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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Legendary Creature — Human Rebel Ally
Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Noncreature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Longshot deals 2 damage to each opponent.
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“Spellslinger damage engine that discounts noncreature spells.”
Combo
Intermediate
Combat damage, Combo
Spellslinger, Ramp, Storm
Strategy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman turns your noncreature spells into damage engines while giving them a discount. You're essentially building a spellslinger deck that casts cheap instants, sorceries, and artifacts to ping opponents while ramping your mana efficiency. The discount stacks beautifully with cantrips, board wipes, and utility spells—every spell becomes a mini Bolt.
Your core game plan is to cast cheap spells frequently and let Longshot's damage add up across multiple turns. You'll want mana acceleration (rocks and rituals) to cast multiple spells per turn, then fill your deck with effects that cycle, draw, or control the board. Win by chipping away with Longshot's triggers while protecting him, or win outright with a storm-style turn where you chain spells together for lethal damage.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Replace pricey mana rocks (Mox Diamond, Grim Monolith) with Worn Powerstone, Orcish Lyre, or Sol Ring; use cantrips like Opt and Manamorphose instead of expensive tutors.
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