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Iwamori of the Open Fist
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Monk

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2720 Current Rank
#2905 Last Week
#2778 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Iwamori of the Open Fist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Iwamori of the Open Fist decks.

Rockalanche Rockalanche
+12% Synergy $0.17
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+10% Synergy $0.79
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
+3% Synergy $0.09
The Earth King The Earth King
0% Synergy $0.49
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-1% Synergy $3.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Iwamori of the Open Fist's abilities and overall game plan.

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+39% Synergy $0.06
Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+36% Synergy $2.39
Prizefight Prizefight
+34% Synergy $0.11
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+31% Synergy $0.80
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+31% Synergy $3.88
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+30% Synergy $0.55
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+28% Synergy $0.51
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+28% Synergy $0.04
Hunted Wumpus Hunted Wumpus
+28% Synergy $0.21
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Iwamori of the Open Fist decks.

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+26% Synergy $0.36
Ram Through Ram Through
+24% Synergy $0.28
Harmonize Harmonize
+16% Synergy $0.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.79
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.43
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $19.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Iwamori of the Open Fist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Drumhunter Drumhunter
+27% Synergy $0.36
Tempting Wurm Tempting Wurm
+23% Synergy $7.46
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+22% Synergy $2.12
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
+22% Synergy $0.15
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+20% Synergy $0.73
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+19% Synergy $0.81
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+17% Synergy $0.65
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+17% Synergy $3.39
Vigor Vigor
+16% Synergy $14.60
Challenger Troll Challenger Troll
+16% Synergy $0.14
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+16% Synergy $0.26
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+13% Synergy $3.14
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+13% Synergy $21.09
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+13% Synergy $3.36
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.13
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+12% Synergy $3.22
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+12% Synergy $0.22
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+12% Synergy $0.28
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+12% Synergy $24.44
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+11% Synergy $0.11
Old-Growth Dryads Old-Growth Dryads
+11% Synergy $0.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.23
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+9% Synergy $8.28
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+9% Synergy $1.89
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+9% Synergy $0.07
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+8% Synergy $3.09
Myojin of Life's Web Myojin of Life's Web
+8% Synergy $5.41
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+8% Synergy $1.63
Nullmage Advocate Nullmage Advocate
+8% Synergy $0.41
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+6% Synergy $0.61
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.18
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+4% Synergy $9.12
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+4% Synergy $0.26
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+4% Synergy $0.60
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+4% Synergy $1.97
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+4% Synergy $0.18
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+4% Synergy $5.54
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+3% Synergy $5.89
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+3% Synergy $1.37
Terastodon Terastodon
+2% Synergy $0.26
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+2% Synergy $0.12
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+1% Synergy $6.79
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $12.29
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
-1% Synergy $7.51
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $1.85
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $2.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-7% Synergy $0.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $0.97
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-13% Synergy $4.20
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-15% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Iwamori of the Open Fist safe.

Withstand Death Withstand Death
+25% Synergy $0.37
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+23% Synergy $0.15
Pounce Pounce
+18% Synergy $0.08
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+17% Synergy $0.11
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.47
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+14% Synergy $0.10
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+13% Synergy $0.43
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+11% Synergy $0.07
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+11% Synergy $0.04
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.42
Invigorate Invigorate
+9% Synergy $0.30
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.17
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+9% Synergy $0.02
Bite Down Bite Down
+7% Synergy $0.05
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+7% Synergy $0.09
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.10
Piercing Exhale Piercing Exhale
+7% Synergy $0.02
Run Over Run Over
+7% Synergy $0.03
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+6% Synergy $0.87
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.22
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+5% Synergy $0.06
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.46
Berserk Berserk
+5% Synergy $16.00
Provoke Provoke
+5% Synergy $0.14
Terrific Team-Up Terrific Team-Up
+5% Synergy $0.05
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.23
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.23
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+4% Synergy $1.06
Naturalize Naturalize
+3% Synergy $0.07
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $2.85
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+2% Synergy $0.88
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+1% Synergy $0.17
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+1% Synergy $0.51
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
0% Synergy $4.75
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-1% Synergy $0.86
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.86
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.24
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $2.12
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-3% Synergy $0.10
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.73
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-5% Synergy $2.94
Harrow Harrow
-11% Synergy $0.19
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-13% Synergy $4.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $9.77
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-24% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Iwamori of the Open Fist's game plan and control the board.

