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Steelswarm Operator

Steelswarm Operator

Artifact Creature — Robot Soldier1/1$1.02

Flying : Add . Spend this mana only to cast an artifact spell. : Add . Spend this mana only to activate abilities of artifact sources.

Legal in Commander

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Combos 18

  • Steelswarm Operator + Rex, Cyber-Hound + Knacksaw Clique

    • Exile each opponent's library

    77 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Rex using Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifact sources. Activate Rex using Knacksaw Clique's ability by paying {1}{U} and untapping it, exiling the top card of an opponent's library with the ability to play that card this turn. Repeat.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Memnarch + Freed from the Real

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    Mana needed: 47 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Memnarch by paying {1}{U}{U}, causing Freed from the Real to become an artifact. Activate Freed from the Real by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Encroaching Mycosynth + Freed from the Real

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    43 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Steelswarm Operator does not have summoning sickness.

    Steps

    Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Freed from the Real by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Repeat.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Liquimetal Torque + Freed from the Real

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    41 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Liquimetal Torque by tapping it, causing Freed from the Real to become an artifact. Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Freed from the Real by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Memnarch + Pemmin's Aura

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    Mana needed: 37 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Memnarch by paying {1}{U}{U}, causing Pemmin's Aura to become an artifact. Activate Pemmin's Aura by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Liquimetal Torque + Pemmin's Aura

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    35 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Liquimetal Torque by tapping it, causing Pemmin's Aura to become an artifact. Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Pemmin's Aura by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Filigree Sages + Training Grounds

    • Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    28 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Filigree Sages by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Repeat.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Liquimetal Coating + Freed from the Real

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    23 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Steelswarm Operator does not have summoning sickness.

    Steps

    Activate Liquimetal Coating by tapping it, causing Freed from the Real to become an artifact. Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Freed from the Real by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Encroaching Mycosynth + Pemmin's Aura

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells

    21 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Pemmin's Aura by paying {U}, untapping Steelswarm Operator. Repeat.

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  • Steelswarm Operator + Agatha's Soul Cauldron + Horseshoe Crab

    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells
    • Infinite blue mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts

    16 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Steelswarm Operator's second ability by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts. Activate Steelswarm Operator using Horseshoe Crab's ability by paying {U}, untapping it. Repeat.

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Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.

Best commanders

Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.

  1. Aang and KataraSteelswarm Operator taps your artifacts, which Aang and Katara can use because it cares how many of your artifacts are tapped.
  2. Iron Man, Titan of InnovationIron Man, Titan of Innovation is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  3. Breya, Etherium ShaperBreya, Etherium Shaper is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  4. Nick Valentine, Private EyeNick Valentine, Private Eye is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  5. Cult of SkaroCult of Skaro is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  6. Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear ColossusTetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  7. Locutus of BorgLocutus of Borg is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  8. Vision, Spectral SynthezoidVision, Spectral Synthezoid is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  9. Mendicant Core, GuidelightMendicant Core, Guidelight is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.
  10. Iron Man, Bleeding EdgeIron Man, Bleeding Edge is an Artifact, which Steelswarm Operator can use.

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