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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

#2731 Current Rank
#2784 Last Week
#2800 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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+18% Synergy $1.54
Super Combo Super Combo
+15% Synergy $0.35
Level Up Level Up
+12% Synergy $2.71
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+2% Synergy $0.55
High Score High Score
+1% Synergy $1.00

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
+43% Synergy $3.24
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+38% Synergy $0.28
Prizefight Prizefight
+38% Synergy $0.27
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+34% Synergy $1.49
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+34% Synergy $3.78
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+32% Synergy $0.07
Hunted Wumpus Hunted Wumpus
+32% Synergy $0.20
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+30% Synergy $0.64
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+30% Synergy $0.41
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+30% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

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

Ram Through Ram Through
+27% Synergy $0.42
Harmonize Harmonize
+16% Synergy $0.27
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.20
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.09
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.41
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-3% Synergy $2.46
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $12.30
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $26.23

Creatures

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

Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+25% Synergy $0.70
Drumhunter Drumhunter
+25% Synergy $0.33
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+20% Synergy $0.72
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+20% Synergy $2.65
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.31
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+19% Synergy $23.00
Tempting Wurm Tempting Wurm
+19% Synergy $8.60
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+18% Synergy $0.72
Challenger Troll Challenger Troll
+18% Synergy $0.11
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+16% Synergy $4.68
Vigor Vigor
+15% Synergy $17.97
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+15% Synergy $3.65
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+14% Synergy $0.30
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+14% Synergy $3.74
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+12% Synergy $24.42
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+11% Synergy $3.55
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+11% Synergy $0.33
Old-Growth Dryads Old-Growth Dryads
+11% Synergy $0.23
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+10% Synergy $0.28
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+9% Synergy $4.11
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+8% Synergy $0.28
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+8% Synergy $0.48
Myojin of Life's Web Myojin of Life's Web
+8% Synergy $6.30
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+7% Synergy $1.70
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+7% Synergy $0.42
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+6% Synergy $11.74
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+6% Synergy $1.60
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.37
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+5% Synergy $13.22
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+5% Synergy $3.55
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+5% Synergy $1.25
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $2.53
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+4% Synergy $0.39
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+3% Synergy $0.94
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+2% Synergy $6.72
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+2% Synergy $3.12
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.80
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.40
Terastodon Terastodon
-1% Synergy $0.39
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.97
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
-2% Synergy $0.12
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.64
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
-3% Synergy $11.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $1.57
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-7% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-8% Synergy $2.10
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-12% Synergy $0.64
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-13% Synergy $19.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-15% Synergy $9.57

