To infinity and beyond...

Modern Combo GU (Simic) Infinite Combo

kelsus

Creature (29)

• 4x Arbor Elf
• 1x Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
• 4x Eternal Witness
• 4x Fauna Shaman
• 4x Grand Architect
• 1x Mindshrieker
• 4x Pili-Pala
• 1x Platinum Angel
• 2x Spellskite
• 4x Wurmcoil Engine

Land (22)

• 1x Academy Ruins
• 1x Breeding Pool
• 6x Forest
• 4x Hinterland Harbor
• 2x Island
• 4x Verdant Catacombs
• 4x Wooded Foothills

Enchantment (4)

• 4x Utopia Sprawl

Instant (4)

• 4x Whispers of the Muse

Sorcery (1)

• 1x Primal Command

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Sideboard

Creature (4)

• 2x Obstinate Baloth
• 1x Scavenging Ooze
• 1x Spellskite

Artifact (1)

• 1x Relic of Progenitus

Instant (10)

• 4x Autumn's Veil
• 4x Naturalize
• 2x Negate

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Maybeboard

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Kiora, Master of the Depths

Sorcery (1)

• 1x Eldritch Evolution

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I have seen a number of Pili-Pala decks, but this one is fairly consistent. There is not much room for interaction from this side, but when we are up against a deck without interaction it is tough for most decks. In the very least the deck is a reminder that Fauna Shaman is a very powerful card.

Plan A

1. Pili-Pala + Grand Architect

Once we are infinite we have:

• Fauna Shaman + discard any creature into Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
• Whispers of the Muse into Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
• Eternal Witness to return Whispers of the Muse into Emrakul, the Aeons Torn

Spellskites, Eternal Witness and Academy Ruins help protect the combo.Fauna Shaman and Whispers of the Muse help assemble it.

Plan B

Wurmcoil Engine, which can be cast quickly with Grand Architect or Arbor Elf + Utopia Sprawl . Turn 3 Wurmcoil Engine can happen in several different ways.

Discussion

A turn 3 Emrakul is possible as well.

• [T1] Arbor Elf or Utopia Sprawl
• [T2] Fauna Shaman + Arbor Elf or Utopia Sprawl
• [T3] Grand Architect and Pili-Pala to go infinite

Then use Fauna Shaman to get Emrakul, the Aeons Torn. Or perhaps

• [T1] Arbor Elf or Utopia Sprawl
• [T2] Grand Architect to cast Spellskite
• [T3] Use Grand Architect to cast Pili-Pala then use Whispers of the Muse

There are other combos worth considering

1. Training Grounds + Pili-Pala + Paradise Mantle

2. Duskmantle Guildmage + Mindcrank

There are some ways to improve the deck starting with the mana base, but Misty Rainforests are expensive so this is where it stands for now. If there are other ways to improve it I am happy to hear them.

Date added	10 years
Last updated	8 years
Key combos	Duskmantle Guildmage + Mindcrank Arbor Elf + Utopia Sprawl
Legality	This deck is Modern legal.
Rarity (main - side)	6 - 0 Mythic Rares 30 - 2 Rares 4 - 7 Uncommons 12 - 6 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.87
Tokens	Wurm 3/3 C w/ Deathtouch, Wurm 3/3 C w/ Lifelink