Phantom Steed + Time Warp + Eternal Witness

3-card combo · GU

Verdict

Yes — this 3-card loop generates infinite turns as long as Phantom Steed connects in combat each cycle.

Cards required

Cheapest stack total

$2.44

Color identity

Popularity

9 decks

Format

Commander

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Phantom Steed's attack trigger creates a tapped, attacking token copy of Eternal Witness, which enters and returns Time Warp from the graveyard to hand. Cast Time Warp, take the extra turn, attack again, repeat — the loop locks every opponent out of the game indefinitely. This lines up naturally in Simic extra-turns shells like Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait or Rashmi, Eternities Crafter, where both Time Warp and Eternal Witness are already staples.

How it works

Prerequisites

An opponent can not block Phantom Steed.

Steps

Cast Time Warp, taking an extra turn after this one.
Attack with Phantom Steed.
Phantom Steed triggers, creating a token copy of Eternal Witness that is tapped and attacking.
Eternal Witness enters, returning Time Warp from your graveyard to your hand.
Pass the turn.
Repeat.

Result

Infinite turns; Lock

Cheaper, tighter, alternate lines

Hullbreaker Horror or any evasion-granting equipment like Swiftfoot Boots helps guarantee Phantom Steed connects if opponents have blockers in the way. Walk the Aeons and Capture of Jingzhou are functional replacements for Time Warp in the same slot. The loop requires Phantom Steed to deal combat damage, so removal or a single chump blocker breaks the chain — protect the Steed or have a counterspell ready.

Phantom Steed + Time Warp + Eternal Witness

How it works

Cheaper, tighter, alternate lines

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