Overview:

This Jeskai (WUR) spellslinger deck revolves around Shiko and Narset, Unified, leveraging its Flurry ability to copy targeted spells or generate card advantage. The strategy focuses on casting multiple low-to-mid-cost instants/sorceries per turn to trigger token generators (Young Pyromancer, Third Path Iconoclast), amplify damage (Guttersnipe, Caldera Pyremaw), and generate explosive mana/value (Storm-Kiln Artist, Mana Geyser). Hinata, Dawn-Crowned synergizes with multi-target spells like Aether Gale and Rite of Replication for cost reduction, while Veyran, Voice of Duality doubles triggered abilities. The deck aims to win through token swarms, direct burn damage, or massive X-spells like Electrodominance.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3):
   • Deploy mana rocks (Izzet Signet, Sol Ring) and cost reducers (Goblin Electromancer, Haughty Djinn).
   • Cast cantrips (Opt, Consider) to dig for key pieces while triggering early prowess tokens.
   • Protect threats with counterspells (Dovin's Veto, Spell Pierce).

2. Midgame Value (Turns 4-6):

   • Resolve engine creatures (Archmage Emeritus, Storm-Kiln Artist) to amplify spellcasting value.
   • Cast Shiko and Narset, using its Flurry trigger to copy targeted removal (Swords to Plowshares), draw spells (Compulsive Research), or token generators.
   • Leverage Hinata, Dawn-Crowned to discount multi-target spells like Curse of the Swine or Elminster's Simulacrum.

3. Win Conditions (Turns 6+):

   • Token Overload: Use Young Pyromancer/Third Path Iconoclast tokens boosted by Balmor, Battlemage Captain for lethal swings.
   • Burn Outburst: Chain copied spells with Guttersnipe/Caldera Pyremaw and Veyran, Voice of Duality for massive damage.
   • X-Spell Finishers: Generate infinite mana via Storm-Kiln Artist + Mana Geyser loops to fuel Electrodominance or Explosion.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands, at least one mana rock/cost reducer.
• Prioritize early interaction (Negate, Pongify) or card selection (Preordain, Faithless Looting).
• Avoid hands with only high-CMC spells lacking setup.

Key Tips:

• Sequence spells to ensure the second cast each turn targets for maximum Flurry value.
• Use Narset's Reversal on your own spells to double triggers while bouncing for reuse.
• Adaptive Training Post can copy game-ending X-spells if charged.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Heavy reliance on Shiko and Narset for Flurry value makes the deck vulnerable to repeated commander removal.
• Struggles against board wipes (Blasphemous Act) due to token dependency and limited recursion.
• Rule of Law/Eidolon of Rhetoric effects cripple the multi-spell engine.

Moderate

• Limited graveyard interaction beyond Lier, Disciple of the Drowned leaves key spells exposed to exile.
• High-density counterspell metas can disrupt critical combo turns.

Minor

• Mana base’s tapped lands (Temple of Epiphany, Path of Ancestry) occasionally slow early tempo.
• Minimal lifegain outside Jeskai Revelation makes aggressive matchups challenging.

Most Important Cards:

• Storm-Kiln Artist (Mana generation via Treasure tokens)
• Hinata, Dawn-Crowned (Cost reduction for multi-target spells)
• Veyran, Voice of Duality (Doubles triggered abilities)
• Electrodominance (Flexible removal/burn finisher)
• Mana Geyser (Explosive mana for X-spells)
• Young Pyromancer (Primary token generator)
• Guttersnipe (Burn enabler)
• Narset's Reversal (Spell copying/protection)
• Whirlwind of Thought (Card draw engine)
• Rite of Replication (Game-ending clone effect)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Capable of T7-8 wins via token swarms or copied X-spells, but lacks fast mana for earlier explosive turns.

Resilience: 5/10

• Moderate protection (counterspells, recursion via Lier) but folds to repeated board wipes/commander tax.

Consistency: 7/10

• Strong card selection (10+ cantrips) and redundancy in token/burn effects ensure reliable strategy execution.

Interaction: 6/10

• Efficient targeted removal (Swords to Plowshares, Pongify) and counterspells, but limited board wipes.

Rating Justification:

This deck demonstrates focused spell-slinging synergy with T7-8 win potential through combat or burn, aligning with the "Focused" tier (6.0). While it lacks the turbo consistency of cEDH decks, its strong card selection and engine pieces justify a slight edge over casual builds. Resilience issues from commander dependency and token fragility cap its ceiling.

Power level: 6.0 - 6.5