Overview:

This mono-blue flying tribal deck helmed by Cynette, Jelly Drover focuses on cloning synergies and aerial swarm tactics. The strategy leverages an extensive suite of clone effects (Sakashima of a Thousand Faces, Spark Double, Phyrexian Metamorph) to duplicate Cynette and other value creatures, exponentially multiplying Jellyfish tokens while amplifying their power through anthem effects like Gravitational Shift and Eldrazi Monument. Secondary win conditions include artifact-based infinite flicker combos (Displacer Kitten + Deadeye Navigator + clone army) and overwhelming value from high-impact artifacts like Omniscience. Cynette serves as both a token generator and critical anthem provider, though the deck can function independently through its clone redundancy.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy fast mana (Mana Vault, Sol Ring, Chrome Mox) and clone enablers like Rhystic Study/Mystic Remora. Use Riptide Laboratory to protect key Wizards.
2. Token Generation (Turns 3-5): Cast Cynette and immediately clone it with low-cost copy effects (Phantasmal Image, Glasspool Mimic). Trigger multiple Jellyfish tokens per clone ETB.
3. Amplification Phase (Turns 4-6): Deploy Gravitational Shift, Favorable Winds, or Akroma's Memorial to turn 1/1 Jellyfish into 4/4+ threats. Use Helm of the Host on Cynette for exponential token generation.
4. Win Conditions (Turns 5-8):
   • Combat Overkill: Swing with 10+ flying creatures enhanced by Eldrazi Monument indestructible/flying or Pathbreaker Ibex equivalents via cloning.
   • Infinite Flicker: Pair Displacer Kitten with noncreature spells to repeatedly exile/replay clones for infinite Jellyfish tokens or Deadeye Navigator soulbond loops.
   • Omniscience Storm: Resolve Omniscience to freely cast clone spells and anthems from hand, overwhelming the board.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands including blue sources.
• Prioritize early ramp (Mana Vault/Sol Ring) or clone effects (Phantasmal Image).
• Look for Cynette + 1 clone enabler or a critical mass engine (Rhystic Study + Mystic Remora).
• Avoid hands without early plays or excessive high-CMC cards.

Key Tips:

• Clone Naban, Dean of Iteration to quadruple Cynette's token triggers.
• Use Sakashima of a Thousand Faces to bypass the legend rule when cloning Cynette.
• Rite of Replication kicked on a cloned Cynette creates 25 Jellyfish tokens (5 copies × 5 ETB triggers).
• Mystic Sanctuary can rebuy game-winning sorceries like Cyclonic Rift or High Tide.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Extreme vulnerability to board wipes (Wrath of God, Blasphemous Act) with limited recovery outside Academy Ruins/Mystic Sanctuary.
• Cursed Totem/Torpor Orb cripples clone ETB triggers and Cynette's token generation.

Moderate

• Struggles against flyer-specific hate (Spectral Grasp, Sandwurm Convergence).
• Lacks non-combat wincons if aerial attacks are neutralized.

Minor

• Clone-heavy strategy can lead to "win-more" scenarios without anthem support.
• High density of legendary permanents conflicts with clone synergies without Mirror Box.

Most Important Cards:

• Cynette, Jelly Drover (Token generation + anthem)
• Sakashima of a Thousand Faces (Legend-rule bypass cloning)
• Displacer Kitten (Infinite flicker enabler)
• Gravitational Shift (Critical power boost)
• Eldrazi Monument (Evasion + protection)
• Rhystic Study (Primary card engine)
• Omniscience (Game-ending value)
• Deadeye Navigator (Flicker combo piece)
• Cyclonic Rift (Board reset)
• Mana Vault (Critical early acceleration)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 7/10
Can deploy lethal flying swarms by T6-7 with optimal ramp/clone chains, though lacks T4-5 "oops I win" combos.

Resilience: 5/10
Heavily reliant on Cynette staying alive; limited protection beyond counterspells and no mass recursion.

Consistency: 7/10
Strong draw engines (Rhystic Study, Kindred Discovery) and clone redundancy compensate for variance.

Interaction: 6/10
Premium counterspells (Force of Will, Mana Drain) offset by minimal permanent removal beyond bounce effects.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a focused power level with T6-8 win potential through synergistic flying swarms and clone value, but lacks the speed and protection of optimized lists. Its heavy reliance on combat damage and vulnerability to common stax pieces place it between optimized casual and focused competitive tiers.

Power level: 6.0 - 6.5