Arcades, the Strategist | Shield Sphere | Tangleroot
(and one other card)
Color Identity: G, W, U
Initial Card State
- Shield Sphere in hand.
- All other permanents on the battlefield.
Steps
- Cast Shield Sphere by paying ({0} magic symbol) .
- Tangleroot triggers, adding ({G} magic symbol) .
- When Shield Sphere enters the battlefield, Arcades triggers.
- Holding priority, activate Words of Wind by paying ({1} magic symbol) , replacing the next card you draw.
- Resolve the Arcades trigger, causing you to return Shield Sphere from the battlefield to your hand, and causing each opponent to return a permanent they control from the battlefield to your hand.
- Repeat.
Results
- Infinite LTB.
- Infinite ETB.
- Infinite storm count.
- Return all permanents opponents control to their owner's hand.
- Mass Land Denial.
Metadata
- In 13 decks according to EDHREC.
Bracket Tag
This combo has been estimated to be Ruthless (Bracket 4+).
