Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Phantom Steed + Journey to Nowhere

Spicy

101

Decks

How it works

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Cast Phantom Steed by paying .
When Phantom Steed enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, exiling Abdel Adrian until Phantom Steed leaves the battlefield.
Abdel Adrian leaves the battlefield, ending its effect, causing Journey to Nowhere to return from exile to the battlefield.
When Journey to Nowhere enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, exiling Phantom Steed.
Phantom Steed leaves the battlefield, ending its effect, causing Abdel Adrian to return from exile to the battlefield.
When Abdel Adrian enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Journey to Nowhere and any number of other nonland permanents you control until Abdel Adrian leaves the battlefield and creating at least one 1/1 Soldier creature token.
When Journey to Nowhere leaves the battlefield, its second ability triggers, returning Phantom Steed to the battlefield from exile.
Repeat from step 2.

In which brackets is this combo allowed, per Spellbook's Spicy tier?

1–2 · Exhibition & Core

Spellbook classifies this as Spicy — not for these brackets.

3 · Upgraded

Allowed in this bracket.

4–5 · Optimized & cEDH

All combos are allowed.