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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Price tag $4.70

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 15% Tokens 13% Attack Triggers 11% Extra Combats 10% Equipment 9% Samurai 9% Treasure 4% Legends 4% Voltron 2% Forced Combat 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#23 Current Rank
#20 Last Week
#19 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Isshin, Two Heavens as One.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Isshin, Two Heavens as One decks.

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.61
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+5% Synergy $4.29
Moonglove Extractor Moonglove Extractor
+5% Synergy $0.08
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+4% Synergy $0.56
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+4% Synergy $1.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Isshin, Two Heavens as One's abilities and overall game plan.

Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+51% Synergy $2.09
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+45% Synergy $0.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $8.56
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+41% Synergy $3.62
Fervent Charge Fervent Charge
+41% Synergy $2.22
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+40% Synergy $0.78
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+39% Synergy $2.69
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+39% Synergy $0.62
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+39% Synergy $0.28
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+38% Synergy $5.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Isshin, Two Heavens as One decks.

Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+36% Synergy $0.76
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+34% Synergy $1.65
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+30% Synergy $1.71
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+28% Synergy $7.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+17% Synergy $3.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.37
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $3.02

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+14% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $51.58
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Isshin, Two Heavens as One's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+35% Synergy $2.43
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+34% Synergy $9.99
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+31% Synergy $19.05
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+31% Synergy $13.32
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+30% Synergy $2.25
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+30% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mishra, Claimed by Gix Mishra, Claimed by Gix
+26% Synergy $4.97
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+26% Synergy $0.32
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+25% Synergy $1.29
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $23.91
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $18.00
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+23% Synergy $1.83
Hellrider Hellrider
+22% Synergy $3.08
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $10.71
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $10.60
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+21% Synergy $0.37
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+21% Synergy $0.23
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+21% Synergy $3.25
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
+20% Synergy $0.24
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $19.40
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.30
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+18% Synergy $3.42
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+17% Synergy $7.36
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+17% Synergy $0.44
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.22
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+17% Synergy $1.25
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+16% Synergy $2.32
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+16% Synergy $0.32
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+16% Synergy $0.22
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+15% Synergy $0.56
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+15% Synergy $8.29
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+15% Synergy $0.95
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+15% Synergy $1.03
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+15% Synergy $0.16
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+14% Synergy $3.49
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+13% Synergy $0.38
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+13% Synergy $0.46
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+13% Synergy $0.08
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+13% Synergy $0.16
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $24.24
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $7.28
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+12% Synergy $0.15
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+12% Synergy $0.89
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+11% Synergy $0.27
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.80
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+11% Synergy $1.60
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+6% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $53.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Isshin, Two Heavens as One safe.

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $15.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $18.36
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.22
Despark Despark
+12% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.51
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+7% Synergy $0.26
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $1.64
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.92
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+4% Synergy $4.99
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $3.55
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $2.28
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+1% Synergy $1.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $25.03
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.43
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $11.16
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.66
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+1% Synergy $0.42
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $66.45
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.20
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.37
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.27
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $4.53
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Isshin, Two Heavens as One's game plan and control the board.

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+9% Synergy $6.35
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+9% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.56
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+8% Synergy $0.35
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $3.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.74
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.19
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.26
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.77
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $6.17
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.88
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $3.34
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+23% Synergy $32.77
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.58
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+14% Synergy $10.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $10.91
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+12% Synergy $0.30
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+10% Synergy $0.62
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $2.51
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+9% Synergy $1.32
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $5.28
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $21.78
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $3.29
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+8% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+8% Synergy $0.21
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $4.76
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.22
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy $2.37
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+6% Synergy $0.81
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+6% Synergy $19.07
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+6% Synergy $2.09
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+5% Synergy $2.13
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.33
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.54
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $5.71
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $40.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Isshin, Two Heavens as One's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+25% Synergy $1.29
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+23% Synergy $5.23
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+19% Synergy $1.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $1.09
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+19% Synergy $6.43
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+17% Synergy $12.75
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+15% Synergy $2.52
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+15% Synergy $0.64
Within Range Within Range
+13% Synergy $0.34
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+10% Synergy $1.04
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.23
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.24
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+8% Synergy $0.18
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $1.60
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+7% Synergy $7.35
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+7% Synergy $0.20
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+6% Synergy $3.61
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $27.96
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $5.13
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+5% Synergy $2.12
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.65
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+4% Synergy $6.18
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+3% Synergy $7.86
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $5.25
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.88
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $7.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $5.79
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $25.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.69
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-6% Synergy $51.58
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Isshin, Two Heavens as One to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+6% Synergy $1.60
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $3.83
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+18% Synergy $1.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $5.99
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.39
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.40
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.31
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.28
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.63
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+6% Synergy $1.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.61
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $11.01
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+4% Synergy $0.38
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $2.28
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+3% Synergy $17.93
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $35.53
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $2.74
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $3.03

Lands

The mana base foundation for Isshin, Two Heavens as One decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $5.81
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+6% Synergy $0.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $15.45
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $7.47
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.17
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.60
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $19.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $4.49
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.33
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.29
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.35
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+2% Synergy $13.49
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.13
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $14.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $10.79
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $29.08
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.33
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.83
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $29.10
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.37
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.32
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $11.77
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $26.47
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $331.42
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $8.70
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $9.82
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.24
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.28
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $2.04
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.39
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.50

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