Appa, Steadfast Guardian + Dazzling Theater // Prop Room + Icewind Stalwart

Decks

How it works

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Cast Appa either from your hand or from the command zone by paying plus commander tax, if applicable.
When Appa enters, its first ability triggers, exiling Icewind Stalwart with the ability to cast it later from exile.
Cast Icewind Stalwart from exile by paying and tapping Appa.
Appa's second ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Ally creature token.
When Icewind Stalwart enters, it triggers, blinking Appa.
When Appa enters, its first ability triggers, exiling Icewind Stalwart with the ability to cast it later from exile.
Cast Icewind Stalwart from exile by paying and tapping Appa and the Ally token.
Repeat from step 4.

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.