Ihsan's Shade
$0.25
$0.25Legendary Creature — Shade Knight
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2891
Current Rank
#2641
Last Week
#2861
Past 2 Years
204
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ihsan's Shade decks.
Lich's Relic+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.44
Salt Vampire+2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$12.09
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ihsan's Shade's abilities and overall game plan.
Dread Shade+53% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.20
Whispering Shade+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.12
Liliana's Shade+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.13
Misery's Shadow+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.28
Drifting Shade+47% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.10
Nantuko Shade+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.28
Nirkana Revenant+46% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$7.38
Crypt Ripper+46% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.12
Evernight Shade+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.26
Looming Shade+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.05
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ihsan's Shade decks.
Dread Shade+53% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.20
Whispering Shade+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.12
Liliana's Shade+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.13
Misery's Shadow+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.28
Drifting Shade+47% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.10
Nantuko Shade+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.28
Nirkana Revenant+46% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$7.38
Phyrexian Arena+11% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$3.37
Crypt Ghast+4% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$17.31
Dark Ritual-5% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$8.02
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Necropotence-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$38.71
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.19
Demonic Tutor-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$65.23
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$51.99
Bolas's Citadel-18% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$16.05
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ihsan's Shade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crypt Ripper+46% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.12
Evernight Shade+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.26
Looming Shade+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.05
Deepwood Legate+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.12
Dungeon Shade+42% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.09
Author of Shadows+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.58
Frozen Shade+39% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.17
Thirsting Shade+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.12
Darkling Stalker+37% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.11
Perilous Shadow+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.06
Skyclave Shade+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.27
Magus of the Coffers+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$4.79
Black Knight+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.29
Slithering Shade+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.21
Gateway Shade+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.23
Ichor Shade+20% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.14
Knight of Stromgald+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.45
Filth+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$8.07
Dread Presence+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$3.60
Nightmare+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Knight of Infamy+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Stromgald Crusader+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.44
Marauding Knight+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.70
Western Paladin+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Stromgald Cabal+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.23
Blacklance Paragon+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Foulmire Knight+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Knight of Dusk's Shadow+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Knight of Malice+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.14
Exsanguinator Cavalry+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.03
Order of the Ebon Hand+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.19
Burnished Hart+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.21
Cavalier of Night+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.30
Knight of Dusk+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.59
Paragon of Open Graves+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.91
Fell Horseman+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.17
Order of Midnight+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Adaptive Automaton+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Royal Assassin+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Smitten Swordmaster+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Hypnotic Specter+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.88
Josu Vess, Lich Knight+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.25
Murderous Rider+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.42
Midnight Reaper-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Solemn Simulacrum-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.53
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.09
Dauthi Voidwalker-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.94
Syr Konrad, the Grim-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.69
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$4.93
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ihsan's Shade safe.
Tendrils of Corruption+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.35
Doom Blade+20% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.35
Tainted Strike+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.63
Darkness+18% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$23.78
Terror+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Shade's Breath+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.18
Defile+10% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.12
Dark Banishing+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.11
Blood Pact+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Go for the Throat+7% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.65
Murder+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Stinging Study+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.58
Howl from Beyond+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.25
Cast Down+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.52
Songs of the Damned+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.82
Infernal Grasp+1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Sudden Spoiling+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.69
Consuming Corruption+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Hero's Downfall0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Bitter Triumph0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Cabal Ritual-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.60
Snuff Out-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$13.41
Fell the Profane-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.67
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$51.99
Withering Torment-11% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.33
Culling the Weak-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.80
Tragic Slip-12% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Malakir Rebirth-13% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$12.42
Deadly Rollick-14% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.27
Deadly Dispute-18% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Village Rites-19% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.63
Imp's Mischief-19% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.33
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ihsan's Shade's game plan and control the board.
