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Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
Price tag $0.82

Legendary Creature — Snake Samurai

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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 33% Equipment 21% Auras 16% Tokens 6% Aggro 4%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Chishiro, the Shattered Blade players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+11% Synergy $8.78
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+4% Synergy $0.32
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ambitious Augmenter Ambitious Augmenter
+2% Synergy $0.28
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
0% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+77% Synergy $3.97
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+75% Synergy $0.26
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+74% Synergy $10.88
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+71% Synergy $4.87
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+70% Synergy $0.35
Silkguard Silkguard
+69% Synergy $0.47
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+67% Synergy $0.39
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+65% Synergy $0.17
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+65% Synergy $1.16
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+62% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The staple cards most Chishiro, the Shattered Blade +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+62% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+56% Synergy $3.15
Rancor Rancor
+51% Synergy $1.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $2.46
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+44% Synergy $5.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+44% Synergy $3.82
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+27% Synergy $1.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+21% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
+19% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Chishiro, the Shattered Blade +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.56
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Chishiro, the Shattered Blade decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+51% Synergy $1.32
Ascendant Acolyte Ascendant Acolyte
+47% Synergy $0.32
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+45% Synergy $19.77
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+45% Synergy $0.79
Fertilid Fertilid
+45% Synergy $0.29
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+45% Synergy $1.57
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+44% Synergy $0.27
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+42% Synergy $0.55
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+42% Synergy $4.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+41% Synergy $2.44
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+38% Synergy $0.22
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+36% Synergy $0.30
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+36% Synergy $2.24
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+33% Synergy $0.34
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+32% Synergy $0.39
Primeval Protector Primeval Protector
+28% Synergy $0.68
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+28% Synergy $0.31
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+26% Synergy $0.93
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+26% Synergy $0.74
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+22% Synergy $0.26
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+19% Synergy $0.27
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
+19% Synergy $0.25
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+19% Synergy $4.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.34
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+18% Synergy $5.59
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+18% Synergy $0.32
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+17% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Razerunners Goblin Razerunners
+17% Synergy $0.34
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.38
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.68
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+15% Synergy $4.75
Walking Skyscraper Walking Skyscraper
+15% Synergy $0.27
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+14% Synergy $2.41
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.64
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+14% Synergy $0.35
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+14% Synergy $2.30
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+14% Synergy $0.34
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+13% Synergy $27.41
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+13% Synergy $1.12
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+12% Synergy $3.26
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+10% Synergy $1.04
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+9% Synergy $7.98
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+8% Synergy $42.36
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+8% Synergy $2.34
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $12.43
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+8% Synergy $53.75
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+6% Synergy $2.67
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-5% Synergy $9.08
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-6% Synergy $1.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $7.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+42% Synergy $0.37
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+27% Synergy $0.49
Starstorm Starstorm
+24% Synergy $0.29
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+11% Synergy $0.25
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.22
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+3% Synergy $0.30
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.69
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-1% Synergy $0.77
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $14.29
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $5.05
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $7.61
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $1.03
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $65.21
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-10% Synergy $1.00

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+40% Synergy $1.00
Decimate Decimate
+35% Synergy $0.31
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+35% Synergy $0.65
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+34% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+26% Synergy $2.77
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+23% Synergy $0.35
Collision of Realms Collision of Realms
+15% Synergy $0.27
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+4% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $0.59
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $0.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.56
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-5% Synergy $0.36
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-5% Synergy $7.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $3.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $1.07
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-20% Synergy $1.96
Farseek Farseek
-22% Synergy $0.53
Cultivate Cultivate
-26% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Chishiro, the Shattered Blade +1/+1 Counters decks.

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+50% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+45% Synergy $1.09
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+41% Synergy $3.25
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+35% Synergy $0.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $2.36
Embercleave Embercleave
+31% Synergy $9.35
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+23% Synergy $5.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+18% Synergy $7.55
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+17% Synergy $15.33
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+17% Synergy $0.96
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $65.54
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+13% Synergy $35.22
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $4.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $30.68
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $11.21
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $39.13
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $5.72
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.64
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+7% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.66
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $13.59
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.11
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $42.87
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $30.07
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.18
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $3.14
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $5.25
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $1.31
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+5% Synergy $0.33
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.50
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+4% Synergy $15.18
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.99
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $6.10
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $8.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $62.89

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Chishiro, the Shattered Blade decks.

One with the Kami One with the Kami
+49% Synergy $0.32
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+48% Synergy $0.22
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+47% Synergy $0.18
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+43% Synergy $0.61
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+42% Synergy $2.09
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+27% Synergy $0.59
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+23% Synergy $1.06
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+22% Synergy $0.27
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+18% Synergy $6.18
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $32.23
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+16% Synergy $7.75
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+16% Synergy $14.27
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $12.72
Master Chef Master Chef
+15% Synergy $0.23
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.95
Level Up Level Up
+13% Synergy $2.27
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+11% Synergy $1.50
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.29
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.33
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+10% Synergy $0.44
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+10% Synergy $0.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.47
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+9% Synergy $0.31
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.45
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.81
Pain for All Pain for All
+8% Synergy $0.49
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+8% Synergy $15.55
Well Rested Well Rested
+8% Synergy $2.79
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+8% Synergy $0.31
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+8% Synergy $1.44
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $8.56
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.36
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+6% Synergy $0.29
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+6% Synergy $5.44
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+6% Synergy $2.51
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+6% Synergy $4.19
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $2.37
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+5% Synergy $3.11
Strong Back Strong Back
+5% Synergy $1.64
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.16
Lignify Lignify
+5% Synergy $1.73
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.23
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+4% Synergy $1.68
Audacity Audacity
+4% Synergy $0.32
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $14.56
Keen Sense Keen Sense
0% Synergy $3.08
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-22% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+12% Synergy $3.12

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Chishiro, the Shattered Blade +1/+1 Counters decks.

Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+46% Synergy $0.17
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+16% Synergy $2.27
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.39
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.40
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-2% Synergy $1.41
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $49.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.92
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.56
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+1% Synergy $4.44
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-13% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-14% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+56% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+36% Synergy $0.27
Game Trail Game Trail
+35% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+34% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+32% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+28% Synergy $0.31
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+21% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+3% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.77
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-3% Synergy $5.59
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.57
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.56
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-5% Synergy $0.36
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-6% Synergy $8.93
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-6% Synergy $0.28
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-7% Synergy $2.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.31
Taiga Taiga
-8% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $1.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-12% Synergy $2.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.33
Commercial District Commercial District
-12% Synergy $6.69
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-13% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-14% Synergy $17.02
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-15% Synergy $0.31
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-15% Synergy $0.43
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-17% Synergy $6.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Chishiro, the Shattered Blade: +1/+1 Counters.

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Combat DJ
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Halana, Kessig Ranger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Borborygmos Borborygmos
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Space Family Goblinson The Space Family Goblinson
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Master Chef Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Master Chef
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
Hallar, the Firefletcher Hallar, the Firefletcher
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
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
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Raised by Giants Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Raised by Giants
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Marath, Will of the Wild Marath, Will of the Wild
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan