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Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Price tag $0.29

Legendary CreatureSphinx Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1246 Current Rank
#1448 Last Week
#938 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Arjun, the Shifting Flame.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arjun, the Shifting Flame decks.

Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+2% Synergy $0.52
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.35
Accumulate Wisdom Accumulate Wisdom
+1% Synergy $0.91
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $0.53
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-1% Synergy $33.89

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Arjun, the Shifting Flame's abilities and overall game plan.

Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+70% Synergy $0.39
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+68% Synergy $1.19
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+67% Synergy $3.13
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+65% Synergy $0.52
The Locust God The Locust God
+63% Synergy $6.93
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+59% Synergy $4.36
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+56% Synergy $0.68
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+53% Synergy $3.48
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+51% Synergy $1.13
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+49% Synergy $1.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arjun, the Shifting Flame decks.

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+42% Synergy $5.19
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy $0.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy $1.13
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.10
Windfall Windfall
+21% Synergy $3.75
Preordain Preordain
+20% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $34.54
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $49.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $63.77
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $30.65
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.43
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $9.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.37

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Arjun, the Shifting Flame's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Thundering Djinn Thundering Djinn
+41% Synergy $0.09
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+40% Synergy $0.10
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+34% Synergy $0.77
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+28% Synergy $1.98
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+27% Synergy $0.12
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+24% Synergy $9.66
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+24% Synergy $0.09
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+23% Synergy $7.48
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+22% Synergy $1.39
Obstinate Familiar Obstinate Familiar
+21% Synergy $0.68
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+20% Synergy $7.25
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+20% Synergy $0.66
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+18% Synergy $0.70
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+14% Synergy $0.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+12% Synergy $0.50
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+12% Synergy $0.26
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+11% Synergy $0.18
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.36
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+10% Synergy $2.73
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+9% Synergy $0.17
Jace's Projection Jace's Projection
+9% Synergy $0.34
River Song River Song
+8% Synergy $0.16
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+8% Synergy $36.09
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+7% Synergy $0.30
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.20
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+7% Synergy $6.89
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.12
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+6% Synergy $4.76
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+5% Synergy $1.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $2.34
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $17.64
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $13.78
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.95
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-1% Synergy $0.46
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-1% Synergy $7.76
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.36
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $22.48
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $1.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-3% Synergy $0.59
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $21.78
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-5% Synergy $2.76
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-8% Synergy $4.92
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.23
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-11% Synergy $0.27
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-11% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arjun, the Shifting Flame safe.

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+41% Synergy $0.15
Consider Consider
+20% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+18% Synergy $1.55
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+17% Synergy $2.49
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.13
High Tide High Tide
+15% Synergy $0.89
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.36
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $0.34
Quick Study Quick Study
+13% Synergy $0.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+12% Synergy $0.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $11.77
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+11% Synergy $0.93
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+11% Synergy $0.21
Counterflux Counterflux
+10% Synergy $0.52
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $0.87
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy $0.42
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.53
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+8% Synergy $0.35
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $8.01
Peek Peek
+6% Synergy $0.42
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.71
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Expedite Expedite
+5% Synergy $0.94
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+5% Synergy $2.37
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.26
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+3% Synergy $0.80
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+3% Synergy $4.61
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.06
Quicken Quicken
+3% Synergy $0.21
Turnabout Turnabout
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $45.37
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+1% Synergy $0.12
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.20
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $3.50
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.11
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $8.73
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $1.87
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.12
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.39
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-5% Synergy $7.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.62
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $48.80
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-8% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Arjun, the Shifting Flame's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+22% Synergy $3.46
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+20% Synergy $0.14
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+17% Synergy $0.38
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.55
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+15% Synergy $3.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.28
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+10% Synergy $3.54
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+9% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.17
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+7% Synergy $1.85
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.44
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.16
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+6% Synergy $12.57
Master the Way Master the Way
+6% Synergy $0.11
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.05
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.54
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+5% Synergy $3.18
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+5% Synergy $2.11
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+4% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $4.72
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.59
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1499.99
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.15
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
0% Synergy $0.17
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.25
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-2% Synergy $0.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.28
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-4% Synergy $3.25
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-7% Synergy $3.14
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-9% Synergy $0.25
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+41% Synergy $15.75
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+32% Synergy $10.05
Spellbook Spellbook
+23% Synergy $2.85
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+19% Synergy $0.81
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+19% Synergy $0.46
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+12% Synergy $9.33
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+10% Synergy $2.36
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $169.50
Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.18
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $10.35
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+5% Synergy $1.10
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+4% Synergy $6.41
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.50
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $9.56
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $33.67
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Arjun, the Shifting Flame's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+42% Synergy $2.80
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+42% Synergy $0.30
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+33% Synergy $0.17
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+25% Synergy $1.01
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $7.03
Omniscience Omniscience
+9% Synergy $5.59
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+9% Synergy $3.06
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.67
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+6% Synergy $0.19
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+5% Synergy $3.81
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+4% Synergy $0.83
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+3% Synergy $1.26
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.64
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-5% Synergy $0.71
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-5% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.99
Curiosity Curiosity
-11% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Arjun, the Shifting Flame to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+45% Synergy $3.07
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+24% Synergy $6.04
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $2.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+18% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $6.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $4.91
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $5.15
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.07
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.22
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $5.67

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+36% Synergy $3.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+20% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.14
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+15% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.19
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.27
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.09
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.84
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.13
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $1.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.85
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $82.98
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $23.83

Lands

The mana base foundation for Arjun, the Shifting Flame decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+13% Synergy $0.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $11.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.11
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $3.88
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.59
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.10
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+2% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+2% Synergy $0.35
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+2% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.25
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.06
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.63
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.65
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.46
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.36
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $31.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $16.93
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.19
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.51
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.18
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $25.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $4.85
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $12.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.62
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $17.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.13

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