Overview:

This Jeskai (U/R/W) deck leverages flicker effects and instant/sorcery synergies to generate incremental damage through creatures like Erebor Flamesmith and Guttersnipe, while using Shiko, Paragon of the Way to recur low-CMC spells for value. The strategy combines ETB triggers, spell-based pinging, and limited stax elements like Grasp of Fate for tempo.

Primer:

Core Strategy: Deploy damage-on-cast creatures (Firebrand Archer, Electrostatic Field) and use flicker spells (Ghostly Flicker, Cloudshift) to reset Shiko/ETB value. Key phases:

1. Setup: Cast 1-2 pinging creatures by T3-4 using Sol Ring/signets. Protect them with Drogskol Captain.
2. Engine Activation: Chain cantrips (Frantic Search, Tolarian Winds) to trigger damage effects. Use Shiko's ETB to recast exiled instants like Blur for free.
3. Win Conversion: Amplify damage via Jeskai Ascendancy untaps or Impact Tremors creature spam. Close with Whirlwind of Thought-fueled card advantage or Fiery Inscription burn.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands (preferably untapped) and 1-2 ramp pieces (Izzet Signet, Arcane Signet).
• Prioritize early pinger + flicker spell combinations.
• Avoid hands without red sources for critical damage enablers.

Key Tips:

• Time Shiko casts post-wheels (Collective Defiance) to maximize graveyard targets.
• Use Brass's Tunnel-Grinder's transformed Cave for explosive Mulldrifter discovers.
• Protect critical mass of 2+ pinging creatures with Drogskol Captain hexproof.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Dies to board wipes (only Wrath of God/Blasphemous Act as symmetrical)
• No infinite combos for abrupt wins

Moderate

• Slow recovery from targeted removal on key engines (Storm-Kiln Artist, Archmage Emeritus)
• Limited tutors for damage multipliers

Minor

• Weak to Torpor Orb effects (mitigated by flicker redundancy)

Most Important Cards:

• Storm-Kiln Artist
• Jeskai Ascendancy
• Archmage Emeritus
• Whirlwind of Thought
• Impact Tremors
• Fiery Inscription
• Guttersnipe
• Drogskol Captain
• Grasp of Fate
• Ghostly Flicker

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10
Can theoretically kill via pinger spam by T8-9 but lacks fast mana/combos.

Resilience: 4/10
Limited protection (only 3 counterspells) but some flicker-based recovery.

Consistency: 6/10
Redundant pingers (6+ effects) and strong draw engines offset lack of tutors.

Interaction: 5/10
Mix of A-Tier (Swords to Plowshares) and C-Tier (Promise of Loyalty) removal.

Rating Justification:

The deck operates as a focused casual build with clear spell-slinging synergies but lacks the speed (no T8 win guarantees) and protection needed for higher tiers.

Power level: 4.0 - 5.0