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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Price tag $14.67

Legendary Enchantment CreatureShrine

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Playstyle & Strategy

Enchantress 59% Shrines 9% Tokens 4% Historic 2% Pillow Fort 2% Combo 1% Curses 1% Guildgates 1% Legends 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

#132 Current Rank
#158 Last Week
#55 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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+4% Synergy $5.10
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $6.34
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $3.65
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $7.22
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
-8% Synergy $2.00

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 $3.85
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
+88% Synergy $0.55
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+87% Synergy $1.75
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+87% Synergy $2.53
Sanctum of Calm Waters Sanctum of Calm Waters
+87% Synergy $0.57
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
+86% Synergy $0.29
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
+86% Synergy $0.27
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
+85% Synergy $0.32
Honden of Cleansing Fire Honden of Cleansing Fire
+84% Synergy $6.77
Honden of Life's Web Honden of Life's Web
+84% Synergy $4.19

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 $0.33
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+81% Synergy $3.07
Honden of Night's Reach Honden of Night's Reach
+81% Synergy $3.76
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
+79% Synergy $0.30
Sanctum of Tranquil Light Sanctum of Tranquil Light
+79% Synergy $0.44
Sanctum of Shattered Heights Sanctum of Shattered Heights
+74% Synergy $0.35
The Spirit Oasis The Spirit Oasis
+73% Synergy $0.28
Northern Air Temple Northern Air Temple
+73% Synergy $0.30
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+70% Synergy $5.71
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+69% Synergy $43.93

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $37.16
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $416.17
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+9% Synergy $27.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $57.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $56.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.64

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 $0.68
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+55% Synergy $2.20
Hei Bai, Forest Guardian Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
+50% Synergy $6.59
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+49% Synergy $2.84
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+47% Synergy $2.32
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+43% Synergy $4.84
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+41% Synergy $10.42
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+40% Synergy $5.09
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+37% Synergy $1.07
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+37% Synergy $0.64
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+36% Synergy $1.27
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+33% Synergy $0.30
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+30% Synergy $3.90
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+28% Synergy $2.56
Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+28% Synergy $0.25
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.34
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+21% Synergy $2.87
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+20% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+18% Synergy $8.27
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+17% Synergy $0.29
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
+16% Synergy $2.58
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+16% Synergy $55.05
Guru Pathik Guru Pathik
+16% Synergy $0.20
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+15% Synergy $0.39
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.29
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+13% Synergy $6.52
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.48
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.37
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+8% Synergy $4.93
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+8% Synergy $3.55
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+7% Synergy $0.36
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+7% Synergy $12.29
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+7% Synergy $0.31
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+6% Synergy $0.44
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+6% Synergy $11.31
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+6% Synergy $0.20
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.41
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+5% Synergy $2.99
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.28
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+5% Synergy $0.47
Kami of Transience Kami of Transience
+5% Synergy $0.33
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+4% Synergy $29.39
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+4% Synergy $8.45
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+2% Synergy $3.73
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $13.48
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
0% Synergy $18.38
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $12.89
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $24.88
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $13.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.47
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.13
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.99
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.08
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.19
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $0.59
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.51

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 $0.21
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+34% Synergy $11.28
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+28% Synergy $0.19
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+23% Synergy $1.04
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+18% Synergy $1.72
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+16% Synergy $1.10
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $165.90
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+9% Synergy $0.18
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+8% Synergy $3.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.64
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.74
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+5% Synergy $0.29
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.79
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $3.01
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.25
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.16
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+2% Synergy $0.98
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.37
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $2.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.05
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.99
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+5% Synergy $2.50
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+4% Synergy $0.23
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
-1% Synergy $2.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Crescent Island Temple Crescent Island Temple
+67% Synergy $0.22
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+66% Synergy $4.67
Kyoshi Island Plaza Kyoshi Island Plaza
+65% Synergy $0.30
Southern Air Temple Southern Air Temple
+62% Synergy $0.30
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+56% Synergy $1.35
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $4.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+38% Synergy $3.53
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+33% Synergy $0.43
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $3.44
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+26% Synergy $28.56
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+25% Synergy $0.32
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+23% Synergy $2.69
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+23% Synergy $5.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+21% Synergy $0.58
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+20% Synergy $3.77
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+15% Synergy $0.40
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+13% Synergy $4.67
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+13% Synergy $15.75
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.97
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $6.74
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+9% Synergy $1.62
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+9% Synergy $2.05
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+9% Synergy $5.65
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+9% Synergy $1.46
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+8% Synergy $5.94
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.29
Spelunking Spelunking
+7% Synergy $4.00
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $0.85
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.15
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.38
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $1.73
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+6% Synergy $4.81
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+6% Synergy $0.97
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+5% Synergy $5.89
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.20
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.96
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $57.58
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.32
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $1.83
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.55
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+4% Synergy $2.67
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+4% Synergy $39.39
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $34.55
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+4% Synergy $0.28
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $31.75
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+3% Synergy $2.82
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $5.92
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $32.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.56
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.49

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 $1.14

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 $10.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.65
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+12% Synergy $3.43
Maze's End Maze's End
+10% Synergy $0.38
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+6% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.95
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+3% Synergy $0.66
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $49.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $59.22
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-4% Synergy $1.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.89
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $1.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-2% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-3% Synergy $32.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63

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 $0.21
The World Tree The World Tree
+18% Synergy $7.92
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+14% Synergy $0.41
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+14% Synergy $1.58
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+13% Synergy $0.41
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+13% Synergy $1.12
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+13% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+13% Synergy $1.75
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+11% Synergy $19.69
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.11
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+10% Synergy $13.15
Plains Plains
+8% Synergy $0.07
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+8% Synergy $17.48
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $24.22
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+7% Synergy $17.15
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.07
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $7.00
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $16.57
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.35
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $14.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $6.79
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $20.16
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.09
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $9.90
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $11.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $11.74
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $8.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.28
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $7.93
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $15.76
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.07
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $11.06
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $33.01
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $29.76
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.49
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.82
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $32.24
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-5% Synergy $16.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $10.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.26

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