MTG Salvation

Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
2U
Legendary Creature - Human Monk
Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may pay (R/W)(R/W). If you do, target creature gains double strike until end of turn.
3/2



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I saw this guy in action recently, and he was much better than I initially gave him credit for. I'm really surprised there isn't a thread on this guy yet.

He could be solid. Presuming I'm not in all three Jeskai colors, I think I'd want him more in Izzet than Azorius. "Bolt your blocker, swing for 8" seems pretty good. The problem is that triggering him off of non-Blue spells could tax your mana. If you're Izzet, Bolting something and then paying for this ability costs RRR. That might be hard to make on turn 4. On turn 7, it might not matter anymore.

He makes the combat step much more difficult on both offense and defense when your opponent has 3+ mana open.

I wrote about him in the other thread quite a bit and talked about him at length on the podcast but I didn't realise there's not a thread about him yet. If you are supporting blue tempo/aggro heavily, he should be a strong inclusion. Hitting for a eight or ten is a lot for a 3 drop!

Yes he does seem very interesting. Very interesting indeed!

He was in my article. Hits like a truck. If you support an Izzet spells matters theme (the guttersnipe.dec) I suggest giving him a spin.

Quote from wtwlf123 »

He was in my article. Hits like a truck. If you support an Izzet spells matters theme (the guttersnipe.dec) I suggest giving him a spin.

Is anyone including this package? I think this deck is awesome, and this dude is definitely incredible in it. I'm gonna add Delver of Secrets soon just for testing.

EDIT: Deleted a "not"

I hope he's good, he has a very cool effect and an amazing name. He dies to a lot of spells in cube, but makes combat a nightmare for your opponent. And I think being difficult to slot into a specific section in cube helps him, because he can go in a generic multicolored section rather than trying to compete in the increasingly tight guild sections. Actually, looking at our list, he might be good enough to crack into our izzet section.

Edit - Thanks MTGsalv for the double post. Mods, please delete.

The guttersnipe.dec is one of my absolute favorite to play. I think I might test this guy out. That said, I played a lot with him at the prerelease this afternoon (he was my promo, and I played against him 6 games) and I am not sure he will stay around. The double strike being able to target any creature is what makes him interesting - several times I saw a player bounce or tap a creature in combat then give another blocker double strike for a pretty huge blow-out. He BiS is amazing, but his WiS is pretty horrid.

I am in the midst of totally rebuilding my cube, so we'll see if he makes it in for testing.

Quote from ColbyCube »

Is anyone not including this package? I think this deck is awesome, and this dude is definitely incredible in it. I'm gonna add Delver of Secrets soon just for testing.

Delver do look nice. Hmm, might give him a go as well.

Quote from ColbyCube »

Is anyone not including this package? I think this deck is awesome, and this dude is definitely incredible in it. I'm gonna add Delver of Secrets soon just for testing.

That does sound pretty sweet, especially with the white additions. Monastery Swiftspear was already on the cusp for us so I can consider adding her too. We did test Talrand briefly months ago but he didn't fare so well.

Yeah I remember when this guy was spoiled I checked here to see what people were saying because I thought he looked like the best Jeskai card by far but there was nothing on him lol. I think he looks like a solid card and I'll be running him. I think the great thing about him, like all the Fate Reforged Khans, is that he's extremely flexible and I can see him being awesome in UW Tempo, Izzet, or any All-American decks you put together. He also looks pretty awesome and has a sweet name.

Quote from Colby »

Is anyone not including this package?

Ya, I don't.

I don't have the guttersnipe package either, although I would if I went up to 360.

@ Everyone:

Whoops. I re-worded that sentence and forgot to delete a "not." The sentence reads better to my intended meaning without that "not."

I don't believe in Guttersnipe, but I do have an Izzet spells package. Not sold on Shu Yun though. I would strongly consider if he was 2/3. Would need to see my slots.

Guttersnipe is an all-star in our cube. We didn't originally include Shu Yun but will probably test him out soon.

By way of comaprison, it seems many Cubes are dropping Silverblade Paladin already..and the double strike Ajani isn't the most popular either..

I am pushing Izzet Guttersnipe in my Multiplayer cube (as Guttersnipe is a bit of an MP all-star, given he damages all opponents). This guy is almost certainly going in to help Snipe's efforts.

Card does seem strong, I havent bothered testing him because jeskai's 3 drops (individually) are all super stacked, and monastery mentor is a new addition AND seems better.

Whenever I draft a jeskai "spells matter" deck Im often glutted at 3

Blue is silly stacked so finding cuts for another 3 drop is not easy.

If he's getting rave reviews I may test tho

Tempo decks are certainly stacked at the 3-drop slot. But spells matters decks can do a better job of manipulating the way they curve out.

This card has inspired me to bring Reckless Charge back. It might never happen, but I think I'll be forcing UR tempo for awhile...

I was never in love with Reckless Charge, but getting one of these dudes might be reason enough for re-inclusion.

Apparently the quote messed up. Responding to colbycube about everybody running the spells matter theme.
I'm not supporting the spells matter deck. Its not that it isn't a fun strategy or that it is weak, but that R/U already has tons of strategies available to it. Sneak/show, Artifacts, counterburn, reanimator, and Planeswalker control compete for slots at 360.