Isao, Enlightened Bushi
$0.79
$0.79Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2849
Current Rank
#2815
Last Week
#2492
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.
Firdoch Core+33% Synergy
$0.20
Chomping Changeling+32% Synergy
$0.36
Mutable Explorer+2% Synergy
$2.59
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+66% Synergy
$0.13
Rancor+66% Synergy
$1.34
Snake Umbra+64% Synergy
$1.66
Alpha Authority+55% Synergy
$1.07
Bear Umbra+54% Synergy
$9.97
Ancestral Mask+53% Synergy
$2.26
Enchantress's Presence+52% Synergy
$1.34
Canopy Cover+51% Synergy
$1.88
Sixth Sense+50% Synergy
$0.34
Strong Back+50% Synergy
$0.58
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Primal Bellow+48% Synergy
$0.45
Blackblade Reforged+44% Synergy
$2.24
Hunter's Insight+43% Synergy
$0.40
Swiftfoot Boots+34% Synergy
$1.58
Kenrith's Transformation+28% Synergy
$1.14
Ram Through+28% Synergy
$0.35
Wild Growth+23% Synergy
$0.30
Rampant Growth+10% Synergy
$0.43
Beast Within+6% Synergy
$0.60
Cultivate+2% Synergy
$0.37
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-4% Synergy
$7.12
Worldly Tutor-11% Synergy
$20.12
Crop Rotation-11% Synergy
$3.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Eidolon of Blossoms+42% Synergy
$2.67
Silent Arbiter+42% Synergy
$13.75
Setessan Champion+42% Synergy
$5.66
Verduran Enchantress+40% Synergy
$2.09
Jade Avenger+38% Synergy
$0.06
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+37% Synergy
$0.21
Sanctum Weaver+32% Synergy
$4.55
Guardian Augmenter+30% Synergy
$8.72
Tajuru Preserver+27% Synergy
$3.95
Generous Visitor+22% Synergy
$0.13
Destiny Spinner+21% Synergy
$1.77
Argothian Enchantress+19% Synergy
$41.24
Kodama of the West Tree+17% Synergy
$19.19
Jukai Trainee+17% Synergy
$0.04
Heir of the Ancient Fang+17% Synergy
$0.03
Tanglespan Lookout+16% Synergy
$0.08
Tanuki Transplanter+13% Synergy
$1.33
Herald of the Pantheon+13% Synergy
$4.24
Sakura-Tribe Elder+12% Synergy
$0.23
Ulvenwald Tracker+11% Synergy
$5.38
Nylea's Colossus+10% Synergy
$6.07
Arasta of the Endless Web+8% Synergy
$0.25
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.61
Eternal Witness+7% Synergy
$1.29
Masked Vandal+7% Synergy
$0.98
Composer of Spring+7% Synergy
$5.46
Thrun, the Last Troll+6% Synergy
$0.84
Reclamation Sage+5% Synergy
$0.23
Bellowing Tanglewurm+5% Synergy
$0.49
Nylea, God of the Hunt+5% Synergy
$8.88
Woodland Changeling+5% Synergy
$0.52
Undergrowth Leopard+5% Synergy
$0.07
Slippery Bogbonder+4% Synergy
$3.10
Bloodline Pretender+4% Synergy
$1.48
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+2% Synergy
$0.35
Ouroboroid+1% Synergy
$41.56
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-1% Synergy
$2.58
Forgotten Ancient-1% Synergy
$0.75
Realmwalker-1% Synergy
$0.61
Acidic Slime-3% Synergy
$0.14
Karametra's Acolyte-4% Synergy
$0.27
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-4% Synergy
$10.08
Vigor-4% Synergy
$15.54
Saryth, the Viper's Fang-5% Synergy
$0.80
Llanowar Elves-7% Synergy
$0.18
Defiler of Vigor-7% Synergy
$2.19
Fyndhorn Elves-9% Synergy
$1.42
Elvish Mystic-11% Synergy
$0.62
Birds of Paradise-11% Synergy
$12.95
Arbor Elf-14% Synergy
$0.46
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+28% Synergy
$0.15
Snakeskin Veil+25% Synergy
$0.13
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+25% Synergy
$2.60
Return to Nature+17% Synergy
$0.26
Berserk+17% Synergy
$15.02
Krosan Grip+16% Synergy
$0.86
Fog+16% Synergy
$0.53
Tyvar's Stand+13% Synergy
$1.53
Vines of Vastwood+13% Synergy
$0.93
Silkguard+12% Synergy
$4.43
Gaea's Gift+11% Synergy
