Overview:

This Jeskai (U/R/W) spellslinger deck revolves around casting and copying instant/sorcery spells to generate value, create tokens, and control the board. Commanders Shiko and Narset, Unified enable a "flurry" strategy, rewarding players for casting their second spell each turn with either a copied spell or card draw. The deck combines cost reduction (Helm of Awakening, medallions), token generators (Monastery Mentor, Kykar, Wind's Fury), and recursive spellcasting engines (Arcane Bombardment, Narset, Enlightened Exile) to overwhelm opponents. Key win conditions include token swarms amplified by prowess triggers, infinite spell recursion loops, and copied game-ending sorceries like Inspired Ultimatum or Blatant Thievery.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy cost reducers (Goblin Electromancer, Ruby Medallion), ramp (Sol Ring, Smothering Tithe), and value engines (Monastery Mentor). Use low-cost interaction (Swords to Plowshares, Reprieve) to disrupt opponents.
2. Flurry Activation (Turns 3-5): Cast two spells per turn to trigger Shiko/Narset's copy/draw ability. Prioritize cantrips (Anticipate) or targeted removal for easy copying. Use Vedalken Orrery to enable flash casting.
3. Engine Assembly (Turns 5-7): Deploy Arcane Bombardment for recursive spellcasting or Veyran, Voice of Duality for doubled triggers. Use Gifts Ungiven to assemble key pieces like Narset's Reversal + Inspired Ultimatum.
4. Win Conditions:
   • Token Overload: Amplify Leonin Lightscribe/Whirlwind of Thought triggers with copied spells to create massive Monk/Soldier armies.
   • Infinite Recursion: Arcane Bombardment + Time Warp-like effects (via Will of the Jeskai flashback) for extra turns.
   • Big Spell Copying: Duplicate Blatant Thievery or Inspired Ultimatum using Shiko/Narset’s ability and Narset's Reversal.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands including color-fixing (Command Tower, fetches)
• Prioritize early cost reducers/ramp (Medallions, Sol Ring, Goblin Electromancer)
• Ensure at least one instant/sorcery for early flurry triggers
• Reject hands lacking colored mana sources or with only high-CMC spells

Key Tips:

• Use Deflecting Swat/Whirlwind Denial to protect critical spells during combo turns
• Hinata, Dawn-Crowned dramatically reduces X-spell costs (Electrodominance, Channeled Force)
• Soulfire Grand Master enables infinite turns with Time Warp + cost reduction
• Prioritize exiling high-impact sorceries (not counterspells) with Arcane Bombardment

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Crippled by Rule of Law/Eidolon of Rhetoric effects preventing multiple spells per turn
• Drannith Magistrate/Lavinia, Azorius Renegade block commander casting and spell recursion
• Struggles to recover from early Back to Basics/Blood Moon due to greedy mana base

Moderate

• Hushbringer/Torpor Orb nullifies token generation from Monastery Mentor/Kykar
• Graveyard hate (Rest in Peace) disrupts Arcane Bombardment/Narset, Enlightened Exile
• Vulnerable to fast aggro before establishing token blockers

Minor

• Limited permanent removal for resolved enchantments/artifacts
• High variance without Arcane Bombardment/Gifts Ungiven

Most Important Cards:

• Arcane Bombardment (Recursive spellcasting engine)
• Monastery Mentor (Primary token generator)
• Kykar, Wind's Fury (Token generation + mana acceleration)
• Storm-Kiln Artist (Treasure generation for spell synergy)
• Smothering Tithe (Critical ramp in colors with limited access)
• Force of Will (Free interaction for combo protection)
• Gifts Ungiven (Tutor for wincon packages)
• Veyran, Voice of Duality (Trigger amplification)
• Hinata, Dawn-Crowned (Cost reduction engine)
• Narset's Reversal (Key spell-copying effect)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Can establish game-winning boards via token swarms or copied ultimatums by T7-8, but lacks fast mana for earlier wins.

Resilience: 5/10
Multiple protection spells (Flawless Maneuver, Deflecting Swat) and recursion (Emerge from the Cocoon), but over-reliant on commander for core strategy.

Consistency: 7/10
Strong card draw (Whirlwind of Thought, Archmage Emeritus) and tutors (Gifts Ungiven), but some key pieces lack redundancy.

Interaction: 6/10
Efficient targeted removal (Swords to Plowshares, Imprisoned in the Moon) and countermagic (Force of Will), but limited board wipes.

Rating Justification:

This deck demonstrates focused spellcasting synergy with T7-8 win potential through combat or combo, but its reliance on maintaining board presence and vulnerability to common stax pieces prevent higher optimization. The balance between speed and resilience aligns with tiered casual play.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0