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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Price tag $3.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Samurai 12% Aggro 12% Equipment 12% Extra Combats 11% Tokens 11% Attack Triggers 8% Treasure 6% Legends 5% Voltron 2% Forced Combat 2%

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

#31 Current Rank
#32 Last Week
#16 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.

Araña, Heart of the Spider Araña, Heart of the Spider
+2% Synergy $0.41
Ozai, the Phoenix King Ozai, the Phoenix King
+1% Synergy $11.96
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+1% Synergy $12.95
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
+1% Synergy $14.70
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.47

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
+52% Synergy $2.26
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+48% Synergy $0.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $5.22
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+41% Synergy $0.63
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+40% Synergy $0.35
Fervent Charge Fervent Charge
+40% Synergy $2.26
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+39% Synergy $2.78
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+39% Synergy $0.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $2.85
Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+37% Synergy $2.73

Top Cards

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

Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+37% Synergy $3.20
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+36% Synergy $2.55
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+34% Synergy $0.89
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+30% Synergy $14.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.14
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+18% Synergy $5.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.38
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $28.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+32% Synergy $19.18
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+32% Synergy $0.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+31% Synergy $0.28
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+31% Synergy $1.41
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+30% Synergy $13.09
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.15
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+28% Synergy $1.60
Mishra, Claimed by Gix Mishra, Claimed by Gix
+28% Synergy $4.49
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+26% Synergy $2.41
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $15.34
Hellrider Hellrider
+25% Synergy $0.53
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+24% Synergy $1.17
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
+23% Synergy $0.20
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+22% Synergy $3.93
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+22% Synergy $19.01
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+22% Synergy $2.07
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+22% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $11.07
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $2.70
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+20% Synergy $0.13
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+20% Synergy $0.72
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+19% Synergy $5.57
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.23
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+18% Synergy $5.81
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+18% Synergy $0.14
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+17% Synergy $12.53
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+17% Synergy $0.27
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+17% Synergy $0.50
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+17% Synergy $0.09
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+16% Synergy $2.73
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+16% Synergy $0.77
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+16% Synergy $4.05
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+16% Synergy $0.32
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+15% Synergy $0.26
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+15% Synergy $0.33
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+15% Synergy $0.10
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+15% Synergy $0.05
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+14% Synergy $1.49
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+14% Synergy $0.08
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+14% Synergy $0.24
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+14% Synergy $0.07
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+13% Synergy $0.47
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $4.35
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+13% Synergy $5.19
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+12% Synergy $0.55
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $19.00
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+9% Synergy $0.13
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+8% Synergy $0.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $8.91
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $17.98
Despark Despark
+13% Synergy $0.47
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.68
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+8% Synergy $0.11
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.22
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.59
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.82
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $6.87
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $1.39
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.23
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+3% Synergy $2.34
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+2% Synergy $0.12
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $19.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.43
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $8.82
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+1% Synergy $0.42
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.48
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $52.81
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
0% Synergy $2.61
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.37
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.18
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $2.07
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.28
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $0.97
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.12
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $3.33
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+10% Synergy $3.61
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+10% Synergy $0.09
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+9% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $4.78
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.55
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.21
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.83
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.21
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $2.75
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.49
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.95
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.77
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-1% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+22% Synergy $24.47
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.38
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+15% Synergy $6.36
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $9.98
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+13% Synergy $0.12
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+11% Synergy $0.47
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $0.84
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+10% Synergy $3.93
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $5.74
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $23.74
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+9% Synergy $0.06
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $3.16
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+8% Synergy $2.45
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $2.82
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.11
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+7% Synergy $6.77
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+7% Synergy $2.00
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+6% Synergy $1.75
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.27
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.16
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.28
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+5% Synergy $9.15
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.01
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+5% Synergy $0.53
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+4% Synergy $2.50
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $6.23
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $17.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $32.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $18.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $3.92

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
+27% Synergy $0.43
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+21% Synergy $5.78
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+20% Synergy $3.90
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $0.77
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+17% Synergy $1.15
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+17% Synergy $13.11
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+17% Synergy $0.52
Within Range Within Range
+11% Synergy $0.52
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.09
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+11% Synergy $1.03
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.15
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+9% Synergy $0.07
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+9% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+9% Synergy $0.13
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $0.66
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+8% Synergy $6.82
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $19.61
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.36
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $3.67
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $1.66
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+5% Synergy $0.79
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.51
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+5% Synergy $0.61
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+3% Synergy $7.81
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $4.21
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+2% Synergy $6.44
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $6.55
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $3.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $6.12
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $22.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.39
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.76
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.88
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
0% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-7% Synergy $42.89
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $11.69

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.91
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+7% Synergy $3.46
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+19% Synergy $1.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $3.80
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+10% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $4.06
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+8% Synergy $1.41
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.49
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+7% Synergy $0.84
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.00
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+5% Synergy $0.26
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+5% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.03
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $8.42
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $12.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $25.21
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.46
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.19
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $1.30

Lands

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

Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $5.28
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.09
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.07
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $13.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $4.64
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.12
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.12
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $17.72
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.06
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.19
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+2% Synergy $6.54
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.67
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $12.60
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $19.55
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.33
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.19
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $6.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.17
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $6.92
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.75
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $326.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.48
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $6.84
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $17.58
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $12.90
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.57
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $0.71
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.67

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