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This Jeskai spellslinger deck leverages Shiko and Narset's Flurry trigger to copy impactful instant/sorcery spells or draw cards, supported by token generators, storm payoffs, and graveyard recursion. The primary win conditions are storm-based damage (Grapeshot/Haze of Rage), token swarms buffed by Akroma's Will, and Underworld Breach loops with Storm-Kiln Artist/Birgi for infinite mana/spells.
Primer:
Core Strategy:
- Early Setup: Cast cantrips (Opt, Ponder) and deploy cost reducers (Goblin Electromancer, Stormcatch Mentor) to enable multi-spell turns. Protect Shiko/Narset with Swiftfoot Boots/Deflecting Swat.
- Engine Activation: Trigger Flurry on second spell each turn to copy key spells (Jeska's Will, Grapeshot) or refuel with card draw. Use Young Pyromancer/Monastery Mentor to build a board.
- Win Conversion:
- Storm: Chain copied spells (Galvanic Iteration, Twinning Staff) into Grapeshot or Haze of Rage with 10+ storm count.
- Infinite Mana: Underworld Breach + Storm-Kiln Artist + Wheel of Fortune loops generate infinite treasures/spells.
- Token Overrun: Akroma's Will grants evasion/indestructible to token armies from Talrand/Kykar.
Mulligan Priorities:
- Keep hands with 3 lands, 1-2 cantrips/cost reducers, and protection (Boros Charm, Flawless Maneuver).
- Prioritize setups enabling T4 Shiko/Narset with backup interaction (Mana Drain, Dovin's Veto).
Key Tips:
- Sequence spells to maximize Flurry triggers: Cast setup spell first (Faithless Looting), then payoff (Jeska's Will) as second spell.
- Use Lier, Disciple of the Drowned to rebuy key spells post-graveyard hate.
- Against stax, tutor for Prismari Command/Otawara to remove Rule of Law effects.
Weaknesses:
Critical
- Graveyard Reliance: Fold to Rest in Peace/Leyline of the Void (disables Breach/Mizzix's Mastery).
- Commander Dependency: 3+ removals on Shiko/Narset cripples Flurry engine.
Moderate
- Slow Stax Recovery: Rule of Law/Thalia effects delay critical multi-spell turns.
- Limited Combo Redundancy: Only 1-2 copies of key combo enablers (Storm-Kiln Artist, Birgi).
Minor
- Token Board Wipes: Vanquish the Horde/Akroma's Will mitigate damage from mass removal.
Most Important Cards:
- Underworld Breach
- Storm-Kiln Artist
- Birgi, God of Storytelling
- Mizzix's Mastery
- Grapeshot
- Rhystic Study
- Archmage Emeritus
- Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
- Wheel of Fortune
- Jeska's Will
Attribute Ratings:
Speed: 6/10
Theoretical T5-6 wins with perfect Breach/Storm-Kiln loops, but typically goldfishes T7-8.
Resilience: 5/10
Moderate protection (Deflecting Swat, counterspells) but crumbles under layered disruption.
Consistency: 6/10
12+ cantrips and wheels ensure gas, but only 4 tutors (Imperial Recruiter, Mizzix's Mastery) for combo assembly.
Interaction: 7/10
S-Tier counters (Mana Drain), A-Tier removal (Swords to Plowshares), and flexible answers (Prismari Command).
Rating Justification:
This deck operates at the high end of optimized casual (T8-10 deterministic wins) with storm/combat flexibility but lacks cEDH-speed tutors and free interaction.
Power level: 5.0 - 5.5
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