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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Price tag $2.51

Legendary Enchantment Creature — Shrine

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Playstyle & Strategy

Enchantress 73% Shrines 4% Historic 3% Tokens 2% Curses 2% Pillow Fort 1%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#133 Current Rank
#138 Last Week
#44 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.

Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
-1% Synergy $15.66
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
-1% Synergy $7.83
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
-6% Synergy $1.05
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
-6% Synergy $17.56
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-7% Synergy $27.49

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 $0.38
Sanctum of All Sanctum of All
+88% Synergy $0.62
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+87% Synergy $0.58
Sanctum of Calm Waters Sanctum of Calm Waters
+87% Synergy $0.29
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+87% Synergy $1.27
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
+86% Synergy $0.14
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
+86% Synergy $0.11
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
+86% Synergy $0.11
Honden of Life's Web Honden of Life's Web
+84% Synergy $1.87
Honden of Cleansing Fire Honden of Cleansing Fire
+84% Synergy $3.44

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 $0.10
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+82% Synergy $1.12
Honden of Night's Reach Honden of Night's Reach
+82% Synergy $2.05
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
+81% Synergy $0.15
Sanctum of Tranquil Light Sanctum of Tranquil Light
+80% Synergy $0.26
Sanctum of Shattered Heights Sanctum of Shattered Heights
+76% Synergy $0.27
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+72% Synergy $3.95
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+70% Synergy $3.23
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+67% Synergy $3.74
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+61% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $28.16
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $351.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $33.46
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+9% Synergy $17.71
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $47.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $48.75
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.01
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $6.47
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $40.74
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $50.27

Creatures

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

Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+60% Synergy $0.32
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+56% Synergy $1.26
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+52% Synergy $2.16
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+50% Synergy $1.27
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+44% Synergy $3.25
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+40% Synergy $6.18
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+40% Synergy $4.91
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+39% Synergy $0.69
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+38% Synergy $0.53
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+37% Synergy $0.73
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+35% Synergy $0.26
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+33% Synergy $5.64
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+30% Synergy $0.68
Shrine Steward Shrine Steward
+26% Synergy $0.07
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.36
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+22% Synergy $1.80
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
+19% Synergy $1.74
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+19% Synergy $0.59
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+18% Synergy $0.18
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+16% Synergy $3.38
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+16% Synergy $0.52
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.41
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+15% Synergy $40.52
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+15% Synergy $5.16
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.26
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.59
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+11% Synergy $5.33
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+10% Synergy $0.22
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+9% Synergy $0.23
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+9% Synergy $11.18
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
+9% Synergy $2.77
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+8% Synergy $0.99
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+6% Synergy $3.10
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+6% Synergy $0.17
Marina Vendrell Marina Vendrell
+6% Synergy $0.13
Kami of Transience Kami of Transience
+6% Synergy $0.21
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+6% Synergy $3.62
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.80
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+5% Synergy $25.76
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+5% Synergy $0.44
Tatsunari, Toad Rider Tatsunari, Toad Rider
+5% Synergy $0.16
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+4% Synergy $14.76
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+4% Synergy $0.22
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
0% Synergy $15.30
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $20.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-4% Synergy $30.05
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-5% Synergy $12.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $9.10

Instants

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

Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $10.23
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.00
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.83
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.06
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $41.94
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.98
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.49
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $13.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-6% Synergy $2.11

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 $0.23
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+36% Synergy $8.15
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+25% Synergy $0.80
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+19% Synergy $2.15
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+19% Synergy $0.87
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $125.59
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+9% Synergy $0.38
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $3.72
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.27
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+7% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.41
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+5% Synergy $0.11
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.61
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.67
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $2.45
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $1.77
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+3% Synergy $0.18
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+3% Synergy $0.62
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.56
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.27
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.54
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $3.92
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $6.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.70
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $1.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.80
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $4.95
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+5% Synergy $2.84
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+4% Synergy $0.13
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+2% Synergy $11.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $2.88
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+40% Synergy $4.14
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+37% Synergy $0.48
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $2.21
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+30% Synergy $0.32
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+26% Synergy $5.00
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+24% Synergy $1.51
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+24% Synergy $5.83
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+23% Synergy $12.18
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+20% Synergy $3.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+18% Synergy $0.29
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+16% Synergy $1.00
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+14% Synergy $14.91
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+13% Synergy $3.31
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $2.79
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $6.22
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+11% Synergy $0.69
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+10% Synergy $0.81
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.14
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+10% Synergy $2.77
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.38
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+9% Synergy $3.11
Spelunking Spelunking
+9% Synergy $1.96
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+8% Synergy $1.10
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $1.33
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+7% Synergy $0.75
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+6% Synergy $1.59
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $4.59
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $2.21
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+6% Synergy $0.36
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.39
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.34
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+5% Synergy $28.99
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $52.08
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $0.70
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+5% Synergy $4.13
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.47
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+5% Synergy $0.24
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $22.00
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $35.41
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+3% Synergy $1.24
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $25.66
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+3% Synergy $2.02
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $25.49
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+2% Synergy $2.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.48
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+1% Synergy $0.29

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
+18% Synergy $0.84

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 $6.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $1.98
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+12% Synergy $1.77
Maze's End Maze's End
+10% Synergy $1.11
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+6% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.52
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+3% Synergy $0.60
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $30.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $17.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.00
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.82
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-5% Synergy $1.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $1.81
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.25
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+4% Synergy $0.25
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-1% Synergy $13.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.20
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
-2% Synergy $1.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-4% Synergy $31.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.95

Lands

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

The World Tree The World Tree
+16% Synergy $4.08
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+15% Synergy $0.27
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+14% Synergy $0.33
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+14% Synergy $0.34
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+14% Synergy $0.58
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.11
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.14
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.11
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.11
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+9% Synergy $17.74
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+9% Synergy $10.59
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+7% Synergy $12.53
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $10.57
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+6% Synergy $0.34
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+6% Synergy $10.90
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $19.68
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.14
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $12.59
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+4% Synergy $15.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $11.68
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $5.51
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $19.43
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.25
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $14.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.05
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+2% Synergy $0.13
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $18.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $12.59
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.08
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $11.09
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $17.71
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $9.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $18.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $23.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $14.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $12.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $15.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $11.92

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