Bubbling Muck+26% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$6.31
Read the Bones+19% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.31
Mutilate+16% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.22
In Garruk's Wake+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.14
Ambition's Cost+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.67
Consume Spirit+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.42
Corrupt+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.11
Diabolic Tutor+11% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.34
Drain Life+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.37
Profane Command+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Crippling Fear+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.86
Night's Whisper+9% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$6.42
Kindred Dominance+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.31
Virtue's Ruin+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.34
Patriarch's Bidding+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.91
Sign in Blood+7% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$4.01
Exsanguinate+6% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.48
Raise Dead+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.12
Ashes to Ashes+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.62
Rite of Consumption+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.81
Pact of the Serpent+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.15
Ancient Craving+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Haunting Voyage+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Damnation+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$21.46
Decree of Pain+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Damnable Pact+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.19
Syphon Mind+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Torment of Hailfire-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$34.56
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$25.47
Demonic Tutor-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$65.23
Rise of the Dark Realms-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.25
Feed the Swarm-13% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.22
Victimize-16% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.32
Toxic Deluge-19% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.09
Reanimate-26% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$10.61
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Lashwrithe+33% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.67
Nightmare Lash+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$8.90
Blackblade Reforged+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.99
Strata Scythe+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.62
Vanquisher's Banner+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.20
Ring of Xathrid+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.54
Vorpal Sword+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.71
Sword of the Animist+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.98
Distorting Lens+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.78
Herald's Horn+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.99
Door of Destinies+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.37
Urza's Incubator+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$19.85
Whispersilk Cloak+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.36
Loxodon Warhammer+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.48
Whip of Erebos+9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$10.17
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.30
Icon of Ancestry+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Obelisk of Urd+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.27
Sanctuary Blade+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Fireshrieker+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.90
Sword of Hearth and Home+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.97
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.86
Sword of Feast and Famine+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$42.30
Shadowspear+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$35.33
Chronicle of Victory+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$22.38
Commander's Plate+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$36.51
Bontu's Monument+1% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.44
Swiftfoot Boots-10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.88
The Darkness Crystal-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.53
Bolas's Citadel-18% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$16.05
Jet Medallion-18% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$15.03
Lightning Greaves-21% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.79
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ihsan's Shade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Shade's Form+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.34
Bad Moon+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$4.76
Cover of Darkness+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$21.66
Dauthi Embrace+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.54
Intimidation+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.90
Greed+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.34
Phyresis+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.09
Gloom+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.63
Dragon Shadow+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Dread of Night+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.43
Eternal Thirst+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Yawgmoth's Edict+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.17
Underworld Connections+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Fear+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.09
Pestilence+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.62
Haunted One+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.03
Dance of the Dead+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$14.81
Phyrexian Reclamation0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.95
No Mercy-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$24.94
Black Market-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.98
Necropotence-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$38.71
Animate Dead-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$7.40
Black Market Connections-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$12.25
The Meathook Massacre-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$26.28
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ihsan's Shade to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+23% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$9.81
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Accursed Duneyard+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.44
Rogue's Passage+13% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.38
Cabal Stronghold+10% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$13.19
Ebon Stronghold+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Deserted Temple+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.79
The Black Gate+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.87
Leechridden Swamp+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.17
Thespian's Stage+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Vesuva+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.13
Three Tree City+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$30.04
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$27.61
Barren Moor+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Lake of the Dead+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$123.23
Witch's Cottage0% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.77
Mortuary Mire0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.39
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Castle Locthwain-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.19
Crypt of Agadeem-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.46
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$35.16
War Room-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.68
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$51.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-3% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$44.22
Spymaster's Vault-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.06
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.81
Bojuka Bog-12% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.34
Reliquary Tower-14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.38
Phyrexian Tower-18% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$30.37
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Caged Sun+27% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.89
Gauntlet of Power+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.42
Heraldic Banner+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Extraplanar Lens+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$14.06
Charcoal Diamond+11% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.39
Patchwork Banner+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.72
Nyx Lotus+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.92
Throne of Eldraine+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$29.44
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.34
Worn Powerstone+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Thran Dynamo+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.48
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$11.99
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.29
Sol Ring-15% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$1.23
Arcane Signet-15% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.38
Thought Vessel-17% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.93
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ihsan's Shade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Snow-Covered Swamp+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.58
Path of Ancestry+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Fell the Profane-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.67
Malakir Rebirth-13% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$12.42
Swamp-13% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.11
Ihsan's Shade Deck Stats
Based on 204 Ihsan's Shade decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 25
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 7
- Land 37
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 25 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 37 |
Lands: 31 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 2667 |
| 2024-11 | 2128 |
| 2024-12 | 2575 |
| 2025-01 | 2224 |
| 2025-02 | 2382 |
| 2025-03 | 2055 |
| 2025-04 | 2155 |
| 2025-05 | 2672 |
| 2025-06 | 2447 |
| 2025-07 | 2501 |
| 2025-08 | 2540 |
| 2025-09 | 2538 |
| 2025-10 | 2557 |
| 2025-11 | 2545 |
| 2025-12 | 2297 |
| 2026-01 | 2697 |
| 2026-02 | 2513 |
| 2026-03 | 2954 |
| 2026-04 | 2658 |
| 2026-05 | 2693 |
| 2026-06 | 3015 |
| 2026-07 | 3002 |
| 2026-08 | 2777 |
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