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Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
Price tag $1.20

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

#448 Current Rank
#459 Last Week
#315 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.

Level Up Level Up
+6% Synergy $1.35
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+4% Synergy $0.28
High Score High Score
+2% Synergy $1.05
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+2% Synergy $0.09
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+1% Synergy $3.37

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 $11.19
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+70% Synergy $0.22
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+69% Synergy $5.88
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+67% Synergy $6.02
Silkguard Silkguard
+63% Synergy $4.44
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+62% Synergy $1.57
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+61% Synergy $2.75
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+60% Synergy $0.25
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+59% Synergy $1.03
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+56% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.30
Rancor Rancor
+51% Synergy $1.37
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+48% Synergy $1.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $2.00
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+39% Synergy $2.23
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+35% Synergy $4.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+20% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% 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 $24.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.73

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 $2.07
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+45% Synergy $1.26
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+43% Synergy $1.43
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+43% Synergy $0.08
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+42% Synergy $21.69
Ascendant Acolyte Ascendant Acolyte
+41% Synergy $0.39
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+40% Synergy $0.44
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+40% Synergy $4.05
Fertilid Fertilid
+38% Synergy $0.16
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+36% Synergy $1.51
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+36% Synergy $2.70
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+34% Synergy $6.01
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+34% Synergy $0.14
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+30% Synergy $0.47
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.38
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+27% Synergy $0.23
Primeval Protector Primeval Protector
+27% Synergy $0.68
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+25% Synergy $0.37
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+25% Synergy $1.04
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+23% Synergy $0.71
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+22% Synergy $0.25
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
+18% Synergy $0.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.32
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+15% Synergy $0.22
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+15% Synergy $0.29
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+15% Synergy $1.28
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+15% Synergy $0.32
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+15% Synergy $0.18
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+14% Synergy $5.46
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+14% Synergy $0.60
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+14% Synergy $3.76
Goblin Razerunners Goblin Razerunners
+14% Synergy $0.20
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+13% Synergy $0.24
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+13% Synergy $1.01
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+12% Synergy $1.81
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+11% Synergy $1.40
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+11% Synergy $1.15
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+11% Synergy $3.01
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $38.73
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+9% Synergy $5.35
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+9% Synergy $5.09
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+7% Synergy $2.39
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+7% Synergy $2.77
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+6% Synergy $2.63
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+5% Synergy $44.35
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+4% Synergy $2.86
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-7% Synergy $8.16
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-8% Synergy $1.03
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+38% Synergy $0.40
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+24% Synergy $0.41
Starstorm Starstorm
+23% Synergy $0.26
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+8% Synergy $0.24
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.18
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+4% Synergy $0.45
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+2% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.62
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-1% Synergy $1.57
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-3% Synergy $0.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.87
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-6% Synergy $2.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $13.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $66.45
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-9% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+36% Synergy $1.02
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+33% Synergy $0.73
Decimate Decimate
+31% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+30% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+23% Synergy $2.82
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+20% Synergy $0.31
Collision of Realms Collision of Realms
+13% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.78
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $6.81
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-6% Synergy $0.46
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.56
Harmonize Harmonize
-10% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.77
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $9.41
Farseek Farseek
-19% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-20% Synergy $3.18
Cultivate Cultivate
-25% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+45% Synergy $0.98
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+42% Synergy $3.99
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+35% Synergy $2.19
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+34% Synergy $0.20
Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy $9.59
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $8.56
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+16% Synergy $0.97
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+15% Synergy $12.50
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+15% Synergy $10.17
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $39.49
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $59.49
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $40.13
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+12% Synergy $33.61
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $10.91
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $14.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.61
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+8% Synergy $0.33
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.60
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.65
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+8% Synergy $7.87
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $36.49
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+7% Synergy $0.91
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $12.48
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $10.46
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.47
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $49.85
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $8.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.23
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.44
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $5.27
Batterskull Batterskull
+5% Synergy $4.56
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+5% Synergy $0.26
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.14
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+4% Synergy $1.20
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $10.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $61.96

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
+46% Synergy $0.29
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+42% Synergy $0.15
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+41% Synergy $1.04
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+35% Synergy $2.80
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+25% Synergy $1.02
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+25% Synergy $0.65
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $33.93
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.41
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+13% Synergy $4.59
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy $0.31
Master Chef Master Chef
+13% Synergy $0.19
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.21
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+13% Synergy $0.37
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+12% Synergy $1.73
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+11% Synergy $1.21
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+11% Synergy $7.77
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+10% Synergy $32.29
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+10% Synergy $0.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $12.27
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+9% Synergy $9.81
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+9% Synergy $3.25
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.39
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+9% Synergy $0.29
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.40
Strong Back Strong Back
+8% Synergy $1.00
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+8% Synergy $1.51
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+8% Synergy $2.02
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.71
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+7% Synergy $1.39
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $5.28
Well Rested Well Rested
+7% Synergy $2.11
Lignify Lignify
+7% Synergy $1.67
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $1.54
Audacity Audacity
+6% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+6% Synergy $5.70
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+6% Synergy $0.39
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+5% Synergy $0.18
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+5% Synergy $0.57
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $13.36
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $14.67
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.53
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+2% Synergy $2.34
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-22% Synergy $0.48

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 $1.36

Utility Lands

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

Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+40% Synergy $0.26
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.07
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.30
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.23
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.38
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $1.16
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-4% Synergy $1.25
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $45.94
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.70
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-14% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-10% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-11% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+32% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+30% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+30% Synergy $0.27
Game Trail Game Trail
+28% Synergy $0.25
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+23% Synergy $0.30
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+17% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+5% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $6.81
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.64
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $8.66
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.23
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-6% Synergy $5.26
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-6% Synergy $0.46
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.29
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy $1.97
Commercial District Commercial District
-11% Synergy $8.45
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-12% Synergy $0.18
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-13% Synergy $2.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-15% Synergy $18.84
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-16% Synergy $0.33
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-16% Synergy $0.40
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-18% Synergy $8.48

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