Isao, Enlightened Bushi
$0.85
$0.85Legendary 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
#2441
Current Rank
#2807
Last Week
#2397
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.
Meltstrider's Resolve+11% Synergy
$0.14
Pull Through the Weft+3% Synergy
$0.09
Ouroboroid+2% Synergy
$21.88
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+67% Synergy
$0.10
Snake Umbra+65% Synergy
$0.79
Rancor+65% Synergy
$1.44
Bear Umbra+54% Synergy
$7.08
Alpha Authority+52% Synergy
$1.53
Enchantress's Presence+52% Synergy
$1.24
Ancestral Mask+51% Synergy
$2.28
Sixth Sense+50% Synergy
$0.23
Canopy Cover+49% Synergy
$1.42
Strong Back+47% Synergy
$0.92
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Blackblade Reforged+44% Synergy
$2.24
Primal Bellow+44% Synergy
$0.47
Hunter's Insight+41% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots+33% Synergy
$1.32
Kenrith's Transformation+28% Synergy
$0.98
Ram Through+25% Synergy
$0.43
Wild Growth+22% Synergy
$0.25
Rampant Growth+10% Synergy
$0.37
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.83
Cultivate+2% Synergy
$0.54
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-5% Synergy
$7.10
Worldly Tutor-8% Synergy
$23.45
Crop Rotation-11% Synergy
$4.65
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Setessan Champion+44% Synergy
$3.59
Eidolon of Blossoms+43% Synergy
$2.84
Silent Arbiter+41% Synergy
$8.38
Verduran Enchantress+41% Synergy
$1.70
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+37% Synergy
$0.20
Jade Avenger+34% Synergy
$0.04
Guardian Augmenter+32% Synergy
$10.60
Sanctum Weaver+31% Synergy
$4.55
Tajuru Preserver+26% Synergy
$4.84
Generous Visitor+21% Synergy
$0.10
Argothian Enchantress+20% Synergy
$42.86
Destiny Spinner+19% Synergy
$1.48
Kodama of the West Tree+18% Synergy
$16.68
Jukai Trainee+18% Synergy
$0.03
Sakura-Tribe Elder+17% Synergy
$0.42
Heir of the Ancient Fang+17% Synergy
$0.04
Tanglespan Lookout+16% Synergy
$0.08
Ulvenwald Tracker+14% Synergy
$3.82
Tanuki Transplanter+14% Synergy
$0.76
Herald of the Pantheon+12% Synergy
$4.42
Nylea's Colossus+11% Synergy
$8.31
Arasta of the Endless Web+8% Synergy
$0.39
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.77
Masked Vandal+7% Synergy
$0.66
Undergrowth Leopard+7% Synergy
$0.05
Bellowing Tanglewurm+6% Synergy
$0.75
Woodland Changeling+6% Synergy
$0.46
Bloodline Pretender+6% Synergy
$1.43
Composer of Spring+6% Synergy
$4.67
Changeling Titan+6% Synergy
$1.30
Guardian Gladewalker+5% Synergy
$0.09
Thrun, the Last Troll+5% Synergy
$0.83
Eternal Witness+4% Synergy
$1.02
Reclamation Sage+4% Synergy
$0.15
Nylea, God of the Hunt+4% Synergy
$9.06
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+4% Synergy
$0.23
Thrun, Breaker of Silence+4% Synergy
$0.22
Acidic Slime0% Synergy
$0.10
Realmwalker0% Synergy
$2.05
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-3% Synergy
$1.85
Forgotten Ancient-3% Synergy
$0.58
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-4% Synergy
$6.69
Vigor-4% Synergy
$14.50
Karametra's Acolyte-6% Synergy
$0.30
Llanowar Elves-8% Synergy
$0.22
Defiler of Vigor-8% Synergy
$1.32
Birds of Paradise-10% Synergy
$10.10
Fyndhorn Elves-12% Synergy
$0.92
Elvish Mystic-13% Synergy
$0.36
Arbor Elf-16% Synergy
$0.40
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+28% Synergy
$0.22
Snakeskin Veil+24% Synergy
$0.10
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+21% Synergy
$2.36
Krosan Grip+16% Synergy
$0.87
Return to Nature+16% Synergy
$0.17
Berserk+15% Synergy
$17.87
Silkguard+14% Synergy
$3.95
Tyvar's Stand+12% Synergy
$0.96
Vines of Vastwood+12% Synergy
$1.04
Gaea's Gift+10% Synergy
$0.76
Choose Your Weapon+9% Synergy
$0.09
Ancient Animus+8% Synergy
$0.10
Master's Rebuke+8% Synergy
$0.07
Inscription of Abundance+7% Synergy
$0.22
Cosmic Hunger+7% Synergy
$0.15
Blessed Respite+7% Synergy
$0.24
Squall Line+7% Synergy
$2.04
Fog+6% Synergy
$0.31
Arachnogenesis+6% Synergy
$2.80
Reclaim+6% Synergy
$0.11
Tangle+6% Synergy
