Aether Storm + Mycosynth Lattice + Damping Matrix

Aether Storm

Mycosynth Lattice

Damping Matrix

How it works

1. Aether Storm prevents creature spells from being cast.
2. Because Damping Matrix prevents Aether Storm's activated ability from being activated, it cannot be destroyed due to its ability.

This locking mechanism relies on Mycosynth Lattice to turn every permanent on the battlefield into an artifact, which immediately transforms Aether Storm into a target for Damping Matrix's blanket prohibition on activated abilities. Because Damping Matrix stops players from paying 4 life to activate Aether Storm's destruction clause, Aether Storm becomes permanently stuck on the battlefield. With this unbreakable enchantment locked in place, Aether Storm's static ability remains safely active to completely shut down all creature spells from being cast.