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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

#3414 Current Rank
#2995 Last Week
#3264 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 $47.32
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+98% Synergy
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+71% Synergy $1.24
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+68% Synergy $0.17
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+67% Synergy $99.89
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+63% Synergy $10.01
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+59% Synergy $3.15
Shu General Shu General
+56% Synergy $7.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+56% Synergy $5.68
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+55% Synergy $88.97

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
+55% Synergy $49.99
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+55% Synergy $0.27
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+52% Synergy $12.34
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+51% Synergy $2.39
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+45% Synergy $0.80
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+35% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $103.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $34.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.22

Creatures

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

Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+50% Synergy $6.01
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+43% Synergy $10.21
Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+43% Synergy $2.97
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+42% Synergy $0.21
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+42% Synergy $1.04
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+38% Synergy $2.02
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+36% Synergy $55.66
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+35% Synergy $5.59
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+33% Synergy $1.16
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+33% Synergy $0.84
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+32% Synergy $0.22
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+32% Synergy $0.36
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $21.61
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+26% Synergy $0.28
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+26% Synergy $7.49
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+24% Synergy $0.34
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+24% Synergy $1.80
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+24% Synergy $29.77
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+23% Synergy $20.31
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+22% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.71
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+21% Synergy $1.19
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+21% Synergy $1.00
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+19% Synergy $0.99
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.23
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+15% Synergy $0.10
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.25
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+13% Synergy $0.21
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+12% Synergy $1.22
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+11% Synergy $1.18
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+11% Synergy $41.42
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+10% Synergy $0.29
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+10% Synergy $0.29
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+9% Synergy $0.19
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $0.18
Enlistment Officer Enlistment Officer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+8% Synergy $0.37
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+8% Synergy $1.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $1.84
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+7% Synergy $0.21
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+6% Synergy $2.06
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+5% Synergy $3.85
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+2% Synergy $28.81
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $3.06
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-2% Synergy $37.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $45.59
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-4% Synergy $9.60
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-5% Synergy $2.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+38% Synergy $6.28
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+36% Synergy $10.33
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+35% Synergy $10.37
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+33% Synergy $33.39
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+24% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $17.03
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $0.86
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+15% Synergy $4.77
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.20
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $21.78
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+7% Synergy $4.91
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+7% Synergy $0.23
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $8.12
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.51
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.90
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $0.89
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $2.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $4.94
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.40
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.43
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $6.18
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.24

Sorceries

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

False Defeat False Defeat
+52% Synergy $11.97
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+45% Synergy $31.06
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+33% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+31% Synergy $0.53
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+28% Synergy $0.95
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+24% Synergy $0.81
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+21% Synergy $0.29
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+21% Synergy $1.06
Vengeance Vengeance
+14% Synergy $0.09
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+11% Synergy $18.66
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Resurrection Resurrection
+9% Synergy $0.13
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+7% Synergy $0.22
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $0.77
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.78
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+2% Synergy $9.03
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.26
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $1.32
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $2.24
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+27% Synergy $3.26
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+27% Synergy $1.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+26% Synergy $5.28
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+16% Synergy $1.76
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+16% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.32
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+9% Synergy $42.43
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.88
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $15.40
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $18.49
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.29
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+6% Synergy $1.61
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+6% Synergy $1.06
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.18
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.62
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+5% Synergy $0.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $3.27
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $5.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.85
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.48
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.87
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $36.21
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $34.22
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
0% Synergy $8.64
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
0% Synergy $4.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-3% Synergy $12.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $3.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-11% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+42% Synergy $0.36
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+32% Synergy $0.54
Worship Worship
+32% Synergy $1.46
True Conviction True Conviction
+28% Synergy $4.08
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+17% Synergy $0.58
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $4.71
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+13% Synergy $3.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $1.43
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.22
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.32
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+5% Synergy $0.16
Pacifism Pacifism
+4% Synergy $0.05
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.44
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.73
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+3% Synergy $0.19
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $1.39
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.60
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $3.09
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-2% Synergy $18.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.79
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $45.90

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 $1.00
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $28.85
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $34.00

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+36% Synergy $12.11
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+28% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+23% Synergy $16.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $35.89
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.85
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $4.66
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+12% Synergy $0.12
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $3.53
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+10% Synergy $0.08
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+7% Synergy $11.83
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+6% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+6% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+6% Synergy $0.78
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $4.21
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $11.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.64
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.05
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.23
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-3% Synergy $19.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.22
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+10% Synergy $4.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $65.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.52
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.15
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $5.70
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+15% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $8.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+8% Synergy $23.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $26.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.92
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.18
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $28.40
Plains Plains
-17% Synergy $0.06

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