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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $36.74

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 15% Legends 11% Soldiers 11% Voltron 11% Humans 4%
View Average Decklist All Humans Commanders

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Humans plan in Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+99% Synergy $0.43
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+96% Synergy $1.89
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+50% Synergy $1.21
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+50% Synergy $3.67
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+50% Synergy $19.99
Shu General Shu General
+50% Synergy $6.67
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+50% Synergy $7.73
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+50% Synergy $112.79
Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+50% Synergy $2.75
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+50% Synergy $1.16
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+50% Synergy $1.06
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+50% Synergy $1.14
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+50% Synergy $13.75
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+50% Synergy $3.52
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+50% Synergy $36.41
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+50% Synergy $3.64
Enlistment Officer Enlistment Officer
+50% Synergy $0.20
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+49% Synergy $0.23
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+49% Synergy $0.37
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+49% Synergy $5.36
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+49% Synergy $1.74
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+48% Synergy $0.99
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+48% Synergy $0.28
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+48% Synergy $2.64
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+48% Synergy $0.74
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+47% Synergy $2.55
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+47% Synergy $7.79
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+47% Synergy $3.27
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+47% Synergy $0.38
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+47% Synergy $0.35
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+46% Synergy $0.58
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+45% Synergy $0.38
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+44% Synergy $1.03
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+44% Synergy $38.92
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+43% Synergy $3.39
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+42% Synergy $0.39
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+41% Synergy $0.38
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.05
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+39% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+37% Synergy $1.91
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+37% Synergy $29.88
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.55
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $3.91
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+31% Synergy $4.95
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+31% Synergy $0.36
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.39
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+100% Synergy $0.19
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+100% Synergy $76.60
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+100% Synergy
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
+100% Synergy $49.21

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's Humans deck ahead.

Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+50% Synergy $10.88
Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+50% Synergy $11.18
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+50% Synergy $50.51
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+50% Synergy $0.14
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+48% Synergy $5.10
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+47% Synergy $9.99
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+38% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+33% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Humans game plan forward for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu.

Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+50% Synergy $1.19
Vengeance Vengeance
+50% Synergy $0.11
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+50% Synergy $1.98
False Defeat False Defeat
+50% Synergy $22.24
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+50% Synergy $54.72
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+50% Synergy $0.32
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+50% Synergy $30.74
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+50% Synergy $11.91
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+49% Synergy $22.60
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+46% Synergy $0.93
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+43% Synergy $0.23
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+36% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Humans decks.

Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+50% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+49% Synergy $1.86
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+49% Synergy $12.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+43% Synergy $0.37
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+40% Synergy $5.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $5.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $5.65
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Humans strategy in Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks.

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+88% Synergy $11.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+85% Synergy $9.34
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.31
Mobilization Mobilization
+49% Synergy $0.74
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+46% Synergy $10.14
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+42% Synergy $9.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's Humans game plan.

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+48% Synergy $1.38
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+39% Synergy $2.16

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Humans decks.

Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+49% Synergy $0.19
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+49% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+45% Synergy $15.30
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+43% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+32% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.59
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $5.79

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's Humans strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+89% Synergy $0.37
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+49% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+42% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+40% Synergy $2.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $2.59
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+31% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's Humans decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+84% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+39% Synergy $51.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Liu Bei, Lord of Shu: Humans.

Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Noble Heritage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Noble Heritage
Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General