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Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
Legendary Creature — Human Monk
Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may pay {R/W}{R/W}. If you do, target creature gains double strike until end of turn.
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“Cantrip-powered Monk that turns cheap spells into deadly combat damage.”
Aggro
Intermediate
Commander damage, Combat damage
Voltron, Spellslinger, Tokens
Strategy
Shu Yun turns cheap noncreature spells into a damage engine. Every cantrip, pump spell, or instant you cast triggers prowess to boost Shu Yun's power while also funding the double strike ability—letting you turn a modest 3/2 into a one-shot threat. The deck plays like a tempo deck with a voltron finish: you're protecting Shu Yun with countermagic and evasion while loading it up with cheap cantrips and card draw that double as prowess triggers.
Your win condition is almost always commander damage. You'll assemble a lethal board by turn 5–7 by casting multiple spells in a single turn or across a few turns, stacking prowess triggers and the occasional double strike activation to close the game. Think of it as drawing cards and attacking simultaneously—every spell you cast to find answers also makes Shu Yun more dangerous. Backup plans include growing tokens if you run creature producers, but the core gameplan is Shu Yun going wide and fast.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip expensive cantrips like Scalding Tarn; use Evolving Wilds, basic fetches, and card-draw commons like Opt and Peek instead of pricey alternatives.
Signature Cards
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