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Isao, Enlightened Bushi
Price tag $0.80

Legendary CreatureHuman 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

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Isao, Enlightened Bushi.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.

Level Up Level Up
+10% Synergy $2.83
Glorious Decay Glorious Decay
+9% Synergy $0.05
Burrog Barrage Burrog Barrage
+9% Synergy $0.06
Additive Evolution Additive Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.18
Planar Engineering 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 Blanchwood Armor
+66% Synergy $0.22
Rancor Rancor
+66% Synergy $1.53
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+65% Synergy $1.19
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+56% Synergy $1.97
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+54% Synergy $9.91
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+53% Synergy $2.83
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+52% Synergy $3.11
Strong Back Strong Back
+52% Synergy $1.96
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+52% Synergy $1.35
Mark of Sakiko 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 Primal Bellow
+47% Synergy $0.41
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $3.17
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+42% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.85
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+30% Synergy $0.98
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+28% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.39
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $12.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-10% Synergy $26.49
Crop Rotation 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 Eidolon of Blossoms
+42% Synergy $2.83
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+41% Synergy $4.82
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+41% Synergy $2.85
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+40% Synergy $13.26
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
+39% Synergy $0.30
Jade Avenger Jade Avenger
+37% Synergy $0.18
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+31% Synergy $5.67
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+28% Synergy $1.80
Tajuru Preserver Tajuru Preserver
+25% Synergy $3.76
Generous Visitor Generous Visitor
+24% Synergy $0.24
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+20% Synergy $2.32
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+20% Synergy $0.25
Jukai Trainee Jukai Trainee
+20% Synergy $0.08
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+19% Synergy $23.91
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+19% Synergy $53.92
Heir of the Ancient Fang Heir of the Ancient Fang
+19% Synergy $0.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.36
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+13% Synergy $1.42
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+13% Synergy $4.93
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+13% Synergy $4.77
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+11% Synergy $3.78
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.84
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+8% Synergy $0.62
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+8% Synergy $0.25
Chameleon Colossus Chameleon Colossus
+8% Synergy $0.80
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+7% Synergy $0.76
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+7% Synergy $1.78
Thrun, the Last Troll Thrun, the Last Troll
+7% Synergy $0.89
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+7% Synergy $1.19
Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist
+7% Synergy $0.20
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+7% Synergy $6.50
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+6% Synergy $11.09
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+6% Synergy $6.04
Yavimaya Bloomsage Yavimaya Bloomsage
+6% Synergy $3.45
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Gladewalker Guardian Gladewalker
+5% Synergy $0.13
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+5% Synergy $4.11
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+5% Synergy $1.78
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+1% Synergy $0.94
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
-1% Synergy $0.29
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.93
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-3% Synergy $11.94
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-4% Synergy $0.35
Vigor Vigor
-5% Synergy $17.97
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-7% Synergy $2.06
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-7% Synergy $2.92
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-10% Synergy $0.40
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-13% Synergy $13.64
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-15% Synergy $0.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.

