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Diaochan, Artful Beauty
Price tag $107.58

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Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2222 Current Rank
#2219 Last Week
#2081 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Diaochan, Artful Beauty.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Diaochan, Artful Beauty decks.

Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+5% Synergy $2.21
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+3% Synergy $11.80
Charging Strifeknight Charging Strifeknight
+1% Synergy $0.12
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
0% Synergy $0.28
Flashback Flashback
-3% Synergy $4.96

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Diaochan, Artful Beauty's abilities and overall game plan.

Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+58% Synergy $6.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+54% Synergy $4.39
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+53% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+50% Synergy $1.17
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+49% Synergy $26.43
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+44% Synergy $14.78
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+43% Synergy $1.89
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+43% Synergy $2.08
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+41% Synergy $2.31
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+41% Synergy $5.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Diaochan, Artful Beauty decks.

Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+39% Synergy $11.17
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+36% Synergy $21.85
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+33% Synergy $12.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+29% Synergy $0.31
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+24% Synergy $11.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+23% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+22% Synergy $1.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $12.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+16% Synergy $15.70
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $104.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $10.97
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $109.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Diaochan, Artful Beauty's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+27% Synergy $13.43
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+24% Synergy $1.18
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+20% Synergy $1.22
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+16% Synergy $14.34
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+16% Synergy $9.89
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.11
Starke of Rath Starke of Rath
+15% Synergy $0.67
Anger Anger
+14% Synergy $0.45
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+14% Synergy $0.35
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+13% Synergy $0.50
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+13% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+12% Synergy $21.02
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+12% Synergy $7.87
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+11% Synergy $10.36
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+11% Synergy $1.95
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+10% Synergy $2.32
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+10% Synergy $0.24
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+10% Synergy $0.45
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+9% Synergy $1.59
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+8% Synergy $1.31
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+8% Synergy $24.52
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+7% Synergy $4.97
Mogg Assassin Mogg Assassin
+7% Synergy $1.13
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+7% Synergy $1.37
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+6% Synergy $4.86
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+6% Synergy $2.86
Hazoret the Fervent Hazoret the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.73
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+6% Synergy $0.29
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.88
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.31
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+6% Synergy $5.36
Bearer of the Heavens Bearer of the Heavens
+5% Synergy $0.44
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+5% Synergy $0.33
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $1.50
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+4% Synergy $0.26
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
+3% Synergy $0.35
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+3% Synergy $0.43
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+3% Synergy $12.87
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+3% Synergy $0.31
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+2% Synergy $2.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $47.34
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+1% Synergy $16.69
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+1% Synergy $4.44
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
-1% Synergy $4.82
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-2% Synergy $24.62
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-3% Synergy $1.21
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $34.26
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
-4% Synergy $29.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Diaochan, Artful Beauty safe.

Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+23% Synergy $1.54
Reverberate Reverberate
+18% Synergy $2.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $16.68
Mages' Contest Mages' Contest
+13% Synergy $16.64
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+13% Synergy $0.31
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+12% Synergy $0.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+11% Synergy $12.52
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+9% Synergy $3.55
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+9% Synergy $3.41
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $11.70
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+8% Synergy $4.41
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+7% Synergy $1.40
Skred Skred
+7% Synergy $2.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $70.06
Fork Fork
+6% Synergy
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+6% Synergy $7.34
Reiterate Reiterate
+5% Synergy $19.07
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $0.72
Shunt Shunt
+5% Synergy $0.88
Starstorm Starstorm
+5% Synergy $0.31
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+3% Synergy $3.24
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.45
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $7.10
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.50
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.28
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $11.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.10
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $6.19
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-7% Synergy $5.95
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $13.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $0.96
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Diaochan, Artful Beauty's game plan and control the board.

