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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $33.65

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

#3343 Current Rank
#3328 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
+100% Synergy $47.95
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+98% Synergy
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+73% Synergy $1.11
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+71% Synergy $99.89
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+71% Synergy $0.20
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+62% Synergy $3.20
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+60% Synergy $92.65
Shu General Shu General
+59% Synergy $7.36
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+59% Synergy $9.70
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+57% Synergy $6.55

Top Cards

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

Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+56% Synergy $49.99
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+56% Synergy $0.30
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+55% Synergy $12.27
False Defeat False Defeat
+55% Synergy $12.11
Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+52% Synergy $6.09
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+49% Synergy $2.27
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+42% Synergy $0.72
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+35% Synergy $0.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $109.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $78.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

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

Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+43% Synergy $3.93
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+42% Synergy $0.18
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+40% Synergy $55.66
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+38% Synergy $10.21
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+38% Synergy $1.74
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+37% Synergy $1.02
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+36% Synergy $0.82
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+35% Synergy $5.68
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+35% Synergy $0.27
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+33% Synergy $1.20
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+32% Synergy $0.18
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+28% Synergy $0.33
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $19.01
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+26% Synergy $2.10
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+26% Synergy $7.49
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+26% Synergy $29.77
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+24% Synergy $0.41
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.61
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+21% Synergy $1.32
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+21% Synergy $1.03
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+20% Synergy $0.20
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+19% Synergy $0.61
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+18% Synergy $21.49
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+15% Synergy $0.25
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+15% Synergy $0.11
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.22
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+14% Synergy $1.13
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.23
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+13% Synergy $44.00
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+11% Synergy $0.26
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+11% Synergy $0.16
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.64
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+10% Synergy $0.28
Enlistment Officer Enlistment Officer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $0.24
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+8% Synergy $1.28
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+8% Synergy $0.38
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.59
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+7% Synergy $0.20
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+6% Synergy $0.41
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+6% Synergy $0.07
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+5% Synergy $0.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $41.79
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+1% Synergy $30.27
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $2.85
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-2% Synergy $37.11
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $2.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $10.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+38% Synergy $10.59
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+38% Synergy $6.09
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+36% Synergy $32.77
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+35% Synergy $10.62
Disenchant Disenchant
+21% Synergy $0.17
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+21% Synergy $0.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $17.98
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $0.86
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $5.76
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.68
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $8.91
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.48
Tithe Tithe
+5% Synergy $22.63
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $6.95
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.41
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $6.87
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $2.51
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $7.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.46

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 $40.53
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+33% Synergy $0.22
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+31% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+26% Synergy $0.67
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+24% Synergy $0.77
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+24% Synergy $1.05
Vengeance Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.12
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.27
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+14% Synergy $17.65
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Resurrection Resurrection
+9% Synergy $0.13
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+2% Synergy $9.01
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $1.95
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.33
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $1.70
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $2.02
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+30% Synergy $2.90
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+25% Synergy $1.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $5.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.12
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+14% Synergy $0.18
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+12% Synergy $1.52
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.14
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $3.52
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+9% Synergy $2.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $18.76
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $42.00
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $11.54
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+6% Synergy $1.01
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $36.97
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+5% Synergy $6.90
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+5% Synergy $23.74
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.26
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $16.06
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $8.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $3.92
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.63
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $1.06
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.34
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $5.74
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+2% Synergy $15.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.97
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $12.64
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $9.06
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $39.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $3.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $2.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+39% Synergy $0.34
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+32% Synergy $0.60
Worship Worship
+30% Synergy $1.37
True Conviction True Conviction
+24% Synergy $4.01
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+17% Synergy $0.69
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $6.12
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+13% Synergy $2.97
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $1.96
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.16
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.39
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.36
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.26
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $1.15
Pacifism Pacifism
+4% Synergy $0.06
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.49
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+3% Synergy $0.16
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+2% Synergy $0.22
Pariah Pariah
+1% Synergy $1.53
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
0% Synergy $16.11
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $22.02
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $3.00
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $42.89

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
+26% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+36% Synergy $12.19
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+26% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+23% Synergy $16.79
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $4.06
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $39.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+13% Synergy $3.80
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+10% Synergy $0.09
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+10% Synergy $0.12
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $3.03
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+7% Synergy $17.89
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $6.83
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.72
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $12.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.95
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $17.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+18% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $4.90
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $3.64
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $64.47
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $23.37
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.09
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.16
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+22% Synergy $6.54
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+17% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $21.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $8.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $22.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.02
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.18
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $25.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $4.13
Plains Plains
-19% Synergy $0.05

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