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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

#4182 Current Rank
#3810 Last Month

New Cards

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

Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+19% Synergy $0.23
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+12% Synergy $2.08

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
+96% Synergy $0.34
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+93% Synergy $0.75
Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+90% Synergy $0.15
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+87% Synergy $0.15
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+87% Synergy $0.28
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+84% Synergy $0.81
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+84% Synergy $0.12
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+81% Synergy $0.69
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+81% Synergy $0.45
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+75% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+74% Synergy $0.24
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+74% Synergy $1.73
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+72% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+72% Synergy $0.12
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+72% Synergy $0.18
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+71% Synergy $0.15
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+66% Synergy $0.64
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+66% Synergy $0.39
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+65% Synergy $0.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+65% Synergy $0.12
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+65% Synergy $6.03
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+62% Synergy $0.21
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+62% Synergy $3.51
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+56% Synergy $0.32
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+56% Synergy $0.13
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+53% Synergy $0.14
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+53% Synergy $0.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+50% Synergy $1.89
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+50% Synergy $0.12
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+47% Synergy $2.08
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+43% Synergy $0.67
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+39% Synergy $0.38
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+34% Synergy $1.35
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+33% Synergy $1.78
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+31% Synergy $0.21
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+26% Synergy $2.81
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+23% Synergy $0.19
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.29
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+21% Synergy $0.37
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+19% Synergy $0.23
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+19% Synergy $0.13
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+18% Synergy $5.85
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+18% Synergy $0.18
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+13% Synergy $0.46
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+11% Synergy $2.02
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+10% Synergy $19.74
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+9% Synergy $0.14
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+8% Synergy $4.69
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+7% Synergy $0.40
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+7% Synergy $7.13
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+6% Synergy $0.37
Salvation Colossus Salvation Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.51
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+5% Synergy $0.58
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+4% Synergy $2.00
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+4% Synergy $4.47
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+3% Synergy $0.28
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $7.40
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-3% Synergy $0.45
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-3% Synergy $2.64
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $1.89
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-5% Synergy $0.52
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
-5% Synergy $1.02
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-7% Synergy $0.32
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-7% Synergy $1.94
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-7% Synergy $8.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-9% Synergy $0.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-11% Synergy $2.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+49% Synergy $0.67
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+41% Synergy $1.29
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+22% Synergy $0.25
Personify Personify
+18% Synergy $0.25
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+18% Synergy $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+15% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.26
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+12% Synergy $0.38
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+9% Synergy $0.28
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+8% Synergy $0.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $18.26
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+7% Synergy $2.33
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+7% Synergy $0.74
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+7% Synergy $0.05
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $21.17
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.26
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.18
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+6% Synergy $0.19
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.26
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+5% Synergy $0.19
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.43
Holy Day Holy Day
+4% Synergy $0.53
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.28
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.91
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.12
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.49
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.24
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-6% Synergy $6.81

Sorceries

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

Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+56% Synergy $0.11
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+46% Synergy $0.22
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+37% Synergy $2.68
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+33% Synergy $0.32
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.59
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+6% Synergy $1.19
Ultima Ultima
+5% Synergy $0.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.05
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.58
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $9.35
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.57
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.55
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+53% Synergy $0.23
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+51% Synergy $0.49
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+50% Synergy $20.52
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+49% Synergy $11.80
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+46% Synergy $4.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+32% Synergy $4.79
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+24% Synergy $0.14
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $5.37
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+19% Synergy $0.29
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+15% Synergy $7.27
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+10% Synergy $11.10
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.38
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+9% Synergy $0.47
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+8% Synergy $1.88
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+8% Synergy $2.34
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.46
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+5% Synergy $0.16
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $32.10
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.57
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $2.91
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $6.21
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+3% Synergy $17.15
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.47
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $1.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $1.95
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.93
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $7.29
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-4% Synergy $15.94
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $1.43
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $43.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Paladin Class Paladin Class
+43% Synergy $0.44
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+37% Synergy $8.87
True Conviction True Conviction
+32% Synergy $4.98
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+28% Synergy $6.56
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+23% Synergy $0.48
Always Watching Always Watching
+22% Synergy $1.32
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+13% Synergy $0.41
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+9% Synergy $0.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $3.52
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+7% Synergy $0.33
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+7% Synergy $0.20
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+7% Synergy $0.49
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $15.72
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+6% Synergy $0.15
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+6% Synergy $3.44
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $1.11
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.37
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.38
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.55
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.34
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $7.54
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.48
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $7.32
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $15.07
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-2% Synergy $0.75
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $3.46
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.56
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $29.82

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+46% Synergy $1.31
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+23% Synergy $4.46
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+20% Synergy $0.33

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 $5.47
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+30% Synergy $12.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+26% Synergy $0.31
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+18% Synergy $1.85
New Benalia New Benalia
+14% Synergy $0.26
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.42
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+6% Synergy $30.79
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.56
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.27
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.21
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.18
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $4.43
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.33
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $8.20
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.36
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.22
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.34
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.66
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+45% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+35% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.65
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $1.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.90
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.17

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 $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-11% Synergy $2.76

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