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Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Price tag $0.09

Legendary Creature — Human Monk

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 55% ETB 5% Combo 5% Control 4% Lifegain 4% Cantrips 3% Spellslinger 2% Bounce 1% Dungeon 1% Midrange 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1752 Current Rank
#1710 Last Week
#1650 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Oji, the Exquisite Blade decks.

Rimekin Recluse Rimekin Recluse
+3% Synergy $0.22
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+2% Synergy $0.22
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+1% Synergy $0.32
Personify Personify
+1% Synergy $0.34
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
0% Synergy $3.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Oji, the Exquisite Blade's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+53% Synergy $4.62
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+51% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+48% Synergy $0.20
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+47% Synergy $0.09
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+46% Synergy $0.08
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+46% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+46% Synergy $1.96
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+43% Synergy $1.23
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+43% Synergy $0.28
Soulherder Soulherder
+42% Synergy $2.71

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Oji, the Exquisite Blade decks.

Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+41% Synergy $0.24
Blur Blur
+41% Synergy $0.33
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+38% Synergy $0.12
Opt Opt
+37% Synergy $0.12
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+34% Synergy $0.17
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $6.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $14.79
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $47.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $45.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $31.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $53.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Oji, the Exquisite Blade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+34% Synergy $0.10
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+33% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+33% Synergy $0.16
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+32% Synergy $0.65
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+32% Synergy $0.34
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+30% Synergy $3.04
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+30% Synergy $0.14
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.24
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+26% Synergy $23.99
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+26% Synergy $0.29
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.01
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+24% Synergy $0.06
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+24% Synergy $0.15
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+23% Synergy $0.47
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.25
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+22% Synergy $0.35
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+22% Synergy $0.29
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+21% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+20% Synergy $2.19
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+20% Synergy $0.13
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+19% Synergy $1.70
Elite Guardmage Elite Guardmage
+17% Synergy $0.15
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+16% Synergy $0.17
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+15% Synergy $1.22
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+15% Synergy $20.85
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.87
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+14% Synergy $4.10
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+14% Synergy $0.33
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+14% Synergy $0.18
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+14% Synergy $0.38
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.06
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+13% Synergy $26.89
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+13% Synergy $0.13
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+13% Synergy $0.07
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $5.09
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
+12% Synergy $0.15
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $18.13
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+11% Synergy $0.04
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+11% Synergy $0.14
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.31
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+10% Synergy $0.12
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Reveillark Reveillark
+10% Synergy $0.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $3.77
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+9% Synergy $3.25
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+9% Synergy $1.73
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+8% Synergy $0.21
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+4% Synergy $2.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Oji, the Exquisite Blade safe.

Displace Displace
+31% Synergy $0.44
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+25% Synergy $0.77
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+25% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+24% Synergy $11.64
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+23% Synergy $0.21
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+22% Synergy $2.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+20% Synergy $1.29
Consider Consider
+18% Synergy $0.22
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+18% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.42
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $2.41
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+17% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+17% Synergy $0.30
Semester's End Semester's End
+13% Synergy $1.22
Ghostway Ghostway
+11% Synergy $3.75
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+11% Synergy $0.18
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $0.78
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+9% Synergy $0.15
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+8% Synergy $0.10
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+8% Synergy $0.13
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+7% Synergy $1.10
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.36
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+6% Synergy $0.13
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.47
Impulse Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.80
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.10
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $6.54
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+4% Synergy $3.18
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.22
Think Twice Think Twice
+4% Synergy $0.03
Anticipate Anticipate
+4% Synergy $0.05
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.60
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.32
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.09
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.87
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.93
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $3.08

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Oji, the Exquisite Blade's game plan and control the board.

Preordain Preordain
+20% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.29
Another Round Another Round
+12% Synergy $0.36
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+10% Synergy $0.16
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+8% Synergy $1.77
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+8% Synergy $0.13
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+7% Synergy $4.58
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+7% Synergy $3.18
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $1.04
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+6% Synergy $0.04
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.12
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+5% Synergy $0.09
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+4% Synergy $6.67
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.58
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.43
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.73
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-1% Synergy $5.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.79
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.23
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+3% Synergy $7.17
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.84
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $4.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Oji, the Exquisite Blade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Monk Class Monk Class
+28% Synergy $0.43
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $11.11
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+21% Synergy $0.09
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $4.36
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.71
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+7% Synergy $0.14
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+6% Synergy $0.18
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $11.16
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.64
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.20
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+5% Synergy $3.19
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $2.34
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.92
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Oji, the Exquisite Blade to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $1.58
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+5% Synergy $3.45

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $5.01
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.06
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.53
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-3% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-13% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Oji, the Exquisite Blade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+15% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+10% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+10% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $3.77
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.12
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+8% Synergy $0.72
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+7% Synergy $0.05
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+6% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+5% Synergy $1.14
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.15
Meandering River Meandering River
+3% Synergy $0.10
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.13
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $6.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.18
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.30
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $13.60
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-5% Synergy $0.42
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.52
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.16
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.12
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-11% Synergy $15.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-11% Synergy $4.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-13% Synergy $7.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-13% Synergy $14.36
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-15% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Oji, the Exquisite Blade.

Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal