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Shantotto, Tactician Magician
Price tag $0.07

Legendary CreatureDwarf Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1563 Current Rank
#1423 Last Week
#1919 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shantotto, Tactician Magician.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shantotto, Tactician Magician decks.

Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+10% Synergy $1.32
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+9% Synergy $0.09
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+5% Synergy $0.17
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shantotto, Tactician Magician's abilities and overall game plan.

The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+51% Synergy $0.21
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+41% Synergy $3.61
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+41% Synergy $0.13
Big Score Big Score
+37% Synergy $0.98
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+37% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+36% Synergy $1.73
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+35% Synergy $3.67
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+33% Synergy $3.20
Rewind Rewind
+31% Synergy $0.44
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+30% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shantotto, Tactician Magician decks.

Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.48
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.36
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+27% Synergy $7.05
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+27% Synergy $11.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.00
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $1.97
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $2.60
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.56
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.73
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $53.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $58.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $15.93

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shantotto, Tactician Magician's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+23% Synergy $0.17
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+20% Synergy $0.22
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+19% Synergy $26.74
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+18% Synergy $28.08
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+18% Synergy $0.34
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+13% Synergy $0.23
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sahagin Sahagin
+11% Synergy $0.09
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+10% Synergy $0.23
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.30
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+9% Synergy $0.15
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+8% Synergy $0.18
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+8% Synergy $6.40
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+7% Synergy $0.29
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+6% Synergy $3.15
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $1.04
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+5% Synergy $0.24
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+5% Synergy $0.32
Summon: Esper Ramuh Summon: Esper Ramuh
+5% Synergy $0.14
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $2.95
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.36
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.41
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.71
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $55.04
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $1.18
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+2% Synergy $5.08
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $27.83
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.94
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.23
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $25.52
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $3.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.27
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-3% Synergy $2.42
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-8% Synergy $0.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-8% Synergy $0.33
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.43
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-9% Synergy $0.23
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $0.87
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-10% Synergy $0.42
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $5.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shantotto, Tactician Magician safe.

Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+27% Synergy $0.16
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+22% Synergy $0.17
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+20% Synergy $1.79
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+19% Synergy $0.17
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+19% Synergy $0.12
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+18% Synergy $0.17
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.14
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+16% Synergy $1.76
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.29
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.28
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+14% Synergy $0.21
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy $12.48
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+13% Synergy $3.60
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+13% Synergy $0.52
Eject Eject
+12% Synergy $0.11
Syncopate Syncopate
+12% Synergy $0.19
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+11% Synergy $0.88
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.05
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+11% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+10% Synergy $5.65
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.83
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+8% Synergy $0.18
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.13
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $4.21
Shore Up Shore Up
+5% Synergy $0.25
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.30
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+4% Synergy $0.57
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $2.48
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $4.02
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.22
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.89
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $11.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.06
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $3.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.50
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.13
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.64
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $2.95
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.40
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $66.45
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.35
Opt Opt
-20% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shantotto, Tactician Magician's game plan and control the board.

Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+25% Synergy $0.19
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+24% Synergy $0.21
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+22% Synergy $0.23
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+19% Synergy $0.56
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+17% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+16% Synergy $0.29
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $0.48
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+15% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.23
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+12% Synergy $0.16
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+11% Synergy $12.51
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+10% Synergy $4.60
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+10% Synergy $0.52
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+10% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.26
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+9% Synergy $0.36
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+9% Synergy $0.54
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.27
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.17
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+7% Synergy $2.87
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $3.49
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.21
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $4.13
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $14.55
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.39
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+6% Synergy $0.47
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+6% Synergy $0.28
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+6% Synergy $0.45
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.49
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+6% Synergy $0.16
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.37
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+5% Synergy $0.18
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+5% Synergy $0.15
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+5% Synergy $0.12
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+4% Synergy $0.34
Banefire Banefire
+4% Synergy $0.62
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.80
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+2% Synergy $3.27
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $31.15
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $2.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.77
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
-20% Synergy $0.60
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $5.34
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-23% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+16% Synergy $0.14
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $10.99
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+12% Synergy $0.33
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $5.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.23
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.59
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $10.46
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.47
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.14
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shantotto, Tactician Magician's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.38
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+21% Synergy $0.72
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+15% Synergy $0.32
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+10% Synergy $0.34
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+9% Synergy $0.94
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $3.41
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $3.48
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+6% Synergy $0.29
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $15.07
Double Vision Double Vision
+5% Synergy $0.51
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $2.41
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.33
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.15
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.24
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $12.50
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $1.70
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.36
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $10.16
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $4.89
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.49
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shantotto, Tactician Magician to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.92
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $12.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $1.16
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+12% Synergy $1.49
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $4.55
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+6% Synergy $1.98
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $8.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $25.26

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+31% Synergy $4.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.26
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+21% Synergy $0.35
Ether Ether
+17% Synergy $0.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.29
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+11% Synergy $0.30
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+9% Synergy $0.17
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.44
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+7% Synergy $1.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+5% Synergy $3.44
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+4% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.44
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $3.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shantotto, Tactician Magician decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.22
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+9% Synergy $0.21
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+6% Synergy $23.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $4.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.56
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.43
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.45
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $4.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.48
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.40
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $31.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $1.03
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.09
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.94
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.39
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.35
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $13.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.85
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $30.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $29.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $16.79
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.98
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $10.32
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $13.53
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $5.44
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $30.84
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.42
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-12% Synergy $0.38

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