Valley Floodcaller
Retraction Helix

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Valley Floodcaller on the battlefield.
Retraction Helix and Noncreature permanent castable for 0 in hand.
You control a Bird, Rat, Otter and/or Frog that does not have summoning sickness.
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   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Retraction Helix by paying , targeting a Bird, Rat, Otter and/or Frog you control that does not have summoning sickness.
2
Valley Floodcaller triggers, giving Birds, Otters, Frogs and Rats you control +1/+1 until end of turn and untapping them.
3
Resolve Retraction Helix.
4
Cast the noncreature permanent by paying 0.
5
Valley Floodcaller triggers, giving Birds, Otters, Frogs and Rats you control +1/+1 until end of turn and untapping them.
6
Activate the creature targeted by Retraction Helix by tapping it, returning the noncreature permanent cast in step 4 from the battlefield to your hand.
7
Repeat from step 4.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite storm count
Infinite untap of Birds, Otters, Rats and Frogs you control
Infinitely large Birds, Otters, Rats and Frogs you control until end of turn
Vivi Ornitier
8.17% of 14816 decks 1210 decks
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
1.89% of 16056 decks 303 decks
Top Commanders
Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver
20.24% of 6634 decks 1343 decks
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
9.24% of 13324 decks 1231 decks
Urza, Lord High Artificer
6.76% of 10522 decks 711 decks
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
17.99% of 3369 decks 606 decks
Marneus Calgar
5.25% of 9082 decks 477 decks
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
6.46% of 7123 decks 460 decks
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
3.87% of 10077 decks 390 decks
The Master of Keys
5.61% of 5365 decks 301 decks
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
8.72% of 3129 decks 273 decks
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
39.97% of 638 decks 255 decks
Thrasios, Triton Hero // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
18.34% of 1325 decks 243 decks
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
5.62% of 4041 decks 227 decks
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
13.08% of 1629 decks 213 decks
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
1.62% of 12800 decks 207 decks
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
12.49% of 1601 decks 200 decks
Thrasios, Triton Hero // Vial Smasher the Fierce
7.67% of 2593 decks 199 decks
New Cards
Tataru Taru
18% of 2521 decks +15% synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13% of 2807 decks +9% synergy
Starting Town
13% of 6711 decks +11% synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7% of 3895 decks +6% synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
6% of 1457 decks +3% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tainted Pact
86% of 6997 decks +82% synergy
Silence
89% of 5844 decks +82% synergy
Demonic Consultation
82% of 6997 decks +78% synergy
Flusterstorm
83% of 14544 decks +76% synergy
Deathrite Shaman
86% of 3804 decks +75% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
79% of 5844 decks +75% synergy
Mystic Remora
90% of 14544 decks +74% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
86% of 3414 decks +73% synergy
Esper Sentinel
91% of 5844 decks +72% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
77% of 14544 decks +72% synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
95% of 6761 decks +67% synergy
Rhystic Study
88% of 14544 decks +62% synergy
Noble Hierarch
85% of 2630 decks +69% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82% of 14544 decks +63% synergy
Swan Song
80% of 14544 decks +63% synergy
Finale of Devastation
79% of 6761 decks +71% synergy
Dark Ritual
78% of 6997 decks +55% synergy
Grand Abolisher
78% of 5844 decks +69% synergy
Smothering Tithe
78% of 5844 decks +55% synergy
Mental Misstep
78% of 14544 decks +72% synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
91% of 6997 decks +70% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90% of 6997 decks +73% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
87% of 5844 decks +71% synergy
Force of Will
84% of 14544 decks +73% synergy
Chrome Mox
83% of 14544 decks +77% synergy
Mana Vault
82% of 14544 decks +76% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
81% of 6997 decks +72% synergy
Underworld Breach
78% of 5414 decks +72% synergy
The One Ring
78% of 14544 decks +69% synergy
Mox Diamond
73% of 14544 decks +69% synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
76% of 6761 decks +64% synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
65% of 412 decks +41% synergy
Seedborn Muse
63% of 6761 decks +55% synergy
Voice of Victory
62% of 3791 decks +55% synergy
Opposition Agent
61% of 6997 decks +55% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
60% of 5414 decks +52% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
59% of 5414 decks +53% synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
57% of 6761 decks +53% synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
57% of 6761 decks +53% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
54% of 14544 decks +47% synergy
Eternal Witness
48% of 6761 decks +30% synergy
Bloom Tender
47% of 6761 decks +40% synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46% of 5414 decks +40% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
