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Lu Xun, Scholar General
Price tag $0.46

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2578 Current Rank
#2512 Last Week
#2516 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lu Xun, Scholar General.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lu Xun, Scholar General's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+51% Synergy $2.24
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+51% Synergy $0.17
Curiosity Curiosity
+46% Synergy $0.64
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $6.34
Combat Research Combat Research
+41% Synergy $0.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.58
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+39% Synergy $1.12
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+38% Synergy $1.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+33% Synergy $13.88
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+33% Synergy $37.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lu Xun, Scholar General decks.

Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+32% Synergy $0.60
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+28% Synergy $0.45
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+27% Synergy $0.67
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.23
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.52
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.60
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.74
High Tide High Tide
0% Synergy $1.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-16% Synergy $4.94

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $45.55
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $33.75
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-7% Synergy $18.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $62.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $53.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-18% Synergy $14.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lu Xun, Scholar General's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+30% Synergy $13.75
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+26% Synergy $0.94
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+24% Synergy $0.32
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+23% Synergy $0.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.29
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+18% Synergy $6.81
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+17% Synergy $0.12
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.45
Wu Scout Wu Scout
+14% Synergy $4.34
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+13% Synergy $3.32
Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $1.05
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+11% Synergy $6.42
Wu Light Cavalry Wu Light Cavalry
+11% Synergy $3.71
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+10% Synergy $0.48
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $1.01
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+10% Synergy $0.99
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+10% Synergy $0.62
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+10% Synergy $0.11
Wu Elite Cavalry Wu Elite Cavalry
+10% Synergy $2.10
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+9% Synergy $1.16
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $6.89
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+8% Synergy $1.56
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $9.76
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+8% Synergy $3.20
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+7% Synergy $1.60
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.72
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.20
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
+7% Synergy $125.53
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
+7% Synergy $74.98
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.56
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+6% Synergy $0.09
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.65
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.21
Clone Clone
+5% Synergy $0.50
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+4% Synergy $0.09
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+3% Synergy $0.24
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+3% Synergy $2.68
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+2% Synergy $2.73
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.11
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+1% Synergy $10.90
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $0.97
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
-1% Synergy $0.73
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-1% Synergy $5.67
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-1% Synergy $1.42
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
-2% Synergy $2.57
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
-3% Synergy $0.42
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-6% Synergy $1.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-18% Synergy $5.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lu Xun, Scholar General safe.

Fumble Fumble
+12% Synergy $0.58
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+11% Synergy $3.59
Redirect Redirect
+10% Synergy $0.33
Dispel Dispel
+6% Synergy $0.39
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.25
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+5% Synergy $0.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.14
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+3% Synergy $0.22
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+3% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.93
Disallow Disallow
+2% Synergy $2.38
Rewind Rewind
+1% Synergy $0.47
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+1% Synergy $0.27
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+1% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.83
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.60
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.54
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-1% Synergy $1.35
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.12
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.60
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.20
Evacuation Evacuation
-2% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.86
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.25
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-4% Synergy $6.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.29
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-5% Synergy $16.16
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.65
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $2.30
Resculpt Resculpt
-7% Synergy $0.34
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-10% Synergy $1.25
Consider Consider
-10% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.56
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $2.41
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-18% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lu Xun, Scholar General's game plan and control the board.

Wash Out Wash Out
+14% Synergy $0.38
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+10% Synergy $0.17
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+10% Synergy $10.50
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.29
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.10
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+6% Synergy $0.36
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $0.55
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.04
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+4% Synergy $1.34
Inundate Inundate
+3% Synergy $6.79
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.14
Ravenform Ravenform
+1% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.19
Time Warp Time Warp
-1% Synergy $12.86
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
-2% Synergy $3.58
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $30.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+30% Synergy $40.10
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+30% Synergy $0.68
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+30% Synergy $0.39
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+28% Synergy $0.98
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+28% Synergy $4.23
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+25% Synergy $2.84
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+25% Synergy $2.26
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+24% Synergy $2.14
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+22% Synergy $8.89
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+21% Synergy $1.42
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+21% Synergy $0.70
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $24.06
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $2.82
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+20% Synergy $0.19
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+20% Synergy $0.11
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+20% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $44.79
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.32
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+16% Synergy $1.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $5.18
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+15% Synergy $18.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.85
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $29.79
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+14% Synergy $0.54
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+14% Synergy $0.28
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.15
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+13% Synergy $1.23
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $11.05
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+13% Synergy $2.40
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $2.39
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.10
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+12% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $12.27
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+12% Synergy $13.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $41.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.04
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $4.12
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+10% Synergy $0.29
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+9% Synergy $5.27
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $13.35
Bladed Bracers Bladed Bracers
+8% Synergy $0.10
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+7% Synergy $1.46
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.22
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+7% Synergy $0.08
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+6% Synergy $11.84
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+1% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-7% Synergy $34.49

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lu Xun, Scholar General's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+28% Synergy $0.14
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+28% Synergy $1.90
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+27% Synergy $0.31
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+25% Synergy $12.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $0.95
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+14% Synergy $3.14
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+13% Synergy $0.43
Vanishing Vanishing
+13% Synergy $0.50
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+12% Synergy $4.13
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.18
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+9% Synergy $0.36
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.37
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+7% Synergy $0.72
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+7% Synergy $11.04
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $3.04
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.31
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+6% Synergy $0.73
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.44
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $1.01
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+5% Synergy $12.50
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.06
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.10
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.04
Control Magic Control Magic
+4% Synergy $0.75
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.71
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.42
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-1% Synergy $3.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lu Xun, Scholar General to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.67
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-3% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $3.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.11
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.22
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+5% Synergy $0.98
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.50
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.95
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+3% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+3% Synergy $0.66
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+3% Synergy $0.65
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.50
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.91
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $45.08
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $11.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Tolaria West Tolaria West
-1% Synergy $1.67
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $50.05
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.36
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-3% Synergy $2.13
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-6% Synergy $0.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $35.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-15% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.71
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $5.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $4.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-3% Synergy $8.99
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-4% Synergy $175.80
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.53
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-6% Synergy $86.10
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.04
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $33.69

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lu Xun, Scholar General decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $42.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $30.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-6% Synergy $1.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.56

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