Overview:

This 5-color spellslinger deck leverages Niv-Mizzet, Supreme's jump-start ability to recur two-color instants/sorceries while generating value through multicolor spell synergies. The deck focuses on incremental advantage using cards like Aragorn, the Uniter and General Ferrous Rokiric to create board presence, supported by efficient interaction and card draw. While lacking infinite combos, it aims to overwhelm opponents through spell recursion and token generation.

Primer:

Core Strategy:
The deck prioritizes casting two-color instants/sorceries to exploit Niv-Mizzet's jump-start ability, using cards like Solve the Equation and Bring to Light to find key spells. Value engines like Secrets of the Dead and Whirlwind of Thought convert spellcasting into card advantage, while Jeskai Ascendancy and Leyline of the Guildpact amplify multicolor synergies. Win conditions involve overwhelming with tokens from Aragorn, the Uniter/General Ferrous Rokiric or recurring high-impact spells like Conflux.

Mulligan Priorities:

• 3+ lands with color diversity
• Early ramp (Arcane Signet, Farseek)
• At least 1 interaction piece (Assassin's Trophy, Dovin's Veto)
• Avoid hands without multicolor spell enablers

Key Tips:

• Prioritize casting Niv-Mizzet only when you have 2+ instant/sorcery targets in graveyard
• Use Galvanic Iteration with Escape to the Wilds or Urban Evolution for explosive turns
• Leyline of the Guildpact enables Faeburrow Elder to produce WUBRG
• Save Kaya's Guile for critical creature threats or graveyard hate

Avoid Traps:

• Don't overextend into board wipes - maintain instant-speed recursion
• Jegantha should primarily be used for color fixing, not as a wincon

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Graveyard hate (Rest in Peace) shuts down jump-start recursion
• Heavy countermagic disrupts spell-based value engine

Moderate:

• Mana base vulnerable to Blood Moon effects
• Limited recovery from board wipes

Minor:

• Some reliance on commander for optimal performance

Most Important Cards:

• Aragorn, the Uniter
• General Ferrous Rokiric
• Secrets of the Dead
• Whirlwind of Thought
• Faeburrow Elder
• Conflux
• Jeskai Ascendancy
• Leyline of the Guildpact
• Bring to Light
• Chromatic Lantern

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Can establish value engines by T4-5 but lacks fast combo kills
• Best-case T7-8 wins through token overrun

Resilience: 6/10

• Multiple recursion effects (Cosmic Rebirth, Reborn Hope)
• 10+ counterspells/interaction pieces
• Vulnerable to layered disruption targeting graveyard + mana

Consistency: 6/10

• 7 tutors (Solve the Equation, Eladamri's Call, etc.)
• Strong card draw engine
• Redundant multicolor payoffs

Interaction: 8/10

• 14 targeted removal/counters (S/A-Tier)
• 3 board wipes (Merciless Eviction)
• Flexible answers to all permanent types

Rating Justification:

This deck sits between Optimized Casual (5.0) and High-Power Casual (5.5). While it has strong interaction and synergy, it lacks the speed of T6-7 combo kills seen in 6.0+ decks. The reliance on incremental value rather than deterministic wins and vulnerability to common hate pieces keeps it below Focused tier. Compared to a 4.5 deck, it shows superior card quality and redundancy.

Power level: 5.0 - 5.5