44% of 5844 decks +39% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41% of 5844 decks +36% synergy
Devoted Druid
41% of 6761 decks +38% synergy
Mockingbird
40% of 14543 decks +37% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38% of 14544 decks +31% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
38% of 14544 decks +30% synergy
Enduring Vitality
37% of 6716 decks +31% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
37% of 2630 decks +22% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35% of 14544 decks +29% synergy
Emiel the Blessed
35% of 2630 decks +32% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
34% of 2630 decks +23% synergy
Displacer Kitten
33% of 14544 decks +28% synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
32% of 3804 decks +23% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
32% of 5414 decks +27% synergy
Spellseeker
28% of 14544 decks +25% synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
28% of 5844 decks +24% synergy
Hazel's Brewmaster
26% of 6996 decks +25% synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26% of 6997 decks +21% synergy
Tinder Wall
25% of 1803 decks +22% synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24% of 5414 decks +15% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
23% of 14543 decks +20% synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23% of 5414 decks +21% synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23% of 5414 decks +19% synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
22% of 2630 decks +18% synergy
Endurance
21% of 6761 decks +19% synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19% of 5414 decks +14% synergy
Llanowar Elves
18% of 6761 decks -3% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17% of 5414 decks +13% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17% of 6997 decks +10% synergy
Spellskite
17% of 14544 decks +13% synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
16% of 2536 decks +15% synergy
Notion Thief
16% of 6997 decks +10% synergy
Elvish Mystic
15% of 6761 decks -2% synergy
High Fae Trickster
15% of 13921 decks +12% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15% of 2630 decks +1% synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
14% of 6761 decks +12% synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13% of 5414 decks +5% synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
77% of 5414 decks +61% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77% of 5844 decks +15% synergy
Pact of Negation
75% of 14544 decks +68% synergy
Force of Negation
70% of 14544 decks +62% synergy
Worldly Tutor
67% of 6761 decks +54% synergy
Veil of Summer
66% of 6761 decks +61% synergy
Crop Rotation
65% of 6761 decks +55% synergy
Abrupt Decay
64% of 3804 decks +54% synergy
Mystical Tutor
62% of 14544 decks +48% synergy
Chord of Calling
60% of 6761 decks +54% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59% of 14544 decks +37% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58% of 14544 decks +33% synergy
Deadly Rollick
57% of 6997 decks +44% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
57% of 14544 decks +53% synergy
Pyroblast
48% of 5414 decks +42% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
47% of 5414 decks +41% synergy
Noxious Revival
41% of 6761 decks +36% synergy
Cabal Ritual
39% of 6997 decks +34% synergy
Chain of Vapor
38% of 14544 decks +34% synergy
Sink into Stupor
38% of 14544 decks +28% synergy
Lightning Bolt
37% of 5414 decks +26% synergy
Banishing Knack
35% of 14544 decks +34% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33% of 14544 decks +30% synergy
Final Fortune
32% of 5414 decks +30% synergy
Eladamri's Call
32% of 2630 decks +22% synergy
Brain Freeze
29% of 14544 decks +26% synergy
Snap
29% of 14544 decks +21% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28% of 14544 decks +24% synergy
Mana Drain
28% of 14544 decks +13% synergy
Force of Vigor
27% of 6761 decks +24% synergy
Flare of Duplication
24% of 5414 decks +22% synergy
Path to Exile
23% of 5844 decks -24% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21% of 14544 decks +16% synergy
Culling the Weak
21% of 6997 decks +17% synergy
Ad Nauseam
20% of 6997 decks +18% synergy
Intuition
20% of 14544 decks +18% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
19% of 6761 decks +17% synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
19% of 6997 decks +16% synergy
Entomb
18% of 6997 decks +11% synergy
Manamorphose
17% of 1803 decks +14% synergy
Angel's Grace
16% of 5844 decks +14% synergy
Gut Shot
16% of 5414 decks +14% synergy
Dispel
16% of 14544 decks +12% synergy
Misdirection
16% of 14544 decks +14% synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16% of 14544 decks +15% synergy
Frantic Search
15% of 14544 decks +2% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
15% of 3804 decks -15% synergy
Brainstorm
14% of 14544 decks -5% synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13% of 5414 decks +11% synergy
Flare of Denial
13% of 14544 decks +11% synergy
Sorceries
Culling Ritual
77% of 3804 decks +66% synergy
Gamble
70% of 5414 decks +61% synergy
Imperial Seal
69% of 6997 decks +64% synergy
Jeska's Will
60% of 5414 decks +44% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
59% of 6761 decks +54% synergy
Rite of Flame
52% of 5414 decks +48% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
47% of 5414 decks +42% synergy
Neoform
45% of 6761 decks +41% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
