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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.

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
+97% Synergy $1.40
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+91% Synergy $0.76
Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+91% Synergy $0.17
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+88% Synergy $0.17
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+86% Synergy $1.46
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+86% Synergy $0.15
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+83% Synergy $0.96
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+80% Synergy $0.51
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+80% Synergy $0.11
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+77% Synergy $0.08

Top Cards

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

Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+77% Synergy $1.69
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+75% Synergy $0.07
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+72% Synergy $0.30
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+72% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+69% Synergy $0.10
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+69% Synergy $0.14
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+67% Synergy $0.64
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+66% Synergy $5.93
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $3.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

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

Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+64% Synergy $0.20
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+64% Synergy $0.05
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+61% Synergy $0.08
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+61% Synergy $0.31
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+61% Synergy $0.16
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+60% Synergy $3.40
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+53% Synergy $0.13
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+53% Synergy $2.09
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+50% Synergy $0.07
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+47% Synergy $0.10
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+43% Synergy $1.11
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+41% Synergy $0.67
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+34% Synergy $0.62
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+27% Synergy $1.48
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+27% Synergy $0.28
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+25% Synergy $0.07
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+24% Synergy $1.73
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+22% Synergy $0.19
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+20% Synergy $6.30
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+17% Synergy $2.02
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+17% Synergy $0.18
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+17% Synergy $0.13
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.23
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+12% Synergy $0.50
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+9% Synergy $1.13
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $16.89
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+8% Synergy $0.27
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+8% Synergy $0.11
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+8% Synergy $0.08
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+7% Synergy $4.18
Salvation Colossus Salvation Colossus
+7% Synergy $0.51
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+6% Synergy $4.93
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+6% Synergy $2.35
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.22
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+3% Synergy $3.66
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+2% Synergy $1.98
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $46.99
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-3% Synergy $0.64
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.25
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-4% Synergy $9.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-5% Synergy $4.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-6% Synergy $1.66
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-6% Synergy $0.38
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-8% Synergy $0.60
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-8% Synergy $7.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-10% Synergy $0.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-17% Synergy $2.87
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+49% Synergy $0.74
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+40% Synergy $0.97
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+36% Synergy $0.09
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+19% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.27
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.35
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.12
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+12% Synergy $0.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.87
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $17.09
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.10
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.80
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+8% Synergy $0.21
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+8% Synergy $0.21
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+6% Synergy $0.85
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+6% Synergy $0.14
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.53
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.15
Cut Short Cut Short
+5% Synergy $0.04
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+5% Synergy $0.13
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $14.64
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+4% Synergy $0.16
Holy Day Holy Day
+4% Synergy $0.49
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+4% Synergy $0.04
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.12
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $6.84
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.08
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-4% Synergy $7.77
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.47
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $8.26
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

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

Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+50% Synergy $0.05
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+43% Synergy $0.15
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+28% Synergy $2.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.28
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+19% Synergy $0.09
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+10% Synergy $1.04
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.30
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.17
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $0.96
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $5.09
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
0% Synergy $8.47
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.79
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.48
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+55% Synergy $10.00
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+55% Synergy $16.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+51% Synergy $3.60
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+50% Synergy $0.06
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.39
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+24% Synergy $0.06
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $4.13
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+16% Synergy $0.25
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+16% Synergy $6.27
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+13% Synergy $0.40
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+11% Synergy $10.56
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+10% Synergy $1.88
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+8% Synergy $0.50
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+8% Synergy $0.20
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+8% Synergy $3.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.35
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.18
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.22
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.68
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+5% Synergy $0.39
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $1.72
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $31.46
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+4% Synergy $1.12
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+3% Synergy $0.22
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $12.36
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+2% Synergy $15.62
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.18
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-2% Synergy $17.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.74
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $6.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+57% Synergy $0.44
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+43% Synergy $0.51
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+37% Synergy $6.62
True Conviction True Conviction
+33% Synergy $4.92
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+28% Synergy $6.06
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+25% Synergy $0.50
Always Watching Always Watching
+25% Synergy $1.35
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+11% Synergy $0.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.21
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+10% Synergy $0.37
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+9% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+8% Synergy $5.73
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+8% Synergy $3.10
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $24.31
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.03
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+5% Synergy $0.13
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+5% Synergy $0.03
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+5% Synergy $0.04
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+4% Synergy $6.97
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+4% Synergy $0.18
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $11.32
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+3% Synergy $0.09
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $1.10
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.32
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $4.25
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.49
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-2% Synergy $5.82
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $6.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $2.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $1.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $28.55

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+45% Synergy $1.58
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+23% Synergy $4.05
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+20% 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
+33% Synergy $5.18
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+28% Synergy $13.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+28% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+19% Synergy $1.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+15% Synergy $45.08
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.30
New Benalia New Benalia
+12% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $8.46
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.27
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+5% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $19.58
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.06
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.07
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.13
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.13
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $6.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+50% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+38% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+36% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+10% Synergy $0.69
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.30
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $6.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+5% Synergy $0.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.71
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-10% Synergy $31.84

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.09
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+5% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.93
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $42.67

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