Isao, Enlightened Bushi
$0.84
$0.84Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2418
Current Rank
#2370
Last Week
#2357
Last Month
Mono-Green Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Isao, Enlightened Bushi.
Norika vs Mistform Ultimus vs Atla Palani vs Isao EDH / CMDR game play
Partners of Kamigawa - Past & Present | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #281
Sefris vs Isao vs Ramos vs Rowan & Will Kenrith EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
Wednesday Night Live 23 | MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Clash of the Eikons+4% Synergy
$0.10
A Realm Reborn+4% Synergy
$0.43
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis+1% Synergy
$1.45
The Earth Crystal-9% Synergy
$5.32
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+69% Synergy
$0.12
Rancor+67% Synergy
$0.86
Snake Umbra+66% Synergy
$0.52
Enchantress's Presence+55% Synergy
$1.07
Bear Umbra+54% Synergy
$7.81
Alpha Authority+54% Synergy
$1.56
Ancestral Mask+51% Synergy
$2.39
Sixth Sense+51% Synergy
$0.24
Canopy Cover+50% Synergy
$1.76
Blackblade Reforged+47% Synergy
$2.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Strong Back+47% Synergy
$1.28
Primal Bellow+46% Synergy
$0.43
Hunter's Insight+41% Synergy
$0.33
Swiftfoot Boots+35% Synergy
$1.30
Kenrith's Transformation+30% Synergy
$0.95
Ram Through+26% Synergy
$0.51
Wild Growth+22% Synergy
$0.31
Rampant Growth+11% Synergy
$0.43
Beast Within+6% Synergy
$0.59
Cultivate+3% Synergy
$0.34
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$94.69
Seedborn Muse-4% Synergy
$6.61
Worldly Tutor-6% Synergy
$18.72
Crop Rotation-9% Synergy
$3.46
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Setessan Champion+46% Synergy
$3.30
Eidolon of Blossoms+46% Synergy
$2.61
Verduran Enchantress+43% Synergy
$1.83
Silent Arbiter+42% Synergy
$7.56
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+35% Synergy
$0.18
Guardian Augmenter+34% Synergy
$11.53
Sanctum Weaver+33% Synergy
$4.81
Jade Avenger+33% Synergy
$0.04
Tajuru Preserver+28% Synergy
$4.67
Generous Visitor+21% Synergy
$0.09
Sakura-Tribe Elder+20% Synergy
$0.47
Destiny Spinner+20% Synergy
$1.23
Argothian Enchantress+20% Synergy
$41.03
Kodama of the West Tree+19% Synergy
$16.55
Jukai Trainee+17% Synergy
$0.02
Tanglespan Lookout+16% Synergy
$0.08
Heir of the Ancient Fang+15% Synergy
$0.05
Ulvenwald Tracker+14% Synergy
$4.59
Tanuki Transplanter+13% Synergy
$0.84
Herald of the Pantheon+13% Synergy
$4.61
Arasta of the Endless Web+10% Synergy
$0.26
Nylea's Colossus+10% Synergy
$8.38
Eternal Witness+8% Synergy
$1.23
Reclamation Sage+8% Synergy
$0.11
Bellowing Tanglewurm+7% Synergy
$0.77
Masked Vandal+7% Synergy
$0.67
Chameleon Colossus+7% Synergy
$0.71
Undergrowth Leopard+7% Synergy
$0.08
Composer of Spring+6% Synergy
$4.73
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+5% Synergy
$0.20
Slippery Bogbonder+5% Synergy
$6.00
Bloodline Pretender+5% Synergy
$1.63
Woodland Changeling+5% Synergy
$0.49
Weaver of Harmony+5% Synergy
$1.42
Champion of Dusan+5% Synergy
$0.05
Thrun, Breaker of Silence+4% Synergy
$0.22
Nylea, God of the Hunt+3% Synergy
$9.07
Acidic Slime0% Synergy
$0.11
Realmwalker-1% Synergy
$2.15
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-2% Synergy
$2.11
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-2% Synergy
$8.04
Vigor-3% Synergy
$14.57
Forgotten Ancient-3% Synergy
$0.55
Llanowar Elves-7% Synergy
$0.19
Defiler of Vigor-7% Synergy
$1.31
Karametra's Acolyte-7% Synergy
$0.29
Birds of Paradise-9% Synergy
$9.23
Elvish Mystic-13% Synergy
$0.43
Fyndhorn Elves-14% Synergy
$0.97
Arbor Elf-19% Synergy
$0.43
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+31% Synergy
$0.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+25% Synergy
$2.24
Snakeskin Veil+25% Synergy
$0.08
Return to Nature+18% Synergy
$0.20
Krosan Grip+17% Synergy
$0.94
Berserk+17% Synergy
$19.22
Silkguard+14% Synergy
$4.11
Vines of Vastwood+12% Synergy
$1.04
Tyvar's Stand+11% Synergy
$0.86
Gaea's Gift+11% Synergy
$0.72
Choose Your Weapon+9% Synergy
$0.13
Fog+8% Synergy
$0.36
Ancient Animus+8% Synergy
$0.07
Master's Rebuke+8% Synergy
$0.10
Reclaim+8% Synergy