$5.72
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.41
Obscuring Haze+5% Synergy
$3.36
Blossoming Defense+4% Synergy
$0.40
Prizefight+4% Synergy
$0.14
Ranger's Guile+4% Synergy
$0.11
Moment's Peace+4% Synergy
$2.69
Veil of Summer+2% Synergy
$4.72
Constant Mists+2% Synergy
$18.60
Royal Treatment+2% Synergy
$0.37
Overprotect+1% Synergy
$1.81
Noxious Revival+1% Synergy
$5.56
Invigorate+1% Synergy
$0.29
Force of Vigor0% Synergy
$5.97
Naturalize0% Synergy
$0.08
Heroic Intervention-1% Synergy
$9.75
Bite Down-1% Synergy
$0.06
Legolas's Quick Reflexes-1% Synergy
$21.60
Nature's Claim-2% Synergy
$0.98
Collective Resistance-2% Synergy
$1.32
Archdruid's Charm-8% Synergy
$5.58
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Hunter's Prowess+28% Synergy
$0.38
Harmonize+17% Synergy
$0.20
Soul's Majesty+15% Synergy
$1.41
Rofellos's Gift+14% Synergy
$0.33
Regrowth+12% Synergy
$0.44
Revenge of the Hunted+9% Synergy
$0.29
Bala Ged Recovery+8% Synergy
$5.13
Ezuri's Predation+8% Synergy
$0.75
Spinning Wheel Kick+7% Synergy
$0.08
Road of Return+6% Synergy
$0.38
Kodama's Reach+5% Synergy
$1.79
Creeping Renaissance+5% Synergy
$0.82
Clash of the Eikons+5% Synergy
$0.12
Rishkar's Expertise+4% Synergy
$1.52
Far Wanderings+4% Synergy
$0.25
Traverse the Outlands+3% Synergy
$2.91
Prey Upon+3% Synergy
$0.08
Animist's Might+3% Synergy
$0.14
Nature's Lore+1% Synergy
$1.99
Bushwhack+1% Synergy
$0.13
Three Visits0% Synergy
$5.88
Nissa's Pilgrimage-2% Synergy
$0.37
Skyshroud Claim-3% Synergy
$0.89
Bridgeworks Battle-4% Synergy
$0.82
Explore-7% Synergy
$0.19
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Fireshrieker+40% Synergy
$0.27
Loxodon Warhammer+39% Synergy
$0.99
Haunted Cloak+38% Synergy
$0.22
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+38% Synergy
$6.02
Thran Power Suit+33% Synergy
$1.22
Sword of the Animist+28% Synergy
$5.28
Ring of Kalonia+28% Synergy
$0.48
Sword of Vengeance+27% Synergy
$0.71
Basilisk Collar+23% Synergy
$3.34
Shadowspear+22% Synergy
$34.22
Strata Scythe+20% Synergy
$0.80
Commander's Plate+19% Synergy
$36.21
Power Fist+18% Synergy
$6.83
Trailblazer's Boots+17% Synergy
$1.38
Kusari-Gama+17% Synergy
$5.79
Helm of the Gods+15% Synergy
$2.14
Staff of Titania+14% Synergy
$6.05
Belt of Giant Strength+14% Synergy
$4.14
Champion's Helm+14% Synergy
$1.62
Quick-Draw Katana+13% Synergy
$0.05
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+13% Synergy
$3.37
Umezawa's Jitte+12% Synergy
$12.48
Hero's Blade+11% Synergy
$0.18
Infiltration Lens+11% Synergy
$1.77
Hammer of Nazahn+10% Synergy
$15.92
Inquisitor's Flail+10% Synergy
$0.55
Grafted Exoskeleton+9% Synergy
$5.61
Sword of Feast and Famine+9% Synergy
$35.57
No-Dachi+9% Synergy
$0.25
Darksteel Plate+7% Synergy
$5.90
Prowler's Helm+7% Synergy
$0.53
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$1.31
Sword of Fire and Ice+7% Synergy
$42.43
Grappling Hook+7% Synergy
$0.72
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$1.33
Quietus Spike+6% Synergy
$0.85
Kaldra Compleat+6% Synergy
$8.31
Bone Sabres+5% Synergy
$5.41
Mask of Memory+5% Synergy
$0.29
Crawlspace+5% Synergy
$4.54
Vorrac Battlehorns+5% Synergy
$0.92
Whispersilk Cloak+4% Synergy
$2.11
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$1.60
Bow of Nylea+2% Synergy
$3.15
Genji Glove+2% Synergy
$3.05
Emerald Medallion-9% Synergy
$1.80
The Earth Crystal-9% Synergy
$5.19
Lightning Greaves-16% Synergy
$4.54
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Keen Sense+43% Synergy
$2.36
Mark of Sakiko+43% Synergy
$2.61
Spider Umbra+42% Synergy
$0.25
Lion Umbra+40% Synergy
$0.19
Rune of Might+36% Synergy
$0.13
Indomitable Might+31% Synergy
$0.60
Hydra's Growth+30% Synergy
$1.09
Season of Growth+30% Synergy
$0.28
Boar Umbra+28% Synergy
$0.19
Raised by Giants+27% Synergy
$0.30
Lignify+21% Synergy
$1.48
Audacity+21% Synergy
$0.37
Utopia Sprawl+19% Synergy
$0.92
Instill Energy+19% Synergy
$1.46
One with Nature+19% Synergy
$2.01
Eldrazi Conscription+18% Synergy
