Shantotto, Tactician Magician

Shantotto is a spellslinger's dream that turns your noncreature spells into both damage and card draw. Every spell you cast makes her bigger that turn, and if you spend four or more mana on a single spell, you're also drawing a card. This means you're rewarded for playing expensive interaction, ramp, and value spells—the classic UR gameplan.

Your deck should focus on noncreature spells that do powerful things while also triggering Shantotto's ability. Counterspells, card draw, board wipes, and mana acceleration all pump her up, so you're never "wasting" a turn casting them. By combining cheap cantrips with a few expensive payoff spells, you create a steady stream of damage while maintaining control of the board. Shantotto herself becomes a real threat quickly, swinging in for commander damage as the game goes on.

Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.