$0.11
Inscription of Abundance+7% Synergy
$0.19
Cosmic Hunger+7% Synergy
$0.19
Blessed Respite+7% Synergy
$0.22
Squall Line+7% Synergy
$2.00
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.49
Arachnogenesis+6% Synergy
$1.72
Obscuring Haze+5% Synergy
$3.66
Blossoming Defense+5% Synergy
$0.45
Prizefight+5% Synergy
$0.14
Tangle+5% Synergy
$6.30
Ranger's Guile+4% Synergy
$0.10
Moment's Peace+4% Synergy
$3.53
Heroic Intervention+2% Synergy
$11.10
Veil of Summer+2% Synergy
$5.09
Naturalize+2% Synergy
$0.08
Constant Mists+2% Synergy
$15.77
Royal Treatment+2% Synergy
$0.30
Noxious Revival+1% Synergy
$5.20
Force of Vigor0% Synergy
$6.57
Overprotect0% Synergy
$1.80
Legolas's Quick Reflexes0% Synergy
$22.04
Heritage Reclamation0% Synergy
$0.14
Nature's Claim-1% Synergy
$0.96
Collective Resistance-1% Synergy
$0.97
Bite Down-1% Synergy
$0.09
Archdruid's Charm-7% Synergy
$4.71
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Hunter's Prowess+31% Synergy
$0.37
Harmonize+16% Synergy
$0.23
Soul's Majesty+15% Synergy
$1.48
Rofellos's Gift+15% Synergy
$0.34
Regrowth+14% Synergy
$0.42
Bala Ged Recovery+10% Synergy
$5.84
Revenge of the Hunted+10% Synergy
$0.30
Rishkar's Expertise+7% Synergy
$2.01
Ezuri's Predation+7% Synergy
$0.78
Road of Return+7% Synergy
$0.37
Creeping Renaissance+6% Synergy
$1.12
Spinning Wheel Kick+6% Synergy
$0.08
Kodama's Reach+5% Synergy
$1.69
Traverse the Outlands+4% Synergy
$1.84
Prey Upon+4% Synergy
$0.08
Nature's Lore+2% Synergy
$1.41
Pick Your Poison+2% Synergy
$0.24
Three Visits+1% Synergy
$6.32
Bushwhack0% Synergy
$0.17
Bridgeworks Battle-3% Synergy
$0.69
Nissa's Pilgrimage-3% Synergy
$0.40
Skyshroud Claim-4% Synergy
$0.77
Explore-5% Synergy
$0.26
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Fireshrieker+41% Synergy
$0.26
Loxodon Warhammer+41% Synergy
$1.06
Haunted Cloak+41% Synergy
$0.19
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+38% Synergy
$6.01
Thran Power Suit+31% Synergy
$1.33
Sword of Vengeance+31% Synergy
$0.61
Sword of the Animist+30% Synergy
$7.32
Ring of Kalonia+28% Synergy
$0.37
Shadowspear+24% Synergy
$31.55
Basilisk Collar+23% Synergy
$3.11
Commander's Plate+22% Synergy
$35.07
Power Fist+19% Synergy
$9.59
Strata Scythe+19% Synergy
$0.79
Kusari-Gama+17% Synergy
$6.02
Trailblazer's Boots+16% Synergy
$1.78
Helm of the Gods+16% Synergy
$2.53
Belt of Giant Strength+15% Synergy
$4.02
Staff of Titania+14% Synergy
$5.10
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+13% Synergy
$3.43
Champion's Helm+12% Synergy
$1.86
Umezawa's Jitte+12% Synergy
$14.04
Hammer of Nazahn+11% Synergy
$17.44
Quick-Draw Katana+11% Synergy
$0.07
Infiltration Lens+11% Synergy
$1.41
Hero's Blade+11% Synergy
$0.20
Inquisitor's Flail+9% Synergy
$0.52
Grafted Exoskeleton+9% Synergy
$4.55
No-Dachi+9% Synergy
$0.22
Sword of Feast and Famine+8% Synergy
$33.77
Darksteel Plate+8% Synergy
$6.10
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+8% Synergy
$1.39
Sword of Fire and Ice+7% Synergy
$38.01
Prowler's Helm+7% Synergy
$0.78
Grappling Hook+7% Synergy
$0.71
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$1.19
Kaldra Compleat+6% Synergy
$8.74
Quietus Spike+6% Synergy
$0.69
Bone Sabres+5% Synergy
$5.52
Crawlspace+5% Synergy
$4.51
Mask of Memory+5% Synergy
$0.35
Whispersilk Cloak+3% Synergy
$2.15
Brotherhood Regalia+3% Synergy
$9.42
Bow of Nylea+1% Synergy
$3.13
Emerald Medallion-10% Synergy
$1.93
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
$4.45
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Spider Umbra+45% Synergy
$0.33
Keen Sense+45% Synergy
$1.41
Mark of Sakiko+42% Synergy
$2.41
Lion Umbra+41% Synergy
$0.15
Rune of Might+38% Synergy
$0.21
Season of Growth+34% Synergy
$0.24
Indomitable Might+34% Synergy
$0.62
Raised by Giants+32% Synergy
$0.20
Hydra's Growth+31% Synergy
$1.25
Boar Umbra+30% Synergy
$0.21
Audacity+24% Synergy
$0.32
Lignify+21% Synergy
$1.45
Utopia Sprawl+20% Synergy
$0.88
One with Nature+20% Synergy
$2.14
Instill Energy+19% Synergy
$1.70
Eldrazi Conscription+18% Synergy
$3.32
Colossification+17% Synergy
$0.38
Forced Adaptation+17% Synergy
$0.08
Concord with the Kami+13% Synergy
$0.21
Talons of Wildwood+11% Synergy
