Isao, Enlightened Bushi
$0.80
$0.80Legendary 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
#2755
Current Rank
#2792
Last Week
#2550
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.
Chomping Changeling+13% Synergy
$0.46
Level Up+6% Synergy
$1.35
Mutable Explorer+5% Synergy
$1.45
Celestial Reunion+5% Synergy
$1.27
Chronicle of Victory+3% Synergy
$22.78
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+66% Synergy
$0.25
Rancor+66% Synergy
$1.37
Snake Umbra+64% Synergy
$1.57
Alpha Authority+55% Synergy
$1.54
Bear Umbra+53% Synergy
$11.19
Ancestral Mask+52% Synergy
$3.25
Canopy Cover+52% Synergy
$5.70
Strong Back+52% Synergy
$1.00
Enchantress's Presence+52% Synergy
$1.39
Sixth Sense+48% Synergy
$0.39
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Primal Bellow+47% Synergy
$0.44
Mark of Sakiko+47% Synergy
$3.10
Blackblade Reforged+44% Synergy
$3.99
Hunter's Insight+41% Synergy
$0.41
Swiftfoot Boots+34% Synergy
$2.00
Kenrith's Transformation+28% Synergy
$1.02
Ram Through+27% Synergy
$0.44
Rampant Growth+12% Synergy
$0.42
Beast Within+8% Synergy
$0.71
Cultivate+4% Synergy
$0.26
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-3% Synergy
$11.03
Worldly Tutor-10% Synergy
$24.84
Crop Rotation-10% Synergy
$4.31
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Eidolon of Blossoms+42% Synergy
$2.86
Silent Arbiter+41% Synergy
$12.48
Setessan Champion+41% Synergy
$5.35
Verduran Enchantress+40% Synergy
$2.68
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+38% Synergy
$0.25
Jade Avenger+37% Synergy
$0.13
Sanctum Weaver+30% Synergy
$5.79
Guardian Augmenter+28% Synergy
$9.90
Tajuru Preserver+26% Synergy
$3.90
Generous Visitor+22% Synergy
$0.24
Destiny Spinner+21% Synergy
$2.55
Argothian Enchantress+19% Synergy
$42.70
Jukai Trainee+19% Synergy
$0.05
Heir of the Ancient Fang+19% Synergy
$0.05
Kodama of the West Tree+18% Synergy
$21.69
Tanglespan Lookout+18% Synergy
$0.14
Tanuki Transplanter+14% Synergy
$1.43
Sakura-Tribe Elder+13% Synergy
$0.32
Herald of the Pantheon+13% Synergy
$3.99
Nylea's Colossus+12% Synergy
$5.84
Ulvenwald Tracker+11% Synergy
$4.59
Eternal Witness+8% Synergy
$1.49
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.74
Masked Vandal+7% Synergy
$1.53
Arasta of the Endless Web+7% Synergy
$0.27
Thrun, the Last Troll+7% Synergy
$0.88
Composer of Spring+7% Synergy
$6.07
Nylea, God of the Hunt+6% Synergy
$10.58
Changeling Titan+6% Synergy
$0.80
Bellowing Tanglewurm+5% Synergy
$0.55
Bloodline Pretender+5% Synergy
$2.15
Guardian Gladewalker+5% Synergy
$0.07
Woodland Changeling+5% Synergy
$0.57
Reclamation Sage+4% Synergy
$0.31
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+3% Synergy
$0.32
Realmwalker+1% Synergy
$1.10
Ouroboroid0% Synergy
$38.73
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-1% Synergy
$2.39
Forgotten Ancient-1% Synergy
$1.03
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-2% Synergy
$9.16
Acidic Slime-3% Synergy
$0.22
Saryth, the Viper's Fang-4% Synergy
$1.19
Karametra's Acolyte-5% Synergy
$0.32
Vigor-5% Synergy
$17.29
Defiler of Vigor-7% Synergy
$2.77
Fyndhorn Elves-9% Synergy
$2.02
Llanowar Elves-10% Synergy
$0.28
Elvish Mystic-12% Synergy
$1.54
Birds of Paradise-13% Synergy
$13.51
Arbor Elf-16% Synergy
$0.60
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+28% Synergy
$0.24
Snakeskin Veil+26% Synergy
$0.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+26% Synergy
$2.79
Berserk+17% Synergy
$14.59
Krosan Grip+16% Synergy
$1.62
Return to Nature+16% Synergy
$0.33
Fog+14% Synergy
$0.47
Tyvar's Stand+14% Synergy
$1.79
Vines of Vastwood+11% Synergy
$0.90
Silkguard+11% Synergy
