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Nagao, Bound by Honor
Price tag $0.29

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

#3605 Current Rank
#3354 Last Week
#3697 Last Month

New Cards

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

Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+33% Synergy $0.20
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+17% Synergy $2.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+94% Synergy $0.17
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+94% Synergy $0.43
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+91% Synergy $0.78
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+88% Synergy $0.15
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+85% Synergy $0.12
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+82% Synergy $0.90
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+81% Synergy $0.16
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+79% Synergy $0.90
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+79% Synergy $0.45
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+76% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+76% Synergy $0.10
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+76% Synergy $1.68
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+73% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+73% Synergy $0.08
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+73% Synergy $0.15
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+70% Synergy $0.18
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+65% Synergy $0.62
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+64% Synergy $0.19
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+64% Synergy $0.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-14% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-15% Synergy $51.58

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
+61% Synergy $0.19
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+61% Synergy $5.89
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+57% Synergy $0.30
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+57% Synergy $3.34
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+57% Synergy $0.15
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+56% Synergy $0.12
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+53% Synergy $0.09
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+50% Synergy $2.05
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+50% Synergy $0.10
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+46% Synergy $1.65
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+40% Synergy $0.83
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+36% Synergy $0.44
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+28% Synergy $0.15
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+28% Synergy $2.15
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+26% Synergy $1.39
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+26% Synergy $0.35
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+21% Synergy $2.75
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+20% Synergy $0.20
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+20% Synergy $0.13
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+20% Synergy $0.19
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.34
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+15% Synergy $7.21
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+12% Synergy $0.45
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $17.44
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+9% Synergy $2.56
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+9% Synergy $0.13
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+8% Synergy $3.72
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+8% Synergy $0.21
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+7% Synergy $1.40
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+7% Synergy $5.64
Salvation Colossus Salvation Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.52
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+4% Synergy $0.51
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $2.09
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+3% Synergy $0.37
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+2% Synergy $0.95
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-4% Synergy $4.80
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-4% Synergy $0.68
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-4% Synergy $9.46
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-4% Synergy $2.69
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.33
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $1.96
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
-5% Synergy $0.88
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-5% Synergy $0.46
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-8% Synergy $1.09
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-8% Synergy $8.13
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-10% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+46% Synergy $0.69
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+37% Synergy $1.22
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+26% Synergy $0.26
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+20% Synergy $0.40
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+13% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.37
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+12% Synergy $0.17
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+9% Synergy $0.09
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+9% Synergy $0.19
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+8% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $18.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cut Short Cut Short
+6% Synergy $0.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $15.89
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.24
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+5% Synergy $0.11
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.18
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+5% Synergy $0.14
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.28
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+4% Synergy $0.25
Holy Day Holy Day
+4% Synergy $0.52
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+4% Synergy $0.15
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $3.44
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+3% Synergy $11.08
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.72
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.07
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.25
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.92
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $0.93
Reprieve Reprieve
-8% Synergy $1.90
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $8.52

Sorceries

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

Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+56% Synergy $0.13
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+43% Synergy $0.15
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+34% Synergy $2.09
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+30% Synergy $0.31
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+20% Synergy $0.11
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+5% Synergy $1.41
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.31
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.02
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.31
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $4.39
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
0% Synergy $9.47
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $1.09
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.54
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+50% Synergy $0.21
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+50% Synergy $19.07
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+49% Synergy $10.69
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+48% Synergy $4.46
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+48% Synergy $0.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+32% Synergy $4.92
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+26% Synergy $0.17
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $4.34
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+17% Synergy $0.25
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+11% Synergy $1.39
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+11% Synergy $0.44
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+11% Synergy $6.74
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $2.06
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+9% Synergy $11.37
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+8% Synergy $0.46
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+6% Synergy $3.30
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+6% Synergy $0.27
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.24
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $32.77
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.28
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $7.51
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.37
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+3% Synergy $16.13
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.85
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $8.56
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-4% Synergy $22.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $4.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+62% Synergy $0.49
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+40% Synergy $0.47
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+34% Synergy $7.86
True Conviction True Conviction
+32% Synergy $4.88
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+27% Synergy $6.43
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+24% Synergy $0.53
Always Watching Always Watching
+21% Synergy $1.28
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+10% Synergy $0.20
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.43
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+8% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+8% Synergy $0.21
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.37
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $25.63
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.86
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $2.52
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+6% Synergy $0.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $5.79
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+5% Synergy $0.09
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $3.44
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+5% Synergy $0.30
Stormplain Detainment Stormplain Detainment
+5% Synergy $0.07
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $0.90
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.36
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.41
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $5.23
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.43
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $12.75
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.21
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $5.29
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $2.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $29.01

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+46% Synergy $1.60
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+21% Synergy $3.83
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+19% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+30% Synergy $5.92
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+28% Synergy $12.62
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+27% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.39
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy $1.60
New Benalia New Benalia
+10% Synergy $0.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $43.73
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+6% Synergy $0.24
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.35
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $9.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $22.56
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $5.99
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $1.00
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+45% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+37% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+36% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.37
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+10% Synergy $0.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.98
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.55
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01

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 $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+5% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28

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