You can use this link as a reference for how the deck works. It's from a much older expedition version, but it details the math and the overall approach, which still applies here.
When I find some time I will add details here as well.
The ShiftstonedEternal Power Calculator is a deck-building tool that visualizes your odds of drawing enough Influence and Power based specifically on the cards found in your deck.
Thank you for the deck, been a while since I've seen this combo.
Is there a reason you don't use a primal sigil to grab with seek power if needed, or is it just an overlook ?
I'll have to up my APM game a bit for this deck xD
It was intentional not to include a primal sigil, though it's possible it could be incorrect. I haven't had a situation come up that makes me feel like it was needed so far. One reason is that with 15 sources of Primal, it hasn't felt difficult getting the first copy. Another is that don't want to have too many non-shadow power in the deck, as that is the highest requirement at 3x and you really want to hit that almost every game.
Best advice I can give for speeding up your play is to start thinking of what you are looking for, before casting your big draw spells. You can even do this in gauntlet, so that time is not a factor. Otherwise, things can get overwhelming with all the options, and you mostly don't have enough time to spend on thinking vs doing.
Is there a reason you don't use a primal sigil to grab with seek power if needed, or is it just an overlook ?
I'll have to up my APM game a bit for this deck xD
It was intentional not to include a primal sigil, though it's possible it could be incorrect. I haven't had a situation come up that makes me feel like it was needed so far. One reason is that with 15 sources of Primal, it hasn't felt difficult getting the first copy. Another is that don't want to have too many non-shadow power in the deck, as that is the highest requirement at 3x and you really want to hit that almost every game.
Best advice I can give for speeding up your play is to start thinking of what you are looking for, before casting your big draw spells. You can even do this in gauntlet, so that time is not a factor. Otherwise, things can get overwhelming with all the options, and you mostly don't have enough time to spend on thinking vs doing.
Pyrotech or most often detonation cannon are your two win conditions.
As with any combo deck, the road is treacherous and sometimes unforgiving.