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Iwamori of the Open Fist
Price tag $0.15

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

#2620 Current Rank
#3363 Last Week
#2786 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.

Pitiless Fists Pitiless Fists
+21% Synergy $0.12
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
+8% Synergy $0.40
Super Combo Super Combo
+8% Synergy $0.37
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+6% Synergy $0.46
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+3% Synergy $0.09

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
+42% Synergy $2.99
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+40% Synergy $0.22
Prizefight Prizefight
+38% Synergy $0.12
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+36% Synergy $1.30
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+34% Synergy $4.59
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+32% Synergy $0.52
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+32% Synergy $0.07
Primal Might Primal Might
+31% Synergy $0.18
Hunted Wumpus Hunted Wumpus
+31% Synergy $0.24
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+30% Synergy $0.44

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
+28% Synergy $0.41
Ram Through Ram Through
+28% Synergy $0.43
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $3.14
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $1.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $11.10
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $24.79

Creatures

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

Drumhunter Drumhunter
+26% Synergy $0.39
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+23% Synergy $0.72
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+22% Synergy $0.66
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+21% Synergy $2.91
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.27
Tempting Wurm Tempting Wurm
+19% Synergy $7.56
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+18% Synergy $0.60
Challenger Troll Challenger Troll
+18% Synergy $0.13
Vigor Vigor
+17% Synergy $17.29
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+16% Synergy $20.92
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+15% Synergy $4.11
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+15% Synergy $3.70
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+15% Synergy $0.30
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+13% Synergy $3.48
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+13% Synergy $3.36
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+12% Synergy $24.37
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+10% Synergy $0.20
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+10% Synergy $0.25
Old-Growth Dryads Old-Growth Dryads
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+10% Synergy $0.29
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+9% Synergy $1.21
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+8% Synergy $3.36
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+7% Synergy $9.16
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.24
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+7% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.32
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+6% Synergy $2.69
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+6% Synergy $1.16
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $2.87
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+5% Synergy $12.27
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.18
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+4% Synergy $0.76
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+4% Synergy $0.15
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+3% Synergy $7.52
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.48
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+2% Synergy $4.36
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+1% Synergy $0.33
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+1% Synergy $0.19
Terastodon Terastodon
0% Synergy $0.31
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
0% Synergy $0.38
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $2.39
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
-1% Synergy $9.29
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
-1% Synergy $1.92
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
-1% Synergy $0.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $13.51
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $2.33
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $1.98
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-14% Synergy $8.51
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-14% Synergy $0.60

