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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

#1396 Current Rank
#1435 Last Week
#2001 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.

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+8% Synergy $1.70
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+4% Synergy $1.06
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $1.57
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+4% Synergy $0.13
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+4% Synergy $6.55

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 $0.13
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+42% Synergy $3.04
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+39% Synergy $0.03
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.71
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+38% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+38% Synergy $1.54
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+37% Synergy $2.10
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+33% Synergy $2.57
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+32% Synergy $0.38
Rewind Rewind
+31% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $4.92
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+28% Synergy $9.66
Aetherize Aetherize
+27% Synergy $0.36
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $0.95
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $37.99
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $93.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $30.65
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $40.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $13.37

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+24% Synergy $0.06
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+20% Synergy $22.48
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+20% Synergy $0.28
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+18% Synergy $0.15
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+18% Synergy $27.28
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+14% Synergy $0.13
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+11% Synergy $0.02
Sahagin Sahagin
+11% Synergy $0.01
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+10% Synergy $0.11
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.27
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+9% Synergy $5.02
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+9% Synergy $0.08
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+7% Synergy $0.22
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.17
Summon: Esper Ramuh Summon: Esper Ramuh
+7% Synergy $0.08
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+6% Synergy $0.23
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $0.63
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+5% Synergy $0.28
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $2.76
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $1.36
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $32.89
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.50
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $0.98
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.27
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+3% Synergy $0.09
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $21.78
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+1% Synergy $6.87
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $2.18
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-1% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.36
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $24.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.20
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $4.96
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-3% Synergy $2.23
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.16
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.46
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.23
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-9% Synergy $0.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-10% Synergy $0.59
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-11% Synergy $0.18
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $1.41
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $5.19

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
+22% Synergy $0.06
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+20% Synergy $0.04
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+19% Synergy $2.29
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+18% Synergy $0.16
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.08
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+17% Synergy $0.14
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.17
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+14% Synergy $1.01
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+14% Synergy $1.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy $8.01
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+13% Synergy $0.08
Turnabout Turnabout
+13% Synergy $0.23
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+13% Synergy $0.16
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+12% Synergy $0.43
Eject Eject
+12% Synergy $0.08
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+11% Synergy $0.71
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.06
Syncopate Syncopate
+11% Synergy $0.08
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+11% Synergy $5.69
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.62
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.07
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+7% Synergy $0.20
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+6% Synergy $2.49
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $3.22
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+6% Synergy $0.07
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.06
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.12
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $2.34
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.26
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.13
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+3% Synergy $0.37
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $8.73
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $3.50
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.20
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $48.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $1.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $1.13
Opt Opt
-21% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+26% Synergy $0.17
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+26% Synergy $0.13
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+22% Synergy $0.16
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+18% Synergy $0.44
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.25
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $0.38
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+16% Synergy $0.16
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+16% Synergy $0.04
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+12% Synergy $9.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $3.14
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+11% Synergy $0.80
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+11% Synergy $0.12
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+10% Synergy $0.12
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+9% Synergy $0.22
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+9% Synergy $0.36
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.19
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.07
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.58
Fireball Fireball
+7% Synergy $0.11
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+7% Synergy $0.54
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+7% Synergy $0.43
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+7% Synergy $0.14
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $3.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.81
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+6% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $15.42
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.09
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.29
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.49
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+5% Synergy $3.48
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.58
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+5% Synergy $0.10
Orbital Plunge Orbital Plunge
+5% Synergy $0.02
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+4% Synergy $0.28
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+4% Synergy $0.29
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.98
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+3% Synergy $2.03
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.22
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+3% Synergy $0.11
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+1% Synergy $0.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.59
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $2.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.44
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-21% Synergy $0.46
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $3.75
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-23% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+17% Synergy $0.05
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+16% Synergy $9.42
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+12% Synergy $0.41
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $3.71
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $19.47
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $9.54
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.29
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.07
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.09
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+4% Synergy $9.02
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $0.99
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+2% Synergy $8.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+30% Synergy $0.37
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+21% Synergy $0.58
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+13% Synergy $0.08
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+10% Synergy $0.27
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+9% Synergy $0.71
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+7% Synergy $0.19
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $2.39
Pain for All Pain for All
+6% Synergy $0.49
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $10.93
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $1.13
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.09
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $3.13
Double Vision Double Vision
+4% Synergy $0.48
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $8.73
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $1.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.67
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $7.03
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
0% Synergy $6.99
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-5% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.99

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 $2.88
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.38
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+14% Synergy $1.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $6.69
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.13
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.43
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $0.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $5.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $3.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.84
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+25% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+22% Synergy $0.17
Ether Ether
+18% Synergy $0.05
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+13% Synergy $0.10
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.19
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.22
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.52
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+6% Synergy $1.94
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+11% Synergy $0.10
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+9% Synergy $17.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.08
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $3.88
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+5% Synergy $0.46
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.63
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+4% Synergy $0.06
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.09
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.21
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.20
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.51
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
0% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $2.18
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.59
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.25
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $12.67
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.19
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $10.91
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $4.85
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $24.71
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $12.78
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.73
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.08
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $16.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $25.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.62
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-13% Synergy $0.35

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