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Shantotto, Tactician Magician
Price tag $0.19

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

#1583 Current Rank
#1664 Last Week
#1826 Past 2 Years

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
+26% Synergy $0.25
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+23% Synergy $2.10
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+18% Synergy $1.13
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+18% Synergy $0.65
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+14% Synergy $0.27

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 $0.32
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+41% Synergy $6.54
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+40% Synergy $0.16
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+35% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+33% Synergy $1.14
Big Score Big Score
+33% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+32% Synergy $3.36
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+32% Synergy $4.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.38
Rewind Rewind
+30% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+27% Synergy $2.91
Aetherize Aetherize
+27% Synergy $0.41
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+27% Synergy $0.64
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+26% Synergy $2.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $1.53
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+9% Synergy $1.39
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $0.67
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $1.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $43.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $58.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+22% Synergy $0.20
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+21% Synergy $0.26
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+17% Synergy $43.78
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+17% Synergy $37.98
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+15% Synergy $0.31
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+11% Synergy $0.11
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sahagin Sahagin
+11% Synergy $0.11
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+10% Synergy $1.26
Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+9% Synergy $0.27
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+9% Synergy $0.24
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+8% Synergy $0.45
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.24
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+7% Synergy $4.73
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+7% Synergy $0.32
Spectacular Skywhale Spectacular Skywhale
+7% Synergy $0.16
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+6% Synergy $0.23
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+6% Synergy $0.23
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.20
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.94
The Scarlet Witch The Scarlet Witch
+4% Synergy $8.77
Elemental Mascot Elemental Mascot
+4% Synergy $0.09
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+4% Synergy $0.14
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+3% Synergy $0.23
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $46.57
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+3% Synergy $0.41
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.12
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+2% Synergy $1.57
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+0% Synergy $5.94
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+0% Synergy $3.42
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+0% Synergy $0.31
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $35.00
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $6.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.80
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $27.10
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.31
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $21.90
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.27
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-7% Synergy $0.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-8% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-8% Synergy $0.28
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-8% Synergy $0.86
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-9% Synergy $0.28
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $0.87
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-17% Synergy $6.97

Instants

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

Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+27% Synergy $0.23
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+21% Synergy $0.33
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+21% Synergy $0.19
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+20% Synergy $0.24
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+18% Synergy $0.23
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+18% Synergy $0.20
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.28
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+17% Synergy $1.60
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.27
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.25
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+12% Synergy $0.29
Eject Eject
+12% Synergy $0.24
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $0.52
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $13.10
Syncopate Syncopate
+11% Synergy $0.24
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+10% Synergy $3.24
Fling Fling
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+10% Synergy $0.97
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+9% Synergy $0.25
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+9% Synergy $6.07
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $1.00
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+7% Synergy $0.20
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.23
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.99
Shore Up Shore Up
+4% Synergy $0.22
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+4% Synergy $1.08
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+3% Synergy $0.33
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+2% Synergy $4.11
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $0.70
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $6.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $6.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.01
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.97
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.26
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $3.40
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-8% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $67.12
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.00
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
-20% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.40
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+25% Synergy $0.28
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+22% Synergy $0.32
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+22% Synergy $0.29
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+20% Synergy $0.98
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+16% Synergy $0.07
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $0.58
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+14% Synergy $0.32
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+13% Synergy $0.27
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+12% Synergy $0.07
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+9% Synergy $8.02
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+9% Synergy $7.91
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.24
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+8% Synergy $0.30
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+8% Synergy $0.54
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.78
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+7% Synergy $0.58
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.27
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+7% Synergy $2.22
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.33
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $5.80
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.19
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+6% Synergy $0.59
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+6% Synergy $0.27
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+6% Synergy $0.77
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+6% Synergy $0.25
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.29
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $4.57
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.47
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.40
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $3.50
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $13.92
Banefire Banefire
+4% Synergy $0.77
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+4% Synergy $0.21
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+3% Synergy $0.32
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+2% Synergy $0.32
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+1% Synergy $11.49
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $11.38
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+1% Synergy $0.32
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+0% Synergy $37.03
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $3.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.88
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.52
Preordain Preordain
-19% Synergy $0.50
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+14% Synergy $0.18
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $7.90
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+12% Synergy $0.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $6.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $26.88
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.28
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.51
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.44
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $13.69
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $6.44
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+27% Synergy $0.38
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+20% Synergy $1.23
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+14% Synergy $0.28
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.32
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $1.36
Super State Super State
+7% Synergy $21.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $5.34
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+5% Synergy $3.57
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.24
Double Vision Double Vision
+5% Synergy $0.66
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+4% Synergy $0.31
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $2.31
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.17
Protective Bubble Protective Bubble
+4% Synergy $0.32
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+3% Synergy $1.70
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $12.04
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+0% Synergy $7.21
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $12.00

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 $2.97
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $17.06

Utility Lands

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

Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+12% Synergy $2.14
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.85
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+7% Synergy $1.61
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $10.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $4.53
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+27% Synergy $1.08
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+22% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+19% Synergy $0.29
Ether Ether
+15% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.32
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+10% Synergy $0.26
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.47
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+8% Synergy $0.30
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+8% Synergy $1.30
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.41
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.76
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+4% Synergy $2.55
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+4% Synergy $0.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $4.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $1.10
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+9% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $1.57
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+4% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.63
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $21.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+0% Synergy $0.16
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+0% Synergy $0.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+0% Synergy $37.03
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+0% Synergy $0.36
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+0% Synergy $0.30
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $5.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.33
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
-1% Synergy $0.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.80
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.38
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-2% Synergy $2.48
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.39
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.26
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-3% Synergy $4.58
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $31.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $16.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $36.97
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.31
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $15.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $12.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-7% Synergy $6.41
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-9% Synergy $0.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $36.04

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