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
#2528
Current Rank
#3023
Last Week
#2584
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.
Level Up+10% Synergy
$2.83
Glorious Decay+9% Synergy
$0.05
Burrog Barrage+9% Synergy
$0.06
Additive Evolution+7% Synergy
$0.18
Planar Engineering+1% Synergy
$1.55
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+66% Synergy
$0.22
Rancor+66% Synergy
$1.53
Snake Umbra+65% Synergy
$1.19
Alpha Authority+56% Synergy
$1.97
Bear Umbra+54% Synergy
$9.91
Ancestral Mask+53% Synergy
$2.83
Canopy Cover+52% Synergy
$3.11
Strong Back+52% Synergy
$1.96
Enchantress's Presence+52% Synergy
$1.35
Mark of Sakiko+47% Synergy
$3.24
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Primal Bellow+47% Synergy
$0.41
Blackblade Reforged+45% Synergy
$3.17
Hunter's Insight+42% Synergy
$0.44
Swiftfoot Boots+34% Synergy
$1.85
Kenrith's Transformation+30% Synergy
$0.98
Snakeskin Veil+28% Synergy
$0.24
Wild Growth+23% Synergy
$0.39
Rampant Growth+12% Synergy
$0.37
Beast Within+8% Synergy
$0.47
Cultivate+2% Synergy
$0.31
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-3% Synergy
$12.97
Worldly Tutor-10% Synergy
$26.49
Crop Rotation-10% Synergy
$3.42
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Eidolon of Blossoms+42% Synergy
$2.83
Setessan Champion+41% Synergy
$4.82
Verduran Enchantress+41% Synergy
$2.85
Silent Arbiter+40% Synergy
$13.26
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+39% Synergy
$0.30
Jade Avenger+37% Synergy
$0.18
Sanctum Weaver+31% Synergy
$5.67
Guardian Augmenter+28% Synergy
$1.80
Tajuru Preserver+25% Synergy
$3.76
Generous Visitor+24% Synergy
$0.24
Destiny Spinner+20% Synergy
$2.32
Tanglespan Lookout+20% Synergy
$0.25
Jukai Trainee+20% Synergy
$0.08
Kodama of the West Tree+19% Synergy
$23.91
Argothian Enchantress+19% Synergy
$53.92
Heir of the Ancient Fang+19% Synergy
$0.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder+14% Synergy
$0.36
Tanuki Transplanter+13% Synergy
$1.42
Herald of the Pantheon+13% Synergy
$4.93
Nylea's Colossus+13% Synergy
$4.77
Ulvenwald Tracker+11% Synergy
$3.78
Eternal Witness+8% Synergy
$1.84
Chomping Changeling+8% Synergy
$0.62
Arasta of the Endless Web+8% Synergy
$0.25
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.80
Bellowing Tanglewurm+7% Synergy
$0.76
Masked Vandal+7% Synergy
$1.78
Thrun, the Last Troll+7% Synergy
$0.89
Mutable Explorer+7% Synergy
$1.19
Environmental Scientist+7% Synergy
$0.20
Composer of Spring+7% Synergy
$6.50
Nylea, God of the Hunt+6% Synergy
$11.09
Emeritus of Abundance+6% Synergy
$6.04
Yavimaya Bloomsage+6% Synergy
$3.45
Reclamation Sage+5% Synergy
$0.31
Guardian Gladewalker+5% Synergy
$0.13
Slippery Bogbonder+5% Synergy
$4.11
Bloodline Pretender+5% Synergy
$1.78
Realmwalker+1% Synergy
$0.94
Forgotten Ancient-1% Synergy
$0.29
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-2% Synergy
$2.93
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-3% Synergy
$11.94
Karametra's Acolyte-4% Synergy
$0.35
Vigor-5% Synergy
$17.97
Fyndhorn Elves-7% Synergy
$2.06
Defiler of Vigor-7% Synergy
$2.92
Llanowar Elves-8% Synergy
$0.33
Elvish Mystic-10% Synergy
$0.40
Birds of Paradise-13% Synergy
$13.64
Arbor Elf-15% Synergy
$0.65
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Ram Through+27% Synergy
$0.42
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+26% Synergy
$4.27
Gift of the Viper+26% Synergy
$0.25
Krosan Grip+20% Synergy
$1.50
Berserk+16% Synergy
$15.76
Fog+15% Synergy
$0.74
Return to Nature+15% Synergy
$0.27
Tyvar's Stand+14% Synergy
$0.53
Silkguard+12% Synergy
$0.76
Gaea's Gift+11% Synergy
$0.76
Vines of Vastwood+11% Synergy
$1.33
Choose Your Weapon+9% Synergy
