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Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureDragon Spirit

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Playstyle & Strategy

Spirits 19% Mutate 10% Legends 9% Lands Matter 7% Dragons 7% Historic 3% Artifacts 2% Enchantress 2% Flash 2% Combo 2%

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

#872 Current Rank
#928 Last Week
#826 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa decks.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $18.83
Kyoshi Island Plaza Kyoshi Island Plaza
-1% Synergy $0.49
The Spirit Oasis The Spirit Oasis
-3% Synergy $0.25
Northern Air Temple Northern Air Temple
-3% Synergy $0.34
Crescent Island Temple Crescent Island Temple
-3% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa's abilities and overall game plan.

Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+26% Synergy $1.42
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+25% Synergy $0.49
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+25% Synergy $1.15
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.55
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+24% Synergy $0.52
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+20% Synergy $0.19
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+20% Synergy $1.10
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+19% Synergy $1.19
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+19% Synergy $20.44
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+18% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa decks.

The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+17% Synergy $2.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.28
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $6.93
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $11.83
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.58

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $5.60
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy $4.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $47.31
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $19.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $39.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $55.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $51.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $40.81

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
+15% Synergy $1.00
Loam Dweller Loam Dweller
+13% Synergy $0.21
Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens Oyobi, Who Split the Heavens
+13% Synergy $0.18
Drogskol Captain Drogskol Captain
+12% Synergy $0.21
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.28
Bounteous Kirin Bounteous Kirin
+10% Synergy $0.34
Gemrazer Gemrazer
+10% Synergy $0.49
Myojin of Life's Web Myojin of Life's Web
+10% Synergy $5.19
Petalmane Baku Petalmane Baku
+10% Synergy $0.12
Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt
+9% Synergy $0.40
Boneyard Lurker Boneyard Lurker
+9% Synergy $0.07
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+9% Synergy $2.16
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+9% Synergy $0.05
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+9% Synergy $0.57
Nikko-Onna Nikko-Onna
+9% Synergy $0.56
Dirge Bat Dirge Bat
+9% Synergy $0.23
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+9% Synergy $0.08
Brokkos, Apex of Forever Brokkos, Apex of Forever
+9% Synergy $0.87
Migratory Greathorn Migratory Greathorn
+9% Synergy $0.07
Lifespinner Lifespinner
+9% Synergy $0.29
Yuki-Onna Yuki-Onna
+9% Synergy $0.25
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+8% Synergy $2.53
Illuna, Apex of Wishes Illuna, Apex of Wishes
+8% Synergy $0.24
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
+8% Synergy $0.50
Insatiable Hemophage Insatiable Hemophage
+8% Synergy $0.08
Auspicious Starrix Auspicious Starrix
+8% Synergy $0.08
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
+8% Synergy $0.72
Chittering Harvester Chittering Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.07
Elder Pine of Jukai Elder Pine of Jukai
+8% Synergy $0.10
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+8% Synergy $0.10
Myojin of Cleansing Fire Myojin of Cleansing Fire
+8% Synergy $2.51
King of the Oathbreakers King of the Oathbreakers
+8% Synergy $0.18
Kodama of the South Tree Kodama of the South Tree
+8% Synergy $0.86
Sire of the Storm Sire of the Storm
+8% Synergy $0.11
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rattlechains Rattlechains
+8% Synergy $0.17
Parcelbeast Parcelbeast
+7% Synergy $0.17
Myojin of Seeing Winds Myojin of Seeing Winds
+7% Synergy $4.23
Glowstone Recluse Glowstone Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.12
Trumpeting Gnarr Trumpeting Gnarr
+7% Synergy $0.09
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.16
Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+7% Synergy $0.10
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+7% Synergy $0.07
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+7% Synergy $4.75
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+5% Synergy $2.92
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+2% Synergy $10.90
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $41.62
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $28.47
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
-4% Synergy $7.92

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa safe.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+10% Synergy $0.64
Rend Flesh Rend Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wear Away Wear Away
+8% Synergy $0.17
Soulless Revival Soulless Revival
+8% Synergy $0.16
Death Denied Death Denied
+7% Synergy $0.12
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+6% Synergy $0.22
Aether Shockwave Aether Shockwave
+6% Synergy $0.69
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blessed Breath Blessed Breath
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $2.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.68
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $5.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $0.76
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.48
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $2.72
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $10.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa's game plan and control the board.

Ribbons of the Reikai Ribbons of the Reikai
+11% Synergy $0.19
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $2.88
Eerie Procession Eerie Procession
+5% Synergy $0.23
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $3.69
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.33
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+4% Synergy $0.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.79
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+3% Synergy $0.30
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+3% Synergy $0.14
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.27
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.80
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $4.95
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.02
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.72
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $1.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Long-Forgotten Gohei Long-Forgotten Gohei
+10% Synergy $0.28
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+6% Synergy $2.73
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+4% Synergy $0.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $1.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.15
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-5% Synergy $12.15
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-8% Synergy $3.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.57

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+6% Synergy $1.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.24
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.14
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+6% Synergy $1.14
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Dragon-Kami Reborn Dragon-Kami's Egg The Dragon-Kami Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.12
Spelunking Spelunking
+5% Synergy $2.04
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $0.12
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $0.10
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+5% Synergy $1.79
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.49
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.26
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.41
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
0% Synergy $5.80
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-1% Synergy $4.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
-1% Synergy $2.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $9.60
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.58
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-4% Synergy $5.12
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
-4% Synergy $1.57
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-6% Synergy $2.78

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $3.67

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $4.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $6.57
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+9% Synergy $1.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $31.35
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+3% Synergy $1.67
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+3% Synergy $0.50
Maze's End Maze's End
+2% Synergy $1.08
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.44
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $7.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-5% Synergy $1.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.86

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+8% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.18
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+1% Synergy $13.92
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.54
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+1% Synergy $9.63
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $4.82
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
0% Synergy $0.38
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
-1% Synergy $1.74
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.67
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-4% Synergy $34.87
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plains Plains
+8% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.09
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+4% Synergy $0.14
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+4% Synergy $11.28
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $12.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $17.43
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+2% Synergy $0.12
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+2% Synergy $0.93
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $16.04
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+1% Synergy $18.88
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+1% Synergy $11.86
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.13
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+1% Synergy $0.24
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $9.04
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
0% Synergy $13.81
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-1% Synergy $7.47
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-2% Synergy $13.03
The World Tree The World Tree
-3% Synergy $4.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $15.00
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $5.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.12
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $17.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $12.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $20.75
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $7.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $6.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $22.70
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $25.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.19
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-7% Synergy $6.55
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $8.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $22.54
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $13.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $22.95
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $11.66
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $19.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $11.67
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $5.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $11.95

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