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Huang Zhong, Shu General
Price tag $92.65

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+82% Synergy $1.34
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+70% Synergy $2.70
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+70% Synergy $4.21
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+69% Synergy $2.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+68% Synergy $2.02
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+66% Synergy $0.10
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+63% Synergy $0.22
Single Combat Single Combat
+61% Synergy $0.46
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+60% Synergy $1.79
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+57% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+51% Synergy $18.76
Dispatch Dispatch
+51% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+41% Synergy $0.17
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+41% Synergy $6.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.14
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+39% Synergy $5.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+33% Synergy $0.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+18% Synergy $36.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $716.12
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $339.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.39
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+64% Synergy $0.07
Harvest Hand Scrounged Scythe Harvest Hand
+50% Synergy $0.07
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+48% Synergy $8.78
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+48% Synergy $0.83
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+48% Synergy $0.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+44% Synergy $0.22
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+41% Synergy $0.23
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+38% Synergy $28.49
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.20
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+32% Synergy $0.16
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+28% Synergy $0.53
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.61
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+24% Synergy $4.27
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+24% Synergy $0.93
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+21% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+16% Synergy $7.03
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+15% Synergy $0.12
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+15% Synergy $0.23
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+11% Synergy $1.40
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $30.27
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+8% Synergy $0.41
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+8% Synergy $99.89
Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+8% Synergy $3.93
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
+8% Synergy $47.95
Triskelion Triskelion
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+7% Synergy $3.13
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+6% Synergy $0.40
Reveillark Reveillark
+6% Synergy $0.75
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
+6% Synergy $0.21
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $1.64
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+4% Synergy $8.62
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+4% Synergy $4.43
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.12
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+4% Synergy $0.51
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+3% Synergy $0.33
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+2% Synergy $2.18
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $9.85
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-1% Synergy $0.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $41.79
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
-2% Synergy $19.00
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-2% Synergy $5.25
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-3% Synergy $0.46
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
-4% Synergy $0.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $4.13
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
-6% Synergy $3.89
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-6% Synergy $5.13
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-6% Synergy $5.29
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-7% Synergy $2.08
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-13% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+88% Synergy $1.18
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+64% Synergy $0.71
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+49% Synergy $2.61
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+23% Synergy $7.43
Shelter Shelter
+23% Synergy $0.09
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+16% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.68
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+13% Synergy $0.63
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+8% Synergy $10.59
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+8% Synergy $32.77
Scale Blessing Scale Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.02
Abzan Advantage Abzan Advantage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+8% Synergy $6.09
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.20
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+6% Synergy $0.05
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $0.71
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.05
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $1.54
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.24
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $7.66
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.23
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.41
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.98
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.01
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-1% Synergy $6.67
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.09
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $1.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-1% Synergy $1.04
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $2.51
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.69
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $8.91
Reprieve Reprieve
-13% Synergy $1.36

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 $0.62
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+45% Synergy $0.58
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+43% Synergy $0.81
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+37% Synergy $1.95
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+23% Synergy $0.15
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.12
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+17% Synergy $9.01
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+14% Synergy $0.24
Vengeance Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.12
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+8% Synergy $12.27
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+8% Synergy $0.23
False Defeat False Defeat
+8% Synergy $12.11
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+8% Synergy $49.99
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+8% Synergy $40.53
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $1.70
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.41
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+94% Synergy $5.74
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+65% Synergy $0.72
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+63% Synergy $6.15
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+57% Synergy $39.31
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+50% Synergy $1.75
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+49% Synergy $0.20
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+48% Synergy $1.62
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+47% Synergy $0.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+45% Synergy $0.93
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+41% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+40% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+38% Synergy $36.97
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+37% Synergy $42.00
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+37% Synergy $0.75
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $15.81
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+34% Synergy $11.54
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+33% Synergy $2.26
Glaive of the Guildpact Glaive of the Guildpact
+33% Synergy $0.14
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+32% Synergy $0.76
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+32% Synergy $0.73
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+32% Synergy $0.82
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.11
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+28% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+27% Synergy $32.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $36.97
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+24% Synergy $7.39
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+24% Synergy $5.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.12
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+22% Synergy $1.02
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+22% Synergy $8.07
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+17% Synergy $0.14
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+17% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+15% Synergy $11.95
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+15% Synergy $29.61
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+14% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $4.91
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+8% Synergy $4.74
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+8% Synergy $0.40
Angelic Armaments Angelic Armaments
+8% Synergy $0.10
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+7% Synergy $1.48
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+7% Synergy $0.22
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $11.90
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+6% Synergy $0.86
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $9.06
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $2.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $3.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-41% Synergy $3.45

Enchantments

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

Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+43% Synergy $0.27
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+40% Synergy $16.11
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+40% Synergy $0.28
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+39% Synergy $4.56
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+35% Synergy $0.79
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+34% Synergy $0.28
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+34% Synergy $2.17
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $4.88
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+22% Synergy $0.12
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+16% Synergy $3.77
Entangler Entangler
+14% Synergy $11.02
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $22.02
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+8% Synergy $0.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $5.21
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+7% Synergy $0.92
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+7% Synergy $0.09
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.13
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $2.19
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.36
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.22
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+4% Synergy $0.51
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.65
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+3% Synergy $0.18
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+2% Synergy $3.66
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $1.53
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $3.48
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.97
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.25
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.50
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.01
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $3.00
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $24.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $6.12

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+6% Synergy $7.04
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $0.91
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-3% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+41% Synergy $0.15
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.30
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+28% Synergy $0.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+27% Synergy $3.80
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+23% Synergy $1.87
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $1.86
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+13% Synergy $13.61
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+12% Synergy $12.19
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $12.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.95
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.09
Fountainport Fountainport
+9% Synergy $3.33
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $7.03
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+8% Synergy $47.17
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+7% Synergy $0.52
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.33
Diamond City Diamond City
+7% Synergy $1.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $35.36
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.07
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $1.04
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.37
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $5.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.61
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $16.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $39.21
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.79
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.72
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.69
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $4.06
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-28% Synergy $3.03

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+40% Synergy $0.41
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+30% Synergy $19.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $2.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+25% Synergy $23.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.49
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+14% Synergy $32.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.46
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.08
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+7% Synergy $9.87
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $16.72
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $181.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $8.70
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $64.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+38% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.16
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+17% Synergy $0.78
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+17% Synergy $0.29
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.52
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+8% Synergy $0.28
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+8% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $32.18
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $38.48
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $21.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $8.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $22.31
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.72
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $4.13
Plains Plains
-10% Synergy $0.05

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