Brine Elemental + Vesuvan Shapeshifter

Mana needed: {1}{U}

U identity

Commander legal

The 2 combo pieces

What must be in place

Brine Elemental is face up.
Vesuvan Shapeshifter is face down.

How to execute it

  1. Turn Vesuvan Shapeshifter face-up for {1}{U}.
  2. As it turns face up, have it copy Brine Elemental, triggering Brine Elemental's face-up ability.
  3. Resolve the ability; each opponent skips their next untap step.
  4. Pass the turn; on your upkeep, turn Vesuvan Shapeshifter face down.
  5. Repeat infinitely.

What the combo produces