Retraction Helix + Battered Golem
Produces: Infinite storm count, Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB
- Color identity
- U
- Mana
- {U}
Prerequisites
Battered Golem does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
- Cast Retraction Helix by paying {U}, targeting Battered Golem.
- Cast the artifact by paying {0}.
- When the artifact enters the battlefield, Battered Golem triggers, untapping Battered Golem.
- Activate Battered Golem by tapping it, returning the artifact from the battlefield to your hand.
- Repeat from step 2.
How to execute this combo
The "Retraction Helix + Battered Golem" combo takes 5 steps in order. Make sure you have the mana open and permanents listed in the prerequisites before you start — opponents can respond between steps.
The end result: Infinite storm count, Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB.
Practice the line offline: lay out the cards, walk through each step, and note where you can lose the combo (summoning sickness, lack of priority, removal on a key permanent). In game, announce each step clearly; in casual play you can offer to shortcut after demonstrating the loop.
The best window is a turn when opponents are tapped out or after they commit a spell — hold protection (a counter, Vexing Shusher) if the combo wins on the spot.