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Huang Zhong, Shu General
Price tag $88.97

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3852 Current Rank
#4119 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+84% Synergy $1.84
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+72% Synergy $2.72
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+72% Synergy $4.57
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+71% Synergy $1.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+70% Synergy $2.24
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+65% Synergy $0.34
Single Combat Single Combat
+64% Synergy $0.49
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+62% Synergy $1.14
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+61% Synergy $0.09
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+54% Synergy $18.49

Top Cards

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy $0.33
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+44% Synergy $18.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+42% Synergy $5.28
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy $1.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+37% Synergy $0.38
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+16% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+21% Synergy $34.30
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $669.19
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $344.72
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $103.74
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.36
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

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

Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+64% Synergy $0.08
Harvest Hand Scrounged Scythe Harvest Hand
+54% Synergy $0.03
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+52% Synergy $0.40
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.32
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+44% Synergy $8.38
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+44% Synergy $1.33
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+38% Synergy $0.25
Kemba, Kha Enduring Kemba, Kha Enduring
+37% Synergy $0.18
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+35% Synergy $29.69
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.23
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+28% Synergy $0.65
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+27% Synergy $0.32
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+22% Synergy $0.94
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+22% Synergy $4.47
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.25
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+15% Synergy $28.81
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+15% Synergy $0.33
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+15% Synergy $0.12
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $5.86
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+11% Synergy $3.95
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+11% Synergy $3.47
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.84
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+8% Synergy $1.80
Gavony Silversmith Gavony Silversmith
+8% Synergy $0.03
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+7% Synergy $0.36
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+6% Synergy $0.95
Triskelion Triskelion
+6% Synergy $0.21
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+5% Synergy $0.34
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+5% Synergy $0.99
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+4% Synergy $12.08
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+4% Synergy $0.66
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+4% Synergy $14.92
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+4% Synergy $0.82
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+4% Synergy $6.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $45.59
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $10.22
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
0% Synergy $0.49
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-1% Synergy $0.58
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
-1% Synergy $0.71
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
-3% Synergy $16.43
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-4% Synergy $0.57
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-5% Synergy $9.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-5% Synergy $16.56
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-7% Synergy $5.33
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
-7% Synergy $3.64
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-10% Synergy $10.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-14% Synergy $2.46

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+89% Synergy $1.07
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+63% Synergy $0.58
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+49% Synergy $2.53
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+37% Synergy $4.91
Disenchant Disenchant
+37% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+23% Synergy $6.18
Shelter Shelter
+21% Synergy $0.14
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $0.40
Abzan Advantage Abzan Advantage
+8% Synergy $0.03
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+8% Synergy $10.33
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+8% Synergy $6.28
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+8% Synergy $33.39
Scale Blessing Scale Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.05
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.19
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+5% Synergy $0.05
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.05
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.55
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $1.44
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+4% Synergy $0.78
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $6.73
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.90
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
0% Synergy $0.66
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $6.89
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.24
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-1% Synergy $1.12
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $1.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $17.03
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-2% Synergy $5.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.13
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.43
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $8.12
Reprieve Reprieve
-13% Synergy $1.20

Sorceries

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

Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+49% Synergy $0.55
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+43% Synergy $0.53
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+39% Synergy $0.77
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+28% Synergy $0.19
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+23% Synergy $9.03
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+20% Synergy $0.21
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.35
Vengeance Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.09
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+8% Synergy $12.34
False Defeat False Defeat
+8% Synergy $11.97
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 $31.06
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+7% Synergy $0.24
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+7% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.58
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $1.32
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+94% Synergy $3.05
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+65% Synergy $0.51
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+63% Synergy $6.75
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+57% Synergy $35.22
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+54% Synergy $0.06
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+48% Synergy $1.22
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+48% Synergy $1.74
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+46% Synergy $1.57
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+45% Synergy $0.15
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+43% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+42% Synergy $36.21
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+41% Synergy $42.43
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+41% Synergy $0.71
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+41% Synergy $15.92
Glaive of the Guildpact Glaive of the Guildpact
+38% Synergy $0.13
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+38% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+37% Synergy $0.18
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+34% Synergy $15.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+33% Synergy $35.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+33% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $34.22
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+30% Synergy $1.88
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+30% Synergy $0.80
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+28% Synergy $0.13
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+28% Synergy $1.07
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+28% Synergy $0.85
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+28% Synergy $8.31
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $0.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.54
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+22% Synergy $9.48
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+22% Synergy $5.61
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+20% Synergy $5.90
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+17% Synergy $0.11
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+15% Synergy $0.29
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+15% Synergy $0.20
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+13% Synergy $30.22
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+13% Synergy $13.59
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+12% Synergy $7.52
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+11% Synergy $14.14
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $1.01
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.76
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $3.34
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+8% Synergy $5.61
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $8.64
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-41% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

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

Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+39% Synergy $0.28
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+37% Synergy $0.22
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+35% Synergy $4.53
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+32% Synergy $1.45
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+31% Synergy $0.22
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+31% Synergy $2.26
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+30% Synergy $0.19
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $1.37
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+20% Synergy $0.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+19% Synergy $6.05
Entangler Entangler
+14% Synergy $1.20
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $20.79
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+7% Synergy $0.15
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+7% Synergy $0.09
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $4.35
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.92
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.59
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.14
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+4% Synergy $0.47
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.44
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $4.60
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $1.39
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+3% Synergy $0.16
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+2% Synergy $2.54
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+2% Synergy $0.16
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $4.01
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $3.36
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.19
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.08
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $1.52
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $24.73
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $4.71

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.88
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $6.96
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+38% Synergy $0.16
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+30% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.35
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+26% Synergy $0.07
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+24% Synergy $1.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $3.53
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+17% Synergy $1.32
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+12% Synergy $14.14
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+11% Synergy $12.11
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+10% Synergy $11.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.76
Fountainport Fountainport
+9% Synergy $4.78
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $16.80
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $10.08
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+8% Synergy $47.30
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.02
Diamond City Diamond City
+7% Synergy $1.17
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.05
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.49
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.39
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $41.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.04
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.17
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $6.80
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.45
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.32
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.85
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.49
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $35.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.60
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-12% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $4.66
War Room War Room
-22% Synergy $2.85

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+45% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+31% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+30% Synergy $20.12
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+30% Synergy $18.81
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $2.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.52
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+13% Synergy $31.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.15
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+7% Synergy $9.14
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+7% Synergy $0.07
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $16.23
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $173.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.92
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+42% Synergy $0.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+31% Synergy $0.21
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+15% Synergy $0.29
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+15% Synergy $0.78
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+12% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+12% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.55
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $30.82
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $40.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $26.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.93
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17
Plains Plains
-8% Synergy $0.06

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