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Isao, Enlightened Bushi
Price tag $0.81

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2699 Current Rank
#3171 Last Week
#2446 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Isao, Enlightened Bushi.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.

Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+14% Synergy $3.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.

Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+66% Synergy $0.10
Rancor Rancor
+66% Synergy $1.07
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+63% Synergy $1.20
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+54% Synergy $9.50
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+53% Synergy $2.00
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+53% Synergy $1.34
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+52% Synergy $1.45
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+52% Synergy $1.81
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+50% Synergy $0.23
Strong Back Strong Back
+48% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.

Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+47% Synergy $2.39
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+46% Synergy $0.51
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+43% Synergy $2.34
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+42% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.20
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+28% Synergy $1.05
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $5.89
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $19.80
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-11% Synergy $2.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+43% Synergy $5.35
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+42% Synergy $2.42
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+42% Synergy $2.02
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+41% Synergy $10.33
Jade Avenger Jade Avenger
+37% Synergy $0.05
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+36% Synergy $0.19
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+32% Synergy $4.30
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+30% Synergy $8.09
Tajuru Preserver Tajuru Preserver
+27% Synergy $4.20
Generous Visitor Generous Visitor
+22% Synergy $0.13
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+21% Synergy $1.65
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+20% Synergy $42.12
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+18% Synergy $18.49
Jukai Trainee Jukai Trainee
+18% Synergy $0.03
Heir of the Ancient Fang Heir of the Ancient Fang
+17% Synergy $0.03
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+16% Synergy $0.05
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+13% Synergy $3.88
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+13% Synergy $2.55
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+12% Synergy $2.73
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+10% Synergy $5.74
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+8% Synergy $0.26
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+7% Synergy $1.18
Chameleon Colossus Chameleon Colossus
+7% Synergy $0.61
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+7% Synergy $4.67
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.18
Thrun, the Last Troll Thrun, the Last Troll
+6% Synergy $0.87
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+5% Synergy $0.49
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+5% Synergy $7.97
Undergrowth Leopard Undergrowth Leopard
+5% Synergy $0.09
Woodland Changeling Woodland Changeling
+5% Synergy $0.44
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.16
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+4% Synergy $3.91
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+4% Synergy $1.44
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+3% Synergy $31.53
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+3% Synergy $0.17
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $1.83
Realmwalker Realmwalker
-1% Synergy $1.51
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
-2% Synergy $0.63
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
-2% Synergy $0.13
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-3% Synergy $8.18
Vigor Vigor
-3% Synergy $14.59
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-5% Synergy $0.26
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
-5% Synergy $0.59
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-7% Synergy $1.58
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.21
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $12.29
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-12% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $0.30
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-15% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.

Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+28% Synergy $0.19
Ram Through Ram Through
+26% Synergy $0.28
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+24% Synergy $0.10
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+23% Synergy $2.75
Berserk Berserk
+17% Synergy $16.00
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+16% Synergy $0.86
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+16% Synergy $0.24
Fog Fog
+14% Synergy $0.42
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+13% Synergy $0.96
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+12% Synergy $0.89
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $4.37
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+10% Synergy $0.10
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+9% Synergy $0.86
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+8% Synergy $2.37
Squall Line Squall Line
+8% Synergy $2.00
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+8% Synergy $2.39
Tangle Tangle
+8% Synergy $4.61
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+7% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+7% Synergy $0.06
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.10
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.47
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+6% Synergy $0.22
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.27
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+5% Synergy $4.76
Reclaim Reclaim
+5% Synergy $0.09
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+4% Synergy $0.48
Prizefight Prizefight
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+3% Synergy $0.07
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+2% Synergy $4.72
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+2% Synergy $18.68
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.85
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+1% Synergy $6.26
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $5.16
Overprotect Overprotect
0% Synergy $2.01
Bite Down Bite Down
0% Synergy $0.05
Naturalize Naturalize
0% Synergy $0.07
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
0% Synergy $17.98
Invigorate Invigorate
0% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.69
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-2% Synergy $1.36
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-8% Synergy $4.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.

Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+26% Synergy $0.42
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+17% Synergy $2.77
Rofellos's Gift Rofellos's Gift
+16% Synergy $0.30
Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.12
Regrowth Regrowth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+9% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.48
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+8% Synergy $0.54
Revenge of the Hunted Revenge of the Hunted
+7% Synergy $0.34
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.77
Pull Through the Weft Pull Through the Weft
+5% Synergy $0.08
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.11
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+4% Synergy $0.91
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.85
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+3% Synergy $0.09
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+2% Synergy $3.08
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $7.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $1.84
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-1% Synergy $0.14
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-1% Synergy $0.35
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.66
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $1.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+37% Synergy $0.20
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+37% Synergy $10.83
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+36% Synergy $0.23
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+36% Synergy $1.55
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+31% Synergy $0.90
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.38
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+28% Synergy $0.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.41
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+26% Synergy $0.77
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+25% Synergy $3.81
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+23% Synergy $38.64
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+20% Synergy $5.56
Power Fist Power Fist
+19% Synergy $8.92
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+19% Synergy $0.72
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+18% Synergy $2.52
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+15% Synergy $3.23
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+14% Synergy $7.05
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+14% Synergy $3.67
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.78
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+13% Synergy $0.04
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+12% Synergy $3.27
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $11.86
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $13.50
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.13
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+9% Synergy $1.78
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+9% Synergy $0.27
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $5.62
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+8% Synergy $1.10
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+8% Synergy $0.74
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $37.91
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.70
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $5.86
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.38
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+6% Synergy $6.65
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+6% Synergy $2.27
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.33
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $3.34
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $4.68
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+5% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $43.68
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+5% Synergy $3.31
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+5% Synergy $0.51
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.68
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $3.53
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $19.89
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.45
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $7.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-17% Synergy $60.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+42% Synergy $0.16
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+42% Synergy $2.76
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+41% Synergy $0.22
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+34% Synergy $0.14
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+33% Synergy $0.82
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+31% Synergy $0.27
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+28% Synergy $0.23
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+27% Synergy $1.05
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+24% Synergy $0.28
Lignify Lignify
+22% Synergy $1.53
One with Nature One with Nature
+22% Synergy $1.69
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+21% Synergy $1.36
Audacity Audacity
+21% Synergy $0.26
Colossification Colossification
+19% Synergy $0.44
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+18% Synergy $1.00
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+18% Synergy $3.68
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+16% Synergy $0.13
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+15% Synergy $0.21
Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+10% Synergy $0.66
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+9% Synergy $3.30
Lure Lure
+9% Synergy $0.16
Talons of Wildwood Talons of Wildwood
+9% Synergy $0.09
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.81
Well Rested Well Rested
+8% Synergy $1.26
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+8% Synergy $0.07
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+8% Synergy $0.08
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+7% Synergy $2.90
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+7% Synergy $0.20
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+7% Synergy $0.05
Oath of the Ancient Wood Oath of the Ancient Wood
+7% Synergy $0.17
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+6% Synergy $1.34
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $10.89
Arachnoform Arachnoform
+6% Synergy $0.09
Aspect of Wolf Aspect of Wolf
+6% Synergy $0.54
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+5% Synergy $0.21
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+5% Synergy $0.62
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.29
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+4% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+4% Synergy $4.68
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $17.82
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
0% Synergy $2.39
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
0% Synergy $0.84
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
0% Synergy $0.20
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $34.70
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $21.39
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $26.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

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

Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+28% Synergy $4.89
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+25% Synergy $1.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $4.92
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+14% Synergy $0.45
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $6.03
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+10% Synergy $2.77
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.43
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.23
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+3% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $34.91
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.06
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $32.81
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-9% Synergy $3.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $38.24
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-22% Synergy $4.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.10
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $5.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.48
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.12
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.47
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $1.05
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-6% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17

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