Instants

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

Withstand Death Withstand Death
+26% Synergy $0.38
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+24% Synergy $0.33
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+20% Synergy $0.37
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+20% Synergy $0.24
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+18% Synergy $1.13
Pounce Pounce
+17% Synergy $0.23
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+15% Synergy $0.75
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+14% Synergy $0.19
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+12% Synergy $0.31
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+11% Synergy $0.49
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+11% Synergy $0.11
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+11% Synergy $0.24
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.74
Bite Down Bite Down
+9% Synergy $0.23
Invigorate Invigorate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+9% Synergy $0.03
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.06
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.27
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.24
Provoke Provoke
+7% Synergy $0.16
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $0.64
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.22
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+6% Synergy $0.68
Berserk Berserk
+6% Synergy $15.76
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+6% Synergy $0.33
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.98
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.16
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+4% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.50
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.27
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+4% Synergy $1.08
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $4.43
Naturalize Naturalize
+2% Synergy $0.16
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+2% Synergy $4.88
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
0% Synergy $0.24
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
-1% Synergy $0.24
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-2% Synergy $0.80
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.89
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-3% Synergy $3.84
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $1.06
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-6% Synergy $0.92
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-10% Synergy $7.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $13.72
Harrow Harrow
-13% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-22% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.22
Outmuscle Outmuscle
+25% Synergy $0.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $0.67
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+19% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+19% Synergy $2.34
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+18% Synergy $0.15
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+18% Synergy $0.24
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+18% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+16% Synergy $3.05
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+16% Synergy $6.90
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+15% Synergy $1.33
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+14% Synergy $0.04
Weird Harvest Weird Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.53
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+11% Synergy $0.59
Clear the Land Clear the Land
+11% Synergy $1.46
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+10% Synergy $0.62
New Frontiers New Frontiers
+10% Synergy $5.56
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+8% Synergy $0.78
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+8% Synergy $0.46
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+7% Synergy $0.14
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.07
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+6% Synergy $0.10
Soul's Might Soul's Might
+6% Synergy $0.09
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+5% Synergy $2.47
Hunt the Weak Hunt the Weak
+5% Synergy $0.06
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $2.98
Hurricane Hurricane
+4% Synergy $0.46
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+4% Synergy $0.22
Rockalanche Rockalanche
+1% Synergy $0.22
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.30
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-1% Synergy $6.35
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-1% Synergy $1.06
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
-2% Synergy $4.69
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.81
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $4.95
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.83
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-10% Synergy $1.68
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-14% Synergy $1.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $4.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+17% Synergy $3.77
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+15% Synergy $7.58
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $5.37
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+14% Synergy $5.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.17
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+13% Synergy $0.41
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+11% Synergy $3.19
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+11% Synergy $3.28
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+10% Synergy $16.26
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+9% Synergy $0.28
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+8% Synergy $5.90
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+7% Synergy $0.28
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $19.52
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+6% Synergy $3.54
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+6% Synergy $0.35
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+5% Synergy $0.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.78
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.24
Power Fist Power Fist
+2% Synergy $12.36
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
0% Synergy $5.26
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-3% Synergy $1.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.92
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.43

Enchantments

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

Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+24% Synergy $1.20
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+23% Synergy $0.21
Pitiless Fists Pitiless Fists
+23% Synergy $0.08
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+21% Synergy $0.49
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+20% Synergy $1.96
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.31
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+16% Synergy $9.91
Triumph of Ferocity Triumph of Ferocity
+16% Synergy $0.16
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+15% Synergy $4.08
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+15% Synergy $4.13
Asceticism Asceticism
+12% Synergy $6.62
Colossification Colossification
+12% Synergy $0.50
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+12% Synergy $0.34
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+12% Synergy $0.90
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+12% Synergy $8.43
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+11% Synergy $0.32
Fecundity Fecundity
+11% Synergy $0.98
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.25
Awakening Awakening
+10% Synergy $6.09
Upwelling Upwelling
+10% Synergy $1.32
Game Preserve Game Preserve
+8% Synergy $0.40
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+7% Synergy $2.60
Curse of Bounty Curse of Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.62
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.29
Revelation Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.01
Lignify Lignify
+6% Synergy $1.71
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $2.15
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.05
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Gemstone Hall of Gemstone
+6% Synergy $13.86
Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox
+6% Synergy $1.39
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+6% Synergy $1.09
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.27
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.25
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+5% Synergy $0.14
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+4% Synergy $3.15
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.42
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+2% Synergy $22.55
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-1% Synergy $5.21
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
-1% Synergy $9.39
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-4% Synergy $0.98
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $1.62
Rancor Rancor
-4% Synergy $1.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.38
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $4.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-10% Synergy $0.36
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-12% Synergy $12.82

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 $1.49

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+21% Synergy $5.86
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.64
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+12% Synergy $4.64
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $4.82
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $2.10
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.07
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.49
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+2% Synergy $3.78
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.23
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-6% Synergy $16.21
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-7% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $51.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $50.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-17% Synergy $6.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.92
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $3.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.19

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 $0.67
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+20% Synergy $0.37
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $8.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.72
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.36
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.81
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.18
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy $1.57

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