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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $27.42

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3316 Current Rank
#3002 Last Week
#3318 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's abilities and overall game plan.

Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
+98% Synergy $68.95
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+96% Synergy
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+73% Synergy $103.92
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+73% Synergy $1.35
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+71% Synergy $0.19
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+67% Synergy $3.75
Shu General Shu General
+65% Synergy $7.34
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+62% Synergy $107.36
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+60% Synergy $10.21
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+60% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks.

Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+59% Synergy $10.00
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+57% Synergy $6.62
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+56% Synergy $51.32
Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+56% Synergy $5.12
False Defeat False Defeat
+54% Synergy $12.02
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+51% Synergy $3.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+39% Synergy $0.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+19% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $3.84

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $115.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $98.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $48.00
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $99.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $86.10
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $832.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+48% Synergy $1.33
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+45% Synergy $0.18
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+42% Synergy $56.99
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+41% Synergy $0.83
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+40% Synergy $3.12
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+40% Synergy $12.32
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+38% Synergy $0.94
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+37% Synergy $6.39
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+37% Synergy $0.90
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+37% Synergy $0.37
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+37% Synergy $0.21
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+35% Synergy $1.26
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+34% Synergy $0.35
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+28% Synergy $5.50
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+28% Synergy $39.99
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $17.18
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+27% Synergy $2.25
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+25% Synergy $2.00
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+25% Synergy $1.07
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+20% Synergy $0.34
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+20% Synergy $0.64
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+20% Synergy $21.73
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+19% Synergy $0.43
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.22
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+17% Synergy $1.02
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+16% Synergy $0.25
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+16% Synergy $55.45
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+11% Synergy $0.11
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+10% Synergy $0.34
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.66
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+9% Synergy $0.14
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+8% Synergy $0.47
Enlistment Officer Enlistment Officer
+8% Synergy $0.23
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+7% Synergy $0.28
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $0.52
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+7% Synergy $1.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $4.31
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+5% Synergy $0.41
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+5% Synergy $0.21
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+3% Synergy $15.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $46.54
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+2% Synergy $1.78
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $2.87
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-1% Synergy $29.73
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-2% Synergy $37.09
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $7.61
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-13% Synergy $2.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Liu Bei, Lord of Shu safe.

Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+44% Synergy $6.05
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+42% Synergy $10.60
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+37% Synergy $53.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+30% Synergy $10.53
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+19% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+18% Synergy $6.00
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $0.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $17.09
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.32
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $24.29
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.54
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+5% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.87
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $14.64
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.76
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+2% Synergy $7.77
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.07
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.47
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $8.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $1.08
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $8.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $4.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's game plan and control the board.

Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+48% Synergy $46.63
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+38% Synergy $1.58
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+30% Synergy $0.13
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+27% Synergy $1.17
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+23% Synergy $0.73
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+19% Synergy $0.93
Vengeance Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.17
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+18% Synergy $20.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.30
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+11% Synergy $0.31
Resurrection Resurrection
+7% Synergy $0.11
Visions Visions
+6% Synergy $0.17
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+5% Synergy $0.22
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.48
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $0.96
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.03
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.79
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $3.13
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-1% Synergy $8.47
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-5% Synergy $2.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $2.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+36% Synergy $2.24
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+30% Synergy $3.60
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+23% Synergy $1.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.38
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+14% Synergy $3.12
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+13% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.58
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.39
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.17
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $8.03
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $2.14
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $44.79
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $40.10
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+5% Synergy $9.80
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $13.35
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $3.64
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $20.13
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $8.79
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.12
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.13
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $24.06
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.39
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $2.26
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $4.36
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+3% Synergy $15.62
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+3% Synergy $7.19
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $21.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.73
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $0.85
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $13.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy $29.79
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $17.45
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $41.18
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-2% Synergy $10.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.23
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $4.74

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+37% Synergy $0.64
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+37% Synergy $0.37
True Conviction True Conviction
+31% Synergy $4.92
Worship Worship
+30% Synergy $1.29
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $4.21
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+16% Synergy $0.93
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+13% Synergy $8.49
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+13% Synergy $2.87
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+10% Synergy $0.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $28.55
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.36
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $24.31
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.37
Mobilization Mobilization
+4% Synergy $0.64
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+3% Synergy $0.28
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $0.89
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.04
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.38
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+1% Synergy $0.20
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.51
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $45.63
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.96
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $4.67
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-2% Synergy $16.85
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $6.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Liu Bei, Lord of Shu to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $29.12
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $2.73

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+38% Synergy $13.31
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.29
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+23% Synergy $19.58
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $4.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.18
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.07
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.27
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+7% Synergy $23.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $45.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.14
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.46
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.07
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $14.28
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.60
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $24.54
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $1.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.66
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.57
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.30
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $6.32
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+12% Synergy $3.53
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $65.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.88
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $31.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.80
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy $19.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.13
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $6.57
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+14% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $42.67
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $9.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $23.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $25.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $14.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.49
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.83
Plains Plains
-14% Synergy $0.20

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