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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

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2944 Current Rank
#2939 Last Week
#2679 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.

Rocky Rebuke Rocky Rebuke
+7% Synergy
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+6% Synergy $0.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+40% Synergy $2.44
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+39% Synergy $0.07
Prizefight Prizefight
+35% Synergy $0.17
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+33% Synergy $0.91
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+32% Synergy $3.62
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+31% Synergy $0.49
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+31% Synergy $0.51
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+28% Synergy $0.04
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.21
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+28% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Ram Through Ram Through
+26% Synergy $0.34
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+25% Synergy $0.10
Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.90
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.62
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-12% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

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

Drumhunter Drumhunter
+27% Synergy $0.33
Hunted Wumpus Hunted Wumpus
+27% Synergy $0.21
Tempting Wurm Tempting Wurm
+23% Synergy $7.68
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+22% Synergy $1.86
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
+21% Synergy $0.24
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+20% Synergy $0.76
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+19% Synergy $0.66
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.99
Challenger Troll Challenger Troll
+17% Synergy $0.15
Vigor Vigor
+16% Synergy $14.34
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+16% Synergy $3.40
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+16% Synergy $0.25
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+15% Synergy $21.71
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+14% Synergy $3.46
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+13% Synergy $2.33
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+13% Synergy $0.16
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+13% Synergy $29.62
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.09
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+12% Synergy $0.29
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+11% Synergy $2.82
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+10% Synergy $0.08
Old-Growth Dryads Old-Growth Dryads
+10% Synergy $0.16
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+9% Synergy $1.52
Nullmage Advocate Nullmage Advocate
+9% Synergy $0.40
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+8% Synergy $7.65
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+8% Synergy $2.21
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+8% Synergy $2.91
Myojin of Life's Web Myojin of Life's Web
+8% Synergy $5.06
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+7% Synergy $3.02
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+6% Synergy $0.50
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+4% Synergy $11.88
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+4% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.03
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+3% Synergy $5.90
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+3% Synergy $0.16
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+3% Synergy $5.46
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+2% Synergy $7.47
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+2% Synergy $0.61
Terastodon Terastodon
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
0% Synergy $0.13
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $11.72
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.06
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
-2% Synergy $6.66
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $1.95
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-8% Synergy $0.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $1.16
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-14% Synergy $2.99
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-15% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Withstand Death Withstand Death
+26% Synergy $0.44
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+21% Synergy $0.21
Pounce Pounce
+18% Synergy $0.12
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+16% Synergy $0.07
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+16% Synergy $0.12
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.42
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+15% Synergy $0.19
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+14% Synergy $0.24
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+13% Synergy $0.43
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.21
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+12% Synergy $0.06
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+12% Synergy $0.03
Invigorate Invigorate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Fog Fog
+9% Synergy $0.40
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+9% Synergy $0.03
Piercing Exhale Piercing Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.03
Run Over Run Over
+8% Synergy $0.06
Berserk Berserk
+7% Synergy $17.20
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+6% Synergy $0.90
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.08
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+6% Synergy $0.42
Bite Down Bite Down
+5% Synergy $0.12
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.14
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+4% Synergy $1.23
Not of This World Not of This World
+4% Synergy $5.67
Diplomatic Relations Diplomatic Relations
+4% Synergy $0.04
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+3% Synergy $1.06
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+2% Synergy $0.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.51
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
0% Synergy $4.17
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-1% Synergy $0.83
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-1% Synergy $1.99
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $17.79
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.80
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.81
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.09
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $1.08
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-6% Synergy $2.43
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-7% Synergy $1.21
Harrow Harrow
-12% Synergy $0.28
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-13% Synergy $5.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-20% Synergy $10.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-26% Synergy $0.90

