr
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Homunculus Horde
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Researcher
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Opposition
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Fatestitcher
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Court Street Denizen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Clever Conjurer
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Pili-Pala
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
27%synergy
North Pole Patrol
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Tidewater Minion
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Merfolk Looter
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Thought Courier
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Bonded Fetch
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Detective of the Month
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Omen Hawker
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Transplant Theorist
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Tiger-Seal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gran-Gran
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Scholar
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Chief Engineer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Oneirophage
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Instants
High Tide
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Circular Logic
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Octopus Form
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Retraction Helix
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Turnabout
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Transcendent Message
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Magic Damper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Meeting of Minds
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Tolarian Winds
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Consider
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Energy Tap
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Baral's Expertise
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Bag of Holding
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
The Lunar Whale
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Library of Leng
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
The Indomitable
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
4%synergy
The Regalia
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Wizard Class
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Drake Haven
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Redaction
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Intruder Alarm
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Second Wind
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Verity Circle
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Erasure
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Reflection
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Aura of Dominion
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
The Surgical Bay
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Paradise Mantle
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Azorius Chancery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Holdout Settlement
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-69%synergy