Aether Storm + Pithing Needle

U identity

Commander legal

The 2 combo pieces

• Aether Storm
• Pithing Needle

What must be in place

"Aether Storm" chosen with Pithing Needle.

How to execute it

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

What the combo produces

• Lock
• Players can't cast creature spells