Deck Name: Keep Calm and Cast Again
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Format: Legacy
Deck Type: Combo
Colors: Mono-Blue (U)
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Description

"Keep Calm and Cast Again" is a mono-blue combo deck that focuses on looping 0-mana artifacts to generate infinite spell triggers. The primary goal is to use Retraction Helix on Zephyr Scribe, allowing the player to repeatedly return and recast artifacts like Ornithopter, Mishra’s Bauble, or Spidersilk Net. Each cast triggers Elusive Spellfist, granting +2/+0 and unblockable for the turn — making a one-hit kill not just possible, but stylishly inevitable.

With a solid shell of cantrips (Ponder, Preordain, Anticipate), interaction (Spell Pierce, Stubborn Denial, Dispel), and redundancy via recursion (Emry, Lurker of the Loch) or bounce/draw support (Paradoxical Outcome), the deck maintains consistency and resilience in casual settings.

This combo-driven build thrives in multiplayer and 1v1 formats where combat damage and spell chains create moments of explosive surprise and strategic fun.
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How to Play

Early Game:
Deploy free artifacts like Ornithopter, Spidersilk Net, and Tormod’s Crypt.
Play Elusive Spellfist on turn 2 and Zephyr Scribe on turn 3.
Use filtering spells (Anticipate, Preordain, Ponder) to assemble combo pieces.

Mid-Game:
Cast Retraction Helix on Zephyr Scribe.
Begin the loop: tap Scribe to bounce a 0-cost artifact → replay it → trigger Spellfist.
Use counters to protect your key creatures and combo chain.

Late Game:
If combo pieces are disrupted, use Paradoxical Outcome to reset your hand or Emry to recur artifacts.
Use Curiosity on evasive creatures for draw loops, or bring in Psychic Corrosion for alternate mill win conditions (from sideboard).
Maintain control over the game with flexible bounce spells like Echoing Truth or Aether Spellbomb.
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How the Combo Works

Combo Core:
Retraction Helix targets Zephyr Scribe, granting “tap to bounce a permanent.”
With Scribe on the battlefield, cast a 0-mana artifact → tap Scribe → bounce it.
Recast it again → repeat the process.

Combo Result:
Each recast of a noncreature spell triggers Elusive Spellfist, giving +2/+0 and unblockable.
After enough iterations, Spellfist can swing for 20+ unblockable damage in one attack.

Secondary Lines:
If your loop stalls, Emry can recur spellbombs or baubles for draw.
Paradoxical Outcome draws you a fresh hand and resets combo pieces.
Ensoul Artifact on Darksteel Citadel provides an alternate early pressure plan.
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Sideboard Strategy

Against Aggro Decks:
Aetherize: Stops mass attacks and stalls the board.
Curfew: Forces both players to bounce one creature — easily abused with Ornithopter.
Tormod’s Crypt: Helps versus graveyard-centric aggro like Dredge or Arcanist decks.

Against Control Decks:
Dispel, Negate, Mystical Dispute, Swan Song: Protect your combo from counterspells or removal.
Paradoxical Outcome: Refills your hand and replays all your zero-cost pieces.

Against Combo Decks:
Echoing Truth: Versatile answer to lock pieces and token spam.
Pithing Needle: Stops key activated abilities (e.g., planeswalkers, artifact combo pieces).

Against Artifact/Enchantment Strategies:
Aether Spellbomb: Bounce critical threats or draw in grindy games.
Psychic Corrosion: Turns draw loops into mill-win conditions.
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Skill Level and Playability

"Keep Calm and Cast Again" is ideal for players who enjoy intricate combos, sequencing puzzles, and high-reward interactions. While the deck is relatively easy to pilot at a base level, mastering it involves learning how to navigate protection, sequencing correctly, and timing your loop execution for maximum impact.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Playstyle: Combo-heavy with tempo interaction
Best For: 1v1 or multiplayer casual formats
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Quote:
"Just tap it. One more time. Just one more... wait, how much power does it have?"

Last Update: 14/05/2025