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Retraction Helix
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Retraction Helix

{U}

Instant

Until end of turn, target creature gains "{T}: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand."

Where the geometries of the world collapse, a master of the Æther can harvest power beyond comprehending.

Set
Born of the Gods (BNG #49)
Rarity
Common
Mana value
1
Released
2014-02-07
Artist
Phill Simmer
EDHREC rank
#4,176
Colour identity
{U}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 13 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.07
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Removal

Combos 77

Valley Floodcaller+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite storm countInfinite untap of some creatures you control
29,004 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Valley Floodcaller+Retraction Helix+Sol Ring
{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite storm countInfinite untap of some creatures you control
28,617 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Valley Floodcaller+Retraction Helix+Mana Vault
{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite storm countInfinite untap of some creatures you control
22,007 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Valley Floodcaller+Retraction Helix+Grim Monolith
{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite storm countInfinite untap of some creatures you control
10,664 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Valley Floodcaller+Retraction Helix+Basalt Monolith
{U}
Infinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite storm countInfinite untap of some creatures you control
8,503 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Retraction Helix+Battered Golem
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
2,568 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sewer-veillance Cam+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite storm count
2,453 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jeskai Ascendancy+Retraction Helix
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite lootingInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite mana the permanent cast infinite times can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinitely large creatures you control until end of turn
1,502 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mirran Spy+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1,456 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Intruder Alarm+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
1,376 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Sewer-veillance Cam+Retraction Helix
{U}
Cast all spells in your libraryExile your libraryInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite blue manaInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures you control
1,300 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician+Displacer Kitten+Retraction Helix
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1,040 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator+Mox Amber+Retraction Helix
{U}{B}
Infinite blue manaInfinite mana among colors of legendary creatures and planeswalkers you controlInfinite storm count
1,026 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator+Mox Opal+Retraction Helix
{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite storm count
758 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite storm count
655 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chakram Retriever+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
570 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Retraction Helix+Steelfin Whale
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
487 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zephyr Scribe+Retraction Helix
{U}
Infinite storm count
351 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Retraction Helix+Midnight Guard
{W}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
205 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Nettle Drone+Retraction Helix
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
112 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Blisterspit Gremlin+Sol Ring+Retraction Helix
{U}{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
101 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Valley Floodcaller+Retraction Helix+The Great Henge
{G}{U}
Infinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite power and toughness for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite storm countInfinite untap of some creatures you control
68 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Etherium Sculptor
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
43 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Retraction Helix+Sunstrike Legionnaire
{W}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza+Devoted Druid+Retraction Helix
{G}{U}
Infinite green manaInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinitely large creatures you control until end of turn
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator+Mox Jasper+Retraction Helix
{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite storm count
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator+Retraction Helix+Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite storm count
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Sapphire Medallion
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Foundry Inspector
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Cloud Key
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Jhoira's Familiar
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief+Treachery+Retraction Helix+Minamo, School at Water's Edge
{G}{U}
Gain control of all creaturesInfinite blue manaInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Semblance Anvil
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Helm of Awakening
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Out of Time+Retraction Helix+Sanctum Weaver
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite colored manaInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Twinning Staff+Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief+Strong Back+Retraction Helix
{G}{U}
Infinite power and toughness for certain creaturesInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief+Treachery+Retraction Helix+Wirewood Lodge
{G}{U}
Gain control of all creaturesInfinite blue manaInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Twinning Staff+Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief+Ancestral Mask+Retraction Helix
{G}{U}
Infinite power and toughness for certain creaturesInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Enthusiastic Mechanaut
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Urza, Lord Protector
{W}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Twinning Staff+Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief+Lion Umbra+Retraction Helix
{G}{U}
Infinite power and toughness for certain creaturesInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Out of Time+Retraction Helix+Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite colored manaInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Sunscape Familiar
{W}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Stone Calendar
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Cheering Fanatic
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord High Artificer+Corridor Monitor+Retraction Helix+Armor Wars
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗
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