Overview:
A wizard tribal spellslinger deck that aims to reduce the cost of instants and sorceries while generating value through wizard synergies and powerful spell-based effects. The deck leverages its commander Kaza, Roil Chaser to cast big spells earlier than normally possible.
Primer:
The deck operates on multiple synergistic axes, primarily focusing on wizard tribal elements and spell cost reduction. Kaza, Roil Chaser serves as both an enabler and payoff, allowing for dramatic cost reduction of key spells while building up a wizard-based board presence. The deck can transition between controlling the game with counterspells and interaction, to explosive turns with cost-reduced big spells like Crackle with Power or Mnemonic Deluge.
The optimal play pattern involves establishing a few key wizards early, including cost reducers like Baral, Chief of Compliance and Goblin Electromancer, then leveraging these creatures to cast powerful spells at discount. Card advantage engines like Archmage Emeritus and Azami, Lady of Scrolls ensure a steady flow of resources, while pieces like Storm-Kiln Artist can generate additional mana for bigger turns. The deck can win through either large X-spells, copied spells, or accumulated value from wizard synergies.
Weaknesses:
The deck is particularly vulnerable to board wipes, as it relies heavily on creature-based cost reduction and card advantage. Graveyard hate can shut down some of the recursion elements, and the deck can struggle against aggressive strategies due to its relatively slow setup time. The mana base, while functional, could be more optimized with additional fetch lands and better utility lands.
Most Important Cards:
- Baral, Chief of Compliance
- Storm-Kiln Artist
- Archmage Emeritus
- Mizzix of the Izmagnus
- Niv-Mizzet, Parun
- Sublime Epiphany
- Mnemonic Deluge
- Crackle with Power
- Azami, Lady of Scrolls
- Harmonic Prodigy
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 6/10
- Resilience: 5/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 8/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits comfortably in the 6.0-6.5 range due to its ability to consistently execute its strategy while maintaining interaction with opponents. While it can occasionally achieve explosive turns earlier, it typically aims to win around turns 7-8 through either big spells or accumulated advantage. It's more powerful than typical casual decks but lacks the fast mana and consistent early wins of higher-powered decks.
Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5
The deck demonstrates strong synergies and a clear gameplan but lacks the explosive fast mana and consistent early game threats of higher-powered decks. It has good interaction and can generate significant advantage, but its reliance on creatures for cost reduction makes it vulnerable to disruption.
Kaza, Roil Chaser