Isao, Enlightened Bushi
$0.81
$0.81Legendary 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
#2746
Current Rank
#3180
Last Week
#2603
Past 2 Years
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.
Additive Evolution+6% Synergy
$0.22
Glorious Decay+3% Synergy
$0.17
Burrog Barrage+3% Synergy
$0.12
Noxious Newt-1% Synergy
$0.29
Planar Engineering-6% Synergy
$1.97
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Rancor+65% Synergy
$1.63
Blanchwood Armor+65% Synergy
$0.27
Snake Umbra+63% Synergy
$0.98
Alpha Authority+56% Synergy
$2.03
Bear Umbra+52% Synergy
$10.56
Canopy Cover+52% Synergy
$3.64
Strong Back+51% Synergy
$1.55
Ancestral Mask+51% Synergy
$2.56
Enchantress's Presence+49% Synergy
$1.60
Mark of Sakiko+47% Synergy
$2.89
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Primal Bellow+46% Synergy
$0.45
Sixth Sense+46% Synergy
$0.34
Blackblade Reforged+43% Synergy
$3.53
Hunter's Insight+41% Synergy
$0.41
Swiftfoot Boots+31% Synergy
$1.95
Kenrith's Transformation+30% Synergy
$1.03
Wild Growth+24% Synergy
$0.42
Rampant Growth+12% Synergy
$0.44
Beast Within+7% Synergy
$0.52
Cultivate+1% Synergy
$0.35
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-2% Synergy
$15.58
Worldly Tutor-9% Synergy
$28.30
Crop Rotation-11% Synergy
$3.80
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Eidolon of Blossoms+40% Synergy
$3.36
Silent Arbiter+40% Synergy
$13.02
Verduran Enchantress+40% Synergy
$2.77
Jade Avenger+40% Synergy
$0.19
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+40% Synergy
$0.23
Setessan Champion+38% Synergy
$4.85
Guardian Augmenter+30% Synergy
$0.90
Sanctum Weaver+28% Synergy
$4.99
Tajuru Preserver+28% Synergy
$3.55
Generous Visitor+25% Synergy
$0.26
Jukai Trainee+22% Synergy
$0.06
Heir of the Ancient Fang+21% Synergy
$0.04
Tanglespan Lookout+20% Synergy
$0.28
Destiny Spinner+19% Synergy
$2.17
Argothian Enchantress+19% Synergy
$65.04
Kodama of the West Tree+17% Synergy
$21.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder+14% Synergy
$0.26
Tanuki Transplanter+14% Synergy
$1.13
Chomping Changeling+13% Synergy
$1.07
Nylea's Colossus+13% Synergy
$5.58
Herald of the Pantheon+13% Synergy
$4.85
Ulvenwald Tracker+12% Synergy
$4.53
Eternal Witness+10% Synergy
$1.89
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.70
Thrun, the Last Troll+8% Synergy
$0.83
Bellowing Tanglewurm+7% Synergy
$0.82
Nylea, God of the Hunt+7% Synergy
$13.31
Arasta of the Endless Web+7% Synergy
$0.38
Masked Vandal+7% Synergy
$1.77
Reclamation Sage+6% Synergy
$0.31
Mutable Explorer+6% Synergy
$1.08
Bloodline Pretender+6% Synergy
$2.26
Composer of Spring+6% Synergy
$6.92
Littjara Glade-Warden+6% Synergy
$0.13
Guardian Gladewalker+5% Synergy
$0.15
Woodland Changeling+5% Synergy
$0.59
Slippery Bogbonder+4% Synergy
$5.04
Realmwalker+2% Synergy
$1.01
Forgotten Ancient+1% Synergy
$0.33
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-2% Synergy
$3.63
Karametra's Acolyte-2% Synergy
$0.41
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-2% Synergy
$11.83
Saryth, the Viper's Fang-4% Synergy
$3.70
Fyndhorn Elves-6% Synergy
$2.62
Vigor-6% Synergy
$15.99
Llanowar Elves-7% Synergy
$0.23
Defiler of Vigor-8% Synergy
$3.05
Elvish Mystic-9% Synergy
$0.42
Birds of Paradise-13% Synergy
$11.91
Arbor Elf-14% Synergy
$0.93
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+28% Synergy
$0.27
Snakeskin Veil+27% Synergy
$0.23
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+26% Synergy
$5.73
Ram Through+25% Synergy
$0.45
Krosan Grip+20% Synergy
$1.71
Fog+17% Synergy
$1.14
Berserk+17% Synergy
$15.87
Return to Nature+14% Synergy
