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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Price tag $5.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 14% Tokens 13% Extra Combats 11% Equipment 10% Samurai 10% Attack Triggers 10% Treasure 5% Legends 4% Voltron 2% Midrange 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

#29 Current Rank
#30 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
+10% Synergy $1.36
Moonglove Extractor Moonglove Extractor
+3% Synergy $0.12
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+2% Synergy $0.54
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.35
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $16.81

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 $1.78
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+46% Synergy $0.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $6.34
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+41% Synergy $2.58
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+40% Synergy $0.71
Fervent Charge Fervent Charge
+40% Synergy $2.16
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+40% Synergy $0.49
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+39% Synergy $0.27
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+39% Synergy $1.78
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+38% Synergy $5.03

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
+35% Synergy $0.47
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+33% Synergy $1.26
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+30% Synergy $5.29
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+28% Synergy $2.64
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+18% Synergy $4.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.16
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $1.97

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $47.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $42.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+36% Synergy $2.47
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+35% Synergy $11.67
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+32% Synergy $17.28
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+31% Synergy $12.48
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+30% Synergy $0.25
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+30% Synergy $0.12
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+28% Synergy $2.56
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.21
Mishra, Claimed by Gix Mishra, Claimed by Gix
+27% Synergy $4.10
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $19.25
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+24% Synergy $1.29
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $17.18
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+23% Synergy $1.42
Hellrider Hellrider
+23% Synergy $2.11
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+22% Synergy $0.23
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+22% Synergy $2.42
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $11.18
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $7.13
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+21% Synergy $0.32
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
+21% Synergy $0.23
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $16.56
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.23
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+18% Synergy $6.82
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.18
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+18% Synergy $0.97
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+17% Synergy $2.77
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+17% Synergy $0.38
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+16% Synergy $1.46
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+16% Synergy $0.26
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+16% Synergy $8.27
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+16% Synergy $0.85
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+15% Synergy $0.66
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+15% Synergy $0.11
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+14% Synergy $0.50
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+14% Synergy $0.38
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+14% Synergy $3.98
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+14% Synergy $0.37
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+14% Synergy $0.08
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+14% Synergy $0.08
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+13% Synergy $0.11
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+13% Synergy $0.42
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $22.64
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $7.02
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+12% Synergy $1.50
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+12% Synergy $0.08
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+11% Synergy $0.17
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.74
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+7% Synergy $0.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $14.64
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $17.09
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $0.97
Despark Despark
+12% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.47
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+8% Synergy $0.13
Terminate Terminate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.80
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $8.26
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.17
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+4% Synergy $4.47
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $5.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.53
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+1% Synergy $1.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $21.94
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $8.08
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+1% Synergy $0.30
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.63
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $1.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $62.01
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $3.22
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.12
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.17
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $4.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Farewell Farewell
+14% Synergy $4.79
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+9% Synergy $6.18
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+9% Synergy $0.30
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+9% Synergy $0.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.27
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.93
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.16
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $1.10
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.42
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $7.52
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.72
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $3.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.86
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-1% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $6.86
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+23% Synergy $31.46
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.45
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+14% Synergy $8.54
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $11.62
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+12% Synergy $0.15
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+10% Synergy $0.52
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+10% Synergy $1.33
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $2.31
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.12
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $21.25
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+9% Synergy $0.20
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $3.36
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+8% Synergy $0.06
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $4.92
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy $1.72
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.10
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+6% Synergy $0.58
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+6% Synergy $16.13
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+6% Synergy $2.81
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.40
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.15
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+5% Synergy $1.80
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.12
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+4% Synergy $7.43
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $2.88
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $37.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $24.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.36

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
+26% Synergy $0.64
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+22% Synergy $4.25
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+20% Synergy $6.06
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+19% Synergy $1.27
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $0.75
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+17% Synergy $11.32
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+16% Synergy $0.89
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+15% Synergy $0.58
Within Range Within Range
+12% Synergy $0.22
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+10% Synergy $0.11
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+10% Synergy $1.09
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.13
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+8% Synergy $0.08
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+8% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $0.97
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+7% Synergy $7.13
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $24.97
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $2.39
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.32
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $5.39
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+5% Synergy $1.80
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.57
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+3% Synergy $6.22
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+3% Synergy $8.86
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $4.88
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $6.62
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $1.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $4.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $24.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.73
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.28
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-7% Synergy $45.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $13.23

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 $1.58
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $4.05
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+18% Synergy $1.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.18
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.55
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $4.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.27
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.60
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+7% Synergy $1.10
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.41
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.16
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.73
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+5% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $8.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.90
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $2.33
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+3% Synergy $15.72
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $34.22
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $2.21

Lands

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

Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $5.38
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.05
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $15.25
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+5% Synergy $0.06
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $5.56
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.15
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.99
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.12
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $17.84
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $3.14
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+2% Synergy $9.87
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.97
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.66
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $22.01
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.13
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $9.05
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.34
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.16
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $9.02
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $23.91
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $328.26
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $7.17
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $8.70
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $15.26
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.86
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.15
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.52
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.43

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