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Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Enchantment CreatureShrine

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3997 Current Rank
#4141 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars's abilities and overall game plan.

Sanctum of Shattered Heights Sanctum of Shattered Heights
+90% Synergy $0.35
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+90% Synergy $2.53
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+68% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+56% Synergy $0.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+55% Synergy $10.46
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+53% Synergy $25.84
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+53% Synergy $4.26
City on Fire City on Fire
+52% Synergy $11.45
Crescent Island Temple Crescent Island Temple
+50% Synergy $0.21
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+49% Synergy $2.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars decks.

Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+49% Synergy $1.60
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+48% Synergy $4.55
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+47% Synergy $5.96
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+43% Synergy $21.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+33% Synergy $3.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+32% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+23% Synergy $0.66
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $2.89
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $41.65
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $15.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+48% Synergy $0.28
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+47% Synergy $0.31
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+44% Synergy $1.66
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+41% Synergy $7.80
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+38% Synergy $0.28
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+33% Synergy $2.95
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+32% Synergy $0.28
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+31% Synergy $5.40
Goblin Goliath Goblin Goliath
+28% Synergy $2.33
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+23% Synergy $0.26
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+22% Synergy $0.21
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+21% Synergy $0.96
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+19% Synergy $3.89
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+19% Synergy $2.42
The Red Terror The Red Terror
+18% Synergy $6.61
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+17% Synergy $0.19
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+16% Synergy $2.30
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+15% Synergy $1.73
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+15% Synergy $24.65
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+14% Synergy $9.17
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+13% Synergy $14.78
Sawhorn Nemesis Sawhorn Nemesis
+13% Synergy $1.52
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+13% Synergy $0.39
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+12% Synergy $0.32
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+11% Synergy $0.33
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+11% Synergy $0.31
Fear of Burning Alive Fear of Burning Alive
+10% Synergy $0.21
Nova Hellkite Nova Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.58
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+10% Synergy $0.30
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
+10% Synergy $0.05
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+9% Synergy $0.21
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+9% Synergy $2.09
Sabotender Sabotender
+9% Synergy $0.27
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+9% Synergy $1.62
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+9% Synergy $1.85
Dune Mover Dune Mover
+9% Synergy $0.13
Akki Lavarunner Akki Lavarunner
+9% Synergy $0.48
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+8% Synergy $0.42
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+7% Synergy $5.92
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+7% Synergy $0.43
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+7% Synergy $2.06
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+6% Synergy $8.92
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+5% Synergy $101.98
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+4% Synergy $6.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+3% Synergy $0.37
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+2% Synergy $2.97
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.41
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $16.89
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-4% Synergy $48.12
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-8% Synergy $5.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars safe.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $14.92
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+24% Synergy $5.07
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+16% Synergy $0.59
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+15% Synergy $0.48
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+15% Synergy $1.53
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.64
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+12% Synergy $5.45
Reiterate Reiterate
+10% Synergy $16.39
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+10% Synergy $0.19
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+9% Synergy $3.77
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+7% Synergy $0.13
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+5% Synergy $0.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+2% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.32
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $1.86
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $11.10
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $14.01
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-12% Synergy $9.73
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $68.07
Seething Song Seething Song
-21% Synergy $12.87

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars's game plan and control the board.

Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+35% Synergy $0.39
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+26% Synergy $2.24
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.34
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+23% Synergy $0.19
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+23% Synergy $1.52
Twinflame Twinflame
+22% Synergy $1.19
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+22% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+21% Synergy $0.35
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+21% Synergy $8.75
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+16% Synergy $0.59
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+16% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+13% Synergy $1.23
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+13% Synergy $0.34
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+12% Synergy $0.44
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+12% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+10% Synergy $0.16
Snort Snort
+9% Synergy $0.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+7% Synergy $0.27
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $4.54
By Force By Force
+7% Synergy $0.38
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+7% Synergy $6.43
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $5.41
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.28
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $12.48
Overmaster Overmaster
+5% Synergy $2.42
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $7.29
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.84
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.38
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-2% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+47% Synergy $5.78
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+46% Synergy $7.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+34% Synergy $9.75
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+32% Synergy $0.63
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+28% Synergy $12.31
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+28% Synergy $0.23
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+20% Synergy $17.15
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+13% Synergy $1.95
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+13% Synergy $0.37
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+11% Synergy $0.14
Ribskiff Ribskiff
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+9% Synergy $0.33
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+9% Synergy $2.26
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+9% Synergy $0.11
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+8% Synergy $0.60
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $6.21
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $6.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $20.26
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.62
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $4.89
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $3.33
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+6% Synergy $2.20
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+6% Synergy $0.17
Found Footage Found Footage
+6% Synergy $0.03
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.70
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $6.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.56
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-22% Synergy $11.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+45% Synergy $0.36
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+37% Synergy $0.63
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+37% Synergy $0.39
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+37% Synergy $8.10
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+35% Synergy $0.26
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+34% Synergy $0.44
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+27% Synergy $16.84
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+27% Synergy $0.82
Mirror March Mirror March
+22% Synergy $1.77
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+18% Synergy $10.83
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+18% Synergy $0.43
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+15% Synergy $1.47
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+14% Synergy $1.46
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+14% Synergy $1.73
Outpace Oblivion Outpace Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.05
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+14% Synergy $0.33
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+13% Synergy $0.48
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+11% Synergy $3.52
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+10% Synergy $25.55
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.71
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+9% Synergy $0.33
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+9% Synergy $0.32
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+9% Synergy $2.57
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+9% Synergy $4.21
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+8% Synergy $0.40
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+8% Synergy $2.65
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+8% Synergy $22.06
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+8% Synergy $21.32
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.58
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.39
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $3.09
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+6% Synergy $4.46
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $6.46
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $7.79
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+5% Synergy $0.06
Glassworks // Shattered Yard Glassworks // Shattered Yard
+5% Synergy $0.08
Hoarder's Overflow Hoarder's Overflow
+5% Synergy $0.06
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+4% Synergy $1.80
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+4% Synergy $5.22
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+3% Synergy $5.20
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+3% Synergy $7.95
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.27
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+2% Synergy $0.26
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+14% Synergy $0.92
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+11% Synergy $6.05
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+9% Synergy $0.74
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+37% Synergy $2.31
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+30% Synergy $4.60
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+28% Synergy $3.27
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+23% Synergy $3.42
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+22% Synergy $0.29
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.33
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.44
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+18% Synergy $0.24
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+17% Synergy $0.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $1.15
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+14% Synergy $0.17
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+14% Synergy $0.37
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.43
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+12% Synergy $1.56
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.95
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $2.41
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+11% Synergy $1.03
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+10% Synergy $0.19
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $10.99
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+9% Synergy $1.14
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $1.78
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+8% Synergy $1.04
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.85
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $1.86
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+7% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $1.11
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+6% Synergy $6.96
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.56
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $12.94
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.10
Soulstone Sanctuary Soulstone Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.67
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+4% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $12.99
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $17.10
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
0% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+44% Synergy $0.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+38% Synergy $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+24% Synergy $0.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.35
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+9% Synergy $14.19
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $5.58
Starting Column Starting Column
+6% Synergy $0.05
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.43
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $36.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+37% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $14.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $1.03
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy $34.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+5% Synergy $0.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+5% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.12

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