Instants

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

Withstand Death Withstand Death
+28% Synergy $0.43
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+26% Synergy $0.32
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+20% Synergy $0.48
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+20% Synergy $0.25
Pounce Pounce
+18% Synergy $0.20
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+15% Synergy $0.84
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+13% Synergy $1.78
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+13% Synergy $0.16
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+13% Synergy $1.01
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+12% Synergy $0.28
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+11% Synergy $0.18
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.47
Bite Down Bite Down
+10% Synergy $0.23
Invigorate Invigorate
+10% Synergy $0.36
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+10% Synergy $0.04
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.27
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.04
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.26
Berserk Berserk
+6% Synergy $14.59
Provoke Provoke
+6% Synergy $0.12
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+5% Synergy $0.19
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.60
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+5% Synergy $0.29
Run Over Run Over
+5% Synergy $0.10
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.60
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $2.90
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.33
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.49
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+4% Synergy $1.05
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+3% Synergy $0.25
Overprotect Overprotect
+3% Synergy $0.54
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+3% Synergy $0.31
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+3% Synergy $0.26
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+2% Synergy $5.29
Naturalize Naturalize
+2% Synergy $0.15
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+2% Synergy $2.56
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
0% Synergy $0.22
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
0% Synergy $0.28
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.69
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-4% Synergy $3.66
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.86
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-7% Synergy $1.29
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-11% Synergy $7.99
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $12.95
Harrow Harrow
-13% Synergy $0.29
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-23% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Outmuscle Outmuscle
+26% Synergy $0.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $0.92
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+19% Synergy $0.29
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+19% Synergy $0.12
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+18% Synergy $0.11
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+18% Synergy $0.20
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+16% Synergy $2.85
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+16% Synergy $4.19
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+16% Synergy $6.18
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+16% Synergy $1.33
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+13% Synergy $0.41
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+13% Synergy $0.03
Weird Harvest Weird Harvest
+12% Synergy $1.52
Clear the Land Clear the Land
+11% Synergy $1.38
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+10% Synergy $0.57
New Frontiers New Frontiers
+10% Synergy $5.50
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+8% Synergy $0.47
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+8% Synergy $0.12
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+7% Synergy $0.55
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.07
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+7% Synergy $0.06
Hunt the Weak Hunt the Weak
+6% Synergy $0.05
Hurricane Hurricane
+5% Synergy $0.45
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Soul's Might Soul's Might
+5% Synergy $0.10
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.13
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $2.18
Rockalanche Rockalanche
+2% Synergy $0.26
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $1.86
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.33
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-1% Synergy $4.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.50
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.41
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.81
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $9.41
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-6% Synergy $0.31
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-10% Synergy $1.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-14% Synergy $1.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+16% Synergy $7.52
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $3.99
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+15% Synergy $5.28
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $5.52
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+14% Synergy $0.36
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+12% Synergy $5.32
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+12% Synergy $2.55
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+11% Synergy $3.38
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+10% Synergy $16.07
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+9% Synergy $0.25
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+7% Synergy $0.75
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+7% Synergy $5.71
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+6% Synergy $3.52
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+6% Synergy $0.41
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+6% Synergy $0.21
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+5% Synergy $18.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $28.23
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.19
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.57
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $4.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.85
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-3% Synergy $1.66
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-5% Synergy $3.06
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $61.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+23% Synergy $0.25
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+21% Synergy $1.62
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+21% Synergy $0.60
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+20% Synergy $1.55
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.39
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+15% Synergy $11.19
Triumph of Ferocity Triumph of Ferocity
+15% Synergy $0.14
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+15% Synergy $3.55
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+14% Synergy $4.06
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+12% Synergy $0.39
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+12% Synergy $0.30
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+12% Synergy $0.93
Colossification Colossification
+11% Synergy $0.45
Fecundity Fecundity
+11% Synergy $0.83
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+11% Synergy $4.78
Awakening Awakening
+10% Synergy $5.80
Upwelling Upwelling
+10% Synergy $1.26
Asceticism Asceticism
+9% Synergy $6.73
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+9% Synergy $0.51
Game Preserve Game Preserve
+8% Synergy $0.40
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.29
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Bounty Curse of Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.49
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Gemstone Hall of Gemstone
+6% Synergy $12.58
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+6% Synergy $0.98
Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox
+6% Synergy $1.40
Revelation Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.83
Lignify Lignify
+5% Synergy $1.67
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+5% Synergy $1.63
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.93
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+5% Synergy $2.32
Super State Super State
+5% Synergy $15.02
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+3% Synergy $3.05
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+3% Synergy $0.27
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.47
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+3% Synergy $0.15
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+1% Synergy $21.07
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-1% Synergy $5.07
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-4% Synergy $1.02
Rancor Rancor
-4% Synergy $1.37
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $3.47
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-7% Synergy $0.41
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.19
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $25.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-9% Synergy $0.46
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-11% Synergy $11.55
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-12% Synergy $12.41

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 $1.48

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+18% Synergy $5.50
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+13% Synergy $4.73
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $5.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+5% Synergy $5.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $13.92
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $8.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $0.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.25
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.44
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.06
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $9.15
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-6% Synergy $16.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.19
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-7% Synergy $2.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $43.73
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy $46.17
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-17% Synergy $5.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.55
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $4.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $0.92
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+20% Synergy $0.48
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $7.90
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.92
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.25
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.50
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-4% Synergy $2.33
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $0.20

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