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Shantotto, Tactician Magician
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureDwarf Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1659 Current Rank
#1681 Last Week
#2101 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.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+2% Synergy $1.98
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $0.10
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.43
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $2.64

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
+49% Synergy $0.17
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+43% Synergy $2.52
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+40% Synergy $0.06
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+39% Synergy $0.18
Big Score Big Score
+37% Synergy $0.70
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+37% Synergy $1.88
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+35% Synergy $1.34
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+33% Synergy $5.13
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.51
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+31% Synergy $5.44

Top Cards

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $12.07
Rewind Rewind
+30% Synergy $0.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+27% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.22
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $0.77
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+8% Synergy $1.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $4.78
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.59
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $44.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $28.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $50.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $13.07

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+25% Synergy $0.10
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+21% Synergy $0.34
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+20% Synergy $24.59
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+19% Synergy $11.36
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+17% Synergy $0.11
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+15% Synergy $0.09
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+13% Synergy $0.03
Sahagin Sahagin
+13% Synergy $0.05
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+11% Synergy $0.12
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+9% Synergy $0.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+8% Synergy $5.01
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.22
Summon: Esper Ramuh Summon: Esper Ramuh
+8% Synergy $0.06
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.88
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+7% Synergy $0.20
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+6% Synergy $0.28
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+6% Synergy $0.26
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+5% Synergy $0.58
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $29.53
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+5% Synergy $0.93
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+5% Synergy $0.07
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $1.80
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $2.08
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+4% Synergy $0.17
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $1.00
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $21.80
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.57
Spellskite Spellskite
0% Synergy $9.15
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-1% Synergy $24.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.78
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $4.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-3% Synergy $1.93
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-4% Synergy $0.33
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-4% Synergy $3.33
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.15
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.13
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-10% Synergy $0.40
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.73
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-12% Synergy $0.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-22% Synergy $5.20

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 $0.08
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+20% Synergy $0.07
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+16% Synergy $0.15
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+16% Synergy $0.47
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+15% Synergy $0.08
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+15% Synergy $0.13
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.21
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+14% Synergy $0.99
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+14% Synergy $0.15
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+13% Synergy $1.18
Eject Eject
+13% Synergy $0.18
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+12% Synergy $1.60
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+12% Synergy $0.08
Turnabout Turnabout
+12% Synergy $0.27
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+12% Synergy $5.53
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.28
Syncopate Syncopate
+12% Synergy $0.03
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $6.34
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.42
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+7% Synergy $1.45
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+6% Synergy $3.48
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+6% Synergy $2.29
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $1.35
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $4.19
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+6% Synergy $0.89
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.04
Shore Up Shore Up
+5% Synergy $0.12
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.99
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $0.74
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+3% Synergy $0.22
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $7.59
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $2.61
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.01
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $52.71
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $1.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $1.30
Opt Opt
-22% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+28% Synergy $0.11
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.17
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+26% Synergy $0.32
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+24% Synergy $0.18
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+19% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.33
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+17% Synergy $0.36
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+17% Synergy $0.04
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+15% Synergy $0.44
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy $0.14
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+13% Synergy $6.01
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+12% Synergy $0.74
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $2.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.24
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.08
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+9% Synergy $0.18
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.66
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+8% Synergy $0.23
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.38
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+8% Synergy $13.64
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.16
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.63
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.10
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+7% Synergy $0.56
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+7% Synergy $0.37
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.24
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.10
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.25
Banefire Banefire
+6% Synergy $0.47
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.49
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+6% Synergy $0.05
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+6% Synergy $0.04
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $2.55
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+4% Synergy $0.30
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $9.05
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+3% Synergy $1.61
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.23
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+3% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.54
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $36.04
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $7.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.88
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.52
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $4.12
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
-22% Synergy $0.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-25% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+19% Synergy $0.04
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+17% Synergy $8.78
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+14% Synergy $0.32
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $6.65
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $19.88
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.31
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.09
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $7.81
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+5% Synergy $6.84
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $0.82
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+5% Synergy $0.27
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+4% Synergy $8.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $7.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+21% Synergy $0.64
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+13% Synergy $0.41
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+12% Synergy $0.08
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+8% Synergy $0.48
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+8% Synergy $0.22
Pain for All Pain for All
+6% Synergy $0.66
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $3.74
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+6% Synergy $0.09
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $9.53
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $1.89
City on Fire City on Fire
+5% Synergy $8.08
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.17
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.04
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+5% Synergy $0.12
Sleep Magic Sleep Magic
+5% Synergy $0.06
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.14
Double Vision Double Vision
+4% Synergy $0.41
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.28
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $1.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.21
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.29
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.04
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-5% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $4.00
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-3% Synergy $9.49

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+14% Synergy $2.55
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.64
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $6.22
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.14
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $2.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $2.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $1.09
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+24% Synergy $0.27
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+21% Synergy $0.32
Ether Ether
+19% Synergy $0.10
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+15% Synergy $0.12
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.11
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.26
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+9% Synergy $0.97
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.05
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.12
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.29
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+6% Synergy $1.51
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $2.17
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.61
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $1.69
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-8% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+11% Synergy $10.24
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+11% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $3.50
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+5% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.79
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+5% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.17
Capital City Capital City
+4% Synergy $0.10
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $1.72
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.57
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $14.63
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.57
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $36.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $8.13
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-1% Synergy $0.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.78
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $2.43
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $22.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.01
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $17.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $23.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.27
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-15% Synergy $0.34

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