$0.21
Tyvar's Stand+14% Synergy
$0.43
Gaea's Gift+12% Synergy
$1.11
Silkguard+12% Synergy
$0.35
Vines of Vastwood+10% Synergy
$1.04
Choose Your Weapon+9% Synergy
$0.26
Ancient Animus+8% Synergy
$0.30
Moment's Peace+8% Synergy
$4.47
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.46
Inscription of Abundance+6% Synergy
$0.39
Arachnogenesis+6% Synergy
$6.28
Tangle+6% Synergy
$5.64
Squall Line+6% Synergy
$2.06
Blossoming Defense+5% Synergy
$0.31
Master's Rebuke+5% Synergy
$0.31
Ranger's Guile+4% Synergy
$0.21
Cosmic Hunger+4% Synergy
$0.32
Prizefight+4% Synergy
$0.38
Reclaim+4% Synergy
$0.16
Obscuring Haze+3% Synergy
$5.07
Noxious Revival+3% Synergy
$7.03
Blessed Respite+3% Synergy
$0.39
Force of Vigor+2% Synergy
$8.93
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+2% Synergy
$31.81
Invigorate+2% Synergy
$0.35
Giant Growth+2% Synergy
$0.28
Constant Mists+1% Synergy
$20.55
Heritage Reclamation+1% Synergy
$0.36
Collective Resistance0% Synergy
$0.97
Overprotect0% Synergy
$0.85
Veil of Summer0% Synergy
$4.07
Bite Down0% Synergy
$0.21
Naturalize-1% Synergy
$0.18
Nature's Claim-2% Synergy
$0.85
Heroic Intervention-3% Synergy
$14.58
Archdruid's Charm-9% Synergy
$6.27
Return of the Wildspeaker-31% Synergy
$0.86
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Hunter's Prowess+19% Synergy
$0.48
Soul's Majesty+17% Synergy
$2.46
Harmonize+16% Synergy
$0.26
Rofellos's Gift+13% Synergy
$0.27
Bala Ged Recovery+9% Synergy
$7.05
Regrowth+9% Synergy
$0.49
Spinning Wheel Kick+9% Synergy
$0.29
Revenge of the Hunted+7% Synergy
$0.31
Kodama's Reach+6% Synergy
$1.50
Ezuri's Predation+6% Synergy
$1.92
Prey Upon+6% Synergy
$0.13
Rishkar's Expertise+1% Synergy
$3.53
Nature's Lore0% Synergy
$2.40
Three Visits0% Synergy
$5.31
Traverse the Outlands-1% Synergy
$5.52
Bushwhack-1% Synergy
$0.27
Shared Roots-1% Synergy
$0.39
Explore-2% Synergy
$0.22
Nissa's Pilgrimage-3% Synergy
$0.40
Skyshroud Claim-4% Synergy
$0.92
Bridgeworks Battle-4% Synergy
$0.65
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+43% Synergy
$18.60
Haunted Cloak+36% Synergy
$0.35
Fireshrieker+35% Synergy
$0.26
Loxodon Warhammer+33% Synergy
$2.69
Thran Power Suit+32% Synergy
$0.77
Ring of Kalonia+30% Synergy
$0.47
Basilisk Collar+27% Synergy
$4.17
Sword of the Animist+26% Synergy
$5.78
Sword of Vengeance+25% Synergy
$1.01
Shadowspear+24% Synergy
$30.98
Trailblazer's Boots+24% Synergy
$3.65
Kusari-Gama+21% Synergy
$6.11
Commander's Plate+20% Synergy
$45.61
Power Fist+20% Synergy
$13.36
Strata Scythe+17% Synergy
$0.57
Belt of Giant Strength+15% Synergy
$2.95
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+14% Synergy
$3.41
Umezawa's Jitte+13% Synergy
$17.61
Champion's Helm+12% Synergy
$2.53
No-Dachi+12% Synergy
$0.30
Quick-Draw Katana+12% Synergy
$0.21
Helm of the Gods+12% Synergy
$3.22
Staff of Titania+11% Synergy
$6.67
Hammer of Nazahn+10% Synergy
$12.74
Darksteel Plate+9% Synergy
$6.54
Bone Sabres+9% Synergy
$5.29
Hero's Blade+9% Synergy
$0.27
Infiltration Lens+9% Synergy
$2.77
O-Naginata+8% Synergy
$0.45
Grafted Exoskeleton+7% Synergy
$5.05
Grappling Hook+7% Synergy
$1.01
Sword of Feast and Famine+6% Synergy
$39.40
Crawlspace+6% Synergy
$9.18
Sword of Fire and Ice+6% Synergy
$46.47
Kaldra Compleat+6% Synergy
$8.10
Quietus Spike+6% Synergy
$2.36
Prowler's Helm+5% Synergy
$0.57
Maskwood Nexus+5% Synergy
$2.32
Nettlecyst+5% Synergy
$3.15
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+5% Synergy
$3.22
Mask of Memory+5% Synergy
$0.44
Lost Jitte+5% Synergy
$4.74
Genji Glove+4% Synergy
$6.50
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$2.25
Bow of Nylea+1% Synergy
$5.17
Emerald Medallion-7% Synergy
$3.27
The Earth Crystal-10% Synergy
$11.75
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Keen Sense+40% Synergy
$2.56
Lion Umbra+38% Synergy
$0.30
Spider Umbra+38% Synergy
$0.38
Indomitable Might+31% Synergy
$0.75
Boar Umbra+30% Synergy
$0.27
Season of Growth+28% Synergy
$0.22
Rune of Might+28% Synergy
$0.24
Hydra's Growth+26% Synergy
$1.79
Raised by Giants+24% Synergy
$0.38
Lignify+21% Synergy
$1.73
Utopia Sprawl+19% Synergy
$1.64
Audacity+19% Synergy
$0.38
Instill Energy+19% Synergy
$1.24
Forced Adaptation+18% Synergy
$0.30
Eldrazi Conscription+18% Synergy
$1.03
One with Nature+18% Synergy
$3.25
Colossification+16% Synergy
$0.62
Concord with the Kami+14% Synergy
$0.26
Well Rested+10% Synergy
$2.74
Predatory Hunger+9% Synergy
$0.71
Cartouche of Strength+8% Synergy
$0.29
Vow of Wildness+8% Synergy
$0.21
Song of the Dryads+7% Synergy
$5.63
Ordeal of Nylea+7% Synergy
$0.12
Lure+7% Synergy
$0.19
Fertile Ground+7% Synergy
$0.34
Seal of Primordium+7% Synergy
$0.31
Meltstrider's Resolve+6% Synergy
$0.30
Super State+6% Synergy
$21.17
Oath of the Ancient Wood+6% Synergy
$0.23
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$1.71
Level Up+5% Synergy
$2.37
Gaea's Touch+5% Synergy
$3.14
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.38
Nature's Will+5% Synergy
$8.59
Setessan Training+5% Synergy
$0.19
Animal Friend+5% Synergy
$0.33
Giant Inheritance+5% Synergy
$0.44
Talons of Wildwood+5% Synergy
$0.20
Aspect of Wolf+5% Synergy
$0.60
Seismic Tutelage+4% Synergy
$0.91
Colossal Majesty+2% Synergy
$1.45
Defense of the Heart+2% Synergy
$25.03
Unnatural Growth-1% Synergy
$2.84
Sandwurm Convergence-1% Synergy
$0.33
Burgeoning-2% Synergy
$36.20
Sylvan Library-4% Synergy
$26.78
Exploration-6% Synergy
$33.51
Garruk's Uprising-34% Synergy
$0.39
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-2% Synergy
$1.72
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+28% Synergy
$4.50
Rogue's Passage+25% Synergy
$0.38
Cathedral of War+25% Synergy
$2.17
Witch's Clinic+12% Synergy
$13.56
War Room+11% Synergy
$2.52
Tyrite Sanctum+9% Synergy
$3.01
Bonders' Enclave+8% Synergy
$0.80
Reliquary Tower+7% Synergy
$2.94
Maze of Ith+7% Synergy
$11.15
Homeward Path+5% Synergy
$15.65
Roadside Reliquary+5% Synergy
$0.24
Command Beacon+4% Synergy
$7.26
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
$0.40
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.38
Slippery Karst+3% Synergy
$0.30
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
$40.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth0% Synergy
$15.43
Tranquil Thicket-2% Synergy
$0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$50.77
Temple of the False God-3% Synergy
$0.33
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-8% Synergy
$0.33
Mosswort Bridge-10% Synergy
$0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-11% Synergy
$51.37
Castle Garenbrig-22% Synergy
$7.56
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sol Ring+1% Synergy
$1.13
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$1.10
Patchwork Banner0% Synergy
$3.17
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+9% Synergy
$7.05
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.46
Opal Palace+6% Synergy
$0.27
Plaza of Heroes+5% Synergy
$8.76
Forest+2% Synergy
$0.09
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.54
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.25
Bridgeworks Battle-4% Synergy
$0.65
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
$0.33
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