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Nagao, Bound by Honor
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Samurai 67% Anthems 11% Attack Triggers 11% Enchantress 11%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4012 Current Rank
#3307 Last Week
#4149 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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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 $0.39
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+94% Synergy $0.72
Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+91% Synergy $0.14
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+88% Synergy $0.15
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+88% Synergy $0.16
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+87% Synergy $0.30
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+85% Synergy $0.57
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+82% Synergy $1.22
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+79% Synergy $0.42
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+79% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+76% Synergy $0.26
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+76% Synergy $0.11
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+76% Synergy $1.92
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+73% Synergy $0.10
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+73% Synergy $0.30
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+71% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+71% Synergy $0.19
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+68% Synergy $6.42
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+65% Synergy $0.24
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+63% Synergy $0.78

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $59.07
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $35.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $49.60

Creatures

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

Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+65% Synergy $4.12
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+62% Synergy $0.17
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+59% Synergy $0.26
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+59% Synergy $0.27
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+56% Synergy $0.28
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+54% Synergy $0.21
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+53% Synergy $0.18
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+51% Synergy $2.22
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+45% Synergy $2.62
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+42% Synergy $0.99
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+35% Synergy $0.44
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+31% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+29% Synergy $1.19
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+27% Synergy $2.42
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+22% Synergy $0.11
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.28
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+20% Synergy $1.43
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+19% Synergy $0.35
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+16% Synergy $0.18
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $8.26
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+15% Synergy $0.24
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+12% Synergy $0.16
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+12% Synergy $2.10
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+12% Synergy $0.41
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+10% Synergy $2.13
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+9% Synergy $9.17
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+8% Synergy $0.29
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+6% Synergy $0.35
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+6% Synergy $1.46
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+6% Synergy $6.24
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.58
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+4% Synergy $4.85
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+4% Synergy $0.71
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+3% Synergy $0.40
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $2.38
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+2% Synergy $2.26
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+2% Synergy $0.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.26
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-4% Synergy $2.90
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $2.14
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-4% Synergy $0.41
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-5% Synergy $3.08
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
-5% Synergy $0.34
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-7% Synergy $6.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-7% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $5.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-19% Synergy $60.10

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+47% Synergy $0.88
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+39% Synergy $1.51
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+25% Synergy $0.34
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.47
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+18% Synergy $0.27
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+15% Synergy $0.32
Personify Personify
+14% Synergy $0.31
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+13% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.37
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+9% Synergy $0.13
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+9% Synergy $0.97
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $3.84
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+8% Synergy $0.32
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+7% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.10
Holy Day Holy Day
+6% Synergy $0.56
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.30
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+5% Synergy $0.12
Wanderer's Intervention Wanderer's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.17
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.25
Tenacity Tenacity
+5% Synergy $0.07
Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $12.72
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+5% Synergy $0.10
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+5% Synergy $0.18
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+4% Synergy $0.37
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+3% Synergy $3.75
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.30
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+3% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $21.41
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $1.19
Ghostway Ghostway
+2% Synergy $5.33
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $3.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+0% Synergy $16.16
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
0% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.93
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-4% Synergy $7.31
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.35
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.95
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $2.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.52
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $4.97

Sorceries

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

Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+62% Synergy $0.18
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+47% Synergy $0.26
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+39% Synergy $5.01
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+31% Synergy $0.29
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+19% Synergy $0.11
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.37
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.24
Expel the Unworthy Expel the Unworthy
+5% Synergy $0.06
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+5% Synergy $0.15
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+5% Synergy $0.25
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+5% Synergy $2.47
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.30
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.20
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $10.11
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $7.56
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+0% Synergy $0.28
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+0% Synergy $0.62
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+0% Synergy $1.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.24
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $3.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+54% Synergy $0.25
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+51% Synergy $16.61
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+50% Synergy $12.09
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+49% Synergy $0.37
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+41% Synergy $5.89
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $5.74
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+23% Synergy $0.16
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+16% Synergy $0.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+16% Synergy $6.26
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+14% Synergy $8.17
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+11% Synergy $3.35
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $5.99
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+8% Synergy $0.94
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.69
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.40
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.53
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+7% Synergy $0.14
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+7% Synergy $2.08
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.20
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+7% Synergy $4.18
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.54
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.31
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.30
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.29
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+4% Synergy $0.60
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+4% Synergy $0.32
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $30.27
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $23.33
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+2% Synergy $20.84
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.14
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $5.04
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-4% Synergy $21.55
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $6.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $5.99
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $48.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+60% Synergy $0.35
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+42% Synergy $0.41
True Conviction True Conviction
+31% Synergy $4.01
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+30% Synergy $11.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+28% Synergy $6.20
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+23% Synergy $0.53
Always Watching Always Watching
+17% Synergy $1.12
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+11% Synergy $0.36
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+10% Synergy $0.25
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+6% Synergy $0.24
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+6% Synergy $0.30
Demotion Demotion
+5% Synergy $0.17
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $3.96
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.18
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.51
Stasis Snare Stasis Snare
+5% Synergy $0.09
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.38
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $6.33
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.27
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+4% Synergy $0.61
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $0.71
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+4% Synergy $0.30
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.29
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.54
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.38
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.93
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $2.20
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $9.22
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $6.24
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $15.07
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $17.56
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.81
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $1.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+47% Synergy $1.26
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+29% Synergy $3.98
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+23% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+29% Synergy $15.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+23% Synergy $5.68
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+23% Synergy $0.37
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+16% Synergy $1.50
New Benalia New Benalia
+12% Synergy $0.30
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.39
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+5% Synergy $25.38
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.22
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $5.32
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.30
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.15
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+0% Synergy $2.54
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+0% Synergy $6.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $53.53
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.30
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.91
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $7.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+46% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+35% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+33% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+12% Synergy $0.41
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.90
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.60
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+0% Synergy $3.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.56
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.57

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+30% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $2.53
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $5.82

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