$0.11
Ancient Animus+8% Synergy
$0.28
Moment's Peace+8% Synergy
$3.64
Arachnogenesis+7% Synergy
$3.82
Tangle+7% Synergy
$5.37
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.39
Inscription of Abundance+6% Synergy
$0.31
Squall Line+6% Synergy
$2.10
Blossoming Defense+5% Synergy
$0.28
Master's Rebuke+5% Synergy
$0.27
Thoughtweft Charge+5% Synergy
$0.09
Obscuring Haze+4% Synergy
$4.80
Prizefight+4% Synergy
$0.28
Cosmic Hunger+4% Synergy
$0.26
Ranger's Guile+4% Synergy
$0.20
Blessed Respite+4% Synergy
$0.33
Reclaim+4% Synergy
$0.18
Noxious Revival+3% Synergy
$7.11
Aspect of Hydra+3% Synergy
$0.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+2% Synergy
$30.21
Invigorate+2% Synergy
$0.33
Constant Mists+2% Synergy
$22.38
Force of Vigor+1% Synergy
$7.88
Overprotect+1% Synergy
$0.67
Giant Growth+1% Synergy
$0.23
Collective Resistance0% Synergy
$0.96
Veil of Summer0% Synergy
$8.03
Bite Down0% Synergy
$0.23
Heritage Reclamation0% Synergy
$0.30
Naturalize-1% Synergy
$0.16
Nature's Claim-2% Synergy
$1.06
Heroic Intervention-3% Synergy
$13.64
Archdruid's Charm-10% Synergy
$7.70
Return of the Wildspeaker-31% Synergy
$0.71
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Hunter's Prowess+21% Synergy
$0.46
Harmonize+17% Synergy
$0.28
Soul's Majesty+17% Synergy
$2.42
Rofellos's Gift+14% Synergy
$0.27
Bala Ged Recovery+9% Synergy
$7.63
Regrowth+9% Synergy
$0.47
Spinning Wheel Kick+9% Synergy
$0.24
Zimone's Experiment+7% Synergy
$0.16
Revenge of the Hunted+7% Synergy
$0.34
Kodama's Reach+6% Synergy
$1.18
Ezuri's Predation+6% Synergy
$0.81
Prey Upon+6% Synergy
$0.12
Oracle's Restoration+5% Synergy
$0.14
Road of Return+4% Synergy
$0.43
Rishkar's Expertise+2% Synergy
$3.02
Bushwhack0% Synergy
$0.25
Nature's Lore-1% Synergy
$2.13
Three Visits-1% Synergy
$5.00
Traverse the Outlands-1% Synergy
$6.46
Shared Roots-1% Synergy
$0.91
Explore-2% Synergy
$0.33
Nissa's Pilgrimage-3% Synergy
$0.42
Bridgeworks Battle-4% Synergy
$0.68
Skyshroud Claim-5% Synergy
$0.82
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+43% Synergy
$20.52
Haunted Cloak+36% Synergy
$0.36
Fireshrieker+35% Synergy
$0.24
Thran Power Suit+34% Synergy
$0.56
Loxodon Warhammer+33% Synergy
$2.56
Ring of Kalonia+32% Synergy
$0.44
Sword of the Animist+27% Synergy
$7.29
Basilisk Collar+26% Synergy
$3.70
Shadowspear+26% Synergy
$36.02
Sword of Vengeance+25% Synergy
$0.83
Trailblazer's Boots+23% Synergy
$3.33
Commander's Plate+21% Synergy
$43.69
Power Fist+21% Synergy
$12.36
Kusari-Gama+21% Synergy
$5.90
Strata Scythe+18% Synergy
$0.57
Belt of Giant Strength+15% Synergy
$3.51
Helm of the Gods+13% Synergy
$2.45
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+13% Synergy
$3.33
Staff of Titania+12% Synergy
$7.41
Champion's Helm+12% Synergy
$2.07
Umezawa's Jitte+12% Synergy
$12.24
Quick-Draw Katana+12% Synergy
$0.14
Hammer of Nazahn+11% Synergy
$14.78
No-Dachi+11% Synergy
$0.29
Darksteel Plate+10% Synergy
$6.46
Hero's Blade+10% Synergy
$0.28
Infiltration Lens+9% Synergy
$2.20
Bone Sabres+8% Synergy
$5.44
Sword of Feast and Famine+7% Synergy
$39.15
O-Naginata+7% Synergy
$0.47
Grafted Exoskeleton+7% Synergy
$6.27
Crawlspace+7% Synergy
$8.40
Prowler's Helm+6% Synergy
$0.58
Nettlecyst+6% Synergy
$3.29
Sword of Fire and Ice+6% Synergy
$47.45
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+6% Synergy
$3.33
Grappling Hook+6% Synergy
$0.88
Kaldra Compleat+6% Synergy
$7.43
Mask of Memory+6% Synergy
$0.38
Quietus Spike+6% Synergy
$2.40
Lost Jitte+5% Synergy
$4.63
Genji Glove+4% Synergy
$5.03
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.34
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
$3.93
Bow of Nylea+1% Synergy
$5.29
