Overview:

This Jeskai spellslinger deck leverages Shiko and Narset's Flurry ability to copy targeted spells or generate card advantage. It focuses on casting multiple instants/sorceries per turn to fuel token armies (Monastery Mentor, Young Pyromancer), direct damage (Guttersnipe, Caldera Pyremaw), and explosive mana turns (Mana Geyser + X-spells). While lacking infinite combos, it aims to overwhelm through value accumulation and copied finishers like Explosion.

Primer:

Core Strategy:

1. Early Setup: Deploy cost reducers (Goblin Electromancer, Haughty Djinn) and token generators. Use cantrips (Opt, Consider) to dig for key pieces.
2. Flurry Triggers: Cast 2+ spells per turn to activate Shiko's copy/draw engine. Prioritize targeted spells (Lightning Helix, Electrodominance) for maximum value.
3. Win Conditions:
   • Token Swarm: Amplify Monk/Elemental armies with pump effects (Rediscover the Way's double strike)
   • Burn: Multiply damage via copied spells (Caldera Pyremaw triggers, Guttersnipe pings)
   • Big Mana Turns: Use Mana Geyser/Storm-Kiln Artist treasures to fuel copied X-spells (Explosion)

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands and 1-2 cantrips/ramp pieces
• Prioritize turn 2-3 enablers (Electromancer, Archmage Emeritus)
• Avoid slow starts with only high-CMC spells

Key Tips:

• Sequence spells strategically: Cast non-targeted spells first each turn to preserve Flurry triggers for impactful targeted effects
• Protect critical turns with Teferi's Protection/Sublime Epiphany
• Use Lier's flashback and Mystic Sanctuary recursion to recover from interaction

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Relies on easily removed value engines (Veyran, Storm-Kiln Artist)
• Vulnerable to instant-speed board wipes during token buildup

Moderate

• Limited graveyard hate (only Dismantling Wave for enchantments)
• Few free counterspells for protecting critical spells

Minor

• Slow mana base (11 ETB-tapped lands) mitigated by artifact ramp

Most Important Cards:

• Storm-Kiln Artist
• Archmage Emeritus
• Veyran, Voice of Duality
• Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
• Monastery Mentor
• Guttersnipe
• Mana Geyser
• Electrodominance
• Whirlwind of Thought
• Expansion // Explosion

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10 Can threaten wins via copied X-spells T8-10, but lacks fast infinite combos

Resilience: 6/10 Moderate recursion (Lier, Mystic Sanctuary) but overrelies on unprotected value creatures

Consistency: 6/10 12 cantrips/filter effects but only 3 tutors (Expressive Iteration, etc.)

Interaction: 7/10 Efficient removal (Swords, Pongify) and versatile counters (Sublime Epiphany)

Rating Justification:

The deck demonstrates focused casual play patterns with upgraded interaction and value engines, but lacks cEDH-level speed/protection. Its spell-copying theme and board-building strategy align with optimized casual tables.

Power level: 4.5 - 5.5