Overview:

This Kykar, Wind's Fury deck is a spellslinger/combo build leveraging noncreature spell synergy to generate Spirit tokens, storm count, and explosive mana. Kykar serves as both an engine (converting spells into Spirits/red mana) and combo enabler. The deck aims to win via storm finishers (Grapeshot), infinite mana combos (Reiterate + Mana Geyser), or spell-copy chains (Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame), supported by value engines like Underworld Breach and Mizzix's Mastery.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Cast cantrips (Opt, Brainstorm, Preordain) to dig for combo pieces while generating Spirits. Deploy mana rocks (Signets, Storm-Kiln Artist) and cost reducers (Goblin Electromancer).
2. Midgame Acceleration (Turns 4-5): Use rituals (Seething Song, Mana Geyser) and recursion (Underworld Breach) to fuel high-impact spells. Activate Emergence Zone for flash-speed combos.
3. Win Conditions (Turns 5-7):
   • Storm: Grapeshot with storm count ≥20 using Haze of Rage/Frantic Search chains.
   • Infinite Mana: Reiterate + Mana Geyser (copied 3+ times) into Crackle with Power for lethal.
   • Copy Combos: Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame for infinite hasty tokens.
   • Graveyard Loops: Mizzix's Mastery overloaded to replay key spells from the yard.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Prioritize hands with 2-3 lands, 1-2 cantrips/ramp pieces, and at least one combo component (e.g., Reiterate, Dualcaster Mage).
• Keep hands with Underworld Breach or Mystical Tutor for flexibility.
• Avoid hands lacking red mana sources or early plays.

Key Tips:

• Use Spirits as mana batteries: Sacrifice them to cast Crackle with Power or fuel Underworld Breach escapes.
• Narset's Reversal on your own rituals or tutors doubles their value.
• Grand Abolisher ensures safe combo turns. Flawless Maneuver protects critical permanents.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Graveyard hate (Rest in Peace, Leyline of the Void) shuts down Underworld Breach, Mizzix's Mastery, and Treasure Cruise.
• Anti-storm tech (Rule of Law, Eidolon of Rhetoric) halts spell chains.
• Cursed Totem/Linvala disables Kykar's Spirit-sac ability.

Moderate

• Board wipes reset Spirit tokens, reducing mana generation.
• Targeted removal on key creatures (Storm-Kiln Artist, Dualcaster Mage) disrupts synergy.

Minor

• Limited creature-based interaction (relies on Swords to Plowshares, Chaos Warp).
• Some enters-tapped lands slow early tempo.

Most Important Cards:

• Underworld Breach (Recursion engine for infinite loops)
• Reiterate (Infinite mana combo with Mana Geyser)
• Dualcaster Mage (Infinite token combo with Twinflame)
• Mizzix's Mastery (Recast entire graveyard)
• Storm-Kiln Artist (Mana generation and treasure synergy)
• Mana Geyser (Massive red mana for combos)
• Grapeshot (Primary storm wincon)
• Kykar, Wind's Fury (Token generation and mana engine)
• Grand Abolisher (Protects combo turns)
• Crackle with Power (Scalable finisher)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 7/10

• Capable of T5-6 wins via optimized spell chains or infinite combos, but lacks fast mana (e.g., Mana Crypt) for earlier consistency.

Resilience: 5/10

• Limited protection beyond Flawless Maneuver and counterspells. Relies heavily on graveyard, making it vulnerable to hate.

Consistency: 7/10

• Strong cantrip/tutor suite (Mystical Tutor, Enlightened Tutor) but lacks redundancy for key combo pieces like Reiterate.

Interaction: 6/10

• Efficient spot removal (Swords, Chaos Warp) and counterspells, but minimal board wipes beyond Farewell.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates in the T6-7 win range with potent combo lines and storm potential, aligning with the "Focused" tier (6.0-7.0). While its speed approaches optimized levels, graveyard dependency and moderate resilience cap its ceiling.

Power level: 6.5 - 7.0