$4.44
Gaea's Gift+9% Synergy
$1.57
Choose Your Weapon+8% Synergy
$0.13
Inscription of Abundance+7% Synergy
$0.29
Ancient Animus+7% Synergy
$0.21
Arachnogenesis+7% Synergy
$2.55
Squall Line+7% Synergy
$2.05
Tangle+7% Synergy
$5.28
Master's Rebuke+6% Synergy
$0.25
Moment's Peace+6% Synergy
$2.88
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.48
Cosmic Hunger+5% Synergy
$0.26
Obscuring Haze+4% Synergy
$5.24
Blessed Respite+4% Synergy
$0.31
Prizefight+4% Synergy
$0.13
Reclaim+4% Synergy
$0.14
Ranger's Guile+3% Synergy
$0.20
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+2% Synergy
$27.09
Blossoming Defense+2% Synergy
$0.29
Noxious Revival+2% Synergy
$7.60
Constant Mists+2% Synergy
$21.92
Force of Vigor+1% Synergy
$6.98
Veil of Summer0% Synergy
$6.87
Overprotect0% Synergy
$0.61
Bite Down0% Synergy
$0.25
Naturalize0% Synergy
$0.15
Invigorate0% Synergy
$0.36
Collective Resistance-1% Synergy
$1.31
Heroic Intervention-2% Synergy
$13.06
Nature's Claim-2% Synergy
$0.87
Archdruid's Charm-8% Synergy
$8.03
Return of the Wildspeaker-31% Synergy
$0.59
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Hunter's Prowess+22% Synergy
$0.46
Harmonize+17% Synergy
$0.19
Soul's Majesty+17% Synergy
$2.82
Rofellos's Gift+14% Synergy
$0.29
Regrowth+11% Synergy
$0.46
Spinning Wheel Kick+10% Synergy
$0.11
Bala Ged Recovery+8% Synergy
$6.81
Revenge of the Hunted+7% Synergy
$0.34
Kodama's Reach+6% Synergy
$1.34
Ezuri's Predation+6% Synergy
$0.55
Road of Return+5% Synergy
$0.42
Rishkar's Expertise+4% Synergy
$2.23
Prey Upon+4% Synergy
$0.12
Nature's Lore+2% Synergy
$3.18
Three Visits+1% Synergy
$9.41
Traverse the Outlands0% Synergy
$4.17
Bushwhack0% Synergy
$0.29
Nissa's Pilgrimage-2% Synergy
$0.41
Skyshroud Claim-4% Synergy
$0.80
Explore-5% Synergy
$0.33
Bridgeworks Battle-5% Synergy
$0.91
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+41% Synergy
$19.07
Haunted Cloak+37% Synergy
$0.38
Fireshrieker+36% Synergy
$0.20
Loxodon Warhammer+35% Synergy
$2.50
Thran Power Suit+34% Synergy
$1.20
Sword of the Animist+28% Synergy
$8.56
Ring of Kalonia+28% Synergy
$0.57
Basilisk Collar+28% Synergy
$3.61
Shadowspear+25% Synergy
$39.49
Trailblazer's Boots+25% Synergy
$3.14
Sword of Vengeance+25% Synergy
$0.98
Commander's Plate+23% Synergy
$44.70
Power Fist+22% Synergy
$12.48
Kusari-Gama+22% Synergy
$5.71
Strata Scythe+18% Synergy
$0.63
Staff of Titania+15% Synergy
$7.52
Belt of Giant Strength+15% Synergy
$3.44
Quick-Draw Katana+14% Synergy
$0.15
Helm of the Gods+13% Synergy
$2.59
Champion's Helm+12% Synergy
$1.90
Hammer of Nazahn+12% Synergy
$14.83
Umezawa's Jitte+12% Synergy
$12.38
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+11% Synergy
$3.30
No-Dachi+11% Synergy
$0.25
Hero's Blade+10% Synergy
$0.22
Darksteel Plate+9% Synergy
$5.44
Infiltration Lens+9% Synergy
$1.65
Grafted Exoskeleton+8% Synergy
$6.83
Crawlspace+8% Synergy
$8.92
Bone Sabres+7% Synergy
$5.27
Sword of Feast and Famine+7% Synergy
$40.13
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$1.89
O-Naginata+7% Synergy
$0.46
Kaldra Compleat+7% Synergy
$7.87
Sword of Fire and Ice+6% Synergy
$49.85
Mask of Memory+6% Synergy
$0.42
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$3.65
Grappling Hook+6% Synergy
$0.75
Inquisitor's Flail+6% Synergy
$1.33
Genji Glove+5% Synergy
$5.29
Prowler's Helm+5% Synergy
$0.61
Quietus Spike+5% Synergy
$2.07
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.08
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$3.35
Bow of Nylea+1% Synergy
$5.04
Emerald Medallion-7% Synergy
$3.14
The Earth Crystal-10% Synergy
$8.24
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