Ram Through Ram Through
+27% Synergy $0.42
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+26% Synergy $4.27
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+26% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+20% Synergy $1.50
Berserk Berserk
+16% Synergy $15.76
Fog Fog
+15% Synergy $0.74
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+14% Synergy $0.53
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $0.76
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+11% Synergy $0.76
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+11% Synergy $1.33
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+9% Synergy $0.11
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+8% Synergy $0.28
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+8% Synergy $3.64
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+7% Synergy $3.82
Tangle Tangle
+7% Synergy $5.37
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.39
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Squall Line Squall Line
+6% Synergy $2.10
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.28
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.27
Thoughtweft Charge Thoughtweft Charge
+5% Synergy $0.09
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+4% Synergy $4.80
Prizefight Prizefight
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+4% Synergy $0.33
Reclaim Reclaim
+4% Synergy $0.18
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $7.11
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+3% Synergy $0.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+2% Synergy $30.21
Invigorate Invigorate
+2% Synergy $0.33
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+2% Synergy $22.38
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+1% Synergy $7.88
Overprotect Overprotect
+1% Synergy $0.67
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.23
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $0.96
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $8.03
Bite Down Bite Down
0% Synergy $0.23
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.30
Naturalize Naturalize
-1% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $13.64
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-10% Synergy $7.70
Return of the Wildspeaker 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 Hunter's Prowess
+21% Synergy $0.46
Harmonize Harmonize
+17% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+17% Synergy $2.42
Rofellos's Gift Rofellos's Gift
+14% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $7.63
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.47
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+9% Synergy $0.24
Zimone's Experiment Zimone's Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.16
Revenge of the Hunted Revenge of the Hunted
+7% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.18
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+6% Synergy $0.81
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+6% Synergy $0.12
Oracle's Restoration Oracle's Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.14
Road of Return Road of Return
+4% Synergy $0.43
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $3.02
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.13
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $5.00
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-1% Synergy $6.46
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-1% Synergy $0.91
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.33
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.42
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.68
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+43% Synergy $20.52
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+36% Synergy $0.36
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+35% Synergy $0.24
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+34% Synergy $0.56
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+33% Synergy $2.56
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+32% Synergy $0.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+27% Synergy $7.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+26% Synergy $3.70
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+25% Synergy $0.83
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+21% Synergy $43.69
Power Fist Power Fist
+21% Synergy $12.36
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+21% Synergy $5.90
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+18% Synergy $0.57
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+15% Synergy $3.51
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+13% Synergy $2.45
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+13% Synergy $3.33
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+12% Synergy $7.41
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.07
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+12% Synergy $12.24
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+12% Synergy $0.14
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $14.78
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+11% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $6.46
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.28
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+9% Synergy $2.20
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+8% Synergy $5.44
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $39.15
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.47
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $6.27
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $8.40
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.58
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+6% Synergy $3.29
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $47.45
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $3.33
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+6% Synergy $0.88
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+6% Synergy $7.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.38
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+6% Synergy $2.40
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.63
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $5.03
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.34
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.93
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $5.29
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.43
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-10% Synergy $10.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+46% Synergy $0.32
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+40% Synergy $2.60
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+39% Synergy $0.33
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+38% Synergy $0.24
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+33% Synergy $0.94
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+31% Synergy $0.30
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+30% Synergy $0.27
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+28% Synergy $0.28
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+26% Synergy $2.16
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+25% Synergy $0.35
Lignify Lignify
+22% Synergy $1.71
Audacity Audacity
+21% Synergy $0.36
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+21% Synergy $1.16
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+19% Synergy $1.62
One with Nature One with Nature
+19% Synergy $3.61
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+18% Synergy $0.22
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+17% Synergy $1.09
Colossification Colossification
+16% Synergy $0.48
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+14% Synergy $0.34
Well Rested Well Rested
+11% Synergy $2.61
Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+10% Synergy $0.66
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.31
Lure Lure
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+8% Synergy $0.29
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+8% Synergy $0.11
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+7% Synergy $5.30
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+7% Synergy $0.33
Oath of the Ancient Wood Oath of the Ancient Wood
+7% Synergy $0.20
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+6% Synergy $0.14
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $17.08
Talons of Wildwood Talons of Wildwood
+6% Synergy $0.16
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.45
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+6% Synergy $0.30
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.88
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+5% Synergy $3.21
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $7.90
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+5% Synergy $0.12
Aspect of Wolf Aspect of Wolf
+5% Synergy $0.48
Arachnoform Arachnoform
+5% Synergy $0.08
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+4% Synergy $0.28
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+2% Synergy $25.75
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $1.49
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-2% Synergy $3.12
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-2% Synergy $35.23
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $26.49
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $32.17
Garruk's Uprising 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 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 Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+28% Synergy $4.64
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.31
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+25% Synergy $1.85
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $12.94
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.66
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+9% Synergy $3.26
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $9.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.88
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $14.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.36
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.24
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+2% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.52
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.79
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-7% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $51.56
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-22% Synergy $6.75

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+5% Synergy $0.27
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $7.63
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.36
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.39
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.28
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.27

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