Shacklegeist

Creature — Spirit

Flying

This can block only creature with flying.

Tap two untapped Spirits you control: Tap target creature you don't control.

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Arena	Legal
Block Constructed	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Gladiator	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Historic	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Modern	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Pioneer	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Tiny Leaders	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (9)

roadkill2104 on Azorius-Spirits

1 year ago

I prefer Nebelgast Herald over Shacklegeist. I run 4 Neblegast and 2 Shacklegeist.

Pro's are that it can be cast at flash speed and that it doesn't require you to tap anything (and reduce your number of blockers) in order to activate it.

Con's are that it's more expensive to cast and you need to be able to cast spirits to activate it. That being said, if you're not casting spirits you're probably in trouble anyway.

The pro's of Shacklegeist are that it's cheaper, it has a higher toughness and its ability is repeatable when you're empty handed (or devoid of spirits).

The con's are that it only blocks fliers and that you have to tap out two spirits to activate it (reducing your ability to block).

I also like your inclusion of Path to Exile. I'm still for it as a hard removal spell (despite popular opinion), I only use 3 in the side though as I also have the 4 Skyclave Apparition in the main.

Saccox on Monoblue Spirits [Budget/Casual]

1 year ago

Hi Kazierts,for this deck you could exploit two spirit's ability:flying and "tap ability". I advise you three cards: 1)Hidden Strings with evasive creatures it's really strong,a dark ritual in blue color 2)Verity Circle with Nebelgast Herald,Shacklegeist and Hidden Strings it's a incredible motor for draw cards. 3)if you don't like it the "tap mode" if you utilise Military Intelligence for draw cards,work very good with flying's creatures. I utilize this cards in my deck Unblockable Pezzent!,maybe in your deck this cards they work even better ^^

zapyourtumor on Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde

2 years ago

I love the name.

Some comments:

You don't have a single one drop/turn one play, other than Vial. That's definitely a big tempo loss. Jabberjaw46 mentioned Mausoleum Wanderer for the sideboard, which is a good suggestion, except I strongly think you should put all 4 copies of it mainboard.

Supreme Phantom is an amazing card. I'd up it to a playset.

Honestly, I've always been lukewarm about Geist. Yes, it is a hard to remove threat that can win games on its own, but the creature itself has no evasion, plus the angel token that's created isn't a spirit so it doesn't benefit from our lords.

I think you might be going a bit overboard on the removal and counterspells. I like that the deck is a bit more controlly than most UW spirits which makes it a little more unique, but if you add too many of these other spells it makes it harder for you to churn out enough creatures and lords and make full use of Vial. I'd just straight up cut the Mana Leaks. 4 Counterspells total feels like the highest I would go, since you also have 4 Queller (2 Counterspell 2 Force of Negation seems like a good split to me). Same for removal, you have 4 Apparition so I'd cut down to 4 removal spells tops as well (whether you keep path or on thin ice is personal preference I guess). Removing these will give you space for Mausoleum Wanderer and more Supreme Phantoms.

In case you want more spirits, Rattlechains and Shacklegeist are two that I like. Cemetery Illuminator is a new card that looks interesting for the sideboard, doubling as grave hate and CA engine. Guardian of Faith is nice as a one of in the sideboard against wipes.

Ouroboros_47 on Azorius Spirits - Modern

2 years ago

Glad you like Skyclave Apparition its a great card that has served me well. I like Shacklegeist personally as it can help you stall a few turns to get that win. I haven't played much spirits since MH2 though so I'm not sure how it is at current. Spectral Adversary doesn't impress me much. Unless you have a vial it's 4 mana minimum for a meh effect imo. If you are trying to protect your creatures add more Selfless Spirits it's far cheaper mana wise. Or you could even go with Kira, Great Glass-Spinner if you're really worried about target removal. If you're trying to phase out your opponent's stuff you can already deal with most threats with apparition, pte, Spell Queller, or shackle. If you wanna try it out I'm sure it'll have its moments but I suspect most of the time you'll wish you had something else.

Budzi on Azorius Spirits - Modern

2 years ago

Thanks so much for all the advice! To all the guys saying to try Skyclave Apparition I am using it now and I really like it, so thank you!

Has anyone tried Shacklegeist if so what do you think? I have ordered 4x Shacklegeist to try it.

What's your guys opinion on Spectral Adversary?

Thanks again for all your help, I really appreciate it guys, keep it coming :)

Budzi.

king-saproling on Spirits of nature

2 years ago

This looks fun. Thoughts on these? Supreme Phantom , Drogskol Captain , Shacklegeist , Distant Melody , Ribbons of the Reikai , Spiritual Visit , Triplicate Spirits , Karmic Guide , Reflections of Littjara , Verdant Eidolon , Kiri-Onna , Nebelgast Herald , Sire of the Storm , Elvish Spirit Guide , Brago, King Eternal , Ranar the Ever-Watchful

Level20Artist on When You Got it Haunt It

3 years ago

Cut: 1x Preordain 1x Selfless Spirit 2x Doom Blade 2x Geist-Honored Monk 2x Nebelgast Herald 3x Niblis of the Urn

Added: 3x Shacklegeist 4x Skyclave Apparition 4x Spectral Sailor

SefTheReject on

3 years ago

Thank you Balaam__, but I cant take credit for it. Nikachu Merfolk master, basically suggested this build on a recent episode of his show based off of a build one of his viewers was running. Just working on the sideboard, and Shacklegeist & Lofty Denial for possible inclusion.