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Shantotto, Tactician Magician
Price tag $0.16

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1395 Current Rank
#1327 Last Week
#1867 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.

Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+21% Synergy $0.27
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+20% Synergy $4.54
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+14% Synergy $0.13
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+14% Synergy $1.37
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+11% Synergy $1.01

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 $0.24
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+42% Synergy $5.21
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+40% Synergy $0.05
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+36% Synergy $0.29
Big Score Big Score
+35% Synergy $0.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+34% Synergy $1.23
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+34% Synergy $3.12
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+31% Synergy $2.93
Rewind Rewind
+30% Synergy $0.47
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+28% Synergy $0.51

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.39
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+27% Synergy $3.10
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.34
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+26% Synergy $1.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.85
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+9% Synergy $1.22
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $0.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.65
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $56.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+22% Synergy $0.14
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+21% Synergy $0.31
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+18% Synergy $31.07
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+18% Synergy $32.57
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+17% Synergy $0.29
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+12% Synergy $0.12
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+11% Synergy $0.27
Sahagin Sahagin
+11% Synergy $0.11
Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+10% Synergy $0.24
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+10% Synergy $0.26
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+9% Synergy $0.60
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+9% Synergy $1.22
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.43
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+8% Synergy $0.24
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+8% Synergy $6.27
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+8% Synergy $0.22
Spectacular Skywhale Spectacular Skywhale
+8% Synergy $0.11
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+7% Synergy $0.20
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+7% Synergy $0.04
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $0.92
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+5% Synergy $3.58
Tackle Artist Tackle Artist
+5% Synergy $0.05
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $52.93
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+4% Synergy $0.27
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.38
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.09
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $1.38
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.34
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $2.54
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+1% Synergy $4.71
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $31.43
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $10.93
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
0% Synergy $0.80
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.86
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.65
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $22.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $16.89
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-7% Synergy $0.26
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-8% Synergy $0.23
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.30
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-8% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-9% Synergy $0.42
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.81
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-18% Synergy $7.17

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
+21% Synergy $0.19
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+21% Synergy $0.71
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+20% Synergy $0.20
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+18% Synergy $0.13
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+18% Synergy $0.19
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.20
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+17% Synergy $1.77
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.31
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.35
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+14% Synergy $0.19
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+13% Synergy $0.42
Eject Eject
+13% Synergy $0.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy $12.87
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+11% Synergy $5.07
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.26
Syncopate Syncopate
+11% Synergy $0.19
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+10% Synergy $0.83
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.68
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+9% Synergy $6.13
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+8% Synergy $0.24
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+7% Synergy $0.23
Vibrant Outburst Vibrant Outburst
+6% Synergy $0.20
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $3.72
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.39
Shore Up Shore Up
+4% Synergy $0.20
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+4% Synergy $0.44
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $4.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.15
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $14.01
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $5.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.04
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.64
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.51
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.35
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.04
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $2.89
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-8% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.01
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $68.07
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.37
Opt Opt
-20% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+24% Synergy $0.19
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+23% Synergy $0.24
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+21% Synergy $0.21
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+20% Synergy $0.63
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+17% Synergy $0.07
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+16% Synergy $0.37
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $0.48
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+14% Synergy $0.27
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+13% Synergy $0.14
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+10% Synergy $6.94
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+10% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.36
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+9% Synergy $12.63
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+9% Synergy $0.42
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+9% Synergy $0.51
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.24
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.73
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.26
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+7% Synergy $2.39
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $4.48
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.24
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+7% Synergy $0.59
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.23
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+6% Synergy $0.49
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+6% Synergy $0.25
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.44
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+6% Synergy $0.13
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $4.40
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $3.07
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+5% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.37
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.37
Visionary's Dance Visionary's Dance
+5% Synergy $0.05
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $1.11
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+4% Synergy $0.20
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+3% Synergy $0.24
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+3% Synergy $0.38
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $11.57
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+2% Synergy $0.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.96
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+1% Synergy $0.32
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $2.74
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
-1% Synergy $9.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.66
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
-19% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-22% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $7.28
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+15% Synergy $0.16
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+12% Synergy $0.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $5.03
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.45
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.23
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.10
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $1.23
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $11.36
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $6.30
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.41
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+21% Synergy $1.02
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+15% Synergy $0.28
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+9% Synergy $0.40
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+8% Synergy $0.55
Super State Super State
+7% Synergy $17.08
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $3.74
Double Vision Double Vision
+6% Synergy $0.56
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+6% Synergy $0.30
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $2.79
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+5% Synergy $2.99
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.15
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.30
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $3.88
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $11.45
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $6.84
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.56

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 $2.80
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $13.72

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
+12% Synergy $1.86
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.81
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+6% Synergy $1.75
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $7.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $4.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+19% Synergy $0.31
Ether Ether
+16% Synergy $0.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.40
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+11% Synergy $0.26
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+11% Synergy $0.41
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+9% Synergy $0.12
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.42
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+8% Synergy $1.72
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+5% Synergy $2.65
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.90
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.74
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.56
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.23
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+9% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $1.33
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+5% Synergy $0.19
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+4% Synergy $22.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.51
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.96
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.44
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $4.99
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $1.05
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.12
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.86
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-1% Synergy $0.11
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.32
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.12
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-3% Synergy $7.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $32.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $32.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $16.13
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $11.10
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $13.96
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-7% Synergy $5.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-7% Synergy $3.23
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $35.34
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-11% Synergy $0.37

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