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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $29.48

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

#3313 Current Rank
#3333 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
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+73% Synergy $0.20
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+70% Synergy $103.92
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+69% Synergy $1.75
Shu General Shu General
+64% Synergy $6.99
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+64% Synergy $3.70
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+62% Synergy $104.07
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+62% Synergy $0.33
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+59% Synergy $10.54

Top Cards

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

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+59% Synergy $7.86
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+57% Synergy $10.69
Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+55% Synergy $4.70
False Defeat False Defeat
+53% Synergy $15.60
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+52% Synergy $3.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+44% Synergy $0.38
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+41% Synergy $0.88
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $139.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $106.65
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $97.40
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $938.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

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

Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+46% Synergy $0.19
Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+46% Synergy $1.31
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+42% Synergy $0.30
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+41% Synergy $3.67
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+41% Synergy $12.32
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+39% Synergy $47.18
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+38% Synergy $0.36
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+38% Synergy $5.01
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+38% Synergy $0.37
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+36% Synergy $1.14
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+35% Synergy $1.19
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+32% Synergy $1.39
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+30% Synergy $18.00
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+28% Synergy $46.89
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+27% Synergy $7.50
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+25% Synergy $2.70
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+23% Synergy $0.51
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+23% Synergy $1.28
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+23% Synergy $2.84
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+22% Synergy $0.71
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+20% Synergy $0.34
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+19% Synergy $1.07
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+18% Synergy $0.46
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+18% Synergy $23.51
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.45
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+17% Synergy $62.78
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+16% Synergy $0.23
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $1.96
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.33
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+11% Synergy $0.17
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.76
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+10% Synergy $0.41
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.80
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+9% Synergy $0.35
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+7% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+6% Synergy $0.47
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+6% Synergy $2.45
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+6% Synergy $0.32
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+6% Synergy $0.51
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $53.73
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+3% Synergy $2.69
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+3% Synergy $0.46
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
0% Synergy $17.09
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $3.24
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $1.04
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-2% Synergy $31.98
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-2% Synergy $28.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-8% Synergy $12.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+45% Synergy $6.84
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+41% Synergy $10.79
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+34% Synergy $55.89
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+27% Synergy $11.08
Disenchant Disenchant
+19% Synergy $0.11
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+18% Synergy $5.36
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+16% Synergy $0.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $18.36
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.22
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.90
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.57
Tithe Tithe
+7% Synergy $27.14
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+7% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $15.89
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+2% Synergy $0.48
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $5.33
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.61
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $8.52
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $7.92
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $6.66
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-7% Synergy $0.93
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-14% Synergy $4.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-19% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+52% Synergy $51.32
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+46% Synergy $45.94
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+36% Synergy $2.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.24
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+25% Synergy $1.29
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+21% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+21% Synergy $0.83
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+17% Synergy $22.03
Vengeance Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.17
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.31
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+12% Synergy $0.50
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+7% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.02
Resurrection Resurrection
+6% Synergy $0.20
Visions Visions
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.33
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.69
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+1% Synergy $1.42
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
0% Synergy $9.47
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $3.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.09
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $2.09
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-10% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+36% Synergy $3.99
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+31% Synergy $4.46
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+25% Synergy $1.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.56
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+17% Synergy $3.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.85
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.92
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+12% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $44.24
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy $7.85
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $49.85
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.87
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $4.34
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $14.19
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $16.13
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+6% Synergy $0.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.32
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $3.76
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $8.66
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $21.05
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $11.36
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+4% Synergy $1.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $4.97
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+3% Synergy $0.42
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $1.94
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $21.78
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+3% Synergy $7.86
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
0% Synergy $22.37
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
0% Synergy $0.97
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $14.83
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $7.94
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $35.57
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-1% Synergy $40.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $39.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $4.65

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
+35% Synergy $0.62
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+33% Synergy $0.51
True Conviction True Conviction
+31% Synergy $4.88
Worship Worship
+27% Synergy $1.11
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+16% Synergy $1.09
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $5.79
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+13% Synergy $8.72
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $3.72
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+11% Synergy $0.27
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $25.63
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.43
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.01
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $2.52
Mobilization Mobilization
+4% Synergy $0.65
Crackdown Crackdown
+4% Synergy $9.38
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+3% Synergy $0.34
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.11
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $51.58
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $5.23
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.47
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+1% Synergy $0.19
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $4.79
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $4.96
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-3% Synergy $17.47
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $5.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $5.29

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 $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $40.18
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $3.21

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+40% Synergy $12.62
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+26% Synergy $22.56
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.43
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $5.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+15% Synergy $5.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $43.73
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $9.15
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+9% Synergy $29.68
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.26
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+8% Synergy $0.18
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+8% Synergy $0.12
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+7% Synergy $15.14
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.55
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.16
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.89
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $21.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.44
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.60
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $3.98
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.31
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.88
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $71.00
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.86
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $2.61
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $34.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.19
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+17% Synergy $7.40
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+13% Synergy $0.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $48.99
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $11.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $29.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $26.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.60
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.60
Plains Plains
-13% Synergy $0.21

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