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Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Sphinx Wizard

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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 39% Card Draw 9% Spellslinger 9% Cantrips 7% Mill 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Arjun, the Shifting Flame's Cantrips builds — cards that lean hardest into the Cantrips theme.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+77% Synergy $4.78
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+72% Synergy $1.22
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+66% Synergy $3.14
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+65% Synergy $2.40
The Locust God The Locust God
+64% Synergy $7.14
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+61% Synergy $0.65
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+57% Synergy $0.21
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+56% Synergy $0.83
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+55% Synergy $5.93
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+53% Synergy $3.26

Top Cards

The staple cards most Arjun, the Shifting Flame Cantrips decks run as their core.

Opt Opt
+48% Synergy $0.23
Consider Consider
+44% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+42% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.67
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+39% Synergy $4.17
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+38% Synergy $5.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+37% Synergy $1.41
Ponder Ponder
+30% Synergy $2.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $1.94
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Arjun, the Shifting Flame Cantrips game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $38.67
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $29.93
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $40.59
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $115.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $134.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $57.26
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $18.29
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $59.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $69.93
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $16.42

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cantrips plan in Arjun, the Shifting Flame decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+47% Synergy $1.20
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+47% Synergy $2.52
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+33% Synergy $0.23
Obstinate Familiar Obstinate Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.68
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $4.31
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+28% Synergy $2.87
Thundering Djinn Thundering Djinn
+27% Synergy $0.13
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+24% Synergy $0.41
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $0.32
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+19% Synergy $9.08
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+19% Synergy $9.91
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+16% Synergy $0.46
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+10% Synergy $0.29
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.32
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+9% Synergy $0.36
River Song River Song
+9% Synergy $0.36
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.40
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $5.38
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.29
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.97
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+7% Synergy $0.42
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+7% Synergy $1.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $1.72
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+6% Synergy $0.59
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $2.24
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $1.48
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+6% Synergy $1.56
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+6% Synergy $8.51
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+6% Synergy $0.22
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $4.24
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $0.92
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+4% Synergy $36.07
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+4% Synergy $0.58
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $0.57
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.22
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+3% Synergy $3.04
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.34
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
-1% Synergy $18.58
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.88
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $1.55
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $29.93
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-3% Synergy $7.45
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.73
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-7% Synergy $3.75
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-8% Synergy $0.24
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-8% Synergy $0.28
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-9% Synergy $1.41
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-12% Synergy $0.50
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-12% Synergy $1.87

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Arjun, the Shifting Flame's Cantrips deck ahead.

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+37% Synergy $1.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+27% Synergy $1.20
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $1.91
Expedite Expedite
+25% Synergy $0.70
Peek Peek
+25% Synergy $0.42
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+24% Synergy $4.86
Seething Song Seething Song
+20% Synergy $12.32
Quick Study Quick Study
+20% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $3.83
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.73
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $4.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.36
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $0.98
High Tide High Tide
+17% Synergy $1.66
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.65
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+15% Synergy $0.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $17.94
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+14% Synergy $5.08
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+13% Synergy $0.20
Counterflux Counterflux
+13% Synergy $0.53
Quicken Quicken
+12% Synergy $0.32
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+11% Synergy $0.37
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+10% Synergy $5.95
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy $0.55
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.32
Think Twice Think Twice
+8% Synergy $0.27
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+8% Synergy $1.02
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.82
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+6% Synergy $0.49
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.41
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+6% Synergy $0.20
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $3.17
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+5% Synergy $2.33
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+5% Synergy $0.28
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+3% Synergy $2.77
Shock Shock
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $57.71
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $11.36
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.33
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $0.51
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-2% Synergy $6.58
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $5.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.91
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-5% Synergy $8.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $69.27
Big Score Big Score
-19% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cantrips game plan forward for Arjun, the Shifting Flame.

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+26% Synergy $2.73
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+21% Synergy $5.11
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+20% Synergy $0.31
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $1.14
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $5.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $1.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.89
Portent Portent
+11% Synergy $0.36
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.27
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.12
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+7% Synergy $1.35
Overmaster Overmaster
+7% Synergy $2.69
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.12
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.46
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.37
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+6% Synergy $0.38
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.17
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.35
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+4% Synergy $4.14
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $8.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $35.68
Boltwave Boltwave
0% Synergy $3.04
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $2.81
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-5% Synergy $3.99
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-7% Synergy $0.41
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-13% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-13% Synergy $9.57

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Arjun, the Shifting Flame Cantrips decks.

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+47% Synergy $10.62
Spellbook Spellbook
+23% Synergy $4.69
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+20% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $4.67
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+17% Synergy $0.93
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+13% Synergy $17.81
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+13% Synergy $9.29
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+10% Synergy $10.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.52
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $18.38
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.28
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+3% Synergy $2.40
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+3% Synergy $2.71
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.98
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $11.80
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $13.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cantrips strategy in Arjun, the Shifting Flame decks.

Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+41% Synergy $1.24
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+34% Synergy $0.31
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+33% Synergy $1.30
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+25% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $6.81
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+9% Synergy $4.70
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+7% Synergy $0.49
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $6.57
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+6% Synergy $0.57
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $13.04
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-1% Synergy $2.49
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-5% Synergy $1.09
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $0.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Arjun, the Shifting Flame's Cantrips game plan.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+35% Synergy $5.00
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+31% Synergy $9.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Arjun, the Shifting Flame Cantrips decks.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $6.85
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $9.73
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $3.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.61
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Arjun, the Shifting Flame's Cantrips strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+44% Synergy $5.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+38% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+21% Synergy $1.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.89
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+20% Synergy $0.68
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+16% Synergy $0.41
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.62
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+14% Synergy $1.04
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.89
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.37
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.55
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $38.19

Lands

The mana base behind Arjun, the Shifting Flame's Cantrips decks.

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+25% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $17.94
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+12% Synergy $0.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+11% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.37
Training Center Training Center
+9% Synergy $17.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $2.50
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.30
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.83
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.11
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.28
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+2% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $32.42
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $35.68
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $37.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $6.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.88
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $10.15
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-4% Synergy $15.42
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $4.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.24
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $6.91
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.73
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.23
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $18.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Arjun, the Shifting Flame: Cantrips.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Locust God The Locust God
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Adamaro, First to Desire Adamaro, First to Desire
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Vial Smasher the Fierce Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Rose Noble Rose Noble
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior