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Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Sphinx Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 44% Cantrips 9% Card Draw 8% Spellslinger 8% 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
+77% Synergy $4.99
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+72% Synergy $1.16
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+66% Synergy $1.70
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+65% Synergy $1.80
The Locust God The Locust God
+64% Synergy $8.73
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+61% Synergy $0.48
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+57% Synergy $0.23
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+56% Synergy $0.83
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+55% Synergy $4.51
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+53% Synergy $2.47

Top Cards

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

Opt Opt
+48% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+44% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
+42% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.92
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+39% Synergy $3.93
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+38% Synergy $6.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+37% Synergy $1.62
Ponder Ponder
+30% Synergy $1.84
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $1.55
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $3.77

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 $40.14
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $34.33
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $41.29
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $104.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $131.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $54.33
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $16.74
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $62.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $72.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $16.95

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 $1.37
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+47% Synergy $1.74
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+33% Synergy $0.26
Obstinate Familiar Obstinate Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.70
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $3.01
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+28% Synergy $2.14
Thundering Djinn Thundering Djinn
+27% Synergy $0.18
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+24% Synergy $0.40
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $0.30
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+19% Synergy $7.98
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+19% Synergy $9.14
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+16% Synergy $0.56
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+10% Synergy $0.31
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+9% Synergy $0.33
River Song River Song
+9% Synergy $0.33
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.39
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.86
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.27
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.72
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+7% Synergy $0.41
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+7% Synergy $1.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $1.33
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+6% Synergy $0.51
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $0.99
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $1.22
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+6% Synergy $0.64
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+6% Synergy $9.36
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $3.59
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $0.47
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+4% Synergy $37.06
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+4% Synergy $0.66
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $1.05
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.13
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+3% Synergy $2.65
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.62
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
-1% Synergy $18.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.68
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $0.82
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $33.75
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-3% Synergy $6.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.24
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-7% Synergy $3.31
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-8% Synergy $0.29
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-8% Synergy $0.26
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-9% Synergy $1.51
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-12% Synergy $0.27
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-12% Synergy $1.09

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+37% Synergy $1.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+27% Synergy $0.96
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $1.54
Expedite Expedite
+25% Synergy $0.81
Peek Peek
+25% Synergy $0.45
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+24% Synergy $4.68
Seething Song Seething Song
+20% Synergy $12.79
Quick Study Quick Study
+20% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.39
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.38
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $3.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.37
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $0.97
High Tide High Tide
+17% Synergy $1.53
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.46
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+15% Synergy $0.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $17.51
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+14% Synergy $4.80
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+13% Synergy $0.19
Counterflux Counterflux
+13% Synergy $0.50
Quicken Quicken
+12% Synergy $0.33
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+11% Synergy $0.35
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+10% Synergy $5.03
Rewind Rewind
+9% Synergy $0.53
Deliberate Deliberate
+9% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.40
Think Twice Think Twice
+8% Synergy $0.27
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+8% Synergy $4.05
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.83
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+6% Synergy $0.41
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.33
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+6% Synergy $0.19
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $2.94
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+5% Synergy $1.64
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+5% Synergy $0.18
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+3% Synergy $2.56
Shock Shock
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $56.81
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.50
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.41
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $0.47
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-2% Synergy $8.25
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $4.70
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-5% Synergy $8.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $65.21
Big Score Big Score
-19% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+26% Synergy $1.51
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+21% Synergy $5.06
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+20% Synergy $0.27
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+16% Synergy $0.50
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $5.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $1.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $3.83
Portent Portent
+11% Synergy $0.35
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.29
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.17
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+7% Synergy $1.66
Overmaster Overmaster
+7% Synergy $2.82
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.68
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.29
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+6% Synergy $0.39
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+5% Synergy $0.18
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.32
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+4% Synergy $4.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.31
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $8.06
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.01
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $38.15
Boltwave Boltwave
0% Synergy $2.88
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $3.42
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-5% Synergy $4.22
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-7% Synergy $0.51
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-13% Synergy $0.41
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-13% Synergy $9.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+47% Synergy $10.64
Spellbook Spellbook
+23% Synergy $4.50
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+20% Synergy $0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.33
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+17% Synergy $0.87
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+13% Synergy $16.58
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+13% Synergy $9.22
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+10% Synergy $9.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.66
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $18.09
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.46
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+3% Synergy $2.37
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+3% Synergy $3.84
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $14.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $11.83

Enchantments

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

Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+41% Synergy $1.26
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+34% Synergy $0.32
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+33% Synergy $1.28
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+25% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $7.91
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+9% Synergy $4.67
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+7% Synergy $0.49
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $6.53
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+6% Synergy $0.48
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $12.67
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-1% Synergy $2.99
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-5% Synergy $1.21
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+35% Synergy $4.88
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+31% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $5.92
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.41
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.19
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.25
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $27.39

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 $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+39% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+38% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+21% Synergy $2.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.70
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+20% Synergy $0.71
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+16% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.65
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+14% Synergy $1.04
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.47
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $36.20

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+25% Synergy $0.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $17.51
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+12% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+11% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
+9% Synergy $16.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.23
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.36
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $1.99
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.26
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+2% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $34.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $38.15
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $38.56
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.74
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.68
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $12.51
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-4% Synergy $14.72
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $5.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.24
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.19
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.31
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $20.57

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

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Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
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
Adamaro, First to Desire Adamaro, First to Desire
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
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
Rose Noble Rose Noble
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
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
Astonishing Spider-Man Astonishing Spider-Man
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix