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Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
Price tag $1.11

Legendary CreatureSnake Samurai

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Gruul

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

#404 Current Rank
#447 Last Week
#298 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Chishiro, the Shattered Blade.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Chishiro, the Shattered Blade decks.

Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+2% Synergy $0.15
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
0% Synergy $3.61
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
-3% Synergy $0.25
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's abilities and overall game plan.

Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+70% Synergy $10.15
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+70% Synergy $0.17
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+69% Synergy $4.15
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+68% Synergy $6.55
Silkguard Silkguard
+63% Synergy $4.55
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+62% Synergy $1.66
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+61% Synergy $2.85
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+60% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+59% Synergy $0.76
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+56% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Chishiro, the Shattered Blade decks.

Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+55% Synergy $0.31
Rancor Rancor
+51% Synergy $1.34
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+49% Synergy $1.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.53
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+39% Synergy $2.04
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+36% Synergy $2.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $0.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+20% Synergy $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.59
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+51% Synergy $1.78
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+46% Synergy $1.97
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+44% Synergy $1.32
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+43% Synergy $0.10
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+42% Synergy $19.24
Ascendant Acolyte Ascendant Acolyte
+41% Synergy $0.26
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+40% Synergy $0.37
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+40% Synergy $3.61
Fertilid Fertilid
+38% Synergy $0.09
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+36% Synergy $0.80
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+36% Synergy $2.34
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+35% Synergy $0.16
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+34% Synergy $4.92
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+30% Synergy $0.81
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+27% Synergy $0.29
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+27% Synergy $0.11
Primeval Protector Primeval Protector
+27% Synergy $0.70
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+26% Synergy $0.32
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+25% Synergy $0.88
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+23% Synergy $0.71
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+22% Synergy $0.21
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
+18% Synergy $0.16
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+16% Synergy $0.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.24
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+15% Synergy $0.21
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+15% Synergy $0.97
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+15% Synergy $0.34
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+15% Synergy $0.10
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+14% Synergy $6.33
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+14% Synergy $0.61
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+14% Synergy $6.74
Goblin Razerunners Goblin Razerunners
+14% Synergy $0.17
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+13% Synergy $0.19
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+13% Synergy $0.78
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+12% Synergy $1.45
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+11% Synergy $1.49
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+11% Synergy $1.08
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+11% Synergy $43.16
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+11% Synergy $2.30
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+9% Synergy $5.84
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+9% Synergy $5.81
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $2.25
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+7% Synergy $2.60
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+7% Synergy $1.18
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+5% Synergy $44.08
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+4% Synergy $2.67
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-7% Synergy $6.46
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-8% Synergy $0.85
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $12.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Chishiro, the Shattered Blade safe.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+38% Synergy $0.30
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+24% Synergy $0.40
Starstorm Starstorm
+23% Synergy $0.29
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+8% Synergy $0.15
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.09
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+4% Synergy $0.37
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-1% Synergy $1.24
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-3% Synergy $0.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.46
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.80
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-6% Synergy $2.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $11.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $62.77
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-10% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's game plan and control the board.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+36% Synergy $0.92
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+34% Synergy $0.38
Decimate Decimate
+31% Synergy $0.17
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+31% Synergy $0.13
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+23% Synergy $3.03
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+20% Synergy $0.24
Collision of Realms Collision of Realms
+13% Synergy $0.18
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+3% Synergy $0.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $1.29
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.35
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.27
Harmonize Harmonize
-10% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.07
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $8.09
Farseek Farseek
-19% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-20% Synergy $2.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-25% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+45% Synergy $0.80
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+42% Synergy $2.23
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+35% Synergy $1.25
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+34% Synergy $0.15
Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy $8.78
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $6.44
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+16% Synergy $10.07
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+16% Synergy $0.66
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+15% Synergy $8.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $3.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $50.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $41.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $37.15
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+12% Synergy $31.79
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $11.20
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $13.67
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+9% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.37
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.47
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $2.82
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+8% Synergy $7.18
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $30.55
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+7% Synergy $1.20
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $9.88
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $9.58
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.40
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $44.95
Batterskull Batterskull
+6% Synergy $4.53
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.72
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $24.11
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.23
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $6.17
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+5% Synergy $0.25
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.84
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $2.37
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+4% Synergy $0.94
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $10.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $60.42

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

One with the Kami One with the Kami
+48% Synergy $0.33
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+47% Synergy $0.23
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+43% Synergy $0.12
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+41% Synergy $1.09
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+35% Synergy $1.98
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+25% Synergy $1.14
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+25% Synergy $0.58
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.19
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $31.03
Master Chef Master Chef
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.30
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy $0.16
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.17
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+13% Synergy $0.38
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+12% Synergy $3.16
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+12% Synergy $1.09
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+11% Synergy $1.12
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+11% Synergy $8.03
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+11% Synergy $0.21
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $10.80
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+10% Synergy $26.63
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+10% Synergy $0.39
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+10% Synergy $0.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+9% Synergy $12.32
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.26
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+9% Synergy $2.26
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+9% Synergy $0.20
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.32
Strong Back Strong Back
+8% Synergy $0.59
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+8% Synergy $1.16
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+8% Synergy $1.71
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.23
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+7% Synergy $1.35
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.64
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $3.82
Lignify Lignify
+7% Synergy $1.61
Well Rested Well Rested
+6% Synergy $1.64
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $1.03
Audacity Audacity
+6% Synergy $0.36
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+6% Synergy $1.93
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+6% Synergy $0.34
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.54
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.11
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $12.75
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $7.94
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.52
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+2% Synergy $2.71
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-21% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Chishiro, the Shattered Blade to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+41% Synergy $0.09
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $1.45
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.13
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.26
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $1.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.26
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-4% Synergy $1.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $13.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.67
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-14% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-10% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-11% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+49% Synergy $0.11
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+33% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+30% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+30% Synergy $0.16
Game Trail Game Trail
+28% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+23% Synergy $0.09
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+17% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+5% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.35
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.54
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $8.09
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-6% Synergy $5.27
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.22
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-6% Synergy $0.19
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.09
Commercial District Commercial District
-10% Synergy $6.45
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy $2.33
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-12% Synergy $0.12
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-14% Synergy $15.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-15% Synergy $16.02
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-16% Synergy $0.26
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-16% Synergy $0.80
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-18% Synergy $7.42

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