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Steelfin WhaleHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Modern Horizons 2· June 18, 2021
Carte Magic Steelfin Whale

Steelfin Whale is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Whenever an artifact you control enters, untap this creature.

How it works : Steelfin Whale

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Retraction Helix
+Steelfin Whale
#1

Retraction Helix + Steelfin Whale

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Cast Retraction Helix by paying {U}, targeting Steelfin Whale.
  2. 2Activate Steelfin Whale by tapping it, returning the artifact from the battlefield to your hand.
  3. 3Cast the artifact by paying {0}.
  4. 4When the artifact enters the battlefield, Steelfin Whale triggers, untapping Steelfin Whale.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Steelfin Whale
+Banishing Knack
#2

Steelfin Whale + Banishing Knack

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Cast Banishing Knack by paying {U}, giving Steelfin Whale an activated ability until end of turn.
  2. 2Activate Steelfin Whale by tapping it, returning the free artifact from the battlefield to your hand.
  3. 3Cast that artifact by paying {0}.
  4. 4When that artifact enters the battlefield, it triggers Steelfin Whale, untapping it.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Sensei's Divining Top
+Steelfin Whale
+Paradise Mantle
+The Reality Chip
#3

Sensei's Divining Top + Steelfin Whale + Paradise Mantle + The Reality Chip

Near-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBInfinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Battered Golem by tapping it, adding {1}.
  2. 2Activate Sensei's Divining Top's second ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  3. 3Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying {1}.
  4. 4When Sensei's Divining Top enters, Battered Golem triggers, untapping Battered Golem.
  5. 5Repeat.
Sensei's Divining Top
+Mystic Forge
+Steelfin Whale
+Paradise Mantle
#4

Sensei's Divining Top + Mystic Forge + Steelfin Whale + Paradise Mantle

Near-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBInfinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Battered Golem by tapping it, adding {1}.
  2. 2Activate Sensei's Divining Top's second ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  3. 3Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying {1}.
  4. 4When Sensei's Divining Top enters, Battered Golem triggers, untapping Battered Golem.
  5. 5Repeat.
Sensei's Divining Top
+Steelfin Whale
+Paradise Mantle
+Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
#5

Sensei's Divining Top + Steelfin Whale + Paradise Mantle + Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass

Near-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBInfinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Battered Golem by tapping it, adding {1}.
  2. 2Activate Sensei's Divining Top's second ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  3. 3Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying {1}.
  4. 4When Sensei's Divining Top enters, Battered Golem triggers, untapping Battered Golem.
  5. 5Repeat.
Sensei's Divining Top
+Steelfin Whale
+Paradise Mantle
+Mm'menon, the Right Hand
#6

Sensei's Divining Top + Steelfin Whale + Paradise Mantle + Mm'menon, the Right Hand

Near-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBInfinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Battered Golem by tapping it, adding {1}.
  2. 2Activate Sensei's Divining Top's second ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  3. 3Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying {1}.
  4. 4When Sensei's Divining Top enters, Battered Golem triggers, untapping Battered Golem.
  5. 5Repeat.
Sensei's Divining Top
+Steelfin Whale
+Paradise Mantle
+The Lunar Whale
#7

Sensei's Divining Top + Steelfin Whale + Paradise Mantle + The Lunar Whale

Near-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBInfinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
  1. 1Activate Battered Golem by tapping it, adding {1}.
  2. 2Activate Sensei's Divining Top's second ability by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  3. 3Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying {1}.
  4. 4When Sensei's Divining Top enters, Battered Golem triggers, untapping Battered Golem.
  5. 5Repeat.
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+Steelfin Whale
+Shrieking Drake
+Multani's Harmony
#8

Lonis, Cryptozoologist + Steelfin Whale + Shrieking Drake + Multani's Harmony

Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Clue tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Steelfin Whale by tapping it, adding {U}.
  2. 2Cast Shrieking Drake by paying {U}.
  3. 3Shrieking Drake enters the battlefield, triggering itself and Lonis.
  4. 4Resolve the Shrieking Drake trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand.
  5. 5Resolve the Lonis trigger, creating a Clue token.
  6. 6The Clue enters the battlefield, triggering Steelfin Whale, untapping Steelfin Whale.
  7. 7Repeat.
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Legal formats

historictimelessgladiatormodernlegacypaupervintagecommanderoathbreakerbrawlcompetitivebrawlpaupercommanderduel
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