Overview:

This Dimir spellslinger deck helmed by Lord of the Nazgûl leverages instant/sorcery synergy to flood the board with 3/3 Wraith tokens while enabling powerful flicker combos. The commander amplifies the token strategy by granting protection from Ring-bearers and a late-game 9/9 buff, but the deck's true power lies in its ability to generate infinite mana/ETB loops using Displacer Kitten, Deadeye Navigator, and Naru Meha, Master Wizard. Secondary win conditions include Vela the Night-Clad attrition, Hullbreaker Horror lockouts, and Archon of Cruelty recursion.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet), cast cantrips (Ponder, Preordain), and establish value engines like Archmage Emeritus. Use Mystical Tutor/Solve the Equation to find key pieces.
2. Token Generation (Turns 4-6): Cast instant/sorcery spells to create Wraith tokens. Prioritize spells with flashback/recurrence like Frantic Search or Windfall. Activate Displacer Kitten triggers to flicker value creatures (Mulldrifter, Ravenous Chupacabra).
3. Combo Execution (Turns 5-8):
   • Infinite Mana: Pair Peregrine Drake with Deadeye Navigator or Displacer Kitten + noncreature spells.
   • ETB Lock: Use Naru Meha, Master Wizard to copy Ghostly Flicker targeting Archaeomancer for infinite recursion.
   • Hullbreaker Control: Cast spells repeatedly to bounce all opposing permanents.
4. Closing: Pump tokens to 9/9 via commander, swarm with Vela the Night-Clad evasion, or drain via Archon of Cruelty recursion.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands and at least one mana rock/tutor
• Prioritize early interaction (Counterspell, Baleful Strix) in unknown metas
• Reject hands lacking blue mana sources or with only high-CMC spells

Key Tips:

• Use Sakashima of a Thousand Faces to clone the commander while bypassing legend rule
• Panharmonicon doubles both token generation and ETB triggers
• Thassa, Deep-Dwelling provides recurring flicker on end step
• Isochron Scepter imprinting Essence Flux creates infinite ETBs with Displacer Kitten

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Commander-dependent strategy: Multiple removals on Lord of the Nazgûl cripples token production
• Fragile combo lines: Displacer Kitten/Deadeye Navigator have no innate protection
• Minimal graveyard hate: Struggles against recursion decks

Moderate

• Board wipes reset token progress (mitigated by Cyclonic Rift overload)
• Cursed Totem nullifies creature-based mana (Peregrine Drake, Displacer Kitten)
• Limited artifact/enchantment removal beyond Feed the Swarm

Minor

• High spell density makes Archon of Cruelty difficult to cast
• Life loss from Reanimate/Toxic Deluge can be punishing

Most Important Cards:

• Displacer Kitten (Flicker engine/combo piece)
• Lord of the Nazgûl (Token generator/win con)
• Deadeye Navigator (Infinite mana/ETB enabler)
• Hullbreaker Horror (Control lock piece)
• Archmage Emeritus (Card draw engine)
• Cyclonic Rift (Board reset/protection)
• Mystical Tutor (Key spell redundancy)
• Thassa, Deep-Dwelling (Recurring flicker)
• Naru Meha, Master Wizard (Spell copying combo)
• Vela the Night-Clad (Evasion/attrition win con)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Can establish game-winning combos by T6-7 but requires multiple pieces. Token swarm needs time to reach critical mass.

Resilience: 5/10
Limited protection for key creatures beyond counterspells. Recovers poorly from repeated commander removal.

Consistency: 7/10
Abundant tutors (9+)+strong card draw ensure combo piece access, but high variance in token scaling.

Interaction: 6/10
Efficient counterspells and targeted removal, but lacks permanent-based stax and has few board wipes.

Rating Justification:

This deck demonstrates focused combo potential with T6-7 win capability through efficient tutors and spell synergy, but its reliance on vulnerable creatures and commander-dependent strategy limits resilience. It sits between optimized casual and focused competitive tiers.

Power level: 6.0 - 6.5