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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Hostage Taker + Icewind Stalwart Combo

  • Prerequisites

    What do I need to start this combo?

    • Abdel Adrian on the battlefield.
    • Icewind Stalwart in exile.
    • Hostage Taker in hand.
    • Icewind Stalwart exiled by Abdel Adrian. You have enough mana to cast Hostage Taker.
  • Steps

    How does this combo work?

    • 1
      Cast Hostage Taker by paying its mana cost.
    • 2
      When Hostage Taker enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Abdel Adrian until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
    • 3
      Abdel Adrian leaves the battlefield, causing Icewind Stalwart to return to the battlefield from exile.
    • 4
      When Icewind Stalwart enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Hostage Taker.
    • 5
      Hostage Taker leaves and enters the battlefield, causing Abdel Adrian to return to the battlefield from exile and triggering Abdel Adrian and Hostage Taker.
    • 6
      Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Icewind Stalwart and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token.
    • 7
      Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Abdel Adrian until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield.
    • 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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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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