$0.05
Fertile Ground+10% Synergy
$0.30
Well Rested+10% Synergy
$1.80
Predatory Hunger+10% Synergy
$0.56
Song of the Dryads+9% Synergy
$3.49
Cartouche of Strength+9% Synergy
$0.17
Seal of Primordium+9% Synergy
$0.27
Oath of the Ancient Wood+9% Synergy
$0.21
Lure+8% Synergy
$0.17
Arachnoform+8% Synergy
$0.05
Gaea's Touch+7% Synergy
$3.30
Vow of Wildness+7% Synergy
$0.10
Prodigious Growth+6% Synergy
$0.27
Family's Favor+6% Synergy
$1.00
Setessan Training+6% Synergy
$0.06
Giant Inheritance+6% Synergy
$0.41
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.35
Aspect of Wolf+5% Synergy
$0.52
Animal Friend+5% Synergy
$0.18
Wilderness Reclamation+4% Synergy
$0.51
Ordeal of Nylea+4% Synergy
$0.26
Colossal Majesty+3% Synergy
$0.88
Glorious Sunrise+3% Synergy
$1.26
Burgeoning+1% Synergy
$34.84
Sylvan Library0% Synergy
$24.82
Defense of the Heart0% Synergy
$16.86
Unnatural Growth-1% Synergy
$1.74
Exploration-1% Synergy
$24.37
Sandwurm Convergence-1% Synergy
$0.28
Abundance-1% Synergy
$0.82
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-4% Synergy
$1.62
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+28% Synergy
$0.27
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+28% Synergy
$5.55
Cathedral of War+28% Synergy
$1.37
War Room+20% Synergy
$2.73
Bonders' Enclave+17% Synergy
$0.50
Tyrite Sanctum+14% Synergy
$2.02
Witch's Clinic+12% Synergy
$5.17
Reliquary Tower+10% Synergy
$1.98
Maze of Ith+9% Synergy
$7.01
Scavenger Grounds+6% Synergy
$0.40
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$5.08
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.46
Homeward Path+4% Synergy
$16.08
Urza's Saga+2% Synergy
$38.71
Ghost Quarter+1% Synergy
$0.63
Slippery Karst+1% Synergy
$0.13
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-2% Synergy
$9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$29.31
Tranquil Thicket-5% Synergy
$0.13
Mosswort Bridge-9% Synergy
$0.29
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-10% Synergy
$0.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-13% Synergy
$34.54
Castle Garenbrig-21% Synergy
$4.30
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Moss Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.17
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
$1.07
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.51
Patchwork Banner+2% Synergy
$4.04
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.22
Caged Sun-3% Synergy
$3.61
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+10% Synergy
$5.84
Opal Palace+10% Synergy
$0.18
Plaza of Heroes+7% Synergy
$6.72
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.49
Forest+2% Synergy
$6.00
Command Tower+2% Synergy
$0.22
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.50
Bridgeworks Battle-3% Synergy
$0.69
Blighted Woodland-6% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape-7% Synergy
$0.11
Evolving Wilds-8% Synergy
$0.23
Disciple of Freyalise-12% Synergy
$1.55
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Isao, Enlightened Bushi.
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Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Raised by Giants
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Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Silvos, Rogue Elemental
Kodama of the North Tree
Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll
Thrun, Breaker of Silence
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Yargle and Multani
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Ayumi, the Last Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sergeant John Benton
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Rafiq of the Many
Stangg, Echo Warrior
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tana, the Bloodsower
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Skanos Dragonheart // Flaming Fist
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Uril, the Miststalker
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Tavern Brawler
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Raised by Giants
The War Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Tuvasa the Sunlit