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Huang Zhong, Shu General
Price tag $88.08

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Huang Zhong, Shu General decks.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+94% Synergy $4.85
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+89% Synergy $1.17
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+46% Synergy $1.74
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+44% Synergy $2.14
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+41% Synergy $1.97

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Huang Zhong, Shu General's abilities and overall game plan.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+83% Synergy $1.70
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+78% Synergy $4.36
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+76% Synergy $2.31
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+71% Synergy $0.40
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+70% Synergy $3.36
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+70% Synergy $1.97
Single Combat Single Combat
+70% Synergy $0.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+60% Synergy $17.15
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+60% Synergy $1.09
Dispatch Dispatch
+59% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Huang Zhong, Shu General decks.

Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+57% Synergy $0.06
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+49% Synergy $21.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $1.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+47% Synergy $7.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+42% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+23% Synergy $0.80
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+21% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+15% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+25% Synergy $34.98
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $643.42
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $349.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $45.06
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $92.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.58
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Huang Zhong, Shu General's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+56% Synergy $0.11
Harvest Hand Scrounged Scythe Harvest Hand
+50% Synergy $0.05
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+48% Synergy $0.46
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+47% Synergy $0.05
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+44% Synergy $0.24
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+40% Synergy $7.56
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+40% Synergy $1.16
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+38% Synergy $31.10
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+33% Synergy $0.24
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+32% Synergy $0.20
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.34
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+24% Synergy $4.56
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+24% Synergy $0.84
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.29
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+18% Synergy $24.93
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+18% Synergy $0.15
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+18% Synergy $0.37
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+15% Synergy $5.47
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+13% Synergy $3.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+12% Synergy $3.80
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+8% Synergy $0.33
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+8% Synergy $1.59
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+8% Synergy $2.13
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+8% Synergy $1.83
Shu General Shu General
+8% Synergy $7.06
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+8% Synergy $0.16
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+8% Synergy $103.52
Disciple of the Sun Disciple of the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.07
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+7% Synergy $0.13
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+7% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $42.20
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+6% Synergy $1.58
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+6% Synergy $0.42
Reveillark Reveillark
+6% Synergy $0.52
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+5% Synergy $20.14
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+5% Synergy $0.54
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+5% Synergy $15.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $1.92
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+4% Synergy $0.26
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+3% Synergy $14.00
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+2% Synergy $1.88
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.91
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-4% Synergy $6.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-6% Synergy $4.55
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-6% Synergy $3.70
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-6% Synergy $29.17
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
-6% Synergy $3.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Huang Zhong, Shu General safe.

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+42% Synergy $5.00
Disenchant Disenchant
+33% Synergy $0.13
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+32% Synergy $4.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+14% Synergy $6.35
Shelter Shelter
+14% Synergy $0.14
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+8% Synergy $0.15
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+8% Synergy $9.27
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+8% Synergy $6.51
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+8% Synergy $32.31
Scale Blessing Scale Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.04
Abzan Advantage Abzan Advantage
+8% Synergy $0.03
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.24
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+6% Synergy $0.07
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.58
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.45
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+4% Synergy $0.87
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $6.52
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $1.72
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.44
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+1% Synergy $0.51
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.48
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $1.96
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.28
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-1% Synergy $5.01
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-1% Synergy $1.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $1.55
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.90
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $11.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $16.24
Reprieve Reprieve
-12% Synergy $0.63

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Huang Zhong, Shu General's game plan and control the board.

Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+47% Synergy $0.54
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+45% Synergy $0.62
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+38% Synergy $1.94
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+34% Synergy $0.73
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+32% Synergy $0.30
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.23
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+18% Synergy $8.35
Vengeance Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.09
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+8% Synergy $0.22
False Defeat False Defeat
+8% Synergy $11.77
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+8% Synergy $53.34
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+8% Synergy $31.06
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+8% Synergy $0.30
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+8% Synergy $12.02
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+5% Synergy $1.50
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.51
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.62
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.96
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+48% Synergy $0.75
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+46% Synergy $7.86
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+44% Synergy $1.33
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+41% Synergy $36.85
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+41% Synergy $1.25
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+40% Synergy $0.20
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+40% Synergy $0.16
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+39% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+38% Synergy $35.07
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+38% Synergy $3.18
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+37% Synergy $38.01
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+37% Synergy $0.61
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $17.44
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+36% Synergy $1.06
Glaive of the Guildpact Glaive of the Guildpact
+33% Synergy $0.13
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+32% Synergy $0.69
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+32% Synergy $0.79
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+32% Synergy $0.17
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+31% Synergy $2.06
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $33.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+25% Synergy $31.55
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+25% Synergy $14.36
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+24% Synergy $1.73
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+24% Synergy $9.95
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+24% Synergy $4.55
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+23% Synergy $0.12
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+22% Synergy $8.74
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.77
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+22% Synergy $6.10
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+18% Synergy $0.13
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+17% Synergy $0.35
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+17% Synergy $0.19
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $13.24
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+14% Synergy $31.16
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+14% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $1.78
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $8.42
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.02
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $16.80
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $2.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.11
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+9% Synergy $4.60
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+9% Synergy $0.16
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $1.39
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $11.60
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $5.20
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.02
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-39% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Huang Zhong, Shu General's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+35% Synergy $0.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+32% Synergy $0.22
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+30% Synergy $4.44
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+26% Synergy $0.26
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+26% Synergy $2.00
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+26% Synergy $3.14
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+25% Synergy $0.22
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+22% Synergy $0.15
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+16% Synergy $1.46
Entangler Entangler
+16% Synergy $1.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $3.99
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+7% Synergy $0.10
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+7% Synergy $0.15
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $1.11
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.34
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.12
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+4% Synergy $0.64
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.07
Pariah Pariah
+4% Synergy $1.95
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.23
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $2.81
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.15
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.01
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+2% Synergy $2.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.67
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.36
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.27
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $3.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.43
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $2.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $26.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Huang Zhong, Shu General to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $0.84
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $6.89
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+41% Synergy $0.19
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.46
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+28% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+27% Synergy $3.65
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $0.76
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+13% Synergy $16.08
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+12% Synergy $12.78
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+11% Synergy $15.90
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $10.98
Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.08
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+9% Synergy $9.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.27
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.00
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $1.24
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+8% Synergy $52.72
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.06
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $6.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $38.71
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+5% Synergy $0.19
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.28
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.86
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.01
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $34.54
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $9.47
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.76
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-1% Synergy $0.49
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.50
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.11
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $2.28
War Room War Room
-22% Synergy $2.73

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+48% Synergy $0.38
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+37% Synergy $19.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+35% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+34% Synergy $17.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+24% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.07
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+13% Synergy $30.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.33
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.06
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+7% Synergy $6.31
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $15.07
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $153.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $67.47
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $7.59
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Huang Zhong, Shu General decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+46% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.11
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+17% Synergy $0.21
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+17% Synergy $0.50
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.50
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+8% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $9.47
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $50.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.72
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.62
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.34
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39

Similar Commanders

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