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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

#1707 Current Rank
#1733 Last Week
#1966 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
+13% Synergy $0.22
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+9% Synergy $0.08
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+5% Synergy $0.58
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $16.50

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
+50% Synergy $0.14
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+42% Synergy $3.60
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+41% Synergy $0.07
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+39% Synergy $0.23
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.89
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+37% Synergy $3.50
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+36% Synergy $1.64
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+34% Synergy $2.94
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+32% Synergy $0.44
Rewind Rewind
+32% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+28% Synergy $9.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.51
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $7.10
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.64
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $2.45
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $1.94
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.42
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $101.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $40.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $41.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $45.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $53.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $14.88

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+25% Synergy $0.05
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+20% Synergy $21.75
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+20% Synergy $0.21
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+19% Synergy $0.19
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+18% Synergy $24.11
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+13% Synergy $0.15
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+13% Synergy $0.05
Sahagin Sahagin
+12% Synergy $0.06
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+10% Synergy $0.11
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+10% Synergy $0.05
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+9% Synergy $0.18
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+9% Synergy $5.51
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+8% Synergy $0.18
Summon: Esper Ramuh Summon: Esper Ramuh
+7% Synergy $0.09
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+6% Synergy $2.63
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $0.76
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+5% Synergy $0.07
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+5% Synergy $0.25
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+5% Synergy $0.94
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+5% Synergy $0.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $3.79
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $47.17
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.48
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.44
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $0.94
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.21
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+3% Synergy $0.14
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $21.17
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $5.42
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.96
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.42
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.25
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $24.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-3% Synergy $2.34
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-3% Synergy $5.32
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.13
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.60
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-9% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-10% Synergy $0.18
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.25
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $1.49
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-10% Synergy $0.50
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $6.49

Instants

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

Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+27% Synergy $0.19
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+23% Synergy $0.06
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+21% Synergy $0.07
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+19% Synergy $3.68
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+18% Synergy $0.14
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.11
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+17% Synergy $0.16
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+15% Synergy $1.47
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.23
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+13% Synergy $3.19
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+13% Synergy $0.13
Eject Eject
+13% Synergy $0.15
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy $9.79
Syncopate Syncopate
+12% Synergy $0.06
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $1.30
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+12% Synergy $0.12
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+11% Synergy $0.48
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.06
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+11% Synergy $6.11
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.74
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+8% Synergy $0.19
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+7% Synergy $0.11
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+7% Synergy $0.06
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+6% Synergy $2.49
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.10
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.19
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+4% Synergy $0.49
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $3.41
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.16
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.16
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $4.53
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-1% Synergy $12.46
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.64
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.17
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.01
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $60.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.72
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $1.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.27
Opt Opt
-20% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.15
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+25% Synergy $0.13
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+23% Synergy $0.17
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+20% Synergy $0.49
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+17% Synergy $0.05
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+16% Synergy $0.24
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $0.44
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+16% Synergy $0.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $3.79
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+11% Synergy $0.14
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+10% Synergy $12.56
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+10% Synergy $0.54
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+10% Synergy $0.10
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.19
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+9% Synergy $0.29
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+9% Synergy $0.44
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.15
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.51
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.10
Fireball Fireball
+7% Synergy $0.12
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+7% Synergy $0.54
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+7% Synergy $0.14
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+7% Synergy $0.42
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $3.22
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.31
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+6% Synergy $3.51
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $14.81
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.53
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+6% Synergy $0.09
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+5% Synergy $0.32
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.65
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+5% Synergy $0.03
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+4% Synergy $0.09
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+4% Synergy $0.33
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.56
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+3% Synergy $2.81
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+1% Synergy $0.55
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $30.39
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $2.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.02
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
-20% Synergy $0.53
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.36
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $4.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-23% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+16% Synergy $0.04
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $9.67
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+11% Synergy $0.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $4.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $23.87
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.11
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.46
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $8.82
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+4% Synergy $9.42
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+2% Synergy $11.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+31% Synergy $0.45
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+22% Synergy $0.62
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+14% Synergy $0.11
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+10% Synergy $0.28
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+9% Synergy $1.05
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+7% Synergy $0.16
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $3.41
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $13.51
Double Vision Double Vision
+5% Synergy $0.53
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.18
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.70
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.07
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.23
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $3.19
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.89
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $10.32
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $0.91
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $11.20
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $4.70
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+5% Synergy $3.28
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $12.75

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+13% Synergy $1.59
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $5.24
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+6% Synergy $2.32
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.10
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.50
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $0.58
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $6.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $20.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+32% Synergy $3.53
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+30% Synergy $0.84
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.19
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+22% Synergy $0.18
Ether Ether
+18% Synergy $0.09
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+12% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.23
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.40
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.12
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+9% Synergy $0.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.71
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.60
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+6% Synergy $3.08
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $2.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+11% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $4.85
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+7% Synergy $18.19
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+6% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.20
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+5% Synergy $0.10
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.55
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.05
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.20
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.27
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $30.39
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.96
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.42
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $12.77
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $11.87
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.76
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $15.23
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.14
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $25.39
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $9.06
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $5.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $17.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $27.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.01
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-12% Synergy $0.31

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