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Overview:
This Jeskai spellslinger deck leverages Shiko, Paragon of the Way's recursion/flicker potential to chain cheap spells and amplify damage through 17 pinger effects. While capable of explosive storm turns with Displacer Kitten/Veyran, Voice of Duality, it lacks cEDH-speed combos and folds to early board wipes. The deck operates at optimized casual power with moderate resilience.
Primer:
Core Strategy: The deck aims to resolve 2-3 damage amplifiers (Guttersnipe, Fiery Inscription) then chain flicker spells and Shiko's recursion to storm off. Key phases:
- Setup: Deploy mana rocks T1-3 while stocking graveyard with low-CMC spells via looting (Frantic Search, Jeskai Ascendancy)
- Engine Activation: Cast Shiko T4+ to begin exiling/recasting spells like Ephemerate from grave
- Storm Finish: Use Displacer Kitten or Ghostly Flicker loops to trigger mass pinger damage
Mulligan Priorities:
- Keep hands with 3 lands + 1-2 rocks
- Prioritize early pinger (Firebrand Archer) + cantrip (Izzet Charm)
- Avoid hands without graveyard setup or protection
Key Tips:
- Time Shiko casts post-boardwipe for maximum recursion value
- Use Storm-Kiln Artist treasures to fuel Impending Flux finishers
- Eerie Interlude dodges wraths while retriggering ETBs
- Whirlwind of Thought enables draw-fueled storm turns
Weaknesses:
Critical:
- Dies to early board wipes (11 key creatures, minimal recursion)
- Graveyard hate neuters Shiko's engine
Moderate:
- Limited redundancy for Displacer Kitten combo
- Slow recovery from stax (no artifact/enchantment removal)
Minor:
- Some tapped lands delay early plays
Most Important Cards:
- Displacer Kitten
- Veyran, Voice of Duality
- Storm-Kiln Artist
- Whirlwind of Thought
- Fiery Inscription
- Archmage Emeritus
- Ephemerate
- Ghostly Flicker
- Guttersnipe
- Electrostatic Field
Attribute Ratings:
Speed: 6/10
Theoretical T6-7 kill with perfect storm sequence (3+ pingers + kitten + mana), but typically needs T8-9 to assemble damage critical mass
Resilience: 4/10
Minimal protection for key creatures, no spell recursion beyond Shiko, folds to 2+ board wipes
Consistency: 5/10
12 cantrips but only 3 tutors, redundant pingers compensate for combo fragility
Interaction: 5/10
10 counters/removals (Counterspell, Disallow), mostly reactive with limited stack control
Rating Justification:
Falls between "Optimized Casual" (T8-10) and "Focused" (T7-8) tiers. Lacks cEDH turbo elements but exceeds precon consistency. Comparable to upgraded Veyran storm decks with medium-speed combos and combat backup.
Power level: 5.5 - 6.5
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