Lullmage Mentor + Adrix and Nev, Twincasters + Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization + Elspeth, Storm Slayer

Lullmage Mentor

Adrix and Nev, Twincasters

Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

How it works

1. Whenever an opponent casts a spell, activate Lullmage Mentor by tapping seven untapped Merfolk, countering that spell.
2. Lullmage Mentor triggers, creating a total of twelve 1/1 Merfolk creature tokens.
3. Repeat.

This magnificent spell-lock begins with Lullmage Mentor tapping seven untapped Merfolk to counter an opponent's spell, which immediately triggers its own ability to create a 1/1 Merfolk token. Because replacement effects from Adrix and Nev, Twincasters and Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation stack exponentially, that single token creation is multiplied into a staggering twelve tokens at once. This instantly replenishes your board with far more than the seven Merfolk required to pay the cost, allowing you to repeat the loop indefinitely to counter every single spell your opponents attempt to cast. Meanwhile, Elspeth, Storm Slayer contributes her own token-doubling replacement effect to the math while providing a versatile suite of abilities for your growing army.