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
#2912
Current Rank
#3252
Last Week
#2695
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
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Isao, Enlightened Bushi's abilities and overall game plan.
Blanchwood Armor+63% Synergy
$0.22
Rancor+63% Synergy
$1.73
Snake Umbra+61% Synergy
$1.26
Alpha Authority+53% Synergy
$2.38
Bear Umbra+53% Synergy
$12.08
Ancestral Mask+51% Synergy
$2.37
Strong Back+50% Synergy
$1.86
Canopy Cover+49% Synergy
$2.81
Enchantress's Presence+49% Synergy
$1.62
Mark of Sakiko+47% Synergy
$3.30
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks.
Primal Bellow+42% Synergy
$0.43
Blackblade Reforged+39% Synergy
$2.05
Hunter's Insight+38% Synergy
$0.48
Kenrith's Transformation+30% Synergy
$1.05
Snakeskin Veil+28% Synergy
$0.26
Swiftfoot Boots+26% Synergy
$1.89
Wild Growth+21% Synergy
$0.55
Rampant Growth+10% Synergy
$0.58
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.46
Cultivate0% Synergy
$0.33
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse-1% Synergy
$16.98
Worldly Tutor-9% Synergy
$27.38
Crop Rotation-10% Synergy
$3.51
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Jade Avenger+40% Synergy
$0.18
Kosei, Penitent Warlord+40% Synergy
$0.27
Verduran Enchantress+40% Synergy
$4.06
Eidolon of Blossoms+39% Synergy
$3.44
Silent Arbiter+38% Synergy
$12.21
Setessan Champion+37% Synergy
$4.41
Guardian Augmenter+30% Synergy
$1.10
Sanctum Weaver+29% Synergy
$4.82
Tajuru Preserver+26% Synergy
$3.67
Generous Visitor+24% Synergy
$0.25
Jukai Trainee+23% Synergy
$0.02
Tanglespan Lookout+21% Synergy
$0.23
Heir of the Ancient Fang+20% Synergy
$0.03
Argothian Enchantress+18% Synergy
$66.24
Destiny Spinner+17% Synergy
$2.42
Chomping Changeling+17% Synergy
$1.46
Kodama of the West Tree+16% Synergy
$21.63
Tanuki Transplanter+13% Synergy
$1.73
Sakura-Tribe Elder+13% Synergy
$0.33
Ulvenwald Tracker+12% Synergy
$5.54
Herald of the Pantheon+12% Synergy
$4.48
Nylea's Colossus+11% Synergy
$4.67
Eternal Witness+8% Synergy
$2.02
Masked Vandal+8% Synergy
$1.50
Chameleon Colossus+8% Synergy
$0.75
Nylea, God of the Hunt+7% Synergy
$11.40
Thrun, the Last Troll+7% Synergy
$0.82
Arasta of the Endless Web+7% Synergy
$0.35
Mutable Explorer+6% Synergy
$1.14
Composer of Spring+6% Synergy
$6.67
Bellowing Tanglewurm+6% Synergy
$0.91
Bloodline Pretender+6% Synergy
$2.35
Littjara Glade-Warden+5% Synergy
$0.16
Guardian Gladewalker+5% Synergy
$0.11
Woodland Changeling+5% Synergy
$0.70
Changeling Wayfinder+5% Synergy
$0.26
Reclamation Sage+4% Synergy
$0.30
Slippery Bogbonder+4% Synergy
$4.41
Forgotten Ancient+2% Synergy
$0.36
Realmwalker+2% Synergy
$1.21
Studious First-Year0% Synergy
$0.27
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus-1% Synergy
$12.98
Toski, Bearer of Secrets-2% Synergy
$9.08
Karametra's Acolyte-2% Synergy
$0.32
Vigor-5% Synergy
$15.35
Fyndhorn Elves-7% Synergy
$2.37
Defiler of Vigor-7% Synergy
$3.76
Llanowar Elves-8% Synergy
$0.28
Elvish Mystic-9% Synergy
$0.45
Arbor Elf-12% Synergy
$1.22
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isao, Enlightened Bushi safe.
