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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Price tag $4.92

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 15% Tokens 14% Attack Triggers 12% Extra Combats 10% Equipment 8% Samurai 8% Treasure 4% Legends 3% Voltron 2% Midrange 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

#32 Current Rank
#37 Last Week
#21 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.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+8% Synergy $5.50
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+7% Synergy $1.44
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
+4% Synergy $1.07
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+4% Synergy $1.78
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+3% Synergy $1.26

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
+50% Synergy $2.55
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+44% Synergy $0.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $7.29
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+41% Synergy $3.40
Fervent Charge Fervent Charge
+41% Synergy $2.16
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.64
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+39% Synergy $0.75
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+39% Synergy $0.46
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+38% Synergy $0.28
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+38% Synergy $5.73

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 $0.84
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+34% Synergy $1.85
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+30% Synergy $1.13
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+28% Synergy $7.08
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+17% Synergy $3.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $0.97
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $2.39

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+13% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $55.57
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $41.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+34% Synergy $9.70
Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+34% Synergy $2.09
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+31% Synergy $14.28
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+31% Synergy $18.47
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+30% Synergy $5.58
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+28% Synergy $0.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.32
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+25% Synergy $1.41
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $24.98
Mishra, Claimed by Gix Mishra, Claimed by Gix
+25% Synergy $5.51
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+25% Synergy $0.22
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $19.43
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+23% Synergy $1.44
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+22% Synergy $5.92
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $0.55
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+21% Synergy $0.34
Hellrider Hellrider
+21% Synergy $2.17
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+21% Synergy $3.84
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+20% Synergy $0.37
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $18.67
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+19% Synergy $4.80
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
+19% Synergy $0.32
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+19% Synergy $0.31
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+17% Synergy $2.77
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+17% Synergy $0.47
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+16% Synergy $7.80
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+16% Synergy $0.36
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.22
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+16% Synergy $1.08
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+15% Synergy $0.52
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+15% Synergy $0.35
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+15% Synergy $12.62
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+15% Synergy $0.29
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+14% Synergy $0.54
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $0.96
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+13% Synergy $0.38
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+13% Synergy $5.02
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+13% Synergy $0.45
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+13% Synergy $0.16
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+12% Synergy $0.32
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $26.15
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $1.17
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+12% Synergy $0.22
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+12% Synergy $0.19
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+12% Synergy $0.64
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+10% Synergy $0.73
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+10% Synergy $1.30
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+6% Synergy $0.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $18.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $21.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.29
Despark Despark
+11% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.36
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+7% Synergy $0.23
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.38
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.24
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+4% Synergy $4.63
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $3.45
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+2% Synergy $1.53
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.18
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $0.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.08
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $4.92
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.14
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+1% Synergy $0.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $68.07
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.53
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.38
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $6.80
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% 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 $5.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.39
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+8% Synergy $0.34
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+8% Synergy $0.24
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $4.48
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.66
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.58
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.79
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.17
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.72
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+4% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.59
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $4.30
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.86
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $2.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $2.07
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+24% Synergy $32.10
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.73
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+13% Synergy $10.83
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $10.46
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+11% Synergy $0.34
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+10% Synergy $0.69
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $3.03
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+9% Synergy $1.58
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+9% Synergy $4.01
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $5.03
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $7.10
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+8% Synergy $0.23
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+7% Synergy $0.62
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $5.12
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.21
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy $2.91
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+6% Synergy $20.52
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.42
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+5% Synergy $0.97
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.48
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.38
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $6.30
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $39.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $5.59

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
+24% Synergy $0.52
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+23% Synergy $7.32
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+19% Synergy $0.74
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $1.46
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+18% Synergy $6.56
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+16% Synergy $15.07
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+15% Synergy $7.54
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+14% Synergy $0.51
Within Range Within Range
+13% Synergy $0.34
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+10% Synergy $0.86
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.27
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $1.25
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+7% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+7% Synergy $0.20
Gleam of Battle Gleam of Battle
+7% Synergy $0.14
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+6% Synergy $2.84
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $31.93
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.95
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $4.94
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.76
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+4% Synergy $7.82
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+4% Synergy $1.87
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.97
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+3% Synergy $7.97
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $8.87
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $8.38
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $15.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.82
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.70
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-6% Synergy $57.18
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $17.30

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 $1.31
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $4.46
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $39.94

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+17% Synergy $2.09
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $6.34
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.52
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.40
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+7% Synergy $1.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.41
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+6% Synergy $1.62
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.69
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+5% Synergy $0.31
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+4% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.06
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $10.99
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $1.75
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+3% Synergy $20.37
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $29.75
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $58.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $2.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $3.52

Lands

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

Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $1.04
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+6% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $16.13
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.16
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.19
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+4% Synergy $0.20
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.18
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.58
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+3% Synergy $0.31
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $20.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.30
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $7.52
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.32
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+2% Synergy $10.79
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.45
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $14.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $11.21
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $29.92
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.36
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $32.49
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.27
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $8.81
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $28.81
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $341.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $10.14
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $8.87
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.21
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.53
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $16.13
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.04
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.35

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