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Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 19% Aristocrats 9% Burn 9% Sacrifice 9% Voltron 8% Equipment 5% Aggro 4% Artifacts 4% Commander Matters 4% Lifedrain 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1498 Current Rank
#1500 Last Week
#1887 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks.

Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+7% Synergy $0.19
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+5% Synergy $0.24
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+3% Synergy $0.56
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+2% Synergy $1.04
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $61.02

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's abilities and overall game plan.

Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+80% Synergy $0.17
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+75% Synergy $0.57
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+60% Synergy $0.60
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+60% Synergy $0.35
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+56% Synergy $0.11
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+56% Synergy $8.62
Key to the City Key to the City
+56% Synergy $0.31
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+54% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+52% Synergy $0.32
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+51% Synergy $3.67

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.26
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+45% Synergy $2.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $5.37
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+21% Synergy $2.38
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $1.07
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $13.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.46

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $48.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-16% Synergy $13.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+50% Synergy $0.05
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+44% Synergy $2.92
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+43% Synergy $0.17
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+42% Synergy $0.10
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+41% Synergy $1.05
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+40% Synergy $0.06
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+39% Synergy $19.49
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+38% Synergy $0.74
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+35% Synergy $0.28
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+33% Synergy $0.78
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+30% Synergy $0.79
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+28% Synergy $0.23
Dross Golem Dross Golem
+28% Synergy $0.15
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+27% Synergy $0.21
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+25% Synergy $0.16
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+25% Synergy $1.76
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+23% Synergy $0.71
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+23% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+23% Synergy $0.21
Perigee Beckoner Perigee Beckoner
+22% Synergy $0.06
Marshmist Titan Marshmist Titan
+22% Synergy $0.06
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+21% Synergy $10.16
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+19% Synergy $24.79
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+18% Synergy $0.11
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+18% Synergy $0.54
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+18% Synergy $0.41
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+16% Synergy $0.12
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+13% Synergy $0.43
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+12% Synergy $0.93
Crabomination Crabomination
+12% Synergy $0.25
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+11% Synergy $1.46
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $1.66
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+10% Synergy $6.24
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+10% Synergy $20.32
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+10% Synergy $0.50
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $1.05
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+9% Synergy $0.16
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+8% Synergy $3.40
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $15.49
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+7% Synergy $10.45
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+6% Synergy $30.53
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+6% Synergy $1.01
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+6% Synergy $4.36
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+5% Synergy $2.87
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+5% Synergy $0.16
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
0% Synergy $1.59
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $5.66
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-11% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadow, Mysterious Assassin safe.

Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+28% Synergy $1.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+27% Synergy $0.49
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+24% Synergy $0.08
Feign Death Feign Death
+19% Synergy $0.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $8.06
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+14% Synergy $0.18
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+12% Synergy $4.13
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+10% Synergy $0.08
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+8% Synergy $0.14
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+7% Synergy $3.62
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+7% Synergy $0.04
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+6% Synergy $0.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.11
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+3% Synergy $2.13
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+2% Synergy $0.57
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $19.02
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $1.87
Overkill Overkill
+1% Synergy $0.21
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.26
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy $0.13
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-1% Synergy $3.08
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $18.03
Darkness Darkness
-1% Synergy $22.62
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $16.95
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $4.01
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy $0.60
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $2.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $13.56
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.35
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $0.71
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.74

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's game plan and control the board.

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+44% Synergy $0.18
Persist Persist
+33% Synergy $2.48
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+28% Synergy $3.00
Victimize Victimize
+21% Synergy $0.46
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+17% Synergy $6.46
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+17% Synergy $0.19
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+15% Synergy $0.30
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.93
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+8% Synergy $7.41
Living Death Living Death
+6% Synergy $2.39
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.11
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $5.87
Exhume Exhume
+4% Synergy $3.35
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+4% Synergy $0.07
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $23.18
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+2% Synergy $2.31
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.95
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.70
Unearth Unearth
-2% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.45
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-6% Synergy $0.29
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-6% Synergy $2.08
Damnation Damnation
-7% Synergy $18.91
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-7% Synergy $4.55
Mutilate Mutilate
-11% Synergy $1.70
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-18% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+43% Synergy $0.06
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+43% Synergy $0.47
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+39% Synergy $5.35
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+39% Synergy $1.05
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+32% Synergy $0.40
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+25% Synergy $4.54
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $2.24
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+20% Synergy $2.98
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+18% Synergy $0.28
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+18% Synergy $0.25
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+18% Synergy $2.54
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+17% Synergy $0.33
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.30
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $2.21
The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
+14% Synergy $0.19
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+11% Synergy $0.09
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $11.76
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+10% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $36.95
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+9% Synergy $0.13
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $15.40
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.47
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.98
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+7% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.07
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+4% Synergy $4.90
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.21
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.35
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
0% Synergy $5.69
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-2% Synergy $6.15
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $1.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $3.62

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $7.30
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.23
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+23% Synergy $5.18
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+23% Synergy $7.70
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+19% Synergy $0.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+15% Synergy $0.85
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+12% Synergy $0.23
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+11% Synergy $0.18
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+10% Synergy $10.90
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+10% Synergy $0.09
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+9% Synergy $2.60
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $0.22
Necromancy Necromancy
+6% Synergy $8.43
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $4.63
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+6% Synergy $5.70
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+6% Synergy $0.55
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $6.59
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.05
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+3% Synergy $14.66
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $3.19
No Mercy No Mercy
-1% Synergy $19.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.64
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $3.41
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $17.33
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-7% Synergy $20.18
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $2.33

Utility Lands

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

Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+30% Synergy $7.96
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $25.21
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+23% Synergy $9.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $7.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.30
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.16
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+4% Synergy $2.40
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.05
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+3% Synergy $3.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.98
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.98
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $3.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.07
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $1.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.13
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-1% Synergy $2.79
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-2% Synergy $4.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.59
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.25
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $23.75
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-6% Synergy $0.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $39.21
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $11.88
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $18.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.48
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.45
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.57
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $16.82
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.55

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $8.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $1.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.53
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $23.18
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43

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Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Kotis, Sibsig Champion Kotis, Sibsig Champion
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Scion of Halaster Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster
Celes, Rune Knight Celes, Rune Knight
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Herald of Invasion
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Garland, Knight of Cornelia
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
Blex, Vexing Pest Blex, Vexing Pest
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
Bortuk Bonerattle Bortuk Bonerattle
Neyam Shai Murad Neyam Shai Murad
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
Sedris, the Traitor King Sedris, the Traitor King
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Ascendant Evincar Ascendant Evincar
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tormod, the Desecrator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tormod, the Desecrator Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Egon, God of Death Egon, God of Death
Kroxa and Kunoros Kroxa and Kunoros
Sauron, Lord of the Rings Sauron, Lord of the Rings