Insurrection Insurrection
+25% Synergy $9.63
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+19% Synergy $6.82
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+18% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+15% Synergy $7.76
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $4.20
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+12% Synergy $4.65
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+12% Synergy $1.18
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+10% Synergy $1.34
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+8% Synergy $6.30
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+7% Synergy $0.31
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+7% Synergy $2.68
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+7% Synergy $0.42
Ruination Ruination
+7% Synergy $4.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $9.02
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+6% Synergy $4.07
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+5% Synergy $12.53
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+5% Synergy $0.21
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $1.55
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $2063.83
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.31
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $4.86
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+4% Synergy $15.27
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $8.07
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $1.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.15
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+0% Synergy $1.66
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+0% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.57
Twinflame Twinflame
-1% Synergy $0.89
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.94
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.45
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+35% Synergy $11.31
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+33% Synergy $46.53
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+30% Synergy $9.71
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+29% Synergy $3.68
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+26% Synergy $5.10
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+23% Synergy $7.95
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+17% Synergy $2.58
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $31.18
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+16% Synergy $8.13
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+16% Synergy $1.44
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+15% Synergy $0.62
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+14% Synergy $5.37
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+14% Synergy $6.03
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+11% Synergy $0.36
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+10% Synergy $9.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+9% Synergy $1.25
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.57
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $5.13
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+8% Synergy $2.09
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+8% Synergy $8.54
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+7% Synergy $1.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $11.25
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+6% Synergy $2.03
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $47.72
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $33.07
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.76
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+5% Synergy
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+4% Synergy $1.56
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.32
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+4% Synergy $0.35
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $8.05
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $33.97
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.55
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+3% Synergy $11.25
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+1% Synergy $10.52
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+0% Synergy $3.95
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-3% Synergy $5.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Diaochan, Artful Beauty's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Smoke Smoke
+28% Synergy $8.44
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+20% Synergy $7.83
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+17% Synergy $2.27
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+17% Synergy $0.37
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+14% Synergy $2.41
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+12% Synergy $0.64
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+11% Synergy $7.77
Glacial Crevasses Glacial Crevasses
+10% Synergy $2.38
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+10% Synergy $6.96
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+9% Synergy $11.80
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+9% Synergy $0.29
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+7% Synergy $0.39
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+6% Synergy $1.47
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+6% Synergy $0.54
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+5% Synergy $0.30
Grip of Chaos Grip of Chaos
+5% Synergy $4.79
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.33
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+5% Synergy $2.63
War's Toll War's Toll
+5% Synergy $11.49
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+4% Synergy $5.56
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+4% Synergy $4.61
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+4% Synergy $1.21
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+3% Synergy $21.74
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+3% Synergy $0.33
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+2% Synergy $14.57
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+2% Synergy $6.68
Repercussion Repercussion
+2% Synergy $9.52
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $12.97
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+0% Synergy $24.78
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
0% Synergy $0.29
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-1% Synergy $1.50
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-6% Synergy $16.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Diaochan, Artful Beauty to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+21% Synergy $0.41
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+20% Synergy $3.05
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+15% Synergy $1.65
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+14% Synergy $9.53
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $11.54
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+10% Synergy $1.19
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $1.70
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+4% Synergy $0.47
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.36
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+3% Synergy $1.48
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+3% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+28% Synergy $16.17
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+27% Synergy $2.93
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $2.44
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+19% Synergy $2.87
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+17% Synergy $11.00
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+17% Synergy $13.60
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.20
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.56
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $7.61
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+6% Synergy $5.78
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+6% Synergy $3.83
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $40.55
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+4% Synergy $0.28
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $1.98
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+0% Synergy $3.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.49
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $50.07
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $2.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.93
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $7.67
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-6% Synergy $1.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+21% Synergy $5.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.31
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+15% Synergy $11.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.59
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $3.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $35.66
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $4.22
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.37
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+6% Synergy $2.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.48
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.55
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $1.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.10
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.17
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $0.98
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+0% Synergy $238.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Diaochan, Artful Beauty decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+19% Synergy $0.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $16.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $9.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $18.32
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $36.05
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.87
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.94
Mountain Mountain
-19% Synergy $2.00

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