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Lu Xun, Scholar General
Price tag $0.48

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

#2347 Current Rank
#2182 Last Week
#2505 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lu Xun, Scholar General.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lu Xun, Scholar General decks.

Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+10% Synergy $0.61
Honest Work Honest Work
+8% Synergy $0.11
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $21.33
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+3% Synergy $1.79

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 $2.34
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+50% Synergy $0.23
Curiosity Curiosity
+44% Synergy $0.55
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $5.38
Combat Research Combat Research
+41% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.20
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+39% Synergy $1.15
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+39% Synergy $0.98
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+33% Synergy $37.91
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+33% Synergy $13.50

Top Cards

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

Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+31% Synergy $0.52
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+27% Synergy $0.72
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $2.77
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.21
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.58
High Tide High Tide
0% Synergy $0.89
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-14% Synergy $4.33

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $37.99
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-6% Synergy $34.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-6% Synergy $83.26
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-6% Synergy $1.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $89.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $63.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-19% Synergy $13.35

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+28% Synergy $10.33
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+27% Synergy $0.42
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+25% Synergy $1.77
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.27
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+22% Synergy $0.41
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+20% Synergy $0.17
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+17% Synergy $5.46
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+14% Synergy $3.07
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+14% Synergy $0.46
Wu Scout Wu Scout
+13% Synergy $4.33
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+11% Synergy $6.92
Wu Light Cavalry Wu Light Cavalry
+11% Synergy $3.57
Starwinder Starwinder
+10% Synergy $0.70
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+10% Synergy $0.98
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+10% Synergy $0.10
Wu Elite Cavalry Wu Elite Cavalry
+10% Synergy $1.74
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+9% Synergy $0.53
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $0.78
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $7.74
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+9% Synergy $2.72
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+9% Synergy $1.06
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+8% Synergy $0.41
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+8% Synergy $0.67
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.58
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+8% Synergy $0.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
+7% Synergy $125.53
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
+7% Synergy $74.01
Spellskite Spellskite
+6% Synergy $6.62
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+6% Synergy $0.89
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+6% Synergy $0.19
Clone Clone
+5% Synergy $0.40
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+5% Synergy $0.07
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+4% Synergy $0.52
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+4% Synergy $1.68
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+4% Synergy $0.10
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.11
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+3% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+2% Synergy $10.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.12
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $0.85
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-1% Synergy $2.03
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $4.96
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
-2% Synergy $2.09
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
-3% Synergy $4.58
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
-3% Synergy $0.49
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-6% Synergy $1.32
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-17% Synergy $5.41

Instants

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

Fumble Fumble
+14% Synergy $0.45
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $2.28
Redirect Redirect
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cancel Cancel
+8% Synergy $0.29
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.14
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+5% Synergy $0.09
Secret Identity Secret Identity
+5% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+4% Synergy $0.39
Unsummon Unsummon
+3% Synergy $0.24
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+2% Synergy $0.29
Tale's End Tale's End
+2% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.43
Rewind Rewind
+1% Synergy $0.42
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+1% Synergy $1.35
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.58
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+1% Synergy $0.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.89
Disallow Disallow
0% Synergy $3.77
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.60
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.78
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.17
Evacuation Evacuation
-2% Synergy $0.16
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.67
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-4% Synergy $5.88
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-4% Synergy $14.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $45.83
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-6% Synergy $1.26
Resculpt Resculpt
-7% Synergy $0.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $48.26
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-7% Synergy $1.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.19
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-11% Synergy $1.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $8.82
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.69
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Wash Out Wash Out
+15% Synergy $0.31
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+10% Synergy $8.76
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.28
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+9% Synergy $0.16
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $0.46
Fabricate Fabricate
+5% Synergy $8.90
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+5% Synergy $0.34
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.07
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+5% Synergy $0.10
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+5% Synergy $1.24
Inundate Inundate
+4% Synergy $6.99
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.54
Ravenform Ravenform
+1% Synergy $0.17
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.19
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
-1% Synergy $4.62
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $32.52
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+31% Synergy $0.32
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+31% Synergy $0.90
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+31% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+30% Synergy $38.64
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+30% Synergy $0.72
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+30% Synergy $3.31
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+25% Synergy $1.55
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+24% Synergy $1.57
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+23% Synergy $1.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+22% Synergy $19.89
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $1.78
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+22% Synergy $0.56
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+21% Synergy $7.21
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+21% Synergy $0.08
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+20% Synergy $0.22
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+19% Synergy $2.27
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+19% Synergy $0.05
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $43.68
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $17.47
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $32.48
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+16% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.77
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+15% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $4.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+14% Synergy $8.73
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+13% Synergy $0.12
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $3.34
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+13% Synergy $0.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+13% Synergy $1.16
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+13% Synergy $0.52
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+13% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $12.32
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $2.25
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+12% Synergy $0.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $36.41
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $12.49
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+12% Synergy $2.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.81
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+11% Synergy $5.62
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+11% Synergy $0.23
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+9% Synergy $12.56
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.59
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+8% Synergy $0.06
Bladed Bracers Bladed Bracers
+8% Synergy $0.05
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+7% Synergy $8.07
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.19
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $20.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $34.01

Enchantments

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

Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+30% Synergy $0.12
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+28% Synergy $2.25
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+28% Synergy $0.26
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+24% Synergy $12.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $1.07
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $3.12
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+13% Synergy $0.35
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+13% Synergy $3.68
Vanishing Vanishing
+12% Synergy $0.47
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.17
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+8% Synergy $0.29
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.33
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+7% Synergy $1.24
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+7% Synergy $0.76
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.75
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+6% Synergy $10.87
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+6% Synergy $0.77
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.10
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.32
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+5% Synergy $11.27
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.71
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.21
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+3% Synergy $1.00
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.39
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-1% Synergy $2.76
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
-2% Synergy $1.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.03
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $6.02

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.23
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.21
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.55
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $1.71
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+4% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy $0.58
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.53
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.10
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $10.48
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $38.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $47.66
Tolaria West Tolaria West
0% Synergy $1.38
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $10.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $5.75
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.37
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-7% Synergy $0.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $34.91
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-14% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.27
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.41
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.18
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $175.57
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $3.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-6% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $24.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.93
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $32.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-6% Synergy $1.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-13% Synergy $8.82

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