$3.81
Colossification+17% Synergy
$0.23
Forced Adaptation+16% Synergy
$0.09
Concord with the Kami+14% Synergy
$0.20
Predatory Hunger+11% Synergy
$0.58
Talons of Wildwood+10% Synergy
$0.06
Song of the Dryads+9% Synergy
$3.86
Fertile Ground+9% Synergy
$0.36
Well Rested+9% Synergy
$1.78
Cartouche of Strength+9% Synergy
$0.09
Seal of Primordium+8% Synergy
$0.20
Oath of the Ancient Wood+8% Synergy
$0.20
Gaea's Touch+7% Synergy
$3.04
Lure+7% Synergy
$0.18
A Realm Reborn+7% Synergy
$0.42
Vow of Wildness+7% Synergy
$0.11
Setessan Training+6% Synergy
$0.06
Family's Favor+6% Synergy
$1.22
Prodigious Growth+6% Synergy
$0.25
Aspect of Wolf+6% Synergy
$0.52
Arachnoform+6% Synergy
$0.05
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$0.47
Ordeal of Nylea+5% Synergy
$0.26
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.35
Giant Inheritance+5% Synergy
$0.37
Animal Friend+5% Synergy
$0.12
Glorious Sunrise+3% Synergy
$1.49
Colossal Majesty+2% Synergy
$0.86
Defense of the Heart0% Synergy
$16.67
Unnatural Growth-1% Synergy
$2.54
Sylvan Library-1% Synergy
$27.73
Sandwurm Convergence-1% Synergy
$0.26
Burgeoning-1% Synergy
$34.89
Abundance-1% Synergy
$1.18
Exploration-4% Synergy
$29.07
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-4% Synergy
$1.47
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+28% Synergy
$5.25
Cathedral of War+27% Synergy
$1.46
Rogue's Passage+24% Synergy
$0.32
War Room+18% Synergy
$2.85
Bonders' Enclave+15% Synergy
$0.49
Witch's Clinic+12% Synergy
$5.11
Tyrite Sanctum+12% Synergy
$1.67
Reliquary Tower+7% Synergy
$2.59
Maze of Ith+7% Synergy
$7.45
Scavenger Grounds+5% Synergy
$0.40
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.35
Homeward Path+4% Synergy
$14.14
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.76
Slippery Karst+2% Synergy
$0.08
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-3% Synergy
$8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$30.50
Tranquil Thicket-4% Synergy
$0.14
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-8% Synergy
$0.95
Mosswort Bridge-10% Synergy
$0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-14% Synergy
$35.89
Castle Garenbrig-22% Synergy
$4.48
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Moss Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.15
Patchwork Banner+2% Synergy
$4.22
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.21
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.52
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.24
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace+9% Synergy
$0.19
Bala Ged Recovery+8% Synergy
$5.13
Plaza of Heroes+6% Synergy
$5.70
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.41
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
$0.55
Forest+2% Synergy
$0.06
Command Tower+1% Synergy
$0.30
Bridgeworks Battle-4% Synergy
$0.82
Blighted Woodland-6% Synergy
$0.33
Myriad Landscape-8% Synergy
$0.21
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Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Silvos, Rogue Elemental
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Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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Yargle and Multani
Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Sergeant John Benton
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
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Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer
Stangg, Echo Warrior
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Hardy Outlander
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Skanos Dragonheart // Flaming Fist
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Tavern Brawler
Uril, the Miststalker
Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Raised by Giants
The War Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Legolas, Master Archer
Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix