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Arjun, the Shifting Flame: Cantrips
Price tag $0.27

Legendary Creature — Sphinx Wizard

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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 46% Cantrips 10% Card Draw 7% Spellslinger 7% Mill 5%
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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
+78% Synergy $3.91
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+72% Synergy $1.54
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+66% Synergy $2.78
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+65% Synergy $1.75
The Locust God The Locust God
+63% Synergy $8.60
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+61% Synergy $0.50
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+59% Synergy $0.32
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+56% Synergy $5.83
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+56% Synergy $0.81
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+52% Synergy $2.82

Top Cards

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

Opt Opt
+47% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+44% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
+42% Synergy $0.66
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+41% Synergy $5.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.46
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+40% Synergy $7.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+37% Synergy $1.43
Ponder Ponder
+31% Synergy $2.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $34.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $41.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $125.34
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $14.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $70.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $69.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.28

Creatures

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

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+49% Synergy $2.24
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+45% Synergy $1.14
Obstinate Familiar Obstinate Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.70
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+32% Synergy $0.30
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $2.84
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+28% Synergy $2.08
Thundering Djinn Thundering Djinn
+27% Synergy $0.18
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+24% Synergy $0.42
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+19% Synergy $0.27
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+19% Synergy $4.68
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+18% Synergy $9.39
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+16% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+10% Synergy $0.29
River Song River Song
+10% Synergy $0.27
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.34
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.30
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $3.31
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+9% Synergy $0.35
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+8% Synergy $1.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $0.76
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.32
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.78
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+7% Synergy $1.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $0.77
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $1.10
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+6% Synergy $1.05
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+6% Synergy $0.47
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+6% Synergy $0.29
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $4.63
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+5% Synergy $8.74
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+4% Synergy $36.29
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+4% Synergy $0.97
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $1.09
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.22
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $2.61
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.70
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
-1% Synergy $16.96
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $0.52
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $32.35
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-3% Synergy $6.89
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.42
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-7% Synergy $0.19
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-8% Synergy $0.35
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-10% Synergy $2.10
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-12% Synergy $0.93
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-13% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+38% Synergy $0.70
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+26% Synergy $0.60
Expedite Expedite
+26% Synergy $1.66
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.98
Peek Peek
+24% Synergy $0.49
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+23% Synergy $3.49
Quick Study Quick Study
+21% Synergy $0.22
Seething Song Seething Song
+20% Synergy $10.59
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+19% Synergy $0.37
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+19% Synergy $5.09
Unwind Unwind
+19% Synergy $1.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $2.26
High Tide High Tide
+17% Synergy $1.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.38
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $3.66
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+14% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $15.90
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.40
Counterflux Counterflux
+14% Synergy $0.44
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+13% Synergy $4.66
Quicken Quicken
+12% Synergy $0.17
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $1.08
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+10% Synergy $0.34
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+10% Synergy $4.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.28
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy $0.41
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.16
Think Twice Think Twice
+8% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.34
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $2.20
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+6% Synergy $0.05
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.42
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+5% Synergy $6.70
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $3.35
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+3% Synergy $4.24
Shock Shock
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.75
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.86
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $3.95
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.64
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $11.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.11
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-6% Synergy $9.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.53
Big Score Big Score
-19% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+28% Synergy $1.06
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+20% Synergy $5.33
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+20% Synergy $0.37
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+15% Synergy $0.51
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.21
Windfall Windfall
+11% Synergy $4.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.82
Portent Portent
+10% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.23
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.34
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.13
Overmaster Overmaster
+7% Synergy $2.11
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.28
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.38
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+6% Synergy $2.03
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+5% Synergy $0.36
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.19
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.36
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+4% Synergy $4.13
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $7.61
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $35.07
Boltwave Boltwave
0% Synergy $1.75
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.31
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-4% Synergy $4.54
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-5% Synergy $1.79
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-6% Synergy $0.27
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $8.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $11.35
Spellbook Spellbook
+24% Synergy $3.92
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+20% Synergy $0.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.32
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+16% Synergy $0.80
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+15% Synergy $15.84
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+15% Synergy $10.35
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $11.86
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $18.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.93
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.99
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+3% Synergy $2.27
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+3% Synergy $3.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.10
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $12.89
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $12.55

Enchantments

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

Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+43% Synergy $1.87
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+36% Synergy $0.35
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+32% Synergy $1.38
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+27% Synergy $0.34
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+9% Synergy $4.77
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.82
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $8.51
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+6% Synergy $0.57
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+6% Synergy $0.53
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $11.44
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
0% Synergy $2.93
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-5% Synergy $0.87
Curiosity Curiosity
-14% Synergy $1.27

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+35% Synergy $4.26
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+33% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.76
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.85
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.32
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $6.42
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.24
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+40% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+39% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+22% Synergy $2.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy $0.60
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+19% Synergy $0.56
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+17% Synergy $0.39
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.57
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+14% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.03
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.54
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+2% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $38.08

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 $15.90
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+12% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.39
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+11% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $15.42
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $2.08
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.31
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.02
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.28
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+2% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $35.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $38.66
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-1% Synergy $5.82
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.70
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $11.18
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.38
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $5.83
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-6% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $23.48

Similar Commanders

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

The Locust God The Locust God
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Adamaro, First to Desire Adamaro, First to Desire
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
Rose Noble Rose Noble
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
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
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
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