Arcbound Reclaimer + Showdown of the Skalds

Arcbound Reclaimer + Showdown of the Skalds Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite storm count Infinite colored mana Infinite card draw at the beginning of the next upkeep Infinite draw triggers at the beginning of the next upkeep Infinitely large creature until end of turn

Combo 1 with Lotus Petal + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Lotus Petal Lotus Petal Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite storm count
Steps
  1. Cast Lotus Petal either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Lotus Petal by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Lotus Petal from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Mox Diamond + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Mox Diamond Mox Diamond Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Mox Diamond either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Choose to sacrifice Mox Diamond instead of having it enter the battlefield.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Mox Diamond from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 3 with Welding Jar + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Welding Jar Welding Jar Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Welding Jar either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Welding Jar by sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Welding Jar from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 4 with Lotus Petal + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Lotus Petal Lotus Petal Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Lotus Petal from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Lotus Petal by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Lotus Petal from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 5 with Lion's Eye Diamond + Elsha of the Infinite

Also requires: Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinitely large creature until end of turn · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Lion's Eye Diamond either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds and Elsha's prowess ability trigger.
  3. Resolve the Showdown of the Skalds trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  4. Resolve the Elsha trigger, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  5. Activate Lion's Eye Diamond by discarding your hand and sacrificing it.
  6. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Lion's Eye Diamond from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 6 with Lotus Petal + Elsha of the Infinite

Also requires: Lotus Petal Lotus Petal Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinitely large creature until end of turn · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Lotus Petal either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds and Elsha's prowess ability trigger.
  3. Resolve the Showdown of the Skalds trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  4. Resolve the Elsha trigger, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  5. Activate Lotus Petal by tapping and sacrificing it.
  6. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Lotus Petal from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  7. Repeat.
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Combo 7 with Mox Diamond + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Mox Diamond Mox Diamond Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Mox Diamond from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Choose to sacrifice Mox Diamond instead of having it enter the battlefield.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Mox Diamond from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 8 with Lion's Eye Diamond + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Lion's Eye Diamond either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Lion's Eye Diamond by discarding your hand and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Lion's Eye Diamond from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 9 with Lion's Eye Diamond + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite colored mana · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Lion's Eye Diamond from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Lion's Eye Diamond by discarding your hand and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Lion's Eye Diamond from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 10 with Welding Jar + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Welding Jar Welding Jar Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Welding Jar from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Welding Jar by sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Welding Jar from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 11 with Urza's Bauble + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite card draw at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite draw triggers at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Urza's Bauble either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Urza's Bauble by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Urza's Bauble from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 12 with Urza's Bauble + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite card draw at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite draw triggers at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Urza's Bauble from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Urza's Bauble by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Urza's Bauble from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 13 with Tormod's Crypt + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Tormod's Crypt either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Tormod's Crypt by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Tormod's Crypt from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 14 with Tormod's Crypt + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Tormod's Crypt from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Tormod's Crypt by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Tormod's Crypt from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 15 with Mishra's Bauble + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite card draw at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite draw triggers at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Mishra's Bauble either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Mishra's Bauble by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Mishra's Bauble from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 16 with Mishra's Bauble + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite card draw at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite draw triggers at the beginning of the next upkeep · Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Mishra's Bauble from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Mishra's Bauble by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Mishra's Bauble from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 17 with Delif's Cone + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Delif's Cone Delif's Cone Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Delif's Cone either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Delif's Cone by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Delif's Cone from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 18 with Delif's Cone + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Delif's Cone Delif's Cone Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Delif's Cone from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Delif's Cone by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Delif's Cone from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 19 with Dark Sphere + Mystic Forge

Also requires: Dark Sphere Dark Sphere Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Dark Sphere either from your hand or from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Dark Sphere by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Dark Sphere from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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Combo 20 with Dark Sphere + Experimental Frenzy

Also requires: Dark Sphere Dark Sphere Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
Results: Infinite storm count
Show steps
  1. Cast Dark Sphere from the top of your library by paying {0}
  2. Showdown of the Skalds triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Arcbound Reclaimer.
  3. Activate Dark Sphere by tapping and sacrificing it.
  4. Activate Arcbound Reclaimer by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting Dark Sphere from your graveyard onto the top of your library.
  5. Repeat.
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