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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Price tag $4.60

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Samurai 16% Equipment 15% Extra Combats 11% Aggro 10% Tokens 9% Attack Triggers 7% Treasure 6% Legends 6% 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
#26 Last Week
#15 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.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $4.08
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+7% Synergy $1.43
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+6% Synergy $14.05
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+6% Synergy $0.47
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+1% Synergy $35.59

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
+54% Synergy $1.80
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+50% Synergy $0.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $7.92
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+44% Synergy $0.71
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+42% Synergy $0.55
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+40% Synergy $0.13
Fervent Charge Fervent Charge
+39% Synergy $2.58
Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+39% Synergy $2.67
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $3.16
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+36% Synergy $2.00

Top Cards

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

Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+36% Synergy $1.37
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+36% Synergy $2.63
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+33% Synergy $0.29
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+31% Synergy $8.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.38
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+18% Synergy $4.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.09
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.92

Game Changers

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

Winota, Joiner of Forces Winota, Joiner of Forces
+8% Synergy $5.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $25.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.07
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $45.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $33.46

Creatures

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

Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+34% Synergy $0.73
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+34% Synergy $0.09
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+33% Synergy $16.41
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+32% Synergy $0.20
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+31% Synergy $1.00
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+30% Synergy $14.73
Mishra, Claimed by Gix Mishra, Claimed by Gix
+28% Synergy $5.77
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+27% Synergy $1.41
Hellrider Hellrider
+27% Synergy $1.72
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $8.65
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+25% Synergy $0.66
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+24% Synergy $6.15
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+24% Synergy $0.26
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
+24% Synergy $0.21
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+24% Synergy $2.27
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+23% Synergy $0.23
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+22% Synergy $8.21
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+22% Synergy $20.54
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+22% Synergy $0.17
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+22% Synergy $0.59
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+21% Synergy $7.72
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $1.69
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+20% Synergy $0.12
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+20% Synergy $0.47
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+19% Synergy $3.93
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+19% Synergy $6.59
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+18% Synergy $0.38
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+18% Synergy $4.11
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+18% Synergy $0.07
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+17% Synergy $1.36
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+17% Synergy $0.34
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+17% Synergy $0.98
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+17% Synergy $0.25
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+16% Synergy $1.38
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+16% Synergy $0.29
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+16% Synergy $0.06
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+16% Synergy $0.05
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+16% Synergy $0.42
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+15% Synergy $0.04
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+14% Synergy $8.93
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+14% Synergy $5.21
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+14% Synergy $0.05
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.44
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+12% Synergy $0.24
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $16.76
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+11% Synergy $0.52
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+10% Synergy $3.76
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+10% Synergy $0.10
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+6% Synergy $0.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $39.48

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $11.18
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $1.02
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $13.99
Despark Despark
+13% Synergy $0.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.46
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+9% Synergy $0.10
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $1.12
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.16
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.32
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+5% Synergy $1.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.23
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $11.48
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.08
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+3% Synergy $1.41
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+2% Synergy $0.18
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $16.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.28
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $10.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.65
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.68
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
0% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.13
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.98
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.42
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $1.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
-3% Synergy $4.14
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.43

Sorceries

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

Farewell Farewell
+14% Synergy $4.27
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+11% Synergy $4.21
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+11% Synergy $0.06
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+10% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.62
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.55
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.26
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $1.57
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.64
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+5% Synergy $0.04
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $1.84
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.98
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.46
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $2.80
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $1.19
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $2.32
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-1% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.83
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.80
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+22% Synergy $24.12
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.32
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+15% Synergy $7.76
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+14% Synergy $0.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $12.49
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+12% Synergy $0.34
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $0.66
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+10% Synergy $3.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+10% Synergy $16.65
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+10% Synergy $0.05
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+9% Synergy $1.92
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $2.25
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $5.24
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+8% Synergy $0.11
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+7% Synergy $2.14
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+7% Synergy $5.88
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+6% Synergy $1.24
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.19
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $1.96
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+5% Synergy $10.91
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.00
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+5% Synergy $0.53
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $17.77
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $28.70
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+1% Synergy $4.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $15.78
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $5.02

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
+28% Synergy $0.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+22% Synergy $5.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+20% Synergy $0.66
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+19% Synergy $0.95
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+19% Synergy $0.30
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+18% Synergy $4.51
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+18% Synergy $9.12
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+12% Synergy $0.11
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+12% Synergy $0.75
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.21
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+10% Synergy $0.63
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+10% Synergy $0.18
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+10% Synergy $0.09
Within Range Within Range
+9% Synergy $0.79
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+8% Synergy $6.99
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $17.90
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.41
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $3.22
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+5% Synergy $0.57
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+5% Synergy $0.62
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.71
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.27
Blood Reckoning Blood Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+3% Synergy $8.47
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $4.56
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+3% Synergy $2.85
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+2% Synergy $2.08
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $4.17
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $3.92
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+1% Synergy $7.03
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $3.93
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.01
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $18.50
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
0% Synergy $0.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $1.48
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-2% Synergy $2.11
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-8% Synergy $52.08
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $14.93

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $0.97
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+7% Synergy $3.83
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $27.39

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+20% Synergy $1.09
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $4.09
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+10% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $2.52
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+8% Synergy $1.34
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+7% Synergy $0.90
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.45
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+7% Synergy $1.09
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.60
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+5% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $11.58
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $12.36
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+3% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $21.03
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-4% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $48.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $1.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+3% Synergy $0.73
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.95
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $4.61
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.08
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.11
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $11.50
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $4.00
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.06
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.35
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $19.43
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.08
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.25
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.88
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+1% Synergy $5.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.18
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $12.69
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.32
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $13.04
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.64
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $17.71
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $23.37
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.15
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-2% Synergy $6.77
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-3% Synergy $0.75
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $338.02
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $21.97
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.56
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.20
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.99
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $14.82
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $15.09
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $12.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.51
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $1.14

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