Sorceries

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

Outmuscle Outmuscle
+26% Synergy $0.09
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+22% Synergy $0.10
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+18% Synergy $3.06
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+18% Synergy $1.39
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+17% Synergy $0.16
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+16% Synergy $0.04
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+15% Synergy $5.17
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+15% Synergy $0.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $0.65
Weird Harvest Weird Harvest
+14% Synergy $1.43
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+13% Synergy $1.59
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+13% Synergy $0.38
Clear the Land Clear the Land
+13% Synergy $0.89
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.12
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+12% Synergy $0.50
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+11% Synergy $0.38
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+11% Synergy $0.09
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+9% Synergy $0.13
New Frontiers New Frontiers
+9% Synergy $4.67
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+8% Synergy $0.05
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+7% Synergy $0.03
Hurricane Hurricane
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hunt the Weak Hunt the Weak
+6% Synergy $0.08
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.07
Soul's Might Soul's Might
+5% Synergy $0.04
Eureka Eureka
+5% Synergy $411.37
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+3% Synergy $0.62
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+2% Synergy $2.97
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $1.46
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
0% Synergy $0.35
Migration Path Migration Path
0% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $9.95
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $4.41
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.83
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-6% Synergy $0.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-11% Synergy $1.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-16% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+17% Synergy $5.96
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.12
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $5.16
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $4.44
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+13% Synergy $0.42
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+12% Synergy $4.58
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+12% Synergy $1.30
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+11% Synergy $0.68
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+11% Synergy $13.64
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+11% Synergy $2.73
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+9% Synergy $0.10
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+9% Synergy $5.61
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+7% Synergy $4.05
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $15.71
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $19.88
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.76
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+5% Synergy $0.14
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+5% Synergy $0.21
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $12.33
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.22
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $4.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.22
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
-1% Synergy $5.63
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-5% Synergy $1.76
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-6% Synergy $64.05
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-8% Synergy $0.20
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-9% Synergy $1.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+22% Synergy $0.24
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.88
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+21% Synergy $1.34
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+20% Synergy $0.82
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+16% Synergy $3.96
Triumph of Ferocity Triumph of Ferocity
+14% Synergy $0.16
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+14% Synergy $0.24
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+14% Synergy $3.57
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+13% Synergy $0.71
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+12% Synergy $8.53
Fecundity Fecundity
+12% Synergy $0.70
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+12% Synergy $3.35
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+11% Synergy $0.23
Upwelling Upwelling
+11% Synergy $1.29
Awakening Awakening
+10% Synergy $6.84
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+9% Synergy $0.06
Game Preserve Game Preserve
+9% Synergy $0.43
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.22
Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox
+8% Synergy $1.31
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.36
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+7% Synergy $1.11
Lignify Lignify
+6% Synergy $1.50
Hall of Gemstone Hall of Gemstone
+6% Synergy $12.91
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.04
Revelation Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.63
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.43
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+5% Synergy $0.21
Lifegift Lifegift
+5% Synergy $7.31
Asceticism Asceticism
+4% Synergy $5.29
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+4% Synergy $1.24
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.24
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $8.83
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+2% Synergy $18.52
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+2% Synergy $16.96
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+2% Synergy $3.18
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.34
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
0% Synergy $2.20
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.03
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-2% Synergy $3.83
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.22
Rancor Rancor
-5% Synergy $1.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-8% Synergy $0.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-9% Synergy $25.43
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-9% Synergy $4.27
Exploration Exploration
-11% Synergy $29.69
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-12% Synergy $11.09
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-13% Synergy $0.97
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-14% Synergy $9.22

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.56

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+16% Synergy $4.97
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+15% Synergy $5.08
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.39
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $4.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.03
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $9.33
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+5% Synergy $1.41
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $13.61
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+3% Synergy $0.12
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+1% Synergy $0.10
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $6.04
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $15.68
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $1.09
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $3.04
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $7.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $39.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $32.58
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-16% Synergy $4.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.42
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+14% Synergy $0.65
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.31
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.10
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $1.95
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $4.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12

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