the front side of Words of Wind
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Vedalken Archmage
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Mana Crypt
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Shield Sphere
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: U

Initial Card State

  1.  Mana Crypt in hand.
  2.  All other permanents on the battlefield.

Steps

  1. Activate Mana Crypt by tapping it, adding ({C} magic symbol)  ({C} magic symbol)  .
  2. Activate Words of Wind by paying ({1} magic symbol)  , causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand whenever you would next draw a card this turn.
  3. Cast Shield Sphere by paying ({0} magic symbol)  .
  4. Vedalken Archmage triggers, causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand, with you returning Mana Crypt, due to Words of Wind.
  5. Activate Words of Wind by paying ({1} magic symbol)  , causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand whenever you would next draw a card this turn.
  6. Cast Mana Crypt by paying ({0} magic symbol)  .
  7. Vedalken Archmage triggers, causing each player to return a permanent from the battlefield to their hand, with you returning Shield Sphere, due to Words of Wind.
  8. Repeat.

Results

  1. Infinite ETB.
  2. Infinite LTB.
  3. Infinite storm count.

Metadata

  1. In 9 decks according to EDHREC.
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