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Jiwari, the Earth Aflame
Legendary Creature — Spirit
{X}{R}, {T}: Jiwari deals X damage to target creature without flying. Channel — {X}{R}{R}{R}, Discard this card: It deals X damage to each creature without flying.
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“Red spirit dealing removal via taps and channel discards; grindy midrange finisher.”
Midrange
Intermediate
Combat damage, Commander damage
Ramp, Tokens, Sacrifice
Strategy
Jiwari, the Earth Aflame is a flexible red damage engine that rewards you for playing a straightforward midrange strategy. The activated ability lets you pick off flying-free threats one at a time while you build your board, turning mana into targeted removal. The real payoff is the channel ability—discarding Jiwari for a sweeping effect that clears most ground creatures at once, letting you rebuild while opponents are left vulnerable. This makes Jiwari perfect for a deck that plays out creatures, uses channel as a reset button when needed, and then swings in for damage. You're not trying to combo off; you're just leveraging repeated removal to keep the board manageable while your threats connect.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip expensive utility lands; use basics and budget dual lands like Forgotten Cave. Replace pricey sweepers with Earthquake and Blasphemous Act.
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