Emerald Medallion-7% Synergy
$2.43
The Earth Crystal-10% Synergy
$10.83
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$3.56
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sixth Sense+46% Synergy
$0.32
Keen Sense+40% Synergy
$2.60
Spider Umbra+39% Synergy
$0.33
Lion Umbra+38% Synergy
$0.24
Indomitable Might+33% Synergy
$0.94
Rune of Might+31% Synergy
$0.30
Boar Umbra+30% Synergy
$0.27
Season of Growth+28% Synergy
$0.28
Hydra's Growth+26% Synergy
$2.16
Raised by Giants+25% Synergy
$0.35
Lignify+22% Synergy
$1.71
Audacity+21% Synergy
$0.36
Instill Energy+21% Synergy
$1.16
Utopia Sprawl+19% Synergy
$1.62
One with Nature+19% Synergy
$3.61
Forced Adaptation+18% Synergy
$0.22
Eldrazi Conscription+17% Synergy
$1.09
Colossification+16% Synergy
$0.48
Concord with the Kami+14% Synergy
$0.34
Well Rested+11% Synergy
$2.61
Predatory Hunger+10% Synergy
$0.66
Fertile Ground+8% Synergy
$0.31
Lure+8% Synergy
$0.19
Cartouche of Strength+8% Synergy
$0.29
Meltstrider's Resolve+8% Synergy
$0.25
Vow of Wildness+8% Synergy
$0.11
Song of the Dryads+7% Synergy
$5.30
Seal of Primordium+7% Synergy
$0.33
Oath of the Ancient Wood+7% Synergy
$0.20
Ordeal of Nylea+6% Synergy
$0.14
Super State+6% Synergy
$17.08
Talons of Wildwood+6% Synergy
$0.16
Giant Inheritance+6% Synergy
$0.45
Animal Friend+6% Synergy
$0.30
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$0.88
Gaea's Touch+5% Synergy
$3.21
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.36
Nature's Will+5% Synergy
$7.90
Setessan Training+5% Synergy
$0.12
Aspect of Wolf+5% Synergy
$0.48
Arachnoform+5% Synergy
$0.08
Prodigious Growth+4% Synergy
$0.28
Defense of the Heart+2% Synergy
$25.75
Colossal Majesty+1% Synergy
$1.49
Unnatural Growth-2% Synergy
$3.12
Burgeoning-2% Synergy
$35.23
Sandwurm Convergence-2% Synergy
$0.33
Sylvan Library-4% Synergy
$26.49
Exploration-6% Synergy
$32.17
Garruk's Uprising-34% Synergy
$0.38
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
$4.64
Rogue's Passage+25% Synergy
$0.31
Cathedral of War+25% Synergy
$1.85
War Room+12% Synergy
$2.31
Witch's Clinic+12% Synergy
$12.94
Bonders' Enclave+9% Synergy
$0.66
Tyrite Sanctum+9% Synergy
$3.26
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$9.82
Reliquary Tower+7% Synergy
$2.54
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$5.88
Homeward Path+6% Synergy
$14.14
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
$0.40
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.36
Roadside Reliquary+4% Synergy
$0.24
Slippery Karst+2% Synergy
$0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+1% Synergy
$14.94
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
$39.52
Tranquil Thicket-2% Synergy
$0.31
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$1.11
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$50.79
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-7% Synergy
$0.31
Mosswort Bridge-10% Synergy
$0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-12% Synergy
$51.56
Castle Garenbrig-22% Synergy
$6.75
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Firdoch Core+5% Synergy
$0.27
Moss Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.26
Sol Ring+1% Synergy
$1.17
Patchwork Banner+1% Synergy
$1.91
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+9% Synergy
$7.63
Opal Palace+7% Synergy
$0.36
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.39
Plaza of Heroes+4% Synergy
$8.28
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.15
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.31
Bridgeworks Battle-4% Synergy
$0.68
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
$0.27
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