Dauthi Mindripper A 2/1 for 4 isn't the best of bodies, but you might be able to make your opponent discard three cards with Dauthi Mindripper, which is awesome
Its new-set time, so I suspect you are champing at the metaphorical bit to see more evaluations on the new cards
You can make a beatdown deck, that focuses on bringing out big attack-stat monsters as quickly as possible, or you can make a control deck that focuses on shutting down your opponent as fast as possible
For a quick list of Bird suggestions for a Zinnia, Valley's Voice upgrade, here's a good place to start: Empyrean Eagle - a 2/3 flying Bird Spirit that gives all other creatures with flying +1/+1
Not having any power to attack with unless youre able to cast a spell is a feature thats been the downfall of many similar creatures, but hopefully the draw mode is enough to save Shantotto from mediocrity