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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Price tag $10.93

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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

#146 Current Rank
#180 Last Week
#58 Past 2 Years

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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+5% Synergy $2.28
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+0% Synergy $4.51
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+0% Synergy $4.27
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.92
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
0% Synergy $5.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanctum of All Sanctum of All
+88% Synergy $2.80
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
+87% Synergy $0.41
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+87% Synergy $1.65
Sanctum of Calm Waters Sanctum of Calm Waters
+86% Synergy $0.61
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+86% Synergy $2.86
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
+85% Synergy $0.23
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
+85% Synergy $0.25
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
+85% Synergy $0.32
Honden of Cleansing Fire Honden of Cleansing Fire
+84% Synergy $5.83
Honden of Life's Web Honden of Life's Web
+84% Synergy $3.96

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
+83% Synergy $0.26
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+81% Synergy $3.41
Honden of Night's Reach Honden of Night's Reach
+80% Synergy $3.02
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
+79% Synergy $0.37
Sanctum of Tranquil Light Sanctum of Tranquil Light
+79% Synergy $0.39
Sanctum of Shattered Heights Sanctum of Shattered Heights
+74% Synergy $0.43
Northern Air Temple Northern Air Temple
+73% Synergy $0.29
The Spirit Oasis The Spirit Oasis
+73% Synergy $0.29
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+69% Synergy $4.73
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+68% Synergy $4.01

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $37.90
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $480.05
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+8% Synergy $28.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $53.21
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $58.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $72.88

Creatures

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

Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+59% Synergy $0.79
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+54% Synergy $2.18
Hei Bai, Forest Guardian Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
+50% Synergy $8.12
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+48% Synergy $3.33
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+46% Synergy $2.06
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+42% Synergy $4.73
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+41% Synergy $10.50
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+39% Synergy $4.77
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+37% Synergy $0.89
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+36% Synergy $0.91
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+36% Synergy $1.17
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+33% Synergy $0.27
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+30% Synergy $3.36
Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+27% Synergy $0.31
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+27% Synergy $3.01
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.26
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+20% Synergy $2.81
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+20% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+17% Synergy $9.65
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+16% Synergy $0.23
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
+16% Synergy $2.40
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+16% Synergy $65.04
Guru Pathik Guru Pathik
+15% Synergy $0.24
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+15% Synergy $0.42
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.44
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+12% Synergy $7.07
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.41
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+11% Synergy $0.37
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+8% Synergy $4.22
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+7% Synergy $5.82
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+6% Synergy $0.35
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+6% Synergy $12.74
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+6% Synergy $0.37
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+5% Synergy $12.45
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.33
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+4% Synergy $3.02
Kami of Transience Kami of Transience
+4% Synergy $0.26
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+4% Synergy $0.54
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+3% Synergy $8.86
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+3% Synergy $29.65
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+2% Synergy $4.32
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $15.52
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+0% Synergy $20.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $12.79
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $26.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $11.93

Instants

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

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $14.58
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $3.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.26
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $5.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.94
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.18
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.79
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.20
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+34% Synergy $11.69
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+28% Synergy $0.22
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+22% Synergy $1.09
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $1.54
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+15% Synergy $0.89
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $214.86
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+9% Synergy $0.17
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $3.07
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.73
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.71
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+5% Synergy $0.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.81
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.72
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $2.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.48
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+0% Synergy $0.36
Farseek Farseek
+0% Synergy $0.56
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+0% Synergy $2.84
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $8.84
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+4% Synergy $3.22
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+3% Synergy $0.27
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
0% Synergy $2.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Crescent Island Temple Crescent Island Temple
+66% Synergy $0.31
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+65% Synergy $4.75
Kyoshi Island Plaza Kyoshi Island Plaza
+64% Synergy $0.28
Southern Air Temple Southern Air Temple
+62% Synergy $0.31
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+56% Synergy $1.61
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $5.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+37% Synergy $4.71
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+32% Synergy $0.54
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $3.12
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+26% Synergy $39.71
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+24% Synergy $0.35
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+22% Synergy $4.27
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+22% Synergy $7.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+21% Synergy $0.69
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+19% Synergy $4.31
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+15% Synergy $0.43
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+13% Synergy $15.18
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $4.85
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $1.03
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $7.00
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+9% Synergy $7.52
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+9% Synergy $1.64
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+8% Synergy $1.70
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+8% Synergy $1.56
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.29
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+7% Synergy $5.50
Spelunking Spelunking
+6% Synergy $4.69
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $0.70
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.39
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $2.08
Omniscience Omniscience
+5% Synergy $6.57
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+5% Synergy $0.91
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $5.19
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.62
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.34
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+4% Synergy $1.96
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+4% Synergy $6.52
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.27
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $63.03
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+4% Synergy $0.64
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+4% Synergy $35.62
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+3% Synergy $1.76
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $36.67
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $32.45
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+2% Synergy $2.95
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $9.59
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $33.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+0% Synergy $12.12

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
+16% Synergy $1.20

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 $12.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.99
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+11% Synergy $3.59
Maze's End Maze's End
+10% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+5% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $15.65
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+3% Synergy $0.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $51.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $30.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $64.75
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-3% Synergy $2.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $4.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.50
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $33.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $3.30
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-2% Synergy $2.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20

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
+35% Synergy $0.25
The World Tree The World Tree
+17% Synergy $8.65
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+13% Synergy $0.56
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+13% Synergy $1.23
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+12% Synergy $0.41
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+12% Synergy $0.35
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+12% Synergy $1.42
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+12% Synergy $1.60
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.14
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+11% Synergy $20.43
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+9% Synergy $13.26
Plains Plains
+8% Synergy $2.00
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+7% Synergy $17.04
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $26.33
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $17.07
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $2.00
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+5% Synergy $0.36
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.99
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $15.11
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $17.64
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.57
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.02
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $20.55
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $9.48
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $11.90
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $2.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $9.55
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $10.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+1% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+0% Synergy $7.38
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+0% Synergy $16.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+0% Synergy $10.08
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+0% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.86
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $32.53
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $31.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $32.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $10.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $16.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-5% Synergy $17.45
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28

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