Overview:

This Jeskai (U/R/W) deck helmed by Elsha, Threefold Master focuses on casting noncreature spells to generate prowess triggers and Monk tokens, leveraging a "spellslinger" strategy. The primary game plan involves creating an army of evasive tokens pumped by prowess and anthem effects (Balmor, Battlemage Captain, Warleader's Call), while using extra combat steps (Full Throttle) and double strike enablers (Temur Battle Rage) to close games. Secondary win conditions include storm-like value with Storm-Kiln Artist/Veyran, Voice of Duality synergies and a backup Laboratory Maniac line. Elsha acts as a critical token engine and value generator, though the deck includes redundancy through Monastery Mentor, Young Pyromancer, and Third Path Iconoclast.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Springleaf Drum), cantrip (Opt, Consider), and establish token generators like Monastery Mentor or Third Path Iconoclast.
2. Midgame Value (Turns 4-6): Cast Elsha and chain low-cost spells to build a wide board. Use Whirlwind of Thought or Archmage Emeritus to refuel. Protect key pieces with Clever Concealment or Flawless Maneuver.
3. Win Conditions (Turns 5-8):
   • Combat: Pump tokens with Balmor, Battlemage Captain/Veyran, Voice of Duality and grant evasion via Distortion Strike or Shadow Rift. Use Full Throttle for lethal.
   • Storm/Burn: Leverage Storm-Kiln Artist + Guttersnipe/Impact Tremors for incremental damage.
   • Lab Man: Pair Winds of Change or Treasure Cruise with Laboratory Maniac as a backup.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands, at least one early token generator or cantrip.
• Prioritize Elsha, Threefold Master if protection (Boros Charm) or evasion (Shadow Rift) is present.
• Avoid slow starts with only high-cost spells like City on Fire.

Key Tips:

• Use Sensei's Divining Top to manipulate Elsha’s top-deck casting.
• Lier, Disciple of the Drowned enables flashback for critical spells post-board wipe.
• Kykar, Wind's Fury provides mana for explosive turns.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board wipes (e.g., Blasphemous Act) reset the token-based strategy with limited recovery outside Lier, Disciple of the Drowned.
• Anti-token tech (Cursed Totem, Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite) nullifies prowess and token generation.

Moderate

• Graveyard hate disrupts Lier, Disciple of the Drowned and flashback.
• Stack interaction (Counterspell/Silence) can interrupt key storm turns.

Minor

• Artifact removal slows mana rocks but doesn’t cripple the deck.
• Hand disruption (Thoughtseize) is mitigated by cantrips.

Most Important Cards:

• Elsha, Threefold Master (Token generation and evasion enabler)
• Balmor, Battlemage Captain (Primary combat pump)
• Storm-Kiln Artist (Mana acceleration and storm synergy)
• Whirlwind of Thought (Card draw engine)
• Full Throttle (Combat phase multiplier)
• Monastery Mentor (Redundant token generator)
• Clever Concealment (Mass protection)
• Veyran, Voice of Duality (Trigger amplification)
• Laboratory Maniac (Alternate win condition)
• Enlightened Tutor (Key enchantment/artifact fetch)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Can threaten wins via combat or storm lines by T7-8, but lacks fast mana for earlier explosive turns.

Resilience: 5/10

• Moderate protection (phasing, indestructible) but struggles to rebuild after multiple wipes.

Consistency: 7/10

• Strong card selection (cantrips, Brainstorm) and tutors (Gamble, Enlightened Tutor) ensure access to key pieces.

Interaction: 6/10

• Efficient spot removal (Swords to Plowshares, Pongify) and counterspells (Fierce Guardianship), but limited stack control for prolonged games.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a Focused level, consistently threatening wins via combat or storm synergies by T7-8 but lacking the speed and resilience of higher-tier lists. Its reliance on board presence and vulnerability to wipes caps its power.

Power level: 6.0 - 6.5