Outmuscle Outmuscle
+24% Synergy $0.07
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+23% Synergy $0.09
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+20% Synergy $0.14
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+19% Synergy $1.02
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+17% Synergy $4.74
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+16% Synergy $0.09
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+16% Synergy $0.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $0.89
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+15% Synergy $5.15
Weird Harvest Weird Harvest
+14% Synergy $1.43
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+13% Synergy $0.14
Clear the Land Clear the Land
+13% Synergy $0.88
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+11% Synergy $2.77
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+11% Synergy $0.50
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+10% Synergy $0.42
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.15
New Frontiers New Frontiers
+10% Synergy $5.06
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+8% Synergy $0.12
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+7% Synergy $0.04
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.05
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.06
Hunt the Weak Hunt the Weak
+6% Synergy $0.08
Hurricane Hurricane
+5% Synergy $0.42
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+5% Synergy $0.24
Eureka Eureka
+5% Synergy $421.60
Soul's Might Soul's Might
+5% Synergy $0.04
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $0.54
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $1.86
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.34
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-1% Synergy $3.04
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
-1% Synergy $0.18
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-2% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.65
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-5% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $7.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-6% Synergy $5.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-10% Synergy $1.25
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-15% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+15% Synergy $7.05
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+14% Synergy $2.33
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.93
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $6.41
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+13% Synergy $0.40
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+12% Synergy $5.45
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+12% Synergy $3.58
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+11% Synergy $13.18
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+11% Synergy $1.40
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+10% Synergy $0.74
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+9% Synergy $0.11
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+8% Synergy $3.68
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+8% Synergy $5.56
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+5% Synergy $18.29
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.13
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $11.86
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+5% Synergy $0.20
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $19.47
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $4.36
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+2% Synergy $3.55
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.38
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-4% Synergy $1.74
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-6% Synergy $60.26
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-7% Synergy $0.22
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-8% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Iwamori of the Open Fist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+22% Synergy $0.10
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+21% Synergy $0.80
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.22
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+19% Synergy $1.21
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+17% Synergy $1.30
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+15% Synergy $3.95
Triumph of Ferocity Triumph of Ferocity
+15% Synergy $0.14
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+14% Synergy $3.67
Fecundity Fecundity
+13% Synergy $0.61
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+13% Synergy $0.83
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+12% Synergy $0.16
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+12% Synergy $3.68
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+11% Synergy $9.20
Upwelling Upwelling
+11% Synergy $1.29
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+10% Synergy $0.26
Awakening Awakening
+10% Synergy $6.78
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+9% Synergy $0.07
Game Preserve Game Preserve
+9% Synergy $0.42
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+8% Synergy $1.04
Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox
+8% Synergy $1.30
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.44
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+7% Synergy $3.58
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.23
Revelation Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.64
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.03
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Gemstone Hall of Gemstone
+5% Synergy $13.21
Lifegift Lifegift
+5% Synergy $7.16
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+4% Synergy $20.34
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.27
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.22
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $8.23
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.53
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+3% Synergy $0.15
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.81
Asceticism Asceticism
+2% Synergy $5.07
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+2% Synergy $1.05
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+2% Synergy $17.82
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
0% Synergy $2.32
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-2% Synergy $3.34
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.26
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-5% Synergy $1.05
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $1.26
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-8% Synergy $3.54
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-9% Synergy $0.62
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-9% Synergy $21.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-9% Synergy $1.00
Exploration Exploration
-11% Synergy $27.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-12% Synergy $10.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-14% Synergy $9.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Iwamori of the Open Fist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+2% Synergy $1.75

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+15% Synergy $4.99
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+14% Synergy $4.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.16
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $5.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.27
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.85
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+2% Synergy $0.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.06
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-6% Synergy $3.52
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-6% Synergy $13.75
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $4.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $37.97
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-14% Synergy $32.70
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-18% Synergy $4.82

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.21
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.14
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Iwamori of the Open Fist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $0.89
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.47
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.12
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.37
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+4% Synergy $0.69
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $2.40
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-6% Synergy $5.27

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