Hardened Tactician + The Watcher in the Water

Hardened Tactician + The Watcher in the Water Combos

20 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

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

Combo 1 with Pitiless Plunderer

Also requires: Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
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
Steps
  1. Activate Hardened Tactician by paying {1} and sacrificing a token.
  2. If you sacrificed a creature token, Pitiless Plunderer triggers, and The Watcher's second ability triggers if the creature token was a Tentacle.
  3. Resolve the Pitiless Plunderer trigger, if applicable, creating a Treasure token.
  4. Resolve the Watcher trigger, if applicable, untapping a Kraken and putting a stun counter on up to one nonland permanent.
  5. Resolve the Hardened Tactician ability, causing you to draw a card.
  6. The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  7. If you control a Treasure, activate it by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {1}.
  8. Repeat.
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Combo 2 with Mana Echoes

Also requires: Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
Results: Infinite card draw · Near-infinite ETB · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite LTB · Near-infinite death triggers · Near-infinite sacrifice triggers · Near-infinite colorless mana · 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. When the Tentacle enters the battlefield, Mana Echoes triggers, adding {C} for each Tentacle you control.
  6. Repeat.
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Combo 3 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Akroma's Memorial

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Akroma's Memorial 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.
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Combo 4 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler 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.
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Combo 5 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Thousand-Year Elixir

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Thousand-Year Elixir 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.
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Combo 6 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Concordant Crossroads

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Concordant Crossroads 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.
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Combo 7 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Samut, Tyrant Smasher

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Samut, Tyrant Smasher Samut, Tyrant Smasher
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.
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Combo 8 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Gimli's Reckless Might

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Gimli's Reckless Might 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.
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Combo 9 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Barbarian Class

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Barbarian Class 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.
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Combo 10 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Cyclops of Eternal Fury

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cyclops of Eternal Fury 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.
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Combo 11 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Phabine, Boss's Confidant

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Phabine, Boss's Confidant 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.
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Combo 12 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Nahiri's Resolve

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Nahiri's Resolve 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.
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Combo 13 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Lavaleaper

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Lavaleaper 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.
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Combo 14 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter 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.
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Combo 15 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Kratos, God of War

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Kratos, God of War 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.
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Combo 16 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Frostcliff Siege

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Frostcliff Siege 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.
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Combo 17 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Tannuk, Steadfast Second

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Tannuk, Steadfast Second 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.
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Combo 18 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Dynaheir, Invoker Adept

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dynaheir, Invoker Adept 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.
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Combo 19 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + The Fire Crystal

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest The Fire Crystal 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.
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Combo 20 with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest + Samut, Voice of Dissent

Also requires: Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Samut, Voice of Dissent 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.
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