$1.27
Choose Your Weapon+9% Synergy
$0.14
Inscription of Abundance+8% Synergy
$0.19
Ancient Animus+7% Synergy
$0.08
Arachnogenesis+7% Synergy
$2.40
Master's Rebuke+7% Synergy
$0.08
Moment's Peace+7% Synergy
$2.75
Squall Line+7% Synergy
$2.05
Tangle+7% Synergy
$4.91
Cosmic Hunger+6% Synergy
$0.18
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.47
Obscuring Haze+5% Synergy
$4.93
Blessed Respite+5% Synergy
$0.28
Blossoming Defense+4% Synergy
$0.17
Prizefight+4% Synergy
$0.16
Reclaim+4% Synergy
$0.09
Ranger's Guile+3% Synergy
$0.06
Constant Mists+2% Synergy
$19.85
Heroic Intervention+1% Synergy
$11.33
Force of Vigor+1% Synergy
$6.98
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+1% Synergy
$23.32
Noxious Revival+1% Synergy
$6.02
Nature's Claim0% Synergy
$0.78
Veil of Summer0% Synergy
$5.22
Overprotect0% Synergy
$1.83
Bite Down0% Synergy
$0.06
Naturalize0% Synergy
$0.09
Collective Resistance-1% Synergy
$1.23
Archdruid's Charm-9% Synergy
$5.10
Return of the Wildspeaker-31% Synergy
$0.41
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Hunter's Prowess+26% Synergy
$0.44
Harmonize+17% Synergy
$0.11
Soul's Majesty+16% Synergy
$3.03
Rofellos's Gift+16% Synergy
$0.28
Regrowth+12% Synergy
$0.46
Spinning Wheel Kick+10% Synergy
$0.14
Bala Ged Recovery+7% Synergy
$5.29
Revenge of the Hunted+7% Synergy
$0.32
Ezuri's Predation+6% Synergy
$0.50
Kodama's Reach+5% Synergy
$0.56
Prey Upon+5% Synergy
$0.09
Road of Return+5% Synergy
$0.50
Creeping Renaissance+4% Synergy
$0.76
Rishkar's Expertise+3% Synergy
$1.99
Nature's Lore+1% Synergy
$2.33
Traverse the Outlands+1% Synergy
$3.82
Three Visits0% Synergy
$7.89
Bushwhack0% Synergy
$0.13
Nissa's Pilgrimage-3% Synergy
$0.37
Explore-4% Synergy
$0.42
Skyshroud Claim-4% Synergy
$0.79
Bridgeworks Battle-5% Synergy
$1.02
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+40% Synergy
$16.13
Haunted Cloak+39% Synergy
$0.23
Fireshrieker+38% Synergy
$0.17
Loxodon Warhammer+36% Synergy
$2.84
Thran Power Suit+33% Synergy
$0.98
Ring of Kalonia+31% Synergy
$0.54
Sword of the Animist+27% Synergy
$6.34
Basilisk Collar+27% Synergy
$3.04
Sword of Vengeance+27% Synergy
$0.85
Shadowspear+26% Synergy
$41.18
Commander's Plate+24% Synergy
$40.10
Power Fist+21% Synergy
$10.01
Kusari-Gama+21% Synergy
$5.75
Trailblazer's Boots+20% Synergy
$2.37
Strata Scythe+19% Synergy
$0.68
Belt of Giant Strength+14% Synergy
$3.53
Helm of the Gods+14% Synergy
$3.44
Staff of Titania+13% Synergy
$7.15
Quick-Draw Katana+13% Synergy
$0.06
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+12% Synergy
$3.32
Umezawa's Jitte+12% Synergy
$12.36
Champion's Helm+11% Synergy
$2.26
Hammer of Nazahn+10% Synergy
$13.88
Hero's Blade+10% Synergy
$0.15
Infiltration Lens+10% Synergy
$2.15
No-Dachi+10% Synergy
$0.25
Grafted Exoskeleton+8% Synergy
$5.27
Darksteel Plate+7% Synergy
$5.18
Crawlspace+7% Synergy
$6.38
Grappling Hook+7% Synergy
$0.76
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$2.27
Inquisitor's Flail+7% Synergy
$1.42
Sword of Feast and Famine+6% Synergy
$37.16
Sword of Fire and Ice+6% Synergy
$44.79
Mask of Memory+6% Synergy
$0.39
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$2.82
O-Naginata+6% Synergy
$0.50
Kaldra Compleat+6% Synergy
$7.19
Quietus Spike+6% Synergy
$4.23
Genji Glove+5% Synergy
$4.12
Bone Sabres+5% Synergy
$6.17
Prowler's Helm+5% Synergy
$0.46
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$1.88
Bow of Nylea+2% Synergy
$3.79
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$2.35
Mithril Coat+1% Synergy
$24.06
The Earth Crystal-8% Synergy
$5.86
