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Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms
Price tag $34.36

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3106 Current Rank
#2991 Last Week
#2803 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms decks.

Rooftop Percher Rooftop Percher
+8% Synergy $0.13
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.25
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+4% Synergy $0.30
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.34
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms's abilities and overall game plan.

Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+60% Synergy $3.40
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+54% Synergy $2.69
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+53% Synergy $3.99
Smoke Smoke
+52% Synergy $6.00
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+50% Synergy $0.14
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+48% Synergy $1.94
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+46% Synergy $6.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy $44.24
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+44% Synergy $14.83
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+43% Synergy $40.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms decks.

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+42% Synergy $12.48
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+40% Synergy $1.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $12.99
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+17% Synergy $66.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+9% Synergy $11.96
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $43.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $97.40
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $106.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $938.97
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+33% Synergy $1.03
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+30% Synergy $23.91
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+26% Synergy $13.51
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+26% Synergy $0.08
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+25% Synergy $1.03
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+22% Synergy $0.83
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+19% Synergy $1.36
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+17% Synergy $0.93
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+17% Synergy $4.77
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+17% Synergy $0.24
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $2.55
Diaochan, Artful Beauty Diaochan, Artful Beauty
+15% Synergy $106.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+14% Synergy $0.52
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+13% Synergy $0.20
Yellow Scarves Cavalry Yellow Scarves Cavalry
+13% Synergy $8.63
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $8.40
Yuan Shao, the Indecisive Yuan Shao, the Indecisive
+12% Synergy $115.49
Yellow Scarves General Yellow Scarves General
+12% Synergy $37.88
Dong Zhou, the Tyrant Dong Zhou, the Tyrant
+12% Synergy $173.00
Barbarian General Barbarian General
+12% Synergy $22.93
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
+11% Synergy $72.19
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+10% Synergy $4.13
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+10% Synergy $0.10
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+9% Synergy $0.37
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+8% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Bandit Mountain Bandit
+7% Synergy $1.73
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+6% Synergy $0.14
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $30.01
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+6% Synergy $0.17
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+4% Synergy $3.07
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $42.97
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+3% Synergy $8.33
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+3% Synergy $3.69
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+3% Synergy $3.38
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.22
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+3% Synergy $6.28
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+3% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $1.02
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+2% Synergy $16.80
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+2% Synergy $16.79
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+1% Synergy $7.12
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $10.71
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
0% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-2% Synergy $15.49
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-3% Synergy $5.14
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-6% Synergy $27.54
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-7% Synergy $1.14
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-7% Synergy $0.54
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-9% Synergy $5.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms safe.

Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+35% Synergy $0.53
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+33% Synergy $0.24
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+30% Synergy $4.25
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+25% Synergy $8.68
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+20% Synergy $2.45
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+17% Synergy $0.16
Shunt Shunt
+15% Synergy $0.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+14% Synergy $12.01
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+10% Synergy $11.82
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+8% Synergy $10.21
Blood Lust Blood Lust
+8% Synergy $11.83
Reroute Reroute
+8% Synergy $0.26
Rush of Blood Rush of Blood
+8% Synergy $0.21
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+7% Synergy $1.96
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $10.47
Reverberate Reverberate
+5% Synergy $2.86
Brute Force Brute Force
+5% Synergy $0.32
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+5% Synergy $14.51
Fork Fork
+5% Synergy
Enrage Enrage
+5% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $13.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+4% Synergy $4.08
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+4% Synergy $3.58
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.74
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $11.24
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.99
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $3.55
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.37
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $7.18
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-4% Synergy $1.90
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $2.95
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-9% Synergy $0.43
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $6.43
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.15
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-12% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms's game plan and control the board.

Seize the Day Seize the Day
+38% Synergy $14.70
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+35% Synergy $6.35
World at War World at War
+28% Synergy $8.09
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+21% Synergy $3.53
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+19% Synergy $0.72
Geosurge Geosurge
+15% Synergy $3.55
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+13% Synergy $1.69
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+13% Synergy $3.59
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $1907.80
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+10% Synergy $1.19
Blaze Blaze
+9% Synergy $0.13
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.61
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+8% Synergy $0.45
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+7% Synergy $0.19
Control of the Court Control of the Court
+6% Synergy $25.29
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $6.66
Warrior's Oath Warrior's Oath
+5% Synergy $9.37
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $3.61
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.18
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+4% Synergy $4.42
Last Chance Last Chance
+4% Synergy $2.66
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+3% Synergy $4.24
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+3% Synergy $0.45
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+3% Synergy $3.13
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+1% Synergy $0.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $7.93
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.98
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy $1.76
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-1% Synergy $5.98
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.16
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-3% Synergy $3.97
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.29
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+43% Synergy $1.27
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+41% Synergy $0.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $8.56
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+32% Synergy $1.32
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+32% Synergy $14.19
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+31% Synergy $35.57
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+31% Synergy $1.87
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+28% Synergy $10.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $39.36
Embercleave Embercleave
+27% Synergy $9.63
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+27% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+24% Synergy $5.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $28.23
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+23% Synergy $2.57
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+23% Synergy $1.15
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.42
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $5.28
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+18% Synergy $8.97
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+17% Synergy $49.85
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+16% Synergy $0.63
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $10.91
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+12% Synergy $6.84
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $1.19
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+11% Synergy $2.37
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $2.47
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+10% Synergy $0.63
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $19.79
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $21.78
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+8% Synergy $0.93
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $14.47
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+8% Synergy $0.20
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.39
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.58
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $10.97
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $33.08
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+7% Synergy $18.64
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.50
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+6% Synergy $2.08
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.27
Twin Blades Twin Blades
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.90
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.72
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $19.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.56
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.27
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+35% Synergy $27.96
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+28% Synergy $0.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+23% Synergy $0.35
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+19% Synergy $7.01
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+12% Synergy $5.81
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.49
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.32
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+9% Synergy $0.15
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $13.35
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $21.82
Super State Super State
+5% Synergy $15.02
Glacial Crevasses Glacial Crevasses
+5% Synergy $2.57
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+4% Synergy $3.66
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $8.17
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+4% Synergy $3.17
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.08
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $1.09
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.44
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $12.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+20% Synergy $6.19
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.44
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+43% Synergy $1.60
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy $11.61
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $5.44
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $9.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+11% Synergy $15.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $13.10
Wasteland Wasteland
+7% Synergy $21.87
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.06
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $43.73
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.08
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $13.92
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.14
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.11
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.31
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $17.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.21
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $1.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $2.28
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.30
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.13
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.78
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $11.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $3.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+12% Synergy $3.88
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.32
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $9.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.55
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $21.90
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.98
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.62
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.39
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-5% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-15% Synergy $1.64

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+13% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $13.37
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $7.93
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $48.99
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.52
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.25