$4.61
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Spider Umbra+41% Synergy
$0.40
Keen Sense+41% Synergy
$2.34
Lion Umbra+39% Synergy
$0.27
Indomitable Might+35% Synergy
$0.85
Rune of Might+31% Synergy
$0.27
Boar Umbra+30% Synergy
$0.22
Season of Growth+28% Synergy
$0.23
Hydra's Growth+26% Synergy
$1.73
Raised by Giants+23% Synergy
$0.38
Wild Growth+22% Synergy
$0.41
Audacity+21% Synergy
$0.34
Lignify+20% Synergy
$1.67
Instill Energy+20% Synergy
$1.14
One with Nature+19% Synergy
$2.81
Utopia Sprawl+18% Synergy
$1.21
Colossification+18% Synergy
$0.44
Eldrazi Conscription+18% Synergy
$4.15
Forced Adaptation+17% Synergy
$0.22
Concord with the Kami+14% Synergy
$0.29
Well Rested+10% Synergy
$2.11
Predatory Hunger+10% Synergy
$0.58
Vow of Wildness+9% Synergy
$0.14
Song of the Dryads+8% Synergy
$5.28
Lure+8% Synergy
$0.19
Meltstrider's Resolve+8% Synergy
$0.25
Super State+8% Synergy
$15.07
Fertile Ground+7% Synergy
$0.31
Cartouche of Strength+7% Synergy
$0.23
Talons of Wildwood+6% Synergy
$0.12
Giant Inheritance+6% Synergy
$0.57
Animal Friend+6% Synergy
$0.30
Arachnoform+6% Synergy
$0.07
Aspect of Wolf+6% Synergy
$0.54
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$0.72
Gaea's Touch+5% Synergy
$3.42
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.34
Seal of Primordium+5% Synergy
$0.32
Setessan Training+5% Synergy
$0.18
Oath of the Ancient Wood+5% Synergy
$0.19
Ordeal of Nylea+4% Synergy
$0.15
Nature's Will+4% Synergy
$5.79
Prodigious Growth+4% Synergy
$0.24
Defense of the Heart+3% Synergy
$22.55
Tectonic Split+3% Synergy
$3.34
Colossal Majesty+1% Synergy
$1.35
Sandwurm Convergence0% Synergy
$0.26
Unnatural Growth-1% Synergy
$3.11
Burgeoning-2% Synergy
$33.98
Sylvan Library-4% Synergy
$26.36
Exploration-6% Synergy
$29.75
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-2% Synergy
$1.51
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+28% Synergy
$4.73
Rogue's Passage+25% Synergy
$1.16
Cathedral of War+24% Synergy
$1.60
War Room+15% Synergy
$8.92
Bonders' Enclave+11% Synergy
$0.89
Witch's Clinic+11% Synergy
$11.65
Maze of Ith+9% Synergy
$8.97
Tyrite Sanctum+9% Synergy
$3.00
Reliquary Tower+7% Synergy
$3.70
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$5.36
Homeward Path+5% Synergy
$13.92
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
$0.44
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.35
Slippery Karst+2% Synergy
$0.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+1% Synergy
$14.69
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
$37.51
Tranquil Thicket-2% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$45.94
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-8% Synergy
$2.75
Mosswort Bridge-9% Synergy
$0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-12% Synergy
$44.23
Castle Garenbrig-22% Synergy
$5.97
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Firdoch Core+5% Synergy
$0.29
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
$1.25
Moss Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
$0.44
Patchwork Banner+1% Synergy
$4.15
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+8% Synergy
$6.81
Opal Palace+7% Synergy
$0.26
Khalni Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.48
Plaza of Heroes+4% Synergy
$7.27
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.28
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.21
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.26
Bridgeworks Battle-5% Synergy
$0.91
Myriad Landscape-8% Synergy
$0.30
Blighted Woodland-8% Synergy
$0.47
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