Lu Xun, Scholar General
$0.32
$0.32Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2297
Current Rank
#2468
Last Week
#2712
Past 2 Years
246
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lu Xun, Scholar General decks.
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.26
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.01
The Theorist, Jace Beleren-4% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$40.53
Geist of Saint Thalia-9% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$1.12
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Lu Xun, Scholar General's abilities and overall game plan.
Fireshrieker+51% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.23
Blackblade Reforged+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.97
Curiosity+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.30
Combat Research+42% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.39
Sword of the Animist+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$5.92
Empyrial Plate+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.83
Swiftfoot Boots+39% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.86
Brass Squire+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.21
Hammer of Nazahn+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$13.29
Thran Power Suit+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.93
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lu Xun, Scholar General decks.
Fireshrieker+51% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.23
Blackblade Reforged+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.97
Curiosity+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.30
Combat Research+42% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.39
Sword of the Animist+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$5.92
Swiftfoot Boots+39% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.86
Etherium Sculptor+27% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.68
Negate+12% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.15
Counterspell+5% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$4.36
Sapphire Medallion-12% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$8.42
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$67.28
Consecrated Sphinx-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$32.62
Thassa's Oracle-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$23.55
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$39.05
Force of Will-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$58.52
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$67.78
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.68
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Lu Xun, Scholar General's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Brass Squire+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.21
Trophy Mage+29% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.72
Silent Arbiter+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$9.62
Tribute Mage+25% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.99
Silver Myr+24% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.62
Fog Bank+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.11
Deadeye Quartermaster+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.28
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$9.11
Foundry Inspector+18% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.34
The Reality Chip+17% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.88
Trinket Mage+14% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.65
Acquisition Octopus+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Chasm Skulker+10% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.94
Guard Gomazoa+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.44
Tandem Lookout+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.80
Triskaidekaphile+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.96
Invisible Stalker+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.12
Enduring Curiosity+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.88
Psychosis Crawler+7% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.00
Minn, Wily Illusionist+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.49
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$9.02
Lyla, Holographic Assistant+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.92
Looter il-Kor+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Homunculus Horde+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.80
Starwinder+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.75
Vedalken Engineer+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.60
Troop of Ponies+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Spellskite+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$7.79
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.20
Body of Knowledge+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Burnished Hart+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Clone+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.67
Triton Shorestalker+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.44
Oneirophage+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Siren Stormtamer+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Nadir Kraken+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Vedalken Archmage+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.54
Mischievous Mystic+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Laboratory Maniac+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.12
Forensic Gadgeteer0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.71
Harbinger of the Seas0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.47
Ornithopter of Paradise0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.90
Solemn Simulacrum-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.55
Scourge of Fleets-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.29
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.24
Emry, Lurker of the Loch-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.74
Consecrated Sphinx-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$32.62
Thassa's Oracle-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$23.55
Hullbreaker Horror-16% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.96
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lu Xun, Scholar General safe.
Fumble+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.46
Slip Out the Back+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.15
Aetherize+8% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.53
Dispel+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.40
Redirect+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Cancel+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Mana Leak+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Unsummon+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Rewind+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.40
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.24
Evacuation+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Arcane Denial+1% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.61
Engulf the Shore+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.64
Spell Pierce+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Foil+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.71
Pongify+0% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.63
Scour for Scrap0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Aetherspouts-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.76
Disallow-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.87
High Tide-1% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.13
Muddle the Mixture-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.11
Opt-1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.28
Rapid Hybridization-3% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.95
Cryptic Command-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.66
Pact of Negation-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.40
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$54.54
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$67.28
Brainstorm-4% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.60
Resculpt-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Swan Song-4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$12.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse-4% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.23
Whir of Invention-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.58
Narset's Reversal-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.72
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$39.05
Force of Negation-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$45.64
Force of Will-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$58.52
Mystical Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.68
Archmage's Charm-11% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.01
Snap-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.23
Sink into Stupor-13% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.91
Frantic Search-17% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.77
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Lu Xun, Scholar General's game plan and control the board.
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Wash Out+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Capture of Jingzhou+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.30
Curse of the Swine+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.31
Fabricate+6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$10.54
Stolen Identity+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.51
Broken Dam+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.81
Flow of Ideas+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Inundate+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.45
Chart a Course+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.15
Ravenform+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Preordain0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.87
Thoughtcast-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.58
Merchant Scroll-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.93
Ponder-2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.93
Treasure Cruise-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Sea Gate Restoration-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.63
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Empyrial Plate+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.83
Hammer of Nazahn+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$13.29
Thran Power Suit+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.93
Mask of Memory+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.41
The Key to the Vault+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.65
Sword of Feast and Famine+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$42.28
Strata Scythe+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.62
Champion's Helm+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.90
Quietus Spike+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.13
Commander's Plate+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$36.91
Inquisitor's Flail+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.94
Loxodon Warhammer+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.40
Goldvein Pick+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Colossus Hammer+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.77
Sword of War and Peace+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$9.89
Bident of Thassa+19% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.49
Mask of Avacyn+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.28
Nettlecyst+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.83
Goggles of Night+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.24
Mithril Coat+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$24.49
Darksteel Plate+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.56
Leyline Axe+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.63
Basilisk Collar+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.33
Sword of Fire and Ice+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$45.87
Rogue's Gloves+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.49
Ring of Evos Isle+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.40
Buster Sword+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$46.72
Masterwork of Ingenuity+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.54
Sword of Vengeance+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.52
Hero's Blade+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$18.34
Sword of Forge and Frontier+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.81
Genji Glove+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.31
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.53
Shadowspear+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$34.32
Brass Knuckles+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.21
Explorer's Scope+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.24
Sword of Light and Shadow+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.13
Sword of Sinew and Steel+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.47
Argentum Armor+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.86
Grafted Exoskeleton+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.75
Hand of Vecna+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Pip-Boy 3000+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.06
Adaptive Omnitool+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.07
Winged Boots+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.72
Wizard's Staff+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.70
Lightning Greaves+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.97
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Sensei's Divining Top-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$38.73
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Lu Xun, Scholar General's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Curious Obsession+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.47
Eel Umbra+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.27
Octopus Umbra+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.76
Sigil of Sleep+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$9.28
Wizard Class+18% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.90
Nerd Rage+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.84
Teferi's Ageless Insight+14% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$5.88
Eldrazi Conscription+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.47
Vanishing+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.43
Curator's Ward+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Propaganda+8% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.63
Coastal Piracy+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Imprisoned in the Moon+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.34
Reconnaissance Mission+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.37
Ophidian Eye+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.68
Teferi's Veil+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.12
Auramancer's Guise+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.58
Witness Protection+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Control Magic+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.74
Dissipation Field+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.98
Ominous Seas+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.30
Proft's Eidetic Memory+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.12
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$67.78
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$13.36
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Lu Xun, Scholar General to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.23
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$10.77
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Buried Ruin+14% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.40
Reliquary Tower+9% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$4.38
Archway of Innovation+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.29
Lonely Sandbar+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.23
Halimar Depths+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Coral Atoll+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.57
Ghost Quarter+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.92
Urza's Power Plant+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.89
Urza's Mine+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.13
Urza's Tower+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.13
Inventors' Fair+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$19.28
Muraganda Raceway+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.61
Remote Isle+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Maze of Ith+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.80
Academy Ruins+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.24
Rivendell+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$44.48
Castle Vantress+0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$57.56
War Room0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.55
Terrain Generator-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.21
Agna Qel'a-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.75
Seat of the Synod-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.03
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.79
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$39.13
Cephalid Coliseum-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Rogue's Passage-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$27.95
Mystic Sanctuary-12% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+13% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.28
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.87
Decanter of Endless Water+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.53
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.21
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.89
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.39
Mox Opal-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$222.00
Thran Dynamo-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.52
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.39
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.21
Everflowing Chalice-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Lotus Petal-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$42.84
Midnight Clock-6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.61
Lands
The mana base foundation for Lu Xun, Scholar General decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Island+0% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.08
Cavern of Souls+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$50.30
Snow-Covered Island+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.06
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.24
Sea Gate Restoration-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.63
Sink into Stupor-13% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.91
Lu Xun, Scholar General Deck Stats
Based on 246 Lu Xun, Scholar General decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 17
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 22
- Enchantment 8
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 17 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 22 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-11 | 1862 |
| 2024-12 | 1795 |
| 2025-01 | 2096 |
| 2025-02 | 2269 |
| 2025-03 | 2281 |
| 2025-04 | 2320 |
| 2025-05 | 2542 |
| 2025-06 | 2237 |
| 2025-07 | 2401 |
| 2025-08 | 2410 |
| 2025-09 | 2823 |
| 2025-10 | 2154 |
| 2025-11 | 2570 |
| 2025-12 | 2235 |
| 2026-01 | 2718 |
| 2026-02 | 2540 |
| 2026-03 | 2653 |
| 2026-04 | 2780 |
| 2026-05 | 2300 |
| 2026-06 | 2942 |
| 2026-07 | 2953 |
| 2026-08 | 2994 |
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Rafiq of the Many
Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Bruna, Light of Alabaster