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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $33.54

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

#3736 Current Rank
#3240 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 $47.97
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+97% Synergy
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+71% Synergy $1.29
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+69% Synergy $0.16
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+64% Synergy $103.52
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+63% Synergy $9.99
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+56% Synergy $88.08
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+56% Synergy $53.34
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+56% Synergy $2.87
Shu General Shu General
+54% Synergy $7.06

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
+53% Synergy $4.39
False Defeat False Defeat
+51% Synergy $11.77
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+51% Synergy $0.26
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+50% Synergy $3.53
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+44% Synergy $0.87
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+30% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.85

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $92.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $94.56
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $67.50
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.37
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $35.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.09

Creatures

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

Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+46% Synergy $2.48
Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+46% Synergy $5.79
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+43% Synergy $1.08
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+41% Synergy $0.22
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+41% Synergy $10.21
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+38% Synergy $2.13
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+36% Synergy $52.41
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+33% Synergy $1.10
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+33% Synergy $0.84
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+32% Synergy $5.64
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+30% Synergy $0.32
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+30% Synergy $0.20
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+28% Synergy $7.34
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $21.14
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+26% Synergy $1.83
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+26% Synergy $29.07
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+25% Synergy $0.32
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+25% Synergy $7.13
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+23% Synergy $0.34
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+23% Synergy $0.99
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+23% Synergy $1.18
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+22% Synergy $0.29
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+20% Synergy $0.84
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+16% Synergy $0.57
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+15% Synergy $0.24
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+14% Synergy $0.19
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.07
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+14% Synergy $0.10
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+12% Synergy $1.17
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+12% Synergy $39.55
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+11% Synergy $0.28
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.27
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+11% Synergy $0.28
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+10% Synergy $0.15
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $0.19
Enlistment Officer Enlistment Officer
+10% Synergy $0.21
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+8% Synergy $0.33
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+8% Synergy $0.21
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+5% Synergy $3.58
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $1.90
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+4% Synergy $0.35
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+3% Synergy $24.93
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+3% Synergy $0.76
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+1% Synergy $3.10
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+1% Synergy $1.01
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-1% Synergy $29.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.94
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-5% Synergy $2.74
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-6% Synergy $6.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% 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
+36% Synergy $9.27
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+36% Synergy $6.51
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+35% Synergy $10.68
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+31% Synergy $32.31
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+26% Synergy $0.11
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+17% Synergy $5.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $0.88
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $16.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.13
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $0.62
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+7% Synergy $0.23
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.57
Divine Offering Divine Offering
+5% Synergy $0.09
Blessed Reversal Blessed Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.32
Morale Morale
+5% Synergy $0.12
Reprisal Reprisal
+5% Synergy $0.07
Truce Truce
+5% Synergy $0.93
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $5.17
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $4.43
Brought Back Brought Back
+4% Synergy $1.05
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+3% Synergy $0.50
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+3% Synergy $1.07
Tithe Tithe
+3% Synergy $24.85
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.08
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $11.92
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $1.54
Make a Stand Make a Stand
0% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $8.13
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-3% Synergy $0.50
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.42
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.44
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.69
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-19% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+49% Synergy $12.02
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+44% Synergy $31.06
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+31% Synergy $0.19
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+31% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+28% Synergy $0.57
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+24% Synergy $0.66
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+23% Synergy $1.67
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.32
Vengeance Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.09
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+12% Synergy $17.25
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+12% Synergy $0.56
Resurrection Resurrection
+9% Synergy $0.15
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+7% Synergy $0.21
Righteous Charge Righteous Charge
+5% Synergy $0.05
Visions Visions
+5% Synergy $0.16
Blinding Light Blinding Light
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dust to Dust Dust to Dust
+5% Synergy $4.89
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+4% Synergy $0.03
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $0.73
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+3% Synergy $0.14
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.65
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+2% Synergy $0.53
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $1.97
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
0% Synergy $8.35
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
0% Synergy $1.05
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.39
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.65
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $1.50
Fumigate Fumigate
-3% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $2.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+27% Synergy $7.30
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+27% Synergy $0.97
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $4.16
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+18% Synergy $2.39
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+18% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+14% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+11% Synergy $38.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.76
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+9% Synergy $15.02
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+7% Synergy $0.91
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $16.75
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+6% Synergy $1.02
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.20
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.35
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.87
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $3.50
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+5% Synergy $7.54
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+5% Synergy $0.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $5.06
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.92
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+4% Synergy $18.72
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $35.07
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $6.64
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+3% Synergy $0.51
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $27.30
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $1.06
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+2% Synergy $11.53
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $29.23
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+2% Synergy $8.74
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+2% Synergy $4.66
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+1% Synergy $5.21
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+1% Synergy $3.92
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+1% Synergy $16.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $31.82
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
0% Synergy $0.61
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $17.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-1% Synergy $33.77
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.13
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-2% Synergy $3.75
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-3% Synergy $13.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $4.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-15% Synergy $3.00

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+40% Synergy $0.29
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+32% Synergy $0.55
Worship Worship
+32% Synergy $0.78
True Conviction True Conviction
+26% Synergy $3.92
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+19% Synergy $0.69
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $3.87
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+12% Synergy $2.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $1.51
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.42
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+6% Synergy $0.23
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.05
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.29
Divine Transformation Divine Transformation
+5% Synergy $16.94
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $2.83
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+5% Synergy
Castle Castle
+5% Synergy $0.21
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.34
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $1.85
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.54
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mobilization Mobilization
+3% Synergy $0.68
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+3% Synergy $1.35
Crackdown Crackdown
+3% Synergy $10.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.24
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $0.94
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $1.75
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $2.70
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-2% Synergy $20.75
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-2% Synergy $0.43
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $21.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $46.08
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-9% Synergy $1.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $3.67

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
+24% Synergy $0.92
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $27.80
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+4% Synergy $1.32
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.86

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+34% Synergy $12.78
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+28% Synergy $0.29
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+20% Synergy $15.90
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.72
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+13% Synergy $0.11
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+11% Synergy $0.09
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $2.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $34.81
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $3.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $0.65
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+7% Synergy $10.78
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $0.61
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.49
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $3.97
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.18
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.06
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $10.98
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $16.70
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.75
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $6.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $18.97
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-4% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+17% Synergy $0.20
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $4.20
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $3.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $67.47
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.43
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $16.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.17
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $6.72
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+14% Synergy $0.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $10.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $24.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $22.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $14.13
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.87
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.10
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $24.35
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $33.98
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.52
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.37
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $0.65
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-2% Synergy $0.47
Plains Plains
-16% Synergy $0.04

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