Gift of the Viper+28% Synergy
$0.32
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+26% Synergy
$6.11
Ram Through+23% Synergy
$0.47
Krosan Grip+18% Synergy
$1.50
Berserk+17% Synergy
$15.50
Fog+14% Synergy
$2.01
Silkguard+12% Synergy
$0.37
Return to Nature+12% Synergy
$0.26
Tyvar's Stand+12% Synergy
$0.66
Gaea's Gift+11% Synergy
$1.13
Choose Your Weapon+8% Synergy
$0.24
Glorious Decay+8% Synergy
$0.14
Moment's Peace+7% Synergy
$4.17
Vines of Vastwood+7% Synergy
$1.13
Ancient Animus+7% Synergy
$0.25
Arachnogenesis+6% Synergy
$7.60
Master's Rebuke+6% Synergy
$0.15
Inscription of Abundance+6% Synergy
$0.35
Tangle+6% Synergy
$5.60
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.43
Squall Line+5% Synergy
$2.06
Ranger's Guile+4% Synergy
$0.22
Reclaim+4% Synergy
$0.15
Obscuring Haze+3% Synergy
$4.53
Blessed Respite+3% Synergy
$0.44
Blossoming Defense+3% Synergy
$0.32
Cosmic Hunger+3% Synergy
$0.28
Prizefight+2% Synergy
$0.35
Noxious Revival+2% Synergy
$6.91
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+2% Synergy
$35.68
Giant Growth+1% Synergy
$0.23
Invigorate+1% Synergy
$0.31
Constant Mists+1% Synergy
$19.82
Force of Vigor+1% Synergy
$8.40
Heritage Reclamation+0% Synergy
$0.34
Overprotect+0% Synergy
$0.94
Naturalize+0% Synergy
$0.31
Veil of Summer0% Synergy
$3.51
Bite Down0% Synergy
$0.19
Collective Resistance0% Synergy
$1.53
Nature's Claim-3% Synergy
$1.39
Heroic Intervention-5% Synergy
$15.92
Archdruid's Charm-7% Synergy
$7.37
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Isao, Enlightened Bushi's game plan and control the board.
Harmonize+17% Synergy
$0.31
Hunter's Prowess+16% Synergy
$0.47
Soul's Majesty+15% Synergy
$2.47
Rofellos's Gift+12% Synergy
$0.26
Bala Ged Recovery+10% Synergy
$6.34
Spinning Wheel Kick+9% Synergy
$0.27
Regrowth+7% Synergy
$0.50
Ezuri's Predation+7% Synergy
$2.23
Revenge of the Hunted+6% Synergy
$0.28
Prey Upon+5% Synergy
$0.12
Kodama's Reach+4% Synergy
$1.37
Shared Roots+0% Synergy
$0.36
Bushwhack0% Synergy
$0.33
Traverse the Outlands0% Synergy
$4.85
Three Visits0% Synergy
$4.02
Nature's Lore-1% Synergy
$2.08
Nissa's Pilgrimage-1% Synergy
$0.43
Explore-1% Synergy
$0.27
Rishkar's Expertise-2% Synergy
$3.83
Skyshroud Claim-3% Synergy
$0.96
Bridgeworks Battle-3% Synergy
$0.88
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+41% Synergy
$17.13
Haunted Cloak+36% Synergy
$0.33
Fireshrieker+34% Synergy
$0.23
Thran Power Suit+31% Synergy
$0.93
Loxodon Warhammer+30% Synergy
$2.51
Ring of Kalonia+29% Synergy
$0.43
Basilisk Collar+26% Synergy
$4.79
Sword of Vengeance+25% Synergy
$1.12
Shadowspear+25% Synergy
$32.49
Trailblazer's Boots+24% Synergy
$3.22
Sword of the Animist+23% Synergy
$6.76
Power Fist+21% Synergy
$14.43
Kusari-Gama+20% Synergy
$6.16
Commander's Plate+19% Synergy
$43.25
Strata Scythe+15% Synergy
$0.56
Belt of Giant Strength+14% Synergy
$2.54
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang+14% Synergy
$3.45
No-Dachi+13% Synergy
$0.27
Umezawa's Jitte+12% Synergy
$18.59
Quick-Draw Katana+11% Synergy
$0.18
Helm of the Gods+11% Synergy
$2.63
Champion's Helm+11% Synergy
$2.56
Staff of Titania+10% Synergy
$6.67
Hammer of Nazahn+9% Synergy
$15.90
Darksteel Plate+9% Synergy
$6.73
Hero's Blade+8% Synergy
$0.28
O-Naginata+8% Synergy
$0.48
Infiltration Lens+7% Synergy
$4.03
Bone Sabres+7% Synergy
$4.70
Grappling Hook+6% Synergy
$1.23
Grafted Exoskeleton+6% Synergy
$5.70
Crawlspace+6% Synergy
$8.90
Sword of Fire and Ice+6% Synergy
$49.37
Lost Jitte+5% Synergy
$5.06
Kaldra Compleat+5% Synergy
$8.96
Sword of Feast and Famine+5% Synergy
$39.81
Mask of Memory+5% Synergy
$0.42
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+4% Synergy
$3.50
Genji Glove+4% Synergy
$11.70
