Tolarian Kraken + Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite card draw Infinite draw triggers Near-infinite untap of creatures you control Near-infinite mana creatures you control can produce Infinite looting

Combo 1 with Arcanis the Omnipotent

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Near-infinite untap of creatures you control · Near-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
Steps
  1. Activate Vhal by tapping it, adding at least {C}{C}{C} that cannot be spent to cast spells from your hand.
  2. Activate Arcanis's first ability by tapping it, causing you to draw three cards.
  3. Tolarian Kraken triggers three times. Resolve the first two triggers, causing you to pay {2} to untap Arcanis and Vhal.
  4. Resolve the last Tolarian Kraken trigger, choosing not to pay.
  5. Repeat.

Combo 2 with Shorikai, Genesis Engine

Results: Infinite card draw · Infinite draw triggers · Infinite looting · Infinite self-discard triggers · Near-infinite creature tokens · Near-infinite ETB
Show steps
  1. Cause Shorikai to become a creature.
  2. Activate Vhal by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C} that cannot be spent to cast spells from your hand.
  3. Activate Shorikai by paying {1} and tapping it, causing you to draw two cards, discard a card, and create a 1/1 Pilot creature token.
  4. Tolarian Kraken triggers twice, causing you to pay {2} to untap Vhal and Shorikai.
  5. Repeat.
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