the front side of Aether Storm
the back of a classic MtG card
the front side of Pithing Needle
the back of a classic MtG card

Color Identity: U

Initial Card State

  1.  Aether Storm and Pithing Needle on the battlefield.

Notable Prerequisites

  1. "Aether Storm" chosen with Pithing Needle.

Steps

  1. Aether Storm prevents creature spells from being cast.
  2. Because Pithing Needle prevents Aether Storm's activated ability from being activated, it cannot be destroyed due to its ability.

Results

  1. Players can't cast creature spells.

Metadata

  1. This combo produces a lock.
  2. In 63 decks according to EDHREC.

Bracket Tag

This combo has been estimated to be Spicy (Bracket 3-4+).



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