Maskwood Nexus+4% Synergy
$2.34
Bow of Nylea+2% Synergy
$3.88
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$1.37
Emerald Medallion-9% Synergy
$3.34
The Earth Crystal-9% Synergy
$12.50
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
$3.99
The Great Henge-17% Synergy
$62.71
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Isao, Enlightened Bushi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sixth Sense+44% Synergy
$0.31
Lion Umbra+40% Synergy
$0.27
Spider Umbra+39% Synergy
$0.35
Keen Sense+37% Synergy
$3.49
Indomitable Might+29% Synergy
$0.73
Season of Growth+29% Synergy
$0.31
Rune of Might+28% Synergy
$0.18
Boar Umbra+28% Synergy
$0.28
Hydra's Growth+26% Synergy
$1.92
Raised by Giants+25% Synergy
$0.37
Utopia Sprawl+19% Synergy
$1.89
Audacity+19% Synergy
$0.31
Lignify+19% Synergy
$1.52
Instill Energy+18% Synergy
$1.60
One with Nature+18% Synergy
$3.04
Eldrazi Conscription+16% Synergy
$1.24
Forced Adaptation+15% Synergy
$0.18
Colossification+15% Synergy
$0.79
Concord with the Kami+15% Synergy
$0.20
Well Rested+10% Synergy
$3.37
Level Up+9% Synergy
$2.46
Cartouche of Strength+9% Synergy
$0.28
Predatory Hunger+7% Synergy
$0.67
Fertile Ground+7% Synergy
$0.34
Meltstrider's Resolve+7% Synergy
$0.29
Lure+7% Synergy
$0.20
Ordeal of Nylea+6% Synergy
$0.14
Song of the Dryads+6% Synergy
$5.84
Super State+6% Synergy
$23.41
Vow of Wildness+6% Synergy
$0.19
Wilderness Reclamation+5% Synergy
$3.10
Seal of Primordium+5% Synergy
$0.35
Overgrowth+5% Synergy
$0.39
Giant Inheritance+5% Synergy
$0.47
Gaea's Touch+5% Synergy
$2.35
Setessan Training+5% Synergy
$0.25
Nature's Will+4% Synergy
$8.00
Defense of the Heart+1% Synergy
$24.45
Colossal Majesty+0% Synergy
$1.53
Unnatural Growth-1% Synergy
$3.46
Burgeoning-2% Synergy
$34.13
Sylvan Library-4% Synergy
$27.61
Exploration-5% Synergy
$31.13
Garruk's Uprising-33% Synergy
$0.42
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Isao, Enlightened Bushi to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-2% Synergy
$2.16
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers+26% Synergy
$4.61
Rogue's Passage+25% Synergy
$0.40
Cathedral of War+23% Synergy
$1.75
Witch's Clinic+12% Synergy
$13.91
Tyrite Sanctum+9% Synergy
$3.04
War Room+8% Synergy
$4.39
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$10.07
Bonders' Enclave+7% Synergy
$0.80
Roadside Reliquary+6% Synergy
$0.21
Homeward Path+5% Synergy
$16.57
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
$9.05
Reliquary Tower+4% Synergy
$4.10
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
$1.07
Slippery Karst+3% Synergy
$0.18
Buried Ruin+3% Synergy
$0.38
Urza's Saga+0% Synergy
$43.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+0% Synergy
$14.21
Tranquil Thicket0% Synergy
$0.25
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$49.78
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-7% Synergy
$0.36
Mosswort Bridge-10% Synergy
$0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-12% Synergy
$53.44
Castle Garenbrig-21% Synergy
$8.03
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Herd Heirloom-1% Synergy
$3.85
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.44
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
$1.36
Lands
The mana base foundation for Isao, Enlightened Bushi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+10% Synergy
$6.34
Opal Palace+6% Synergy
$0.32
Khalni Ambush+6% Synergy
$0.43
Plaza of Heroes+4% Synergy
$3.60
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.09
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
$0.28
Bridgeworks Battle-3% Synergy
$0.88
Myriad Landscape-8% Synergy
$0.30
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