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Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms
Price tag $34.24

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

#2729 Current Rank
#2468 Last Week
#2840 Last Month

New Cards

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

Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+11% Synergy $0.38
Technodrome Technodrome
+4% Synergy $3.90
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+2% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+59% Synergy $3.34
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+55% Synergy $3.05
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+53% Synergy $3.17
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+51% Synergy $2.07
Smoke Smoke
+50% Synergy $7.16
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $14.78
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+48% Synergy $43.69
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+47% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+45% Synergy $39.15
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+45% Synergy $6.27

Top Cards

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+43% Synergy $13.26
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+36% Synergy $31.93
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $12.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+20% Synergy $68.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.85
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+9% Synergy $11.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $110.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $41.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $99.03
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $157.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1066.67
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.10

Creatures

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

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+40% Synergy $1.03
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+35% Synergy $0.96
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $13.55
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+28% Synergy $24.98
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+25% Synergy $1.12
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+25% Synergy $0.16
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+24% Synergy $1.14
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+19% Synergy $1.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.28
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $1.62
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+17% Synergy $0.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+16% Synergy $1.11
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+16% Synergy $4.64
Diaochan, Artful Beauty Diaochan, Artful Beauty
+15% Synergy $106.35
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $5.91
Yellow Scarves Cavalry Yellow Scarves Cavalry
+14% Synergy $8.85
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+13% Synergy $0.21
Yellow Scarves General Yellow Scarves General
+12% Synergy $37.88
Dong Zhou, the Tyrant Dong Zhou, the Tyrant
+12% Synergy $173.00
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
+11% Synergy $72.19
Yuan Shao, the Indecisive Yuan Shao, the Indecisive
+11% Synergy $125.25
Barbarian General Barbarian General
+11% Synergy $22.93
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+10% Synergy $0.28
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+9% Synergy $0.09
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+8% Synergy $4.92
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+6% Synergy $0.15
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+6% Synergy $0.19
Mountain Bandit Mountain Bandit
+6% Synergy $1.85
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+4% Synergy $16.89
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $9.17
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $2.97
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.22
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+3% Synergy $3.89
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+2% Synergy $6.70
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $0.84
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+2% Synergy $17.97
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+2% Synergy $0.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+1% Synergy $48.12
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $5.92
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+1% Synergy $3.17
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+1% Synergy $2.88
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
0% Synergy $18.96
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-1% Synergy $0.37
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
-1% Synergy $0.43
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
-1% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.12
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-8% Synergy $1.38
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-9% Synergy $4.55

Instants

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

Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+34% Synergy $0.42
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+32% Synergy $4.37
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+28% Synergy $0.24
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+24% Synergy $8.47
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+21% Synergy $1.94
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+17% Synergy $0.19
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+15% Synergy $12.32
Shunt Shunt
+13% Synergy $0.80
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+10% Synergy $14.01
Rush of Blood Rush of Blood
+7% Synergy $0.16
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.15
Blood Lust Blood Lust
+7% Synergy $12.61
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $9.73
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+6% Synergy $11.10
Reroute Reroute
+6% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $14.92
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $5.45
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+5% Synergy $1.67
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+4% Synergy $4.62
Brute Force Brute Force
+4% Synergy $0.17
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+4% Synergy $16.30
Fork Fork
+4% Synergy
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.60
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.51
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.64
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $3.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $1.53
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy $3.45
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $9.80
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $8.23
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-5% Synergy $1.16
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-8% Synergy $0.48
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $2.89
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $5.39
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-13% Synergy $1.86

Sorceries

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

Seize the Day Seize the Day
+36% Synergy $14.37
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+32% Synergy $5.15
World at War World at War
+26% Synergy $9.41
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+19% Synergy $0.59
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+19% Synergy $4.49
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+14% Synergy $2063.83
Geosurge Geosurge
+14% Synergy $3.26
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+13% Synergy $5.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.23
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+12% Synergy $0.97
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+9% Synergy $0.59
Blaze Blaze
+8% Synergy $0.12
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $7.29
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+6% Synergy $4.54
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+6% Synergy $0.19
Control of the Court Control of the Court
+6% Synergy $26.39
Warrior's Oath Warrior's Oath
+5% Synergy $14.73
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.17
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+4% Synergy $4.46
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.27
Last Chance Last Chance
+4% Synergy $3.18
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $4.48
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+3% Synergy $0.27
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+2% Synergy $2.93
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $1.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.35
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy $5.41
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.33
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+44% Synergy $1.28
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+38% Synergy $39.62
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+38% Synergy $0.24
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+35% Synergy $11.97
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+33% Synergy $7.29
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+33% Synergy $1.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+28% Synergy $11.36
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $36.02
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+28% Synergy $1.58
Embercleave Embercleave
+26% Synergy $9.10
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+26% Synergy $0.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $28.45
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+23% Synergy $2.56
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+23% Synergy $0.79
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+21% Synergy $6.46
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+21% Synergy $47.45
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $5.03
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+18% Synergy $8.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $10.46
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+14% Synergy $0.57
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+13% Synergy $6.27
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+12% Synergy $2.03
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $0.56
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $1.23
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+10% Synergy $7.10
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+10% Synergy $0.67
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $20.26
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $10.90
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $13.64
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+8% Synergy $1.06
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+7% Synergy $20.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.70
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.73
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+6% Synergy $1.07
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $18.45
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $34.23
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.37
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $3.33
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $2.73
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+5% Synergy $8.34
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.95
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.56
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-6% Synergy $2.91
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.30

Enchantments

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

Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+27% Synergy $0.36
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+22% Synergy $0.36
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+18% Synergy $6.93
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+12% Synergy $5.96
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.47
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.22
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+8% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $16.84
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+6% Synergy $0.18
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+5% Synergy $11.95
Glacial Crevasses Glacial Crevasses
+5% Synergy $2.60
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+4% Synergy $2.51
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $17.08
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.11
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+3% Synergy $3.09
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $7.79
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.44
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $1.46
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $11.45

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+18% Synergy $6.05
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+41% Synergy $1.85
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+24% Synergy $12.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $5.88
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $2.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+13% Synergy $17.10
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $12.99
Wasteland Wasteland
+9% Synergy $26.69
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $22.89
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.52
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.14
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $9.82
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.41
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.29
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-2% Synergy $20.37
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $1.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.54
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.31
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $1.74
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $10.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $4.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.65
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.87
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $10.73
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.90
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $3.50
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $17.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $214.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.86
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+14% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $14.92
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.67
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.51
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.12
Mountain Mountain
-10% Synergy $0.16