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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Restoration Angel + Hostage Taker Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Hostage Taker on the battlefield.
    • Restoration Angel in exile.
    • Abdel Adrian in hand.
    • Restoration Angel exiled by Hostage Taker
    • {4}{w} plus enough mana to pay for command tax, if applicable available
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Abdel Adrian from the command zone by paying {4}{w} and command tax, if applicable.
    • 2
      When Abdel Adrian enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
    • 3
      When Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, Restoration Angel returns from exile to the battlefield.
    • 4
      When Restoration Angel enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Abdel Adrian.
    • 5
      Abdel Adrian leaves and re-enters the battlefield, causing Hostage Taker to return from exile to the battlefield, and triggering both Hostage Taker and Abdel Adrian's abilities.
    • 6
      Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Restoration Angel until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
    • 7
      Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
    • 8
      Repeat from step 3.
  • Results

    What do I get from this combo?

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite blinking of nonland permanents

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Combo Rank

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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