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Nagao, Bound by Honor
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3824 Current Rank
#3144 Last Week
#3287 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nagao, Bound by Honor decks.

Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+40% Synergy $0.18
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.49

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nagao, Bound by Honor's abilities and overall game plan.

Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+94% Synergy $0.89
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+86% Synergy $0.59
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+86% Synergy $0.22
Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+86% Synergy $0.14
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+86% Synergy $0.15
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+83% Synergy $0.99
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+80% Synergy $2.01
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+78% Synergy $1.62
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+78% Synergy $0.05
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+75% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nagao, Bound by Honor decks.

Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+72% Synergy $0.83
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+70% Synergy $0.05
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+70% Synergy $0.30
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+64% Synergy $0.13
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+64% Synergy $0.21
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+61% Synergy $3.44
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+59% Synergy $0.07
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+56% Synergy $0.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nagao, Bound by Honor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+59% Synergy $0.06
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+59% Synergy $0.03
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+59% Synergy $5.85
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+56% Synergy $0.16
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+56% Synergy $0.17
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+54% Synergy $0.26
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+51% Synergy $0.04
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+48% Synergy $2.15
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+45% Synergy $0.50
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+44% Synergy $0.44
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+43% Synergy $0.14
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+43% Synergy $0.07
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+34% Synergy $1.63
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+33% Synergy $0.83
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+32% Synergy $0.26
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+27% Synergy $0.04
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+22% Synergy $1.14
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+16% Synergy $0.16
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+16% Synergy $0.23
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+15% Synergy $6.88
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+14% Synergy $1.09
Valiant Changeling Valiant Changeling
+13% Synergy $0.12
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+13% Synergy $0.15
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+12% Synergy $1.49
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $17.67
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+11% Synergy $0.47
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+11% Synergy $4.30
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+11% Synergy $0.12
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+8% Synergy $0.23
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+8% Synergy $1.25
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+8% Synergy $0.09
Brass Herald Brass Herald
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+6% Synergy $3.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.18
Faithful Squire Faithful Squire
+5% Synergy $0.13
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+4% Synergy $1.09
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+4% Synergy $1.71
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+2% Synergy $0.54
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-2% Synergy $0.91
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $30.11
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.35
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-3% Synergy $0.27
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
-3% Synergy $1.24
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-9% Synergy $0.80
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-9% Synergy $3.70
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-9% Synergy $1.08
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-9% Synergy $29.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-10% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $42.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-15% Synergy $1.92

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nagao, Bound by Honor safe.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+45% Synergy $0.50
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+37% Synergy $0.90
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+16% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $11.91
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+13% Synergy $1.96
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+13% Synergy $0.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $16.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.84
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.10
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.14
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+9% Synergy $0.21
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+8% Synergy $0.15
Cut Short Cut Short
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lightshield Parry Lightshield Parry
+6% Synergy $0.02
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.57
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+5% Synergy $0.71
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+5% Synergy $0.21
Hail of Arrows Hail of Arrows
+5% Synergy $0.13
Charge Across the Araba Charge Across the Araba
+5% Synergy $0.29
Blessed Breath Blessed Breath
+5% Synergy $0.15
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.04
Seized from Slumber Seized from Slumber
+5% Synergy $0.02
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+4% Synergy $0.11
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.13
Condemn Condemn
+2% Synergy $0.13
Revitalize Revitalize
+2% Synergy $0.08
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $6.52
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy $5.00
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.45
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $0.63
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $8.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nagao, Bound by Honor's game plan and control the board.

Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+46% Synergy $0.04
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+36% Synergy $0.16
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+31% Synergy $1.50
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.40
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.06
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+13% Synergy $0.66
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.17
Terashi's Cry Terashi's Cry
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cleanfall Cleanfall
+5% Synergy $0.24
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $0.73
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.23
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.30
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $8.35
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $1.91
Raise the Past Raise the Past
0% Synergy $0.78
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+59% Synergy $6.01
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+53% Synergy $9.94
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+46% Synergy $0.07
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.47
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+43% Synergy $4.22
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $4.33
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+26% Synergy $0.07
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+19% Synergy $6.33
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+16% Synergy $0.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+13% Synergy $3.77
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+13% Synergy $0.19
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+11% Synergy $5.49
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+11% Synergy $3.43
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.44
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $14.04
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.15
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+7% Synergy $1.02
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.50
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.42
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $14.17
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+5% Synergy $0.34
Shuko Shuko
+5% Synergy $2.09
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+5% Synergy $0.38
Fishing Pole Fishing Pole
+5% Synergy $0.05
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.31
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+4% Synergy $0.79
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $24.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $4.68
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+2% Synergy $0.21
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $1.73
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $0.97
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-3% Synergy $13.11
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nagao, Bound by Honor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+51% Synergy $0.41
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+38% Synergy $0.54
True Conviction True Conviction
+31% Synergy $3.92
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+31% Synergy $5.71
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+27% Synergy $4.32
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+22% Synergy $0.46
Always Watching Always Watching
+16% Synergy $1.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+13% Synergy $3.99
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.83
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.42
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+10% Synergy $0.05
Vigilance Vigilance
+8% Synergy $0.15
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.18
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.06
Cowed by Wisdom Cowed by Wisdom
+5% Synergy $0.14
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+5% Synergy $0.16
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+5% Synergy $0.04
Indomitable Will Indomitable Will
+5% Synergy $0.05
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $21.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $3.94
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.16
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+4% Synergy $6.71
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+4% Synergy $0.25
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $9.22
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.43
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $4.49
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $0.98
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.34
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+2% Synergy $0.30
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.39
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $6.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.67
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $1.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-7% Synergy $2.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $1.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $26.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nagao, Bound by Honor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+46% Synergy $0.84
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+25% Synergy $3.83
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+19% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+31% Synergy $3.65
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+26% Synergy $0.19
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+22% Synergy $12.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.27
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+15% Synergy $1.37
New Benalia New Benalia
+14% Synergy $0.24
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $34.54
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.36
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $6.80
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+5% Synergy $0.28
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.11
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.00
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+2% Synergy $0.16
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.85
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.76
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $15.90
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $2.28
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $6.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-7% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+43% Synergy $0.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+36% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.22
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+9% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.33
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+5% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.61
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $4.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-11% Synergy $17.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nagao, Bound by Honor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.28
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-2% Synergy $3.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-6% Synergy $34.04

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