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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Price tag $3.90

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

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

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

#33 Current Rank
#30 Last Week
#22 Past 2 Years

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.

Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+4% Synergy $0.44
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.29
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
0% Synergy $4.12
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $5.01

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
+49% Synergy $3.10
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+43% Synergy $5.78
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+41% Synergy $3.01
Fervent Charge Fervent Charge
+40% Synergy $1.98
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.08
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+38% Synergy $0.31
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+38% Synergy $4.82
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+38% Synergy $0.94
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+38% Synergy $0.50

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 $0.57
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+34% Synergy $1.59
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+30% Synergy $0.93
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+28% Synergy $6.49
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+17% Synergy $4.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.22
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $2.83
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+12% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.21
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $43.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+33% Synergy $2.34
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+33% Synergy $9.12
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+31% Synergy $14.99
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+30% Synergy $20.60
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+30% Synergy $8.01
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+27% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.32
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+25% Synergy $1.01
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $25.16
Mishra, Claimed by Gix Mishra, Claimed by Gix
+25% Synergy $5.95
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+24% Synergy $0.39
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $18.56
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+22% Synergy $1.71
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $5.47
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $0.58
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+21% Synergy $0.35
Hellrider Hellrider
+20% Synergy $2.95
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+20% Synergy $4.32
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+19% Synergy $0.36
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.36
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+19% Synergy $4.35
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $18.57
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
+18% Synergy $0.28
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+17% Synergy $2.46
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+17% Synergy $0.43
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+16% Synergy $0.35
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+15% Synergy $6.93
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.24
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+15% Synergy $1.24
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+15% Synergy $0.45
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+14% Synergy $0.31
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+14% Synergy $8.79
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+14% Synergy $0.32
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+13% Synergy $1.12
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+13% Synergy $0.28
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.54
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+12% Synergy $0.37
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+12% Synergy $5.94
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+12% Synergy $0.52
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+12% Synergy $0.33
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+12% Synergy $0.22
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+11% Synergy $0.24
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+11% Synergy $0.71
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+11% Synergy $28.51
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+11% Synergy $0.19
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+11% Synergy $0.93
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+9% Synergy $1.41
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+9% Synergy $0.25
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+3% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $22.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.14
Despark Despark
+11% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.34
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+6% Synergy $0.29
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.45
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $5.58
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.30
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $4.13
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+3% Synergy $3.61
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+2% Synergy $2.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.08
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $0.86
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $28.12
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+1% Synergy $0.50
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+0% Synergy $0.47
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+0% Synergy $2.44
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+0% Synergy $0.38
Inkshield Inkshield
+0% Synergy $4.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $67.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.30
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.38
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.90
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+8% Synergy $6.80
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $1.53
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+7% Synergy $0.37
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $5.80
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.88
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.27
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+4% Synergy $0.50
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $2.47
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $3.67
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+4% Synergy $0.34
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $9.99
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $2.81
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $0.73
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.11
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.05
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.24
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+23% Synergy $31.73
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $1.17
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+12% Synergy $14.72
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $11.25
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+10% Synergy $0.32
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+9% Synergy $0.91
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $2.69
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $4.79
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $1.64
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $6.50
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $5.16
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+7% Synergy $0.18
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+7% Synergy $0.57
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+7% Synergy $0.20
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $5.02
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.17
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+6% Synergy $2.56
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+5% Synergy $18.60
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.36
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+3% Synergy $2.62
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $6.44
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $39.40
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $26.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+24% Synergy $7.87
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+24% Synergy $0.82
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+19% Synergy $1.05
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+18% Synergy $2.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+17% Synergy $6.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+16% Synergy $14.70
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+14% Synergy $2.14
Within Range Within Range
+13% Synergy $0.32
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+13% Synergy $0.71
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+9% Synergy $0.61
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.29
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+7% Synergy $2.70
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.31
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+6% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+6% Synergy $0.19
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $1.43
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $6.64
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $33.03
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $3.12
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.31
Fervor Fervor
+4% Synergy $5.18
Idolized Idolized
+4% Synergy $1.71
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+4% Synergy $7.54
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+4% Synergy $3.87
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $2.25
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+2% Synergy $6.59
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.86
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.00
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.49
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+0% Synergy $8.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.72
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $4.22
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $63.66
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $19.62

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+5% Synergy $4.37
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.53
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+16% Synergy $1.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $5.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.18
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.53
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.47
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $2.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+5% Synergy $2.14
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.59
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.77
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+5% Synergy $0.33
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+4% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $7.44
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+3% Synergy $18.98
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $1.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.74
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $39.40
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-1% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $63.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+2% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+0% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $4.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $2.02

Lands

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

Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $1.96
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $16.58
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $2.00
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.75
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.20
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.23
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $8.69
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.32
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $20.46
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.50
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+2% Synergy $10.91
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+0% Synergy $15.62
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+0% Synergy $0.24
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+0% Synergy $31.33
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.24
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
0% Synergy $11.13
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $10.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.53
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.39
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
0% Synergy $8.57
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.24
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.27
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $356.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.86
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.25
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $9.90
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $10.00
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.24
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.53
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.33
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-6% Synergy $0.32

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