Emerald Medallion-9% Synergy
$2.48
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$4.38
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Mark of Sakiko+47% Synergy
$2.70
Lion Umbra+42% Synergy
$0.21
Keen Sense+42% Synergy
$2.71
Spider Umbra+41% Synergy
$0.31
Indomitable Might+35% Synergy
$0.93
Rune of Might+33% Synergy
$0.21
Boar Umbra+31% Synergy
$0.19
Season of Growth+30% Synergy
$0.25
Hydra's Growth+28% Synergy
$1.10
Raised by Giants+22% Synergy
$0.34
Audacity+22% Synergy
$0.38
Lignify+21% Synergy
$1.61
One with Nature+21% Synergy
$1.76
Instill Energy+20% Synergy
$1.25
Colossification+19% Synergy
$0.44
Utopia Sprawl+18% Synergy
$1.14
Forced Adaptation+17% Synergy
$0.12
Eldrazi Conscription+17% Synergy
$4.13
Concord with the Kami+14% Synergy
$0.23
Predatory Hunger+11% Synergy
$0.62
Lure+9% Synergy
$0.19
Cartouche of Strength+9% Synergy
$0.05
Meltstrider's Resolve+9% Synergy
$0.15
Vow of Wildness+9% Synergy
$0.09
Well Rested+8% Synergy
$1.63
Fertile Ground+8% Synergy
$0.13
Talons of Wildwood+8% Synergy
$0.09
Song of the Dryads+7% Synergy
$3.82
Tectonic Split+7% Synergy
$3.26
Oath of the Ancient Wood+7% Synergy
$0.18
Super State+6% Synergy
$13.15
Seal of Primordium+6% Synergy
$0.18
Arachnoform+6% Synergy
$0.07
Setessan Training+6% Synergy
$0.06
Aspect of Wolf+6% Synergy
$0.50
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$0.37
Gaea's Touch+5% Synergy
$2.78
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.33
Prodigious Growth+5% Synergy
$0.27
Giant Inheritance+5% Synergy
$0.54
Family's Favor+5% Synergy
$1.56
Animal Friend+5% Synergy
$0.14
Ordeal of Nylea+4% Synergy
$0.12
Nature's Will+4% Synergy
$5.13
Defense of the Heart+3% Synergy
$20.41
Colossal Majesty0% Synergy
$0.95
Sandwurm Convergence0% Synergy
$0.22
Unnatural Growth-2% Synergy
$2.50
Sylvan Library-5% Synergy
$23.88
Exploration-7% Synergy
$28.37
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-3% Synergy
$1.47
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+28% Synergy
$4.79
Cathedral of War+25% Synergy
$1.60
Rogue's Passage+24% Synergy
$0.27
War Room+15% Synergy
$5.27
Bonders' Enclave+12% Synergy
$0.48
Witch's Clinic+11% Synergy
$9.32
Tyrite Sanctum+10% Synergy
$3.25
Reliquary Tower+8% Synergy
$3.28
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$7.91
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$5.66
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
$0.59
Homeward Path+4% Synergy
$15.64
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.28
Slippery Karst+3% Synergy
$0.06
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-1% Synergy
$12.91
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.11
Tranquil Thicket-2% Synergy
$0.07
Boseiju, Who Endures-5% Synergy
$38.85
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-8% Synergy
$2.91
Mosswort Bridge-11% Synergy
$0.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-12% Synergy
$45.08
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Moss Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.11
Patchwork Banner+1% Synergy
$6.32
Sol Ring0% Synergy
$1.04
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+7% Synergy
$5.29
Opal Palace+7% Synergy
$0.11
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.47
Plaza of Heroes+4% Synergy
$6.57
Forest+2% Synergy
$0.17
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.27
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.23
Bridgeworks Battle-5% Synergy
$1.02
Blighted Woodland-7% Synergy
$0.39
Myriad Landscape-9% Synergy
$0.21
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