Shaman of Forgotten Ways-combo

Commander (EDH) forum

Posted on June 4, 2016, 11:47 a.m. by Indigoindigo

The basic idea: Get infinite mana and untaps, blink all opposing creatures with Roon of the Hidden Realm and activate Shaman of Forgotten Ways for the win.

Key Pieces:

My goal is to build the deck with as few non-utility pieces as possible. I.e. Bloom Tender, Utopia Sprawl and Nykthos can serve functions outside of just the combo.

Does anyone think that this combo is viable? Any advice on other cards that could add to resilience, consistency and ease-of-setup? I'd be happy to share my current list if that helps.

PhotogenicParasympathetic says... #2

Cyclonic Rift in case Roon isn't available to you.

June 4, 2016 12:04 p.m.

MindAblaze says... #3

The biggest issue I see is Shaman of Forgotten Ways needs to survive a turn, or gain haste somehow. It just takes time to set up that's all.

The Shaman is an awesome win condition. You could have Avacyn, Angel of Hope and a board wipe as a back up plan too.

June 4, 2016 12:23 p.m.

jeshwa says... #4

Concordant Crossroads once you get infinite mana to get a hasty shaman. It sounds fairly viable pending the build, who would serve as the general in this scenario?

June 4, 2016 2:02 p.m.

Indigoindigo says... #5

Roon of the Hidden Realm

June 4, 2016 7:25 p.m.

jeshwa says... #6

Durrr, way too tired last night, anyway, having access to gives you the best options for all the shenanigans needed to make a decent list.

Things like Evacuation, Profaner of the Dead, Whelming Wave, Whiplash Trap, Aether Gale, Dissipation Field, Kederekt Leviathan, Upheaval and even Undo will help with set ups.

As far as you have the typical wrath effects and Enlightened Tutor to grab Freed from the Real, Duplicant, Utopia Sprawl and Intruder Alarm. should be utilized to activate Shaman of Forgotten Ways asap and tutor out, Bloom Tender, Temur Sabertooth and the other peices, as well as shaman himself with Worldly Tutor

June 5, 2016 7:33 p.m.

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