Hardened Tactician + Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite draw triggers Near-infinite LTB Near-infinite death triggers Near-infinite sacrifice triggers Infinite card draw

Combo 1 with The Locust God

Also requires: The Locust God The Locust God
Results: Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB
Steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token, causing you to draw a card.
  2. The Locust God triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token with flying and haste.
  3. Activate the Insect by tapping it, adding {G}.
  4. Repeat.

Combo 2 with The Watcher in the Water + Akroma's Memorial

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 3 with The Watcher in the Water + Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 4 with The Watcher in the Water + Thousand-Year Elixir

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 5 with The Watcher in the Water + Concordant Crossroads

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 6 with The Watcher in the Water + Gimli's Reckless Might

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 7 with The Watcher in the Water + Barbarian Class

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 8 with The Watcher in the Water + Cyclops of Eternal Fury

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 9 with The Watcher in the Water + Phabine, Boss's Confidant

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 10 with The Watcher in the Water + Nahiri's Resolve

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 11 with The Watcher in the Water + Lavaleaper

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite ETB · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 12 with The Watcher in the Water + Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 13 with The Watcher in the Water + Kratos, God of War

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 14 with The Watcher in the Water + Frostcliff Siege

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 15 with The Watcher in the Water + Tannuk, Steadfast Second

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 16 with The Watcher in the Water + Dynaheir, Invoker Adept

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 17 with The Watcher in the Water + The Fire Crystal

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 18 with The Watcher in the Water + Samut, Voice of Dissent

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 19 with The Watcher in the Water + Temur Ascendancy

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.

Combo 20 with The Watcher in the Water + Maelstrom Wanderer

Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite untap of some creatures you control
Show steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a Tentacle, The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  3. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  4. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  5. Activate the Tentacle by tapping it, adding {G}.
  6. Repeat.
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