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Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
Price tag $0.71

Legendary Creature — Snake Samurai

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
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

#257 Current Rank
#222 Last Week
#213 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.

Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+16% Synergy $1.51
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $42.88
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+6% Synergy $0.47
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.69
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $15.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+72% Synergy $0.12
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+71% Synergy $8.22
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+70% Synergy $1.78
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+70% Synergy $4.58
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+64% Synergy $0.49
Silkguard Silkguard
+64% Synergy $3.86
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+62% Synergy $0.20
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+62% Synergy $2.27
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+60% Synergy $0.62
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+59% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+57% Synergy $0.25
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+54% Synergy $1.80
Rancor Rancor
+51% Synergy $1.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+40% Synergy $1.99
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+36% Synergy $3.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+21% Synergy $0.46
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.41

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $19.07
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $45.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $25.26

Creatures

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

Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+48% Synergy $4.49
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+46% Synergy $0.95
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+44% Synergy $0.06
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+43% Synergy $15.82
Ascendant Acolyte Ascendant Acolyte
+43% Synergy $0.17
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+42% Synergy $3.32
Fertilid Fertilid
+41% Synergy $0.06
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+41% Synergy $0.25
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+37% Synergy $0.66
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+37% Synergy $2.18
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+37% Synergy $0.16
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+32% Synergy $3.78
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+30% Synergy $0.97
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+28% Synergy $0.08
Primeval Protector Primeval Protector
+28% Synergy $0.58
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+28% Synergy $0.31
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+27% Synergy $0.37
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+25% Synergy $0.60
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+23% Synergy $0.19
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
+19% Synergy $0.15
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+18% Synergy $0.09
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.40
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+17% Synergy $0.51
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+17% Synergy $0.08
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+16% Synergy $0.22
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+16% Synergy $0.15
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+15% Synergy $0.59
Goblin Razerunners Goblin Razerunners
+15% Synergy $0.14
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+14% Synergy $3.94
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+14% Synergy $0.18
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+14% Synergy $3.08
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+13% Synergy $0.80
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+13% Synergy $0.98
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+11% Synergy $1.36
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+11% Synergy $2.74
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+11% Synergy $5.72
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+10% Synergy $5.77
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+9% Synergy $3.25
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
+9% Synergy $1.25
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.60
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+8% Synergy $1.98
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $4.79
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+6% Synergy $41.56
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+5% Synergy $2.20
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+5% Synergy $2.62
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+4% Synergy $2.16
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-8% Synergy $7.39
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-11% Synergy $0.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $9.10

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+37% Synergy $0.23
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+25% Synergy $0.31
Starstorm Starstorm
+25% Synergy $0.25
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+9% Synergy $0.19
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.08
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+3% Synergy $0.23
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.94
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-2% Synergy $0.62
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $4.00
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.92
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $10.23
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $1.84
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-13% Synergy $0.85

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+37% Synergy $0.82
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+36% Synergy $0.23
Decimate Decimate
+34% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+32% Synergy $0.55
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+24% Synergy $2.86
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+23% Synergy $0.21
Collision of Realms Collision of Realms
+15% Synergy $0.13
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+4% Synergy $0.21
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $1.43
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-4% Synergy $1.08
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.84
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-8% Synergy $0.45
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.62
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.70
Harmonize Harmonize
-12% Synergy $0.24
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $6.39
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-21% Synergy $2.54
Cultivate Cultivate
-28% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+50% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+47% Synergy $0.57
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+43% Synergy $1.93
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+36% Synergy $0.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+34% Synergy $0.79
Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy $7.94
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+18% Synergy $7.92
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+17% Synergy $0.39
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+16% Synergy $8.37
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+15% Synergy $7.76
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+13% Synergy $36.88
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $37.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+12% Synergy $2.79
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $27.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $12.49
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $28.70
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $15.83
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+9% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.25
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $1.24
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+8% Synergy $6.69
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $1.45
Short Bow Short Bow
+7% Synergy $0.15
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+7% Synergy $0.84
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $9.07
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+6% Synergy $5.77
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $37.45
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+6% Synergy $0.22
Batterskull Batterskull
+6% Synergy $3.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $15.78
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $11.66
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+5% Synergy $1.81
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+5% Synergy $6.55
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $8.39
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $1.25
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+4% Synergy $1.02
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+4% Synergy $10.91
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $17.77
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $8.63
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+3% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.02
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $65.45

Enchantments

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

One with the Kami One with the Kami
+49% Synergy $0.30
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+49% Synergy $0.20
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+44% Synergy $0.21
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+43% Synergy $0.75
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+34% Synergy $2.16
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+26% Synergy $0.36
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+24% Synergy $1.00
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.16
Master Chef Master Chef
+16% Synergy $0.08
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy $0.32
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.15
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+13% Synergy $0.53
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+12% Synergy $25.66
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+12% Synergy $1.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+11% Synergy $0.29
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+11% Synergy $6.84
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+11% Synergy $0.12
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.42
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+11% Synergy $0.14
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+10% Synergy $0.81
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $2.87
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+10% Synergy $0.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $10.33
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+9% Synergy $11.39
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.19
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+9% Synergy $1.13
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+8% Synergy $2.34
Strong Back Strong Back
+8% Synergy $1.46
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.16
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.30
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+8% Synergy $1.55
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $3.65
Lignify Lignify
+7% Synergy $1.45
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.41
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+6% Synergy $1.13
Well Rested Well Rested
+6% Synergy $2.11
Audacity Audacity
+6% Synergy $0.38
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+6% Synergy $2.08
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.10
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $9.63
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $2.10
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.10
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.35
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.26
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+3% Synergy $2.00
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $7.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $25.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-22% Synergy $0.41

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $1.27

Utility Lands

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

Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+43% Synergy $0.12
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.65
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.27
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.12
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $0.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.37
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.14
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-6% Synergy $1.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.52
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-11% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.98
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
+16% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-10% Synergy $0.37
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-12% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+51% Synergy $0.17
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+33% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+31% Synergy $0.25
Game Trail Game Trail
+28% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+28% Synergy $0.14
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+24% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+16% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+4% Synergy $0.07
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+2% Synergy $0.06
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.87
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.41
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-6% Synergy $5.58
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-6% Synergy $6.10
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-6% Synergy $0.21
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.08
Commercial District Commercial District
-9% Synergy $7.21
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-12% Synergy $0.27
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-13% Synergy $1.46
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-13% Synergy $11.92
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-14% Synergy $10.39
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-16% Synergy $0.89
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-17% Synergy $0.75
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-18% Synergy $11.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Chishiro, the Shattered Blade.

Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Hallar, the Firefletcher Hallar, the Firefletcher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Raised by Giants Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Raised by Giants
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Combat DJ
The Space Family Goblinson The Space Family Goblinson
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Halana, Kessig Ranger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alena, Kessig Trapper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Emissary Green Emissary Green
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan