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
#2884
Current Rank
#2876
Last Week
#2749
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.
Warg Tactics+3% Synergy
$0.16
Necklace of Girion-6% Synergy
$16.08
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+62% Synergy
$0.28
Rancor+62% Synergy
$1.64
Snake Umbra+62% Synergy
$1.32
Alpha Authority+52% Synergy
$2.19
Bear Umbra+50% Synergy
$13.64
Ancestral Mask+50% Synergy
$2.26
Strong Back+49% Synergy
$2.02
Mark of Sakiko+48% Synergy
$2.98
Enchantress's Presence+48% Synergy
$1.64
Canopy Cover+48% Synergy
$2.74
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Primal Bellow+42% Synergy
$0.30
Blackblade Reforged+39% Synergy
$3.18
Hunter's Insight+38% Synergy
$0.49
Kenrith's Transformation+30% Synergy
$1.09
Snakeskin Veil+28% Synergy
$0.30
Swiftfoot Boots+26% Synergy
$2.30
Wild Growth+22% Synergy
$0.65
Rampant Growth+11% Synergy
$0.64
Beast Within+4% Synergy
$0.72
Cultivate+0% Synergy
$0.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-2% Synergy
$18.09
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
$132.61
Worldly Tutor-9% Synergy
$31.71
Crop Rotation-10% Synergy
$3.70
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+41% Synergy
$0.26
Jade Avenger+40% Synergy
$0.27
Verduran Enchantress+38% Synergy
$4.39
Silent Arbiter+38% Synergy
$10.65
Eidolon of Blossoms+37% Synergy
$3.36
Setessan Champion+36% Synergy
$4.32
Guardian Augmenter+30% Synergy
$1.10
Sanctum Weaver+28% Synergy
$5.03
Tajuru Preserver+25% Synergy
$3.82
Generous Visitor+24% Synergy
$0.29
Jukai Trainee+22% Synergy
$0.02
Heir of the Ancient Fang+21% Synergy
$0.04
Tanglespan Lookout+21% Synergy
$0.26
Argothian Enchantress+17% Synergy
$65.72
Destiny Spinner+16% Synergy
$1.60
Kodama of the West Tree+15% Synergy
$21.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder+14% Synergy
$0.31
Tanuki Transplanter+14% Synergy
$1.97
Chomping Changeling+13% Synergy
$1.25
Ulvenwald Tracker+12% Synergy
$7.27
Herald of the Pantheon+12% Synergy
$3.63
Nylea's Colossus+10% Synergy
$4.92
Eternal Witness+9% Synergy
$2.46
Masked Vandal+8% Synergy
$1.63
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.89
Nylea, God of the Hunt+7% Synergy
$9.64
Thrun, the Last Troll+7% Synergy
$0.80
Bellowing Tanglewurm+6% Synergy
$0.93
Arasta of the Endless Web+6% Synergy
$0.44
Composer of Spring+6% Synergy
$6.86
Reclamation Sage+6% Synergy
$0.31
Mutable Explorer+5% Synergy
$1.67
Guardian Gladewalker+5% Synergy
$0.14
Bloodline Pretender+5% Synergy
$2.42
Littjara Glade-Warden+5% Synergy
$0.15
Changeling Wayfinder+5% Synergy
$0.29
Woodland Changeling+5% Synergy
$0.67
Slippery Bogbonder+4% Synergy
$5.13
Forgotten Ancient+2% Synergy
$0.35
Realmwalker+1% Synergy
$1.96
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-1% Synergy
$12.57
Karametra's Acolyte-2% Synergy
$0.34
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-3% Synergy
$7.88
Vigor-5% Synergy
$14.23
Defiler of Vigor-6% Synergy
$3.07
Fyndhorn Elves-7% Synergy
$2.31
Llanowar Elves-8% Synergy
$0.33
Elvish Mystic-9% Synergy
$5.26
Arbor Elf-11% Synergy
$0.62
Birds of Paradise-15% Synergy
$9.78
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+28% Synergy
$0.30
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+25% Synergy
$5.47
Ram Through+23% Synergy
$0.47
Krosan Grip+18% Synergy
$1.72
Berserk+17% Synergy
$14.66
Fog+15% Synergy
$1.83
Silkguard+13% Synergy
$0.42
Return to Nature+13% Synergy
$0.33
Tyvar's Stand+12% Synergy
$1.27
Gaea's Gift+11% Synergy
$0.97
Choose Your Weapon+7% Synergy
$0.24
Moment's Peace+7% Synergy
$5.79
Vines of Vastwood+7% Synergy
$1.27
Arachnogenesis+6% Synergy
$7.59
Master's Rebuke+6% Synergy
$0.26
Ancient Animus+6% Synergy
$0.28
Tangle+6% Synergy
$5.05
Glorious Decay+5% Synergy
$0.14
Inscription of Abundance+5% Synergy
$0.38
Obscuring Haze+5% Synergy
$4.79
Khalni Ambush+4% Synergy
$0.52
Squall Line+4% Synergy
$2.06
Ranger's Guile+4% Synergy
$0.25
Reclaim+4% Synergy
$0.23
Blossoming Defense+3% Synergy
$0.31
Prizefight+3% Synergy
$0.36
Blessed Respite+3% Synergy
$0.41
Cosmic Hunger+3% Synergy
$0.26
Trash the Town+3% Synergy
$0.32
Noxious Revival+2% Synergy
$7.48
Invigorate+2% Synergy
$0.31
Giant Growth+2% Synergy
$0.18
Constant Mists+1% Synergy
$20.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+1% Synergy
$50.53
Overprotect+0% Synergy
$2.06
Naturalize+0% Synergy
$0.23
Force of Vigor+0% Synergy
$9.13
Heritage Reclamation+0% Synergy
$0.35
Bite Down+0% Synergy
$0.25
Collective Resistance+0% Synergy
$1.87
Veil of Summer-1% Synergy
$4.41
Nature's Claim-2% Synergy
$1.56
Heroic Intervention-6% Synergy
$15.49
Archdruid's Charm-8% Synergy
$9.81
Return of the Wildspeaker-31% Synergy
$2.54
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Harmonize+16% Synergy
$0.30
Hunter's Prowess+16% Synergy
$0.43
Soul's Majesty+14% Synergy
$2.74
Bala Ged Recovery+11% Synergy
$7.02
Rofellos's Gift+11% Synergy
$0.29
Spinning Wheel Kick+9% Synergy
$0.31
Regrowth+8% Synergy
$0.46
Ezuri's Predation+6% Synergy
$2.74
Prey Upon+6% Synergy
$0.14
Kodama's Reach+6% Synergy
$1.98
Revenge of the Hunted+6% Synergy
$0.32
Shared Roots+0% Synergy
$0.38
Bushwhack+0% Synergy
$0.21
Three Visits0% Synergy
$5.62
Traverse the Outlands0% Synergy
$5.66
Explore0% Synergy
$0.25
Nissa's Pilgrimage0% Synergy
$0.44
Nature's Lore-1% Synergy
$2.99
Skyshroud Claim-2% Synergy
$0.71
Bridgeworks Battle-3% Synergy
$1.98
Rishkar's Expertise-3% Synergy
$4.80
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+41% Synergy
$16.61
Haunted Cloak+36% Synergy
$0.37
Fireshrieker+33% Synergy
$0.20
Thran Power Suit+31% Synergy
$1.13
Loxodon Warhammer+30% Synergy
$2.69
Ring of Kalonia+29% Synergy
$0.40
Basilisk Collar+26% Synergy
$5.40
Sword of Vengeance+25% Synergy
$1.32
Trailblazer's Boots+25% Synergy
$3.64
Shadowspear+24% Synergy
$35.53
Sword of the Animist+22% Synergy
$6.14
Power Fist+21% Synergy
$14.87
Kusari-Gama+20% Synergy
$6.39
Commander's Plate+18% Synergy
$48.61
Strata Scythe+14% Synergy
$0.60
Belt of Giant Strength+14% Synergy
$2.41
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+13% Synergy
$3.50
No-Dachi+13% Synergy
$0.27
Champion's Helm+12% Synergy
$2.91
Quick-Draw Katana+12% Synergy
$0.17
Helm of the Gods+11% Synergy
$2.85
Umezawa's Jitte+10% Synergy
$20.89
Staff of Titania+10% Synergy
$6.67
Hammer of Nazahn+10% Synergy
$15.23
Hero's Blade+8% Synergy
$0.26
O-Naginata+8% Synergy
$0.53
Bone Sabres+8% Synergy
$5.52
Darksteel Plate+8% Synergy
$7.19
Infiltration Lens+7% Synergy
$2.10
Grappling Hook+6% Synergy
$1.45
Grafted Exoskeleton+6% Synergy
$7.15
Crawlspace+6% Synergy
$9.91
Sword of Fire and Ice+5% Synergy
$48.75
Kaldra Compleat+5% Synergy
$9.79
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+5% Synergy
$3.99
Sword of Feast and Famine+5% Synergy
$40.57
Mask of Memory+4% Synergy
$0.41
Lost Jitte+4% Synergy
$5.08
Genji Glove+4% Synergy
$12.23
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.19
Prowler's Helm+3% Synergy
$0.63
Bow of Nylea+2% Synergy
$4.33
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$2.20
Emerald Medallion-7% Synergy
$5.81
The Earth Crystal-8% Synergy
$14.70
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$4.55
The Great Henge-18% Synergy
$65.96
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sixth Sense+44% Synergy
$0.34
Lion Umbra+40% Synergy
$0.25
Spider Umbra+39% Synergy
$0.35
Keen Sense+36% Synergy
$3.67
Indomitable Might+28% Synergy
$0.81
Season of Growth+28% Synergy
$0.28
Rune of Might+28% Synergy
$0.24
Boar Umbra+27% Synergy
$0.26
Hydra's Growth+25% Synergy
$1.75
Raised by Giants+24% Synergy
$0.39
Utopia Sprawl+19% Synergy
$1.85
Audacity+18% Synergy
$0.34
Lignify+18% Synergy
$1.15
One with Nature+17% Synergy
$3.16
Instill Energy+17% Synergy
$1.82
Eldrazi Conscription+16% Synergy
$1.41
Concord with the Kami+15% Synergy
$0.26
Forced Adaptation+15% Synergy
$0.24
Colossification+14% Synergy
$0.87
Level Up+11% Synergy
$2.56
Well Rested+10% Synergy
$3.33
Cartouche of Strength+9% Synergy
$0.25
Fertile Ground+7% Synergy
$0.28
Predatory Hunger+6% Synergy
$0.64
Lure+6% Synergy
$0.19
Super State+6% Synergy
$21.55
Ordeal of Nylea+6% Synergy
$0.11
Meltstrider's Resolve+6% Synergy
$0.31
Vow of Wildness+6% Synergy
$0.22
Seal of Primordium+6% Synergy
$0.35
Song of the Dryads+5% Synergy
$6.13
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.38
Nature's Will+5% Synergy
$8.18
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$4.29
Giant Inheritance+5% Synergy
$0.48
Oath of the Ancient Wood+5% Synergy
$0.23
Gaea's Touch+5% Synergy
$2.93
Setessan Training+4% Synergy
$0.17
Colossal Majesty+1% Synergy
$1.37
Hunter's Talent+1% Synergy
$0.37
Defense of the Heart+1% Synergy
$23.19
Burgeoning-2% Synergy
$33.28
Sylvan Library-3% Synergy
$27.80
Unnatural Growth-3% Synergy
$3.96
Exploration-5% Synergy
$31.47
Garruk's Uprising-34% Synergy
$0.51
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-3% Synergy
$2.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+27% Synergy
$4.61
Rogue's Passage+25% Synergy
$0.43
Cathedral of War+24% Synergy
$1.50
Witch's Clinic+11% Synergy
$14.88
War Room+9% Synergy
$5.35
Tyrite Sanctum+9% Synergy
$3.07
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$9.52
Roadside Reliquary+7% Synergy
$0.31
Bonders' Enclave+7% Synergy
$0.91
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$10.05
Scavenger Grounds+5% Synergy
$0.24
Homeward Path+4% Synergy
$18.95
Reliquary Tower+4% Synergy
$3.85
Slippery Karst+3% Synergy
$0.25
Buried Ruin+2% Synergy
$0.34
Urza's Saga+0% Synergy
$40.76
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth0% Synergy
$18.33
Tranquil Thicket0% Synergy
$0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$52.33
Temple of the False God-3% Synergy
$0.27
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-7% Synergy
$0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-10% Synergy
$53.40
Mosswort Bridge-11% Synergy
$0.38
Castle Garenbrig-22% Synergy
$8.82
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Moss Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.28
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.56
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
$0.64
Herd Heirloom-2% Synergy
$4.54
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+11% Synergy
$7.02
Opal Palace+6% Synergy
$0.33
Khalni Ambush+4% Synergy
$0.52
Plaza of Heroes+4% Synergy
$4.22
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.08
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
$0.28
Bridgeworks Battle-3% Synergy
$1.98
Myriad Landscape-7% Synergy
$0.22
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