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Nagao, Bound by Honor
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Samurai 70% Anthems 10% Attack Triggers 10% Enchantress 10%

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

Links & Decks

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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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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nagao, Bound by Honor.

Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
Risona, Asari Commander Risona, Asari Commander
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
Aang, Air Nomad Aang, Air Nomad
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
Aang, the Last Airbender Aang, the Last Airbender
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Apothecary White Apothecary White
Appa, Aang's Companion Appa, Aang's Companion
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Appa, the Vigilant Appa, the Vigilant
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
Augusta, Order Returned Augusta, Order Returned
Aunt May Aunt May
Captain America, Super-Soldier Captain America, Super-Soldier
Cho-Manno, Revolutionary Cho-Manno, Revolutionary
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan
General Jarkeld General Jarkeld
Gerrard Capashen Gerrard Capashen
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
Hakoda, Selfless Commander Hakoda, Selfless Commander
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
Iona, Shield of Emeria Iona, Shield of Emeria
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
Katara, Heroic Healer Katara, Heroic Healer
Leonardo, Big Brother Leonardo, Big Brother
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
Leonardo, Leader in Blue Leonardo, Leader in Blue
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
Master Piandao Master Piandao