44% of 5844 decks +37% synergy
Nature's Rhythm
39% of 3876 decks +35% synergy
Diabolic Intent
38% of 6997 decks +30% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36% of 6997 decks +33% synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
35% of 6997 decks +31% synergy
Reanimate
34% of 6997 decks +16% synergy
Toxic Deluge
27% of 6997 decks +9% synergy
Wargate
24% of 2630 decks +22% synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23% of 14544 decks +17% synergy
Windfall
23% of 14544 decks +10% synergy
Strike It Rich
22% of 5414 decks +20% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20% of 6761 decks +15% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19% of 6997 decks +16% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18% of 6997 decks +16% synergy
Wild Ride
17% of 3573 decks +16% synergy
Faithless Looting
17% of 5414 decks +0% synergy
Transmute Artifact
16% of 14544 decks +15% synergy
Will of the Jeskai
15% of 3714 decks +13% synergy
Grapeshot
15% of 5414 decks +11% synergy
Doomsday
13% of 6997 decks +12% synergy
Fabricate
12% of 14544 decks +6% synergy
Molten Duplication
11% of 5414 decks +9% synergy
Twinflame
11% of 5414 decks +8% synergy
Timetwister
10% of 14544 decks +9% synergy
Ponder
9% of 14544 decks -3% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Merchant Scroll
8% of 14544 decks +7% synergy
Haze of Rage
8% of 5414 decks +7% synergy
Past in Flames
8% of 5414 decks +5% synergy
Solve the Equation
8% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7% of 6997 decks +5% synergy
Reshape
7% of 14544 decks +6% synergy
Preordain
6% of 14544 decks -3% synergy
Blasphemous Act
6% of 5414 decks -27% synergy
Last Chance
6% of 5414 decks +5% synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6% of 5414 decks +3% synergy
Grim Tutor
6% of 6997 decks +1% synergy
Light Up the Stage
5% of 5414 decks +3% synergy
Demonic Counsel
5% of 6968 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
69% of 6997 decks +64% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22% of 14544 decks +17% synergy
Isochron Scepter
20% of 14544 decks +18% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16% of 6997 decks +8% synergy
Birthing Pod
13% of 6761 decks +11% synergy
Imposter Mech
12% of 14544 decks +11% synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10% of 14544 decks +9% synergy
Manifold Key
9% of 14544 decks +7% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9% of 14544 decks +8% synergy
Defense Grid
8% of 14544 decks +8% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8% of 14544 decks +7% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7% of 14544 decks +5% synergy
Voltaic Key
7% of 14544 decks +6% synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7% of 14544 decks +6% synergy
Unwinding Clock
7% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Urza's Bauble
6% of 14544 decks +6% synergy
Codex Shredder
6% of 14544 decks +5% synergy
Time Sieve
6% of 6997 decks +3% synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Lightning Greaves
5% of 14544 decks -20% synergy
Vexing Bauble
5% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Expedition Map
5% of 14544 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
47% of 6997 decks +41% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
32% of 6761 decks +28% synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
27% of 5844 decks +26% synergy
Blind Obedience
25% of 5844 decks +19% synergy
Wild Growth
24% of 6761 decks +13% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
20% of 6761 decks +18% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
19% of 1290 decks +13% synergy
Sylvan Library
16% of 6761 decks +6% synergy
Exploration
16% of 6761 decks +7% synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15% of 5844 decks +13% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14% of 6761 decks +6% synergy
Curiosity
13% of 14544 decks +8% synergy
Animate Dead
12% of 6997 decks +3% synergy
Song of Creation
12% of 1803 decks +9% synergy
Mirrormade
12% of 14544 decks +10% synergy
Counterbalance
12% of 14544 decks +10% synergy
Training Grounds
10% of 14544 decks +7% synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10% of 14544 decks +8% synergy
Copy Artifact
10% of 14544 decks +9% synergy
Ophidian Eye
10% of 14544 decks +8% synergy
Necromancy
9% of 6997 decks +6% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9% of 1290 decks -0% synergy
Earthcraft
9% of 6761 decks +8% synergy
Steal Enchantment
8% of 14544 decks +8% synergy
Virtue of Courage
8% of 5414 decks +7% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8% of 6761 decks +2% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8% of 5844 decks +3% synergy
Artist's Talent
8% of 5414 decks +6% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
8% of 6761 decks +4% synergy
Food Chain
6% of 6761 decks +5% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6% of 6997 decks +3% synergy
Dance of the Dead
6% of 6997 decks +4% synergy
Copy Enchantment
6% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Dress Down
6% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Necrodominance
5% of 6997 decks +5% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
15% of 6761 decks +12% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
45% of 5844 decks +38% synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15% of 14544 decks +13% synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
