Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor +

Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor + The Jolly Balloon Man Combos

13 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite LTB Infinite ETB Infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite death triggers Infinite creature tokens with haste

Combo 1 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Zealous Conscripts

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Zealous Conscripts.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Zealous Conscripts that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Zealous Conscripts enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.
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Combo 2 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Restoration Angel

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Restoration Angel.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Restoration Angel that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Restoration Angel enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.
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Combo 3 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Felidar Guardian

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Felidar Guardian.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Felidar Guardian that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Felidar Guardian enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.
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Combo 4 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Sparring Mummy

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Sparring Mummy Sparring Mummy
Results: Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Sparring Mummy.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Sparring Mummy that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Sparring Mummy enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 5 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Icewind Stalwart

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Icewind Stalwart.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Icewind Stalwart that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Icewind Stalwart enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 6 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Wispweaver Angel

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Wispweaver Angel.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Wispweaver Angel that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Wispweaver Angel enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 7 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Hyrax Tower Scout

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Hyrax Tower Scout.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Hyrax Tower Scout that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Hyrax Tower Scout enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 8 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Derevi.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Derevi that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. Put the Derevi token into your graveyard due to the legend rule.
  6. When the Derevi token enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  7. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  8. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  9. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 9 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Corridor Monitor

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Corridor Monitor.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Corridor Monitor that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Corridor Monitor enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 10 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Deceiver Exarch

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Deceiver Exarch Deceiver Exarch
Results: Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste · Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Deceiver Exarch.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Deceiver Exarch that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Deceiver Exarch enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 11 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Pestermite

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Pestermite Pestermite
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Pestermite.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Pestermite that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Pestermite enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 12 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Breaching Hippocamp

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Breaching Hippocamp Breaching Hippocamp
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Breaching Hippocamp.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Breaching Hippocamp that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Breaching Hippocamp enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.

Combo 13 with The Jolly Balloon Man + Bounding Krasis

Also requires: The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man Bounding Krasis Bounding Krasis
Results: Infinite LTB · Infinite ETB · Infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite death triggers · Infinite creature tokens with haste
Show steps
  1. Activate a mana-producing creature by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  2. Activate The Jolly Balloon Man by paying {1} and tapping it, targeting the mana-producing creature.
  3. Ertha Jo triggers, copying The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, targeting Bounding Krasis.
  4. Resolve the copy of The Jolly Balloon Man's ability, creating a token copy of Bounding Krasis that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  5. When Bounding Krasis enters the battlefield, it triggers, untapping The Jolly Balloon Man.
  6. Resolve the Jolly Ballon Man ability from step 2, creating a token copy of the mana-producing creature that is a 1/1 Balloon with haste.
  7. Activate the mana-producing creature token by tapping it, adding at least {1}.
  8. Repeat from step 2.
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