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Shorikai, Genesis Engine + Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher + Tolarian Kraken Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • All permanents on the battlefield.
    • Shorikai and Vhal do not have summoning sickness. You have a way to cause Shorikai to become a creature this turn.
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cause Shorikai to become a creature.
    • 2
      Activate Vhal by tapping it, adding {c}{c}{c} that cannot be spent to cast spells from your hand.
    • 3
      Activate Shorikai by paying {1} and tapping it, causing you to draw two cards, discard a card, and create a 1/1 Pilot creature token.
    • 4
      Tolarian Kraken triggers twice, causing you to pay {2} to untap Vhal and Shorikai.
    • 5
      Repeat.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite card draw
    • Infinite draw triggers
    • Infinite looting
    • Infinite self-discard triggers
    • Significant creature tokens
    • Significant creature ETB

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Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?

1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)

Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed.

4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)

All combos are allowed.

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