Overview:

A spell-slinger deck that uses Magar of the Magic Strings to recur and cast powerful instants and sorceries for free, while generating value through damage-dealing permanents and storm effects.

Primer:

The deck operates by filling the graveyard with powerful instants and sorceries through cards like Faithless Looting, Cathartic Reunion, and various tutors. Magar of the Magic Strings then reanimates these spells as creatures, which can create free copies upon dealing combat damage. The deck includes various enablers like Lightning Greaves and Swiftfoot Boots to protect Magar and ensure combat damage connects.

The secondary strategy involves traditional spell-slinger elements with creatures like Guttersnipe, Storm-Kiln Artist, and Young Pyromancer generating value from spell casting. The deck can win through storm combinations with Tendrils of Agony and Grapeshot, or through accumulated damage from spell-copying effects and pingers. Card advantage and selection are maintained through efficient draw spells and looting effects.

Weaknesses:

• Heavily reliant on the commander, making it vulnerable to repeated removal
• Limited creature base makes it susceptible to aggressive strategies
• Weak to graveyard hate, which can shut down the primary reanimation strategy
• Struggles against enchantment-based removal due to limited interaction options in Rakdos colors

Most Important Cards:

1. Vampiric Tutor
2. Demonic Tutor
3. Lightning Greaves
4. Sol Ring
5. Guttersnipe
6. Storm-Kiln Artist
7. Tendrils of Agony
8. Bonus Round
9. Faithless Looting
10. Young Pyromancer

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 6/10
• Resilience: 5/10
• Consistency: 7/10
• Interaction: 6/10

Rating Justification:

The deck operates at a focused competitive level, typically threatening wins around turns 6-7 through either commander damage with spell copies or storm combinations. While it includes powerful tutors and efficient interaction, it lacks the fast mana and protection needed for higher power levels. The deck's reliance on the commander and vulnerability to disruption keeps it from competing with truly optimized builds.

Final power level rating: 6.5 - 7.0

The deck's mana base is well-constructed with appropriate dual lands and fetches, supporting its Rakdos color requirements effectively. The 35 land count is appropriate given the deck's average CMC and artifact ramp package. The deck shows clear optimization in its card choices but maintains a fair power level that allows for interactive gameplay without becoming oppressive.