8% of 3804 decks +5% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6% of 14544 decks +2% synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5% of 14544 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
88% of 6761 decks +69% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
81% of 14544 decks +65% synergy
Ancient Tomb
78% of 14544 decks +68% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
70% of 6761 decks +65% synergy
Shifting Woodland
49% of 6761 decks +42% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
41% of 14544 decks +36% synergy
Mistrise Village
39% of 9482 decks +31% synergy
Emergence Zone
35% of 14544 decks +33% synergy
Urza's Saga
35% of 14544 decks +28% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19% of 14544 decks +16% synergy
City of Traitors
16% of 14544 decks +15% synergy
Seat of the Synod
10% of 14544 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8% of 6997 decks -1% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 14544 decks -3% synergy
Reliquary Tower
7% of 14544 decks -23% synergy
Inventors' Fair
7% of 14544 decks +3% synergy
Arena of Glory
7% of 5414 decks +1% synergy
Great Furnace
5% of 5414 decks -0% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5% of 14544 decks -4% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5% of 6997 decks -4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99% of 14544 decks +15% synergy
Arcane Signet
92% of 14544 decks +19% synergy
Lotus Petal
87% of 14544 decks +80% synergy
Mox Amber
67% of 14544 decks +63% synergy
Mox Opal
63% of 14544 decks +59% synergy
Fellwar Stone
62% of 14544 decks +41% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54% of 5414 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53% of 6997 decks +20% synergy
Talisman of Progress
40% of 5844 decks +15% synergy
Grim Monolith
39% of 14544 decks +37% synergy
Basalt Monolith
33% of 14544 decks +31% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32% of 1338 decks +5% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
28% of 14544 decks +27% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25% of 6761 decks +12% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22% of 1290 decks -2% synergy
Springleaf Drum
22% of 14544 decks +20% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
19% of 3414 decks -7% synergy
Izzet Signet
18% of 5414 decks -8% synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11% of 14544 decks +10% synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11% of 14544 decks +10% synergy
Azorius Signet
10% of 5844 decks -14% synergy
Paradise Mantle
10% of 14544 decks +9% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8% of 14544 decks +3% synergy
Relic of Legends
8% of 14544 decks +6% synergy
Dimir Signet
7% of 6997 decks -20% synergy
Simic Signet
7% of 6761 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7% of 3804 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7% of 1803 decks -4% synergy
Thought Vessel
6% of 14544 decks -11% synergy
Boros Signet
5% of 1290 decks -16% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89% of 14544 decks +14% synergy
Breeding Pool
85% of 6761 decks +45% synergy
Watery Grave
84% of 6997 decks +43% synergy
Savannah
82% of 2630 decks +70% synergy
Tropical Island
81% of 6761 decks +67% synergy
Bayou
81% of 3804 decks +67% synergy
Polluted Delta
81% of 14544 decks +69% synergy
Flooded Strand
80% of 14544 decks +69% synergy
Misty Rainforest
80% of 14544 decks +68% synergy
Underground Sea
79% of 6997 decks +65% synergy
Scrubland
79% of 3414 decks +65% synergy
Tundra
79% of 5844 decks +65% synergy
Scalding Tarn
78% of 14544 decks +67% synergy
Taiga
78% of 1803 decks +65% synergy
Badlands
78% of 1338 decks +65% synergy
Steam Vents
77% of 5414 decks +39% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
76% of 14544 decks +71% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74% of 5844 decks +34% synergy
Volcanic Island
73% of 5414 decks +59% synergy
Plateau
71% of 1290 decks +59% synergy
City of Brass
70% of 14544 decks +62% synergy
Mana Confluence
69% of 14544 decks +62% synergy
Blood Crypt
61% of 1338 decks +23% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60% of 3804 decks +20% synergy
Sacred Foundry
56% of 1290 decks +21% synergy
Godless Shrine
55% of 3414 decks +15% synergy
Stomping Ground
53% of 1803 decks +13% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53% of 14544 decks +41% synergy
Exotic Orchard
51% of 14544 decks +15% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50% of 14544 decks +39% synergy
Windswept Heath
48% of 14544 decks +38% synergy
Marsh Flats
48% of 14544 decks +37% synergy
Temple Garden
47% of 2630 decks +8% synergy
Training Center
47% of 5414 decks +21% synergy
Wooded Foothills
46% of 14544 decks +35% synergy
Morphic Pool
44% of 6997 decks +19% synergy
Sea of Clouds
39% of 5844 decks +13% synergy
Arid Mesa
37% of 14544 decks +27% synergy
Undercity Sewers
37% of 6997 decks +26% synergy
Shivan Reef
32% of 5414 decks +3% synergy
Thundering Falls
30% of 5414 decks +21% synergy
Fiery Islet
28% of 5414 decks +20% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
27% of 6761 decks -1% synergy
Spectator Seating
25% of 1290 decks +1% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24% of 14544 decks +22% synergy
Vault of Champions
23% of 3414 decks -2% synergy
Cavern of Souls
22% of 14544 decks +15% synergy
Luxury Suite
22% of 1338 decks -4% synergy
Hedge Maze
21% of 6761 decks +10% synergy
Meticulous Archive
19% of 5844 decks +10% synergy