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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Price tag $15.39

Legendary Enchantment CreatureShrine

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Playstyle & Strategy

Enchantress 66% Shrines 7% Tokens 3% Historic 2% Curses 2% Pillow Fort 2% Combo 1%

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

#18 Current Rank
#39 Last Week
#47 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Go-Shintai of Life's Origin.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Go-Shintai of Life's Origin decks.

The Spirit Oasis The Spirit Oasis
+69% Synergy $0.17
Northern Air Temple Northern Air Temple
+69% Synergy $0.15
Crescent Island Temple Crescent Island Temple
+64% Synergy $0.16
Kyoshi Island Plaza Kyoshi Island Plaza
+61% Synergy $0.15
Southern Air Temple Southern Air Temple
+52% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
+88% Synergy $0.79
Sanctum of All Sanctum of All
+88% Synergy $5.02
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+87% Synergy $2.04
Sanctum of Calm Waters Sanctum of Calm Waters
+87% Synergy $0.67
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+87% Synergy $2.00
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
+86% Synergy $0.18
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
+86% Synergy $0.22
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
+85% Synergy $0.19
Honden of Cleansing Fire Honden of Cleansing Fire
+84% Synergy $5.48
Honden of Life's Web Honden of Life's Web
+84% Synergy $3.75

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Go-Shintai of Life's Origin decks.

Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
+84% Synergy $0.19
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+82% Synergy $2.30
Honden of Night's Reach Honden of Night's Reach
+81% Synergy $1.75
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
+80% Synergy $0.27
Sanctum of Tranquil Light Sanctum of Tranquil Light
+80% Synergy $0.56
Sanctum of Shattered Heights Sanctum of Shattered Heights
+75% Synergy $0.51
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+70% Synergy $4.30
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+69% Synergy $2.95
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+66% Synergy $3.31
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+60% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $30.49
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $329.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $44.01
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+9% Synergy $22.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $46.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

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

Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+56% Synergy $3.12
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+50% Synergy $2.42
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+48% Synergy $1.65
Hei Bai, Forest Guardian Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
+46% Synergy $12.74
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+43% Synergy $5.35
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+41% Synergy $7.96
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+40% Synergy $2.55
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+38% Synergy $1.07
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+37% Synergy $0.33
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+36% Synergy $0.93
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+34% Synergy $0.17
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+31% Synergy $2.78
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+30% Synergy $1.41
Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+27% Synergy $0.06
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.32
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+21% Synergy $2.02
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+19% Synergy $0.19
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+18% Synergy $0.81
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+17% Synergy $6.18
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
+17% Synergy $2.25
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+16% Synergy $42.12
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+15% Synergy $0.35
Guru Pathik Guru Pathik
+15% Synergy $0.11
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.24
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+14% Synergy $4.67
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.50
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.20
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+9% Synergy $4.65
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+9% Synergy $2.45
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+8% Synergy $0.28
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+8% Synergy $0.14
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+8% Synergy $11.00
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.18
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+6% Synergy $1.29
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+6% Synergy $1.48
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.28
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kami of Transience Kami of Transience
+6% Synergy $0.13
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+5% Synergy $22.51
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+5% Synergy $0.23
Marina Vendrell Marina Vendrell
+5% Synergy $0.12
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+3% Synergy $9.61
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+1% Synergy $2.89
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $5.89
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
0% Synergy $14.37
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $24.26
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-5% Synergy $15.76
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-5% Synergy $32.81
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $12.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Go-Shintai of Life's Origin safe.

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $9.85
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.82
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.71
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.58
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $2.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.83
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.89
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $3.11
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

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

Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+39% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+35% Synergy $8.65
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+24% Synergy $0.68
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+23% Synergy $0.08
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+18% Synergy $1.32
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+17% Synergy $0.98
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $122.39
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+9% Synergy $0.36
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $3.01
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+7% Synergy $0.76
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.11
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+5% Synergy $0.14
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.72
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.83
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.20
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.46
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $2.12
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+3% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+1% Synergy $0.70
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.22
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.37
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $1.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $7.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $8.13
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+5% Synergy $3.23
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+4% Synergy $0.11
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
-1% Synergy $1.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+59% Synergy $1.45
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $1.75
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+39% Synergy $4.69
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+35% Synergy $0.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $2.77
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+27% Synergy $0.81
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+25% Synergy $12.54
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+25% Synergy $3.73
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+23% Synergy $4.44
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+22% Synergy $1.80
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+20% Synergy $3.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+17% Synergy $0.26
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $15.48
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+14% Synergy $1.05
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $3.75
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+11% Synergy $2.68
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $6.32
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+10% Synergy $1.00
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+10% Synergy $2.02
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.08
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+9% Synergy $0.17
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+8% Synergy $3.55
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $2.99
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+8% Synergy $5.03
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $1.16
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.56
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.54
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $0.81
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.11
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+6% Synergy $1.12
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+5% Synergy $2.57
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+5% Synergy $22.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $7.04
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $40.08
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+5% Synergy $0.29
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.25
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $1.59
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $0.96
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+5% Synergy $7.18
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.37
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $28.35
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+4% Synergy $3.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $34.70
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+3% Synergy $2.42
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $26.92
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $21.39
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $4.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $9.06
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+1% Synergy $0.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Go-Shintai of Life's Origin to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+17% Synergy $1.02

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $5.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.26
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+12% Synergy $2.16
Maze's End Maze's End
+10% Synergy $0.78
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.20
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+3% Synergy $0.47
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $46.26
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-4% Synergy $1.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $2.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-1% Synergy $14.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
-3% Synergy $2.49
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-4% Synergy $33.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.92

Lands

The mana base foundation for Go-Shintai of Life's Origin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

White Lotus Hideout White Lotus Hideout
+30% Synergy $0.10
The World Tree The World Tree
+17% Synergy $5.19
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+15% Synergy $0.23
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+14% Synergy $0.37
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+13% Synergy $0.33
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+13% Synergy $0.20
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+13% Synergy $0.97
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+13% Synergy $1.05
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.16
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+10% Synergy $15.21
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+9% Synergy $11.85
Plains Plains
+8% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+7% Synergy $0.07
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+7% Synergy $14.99
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+6% Synergy $17.81
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $13.22
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+6% Synergy $0.32
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.25
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $17.00
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.15
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $11.54
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $15.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+4% Synergy $12.77
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $6.59
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $8.74
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $16.84
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $7.80
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $14.94
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.10
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $5.78
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $7.74
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $20.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.39
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.06
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $16.93
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $13.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16

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