Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
$0.26
$0.26Legendary Creature — Human Assassin
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1861
Current Rank
#1830
Last Week
#1817
Past 2 Years
844
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks.
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$12.91
Lich's Relic+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.12
Memnarch, the Warden+2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.77
Hall of Echoes+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$2.52
Multiply by Zero+1% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.29
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's abilities and overall game plan.
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound+78% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.18
Shadow of Mortality+73% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.84
Access Tunnel+60% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.58
Junji, the Midnight Sky+60% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.83
Bygone Colossus+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.30
Key to the City+56% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.09
Rogue's Passage+55% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.38
Brotherhood Regalia+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$10.35
Solemn Simulacrum+48% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.57
Avatar of Woe+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$6.77
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks.
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound+78% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.18
Shadow of Mortality+73% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.84
Junji, the Midnight Sky+60% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.83
Bygone Colossus+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.30
Key to the City+56% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.09
Solemn Simulacrum+48% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.57
Swiftfoot Boots+29% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.86
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+9% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$5.19
Jet Medallion+2% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$15.15
Dark Ritual-4% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$8.04
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.78
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$51.77
Demonic Tutor-13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$64.17
Bolas's Citadel-15% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$14.68
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Avatar of Woe+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$6.77
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.38
Anticausal Vestige+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$2.39
Metamorphosis Fanatic+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$5.68
Archpriest of Shadows+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.39
Kokusho, the Evening Star+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$26.12
Nine-Lives Familiar+35% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.17
Stitcher's Supplier+29% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.38
Bloodghast+29% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.02
Perigee Beckoner+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.21
Ravenous Chupacabra+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.86
Sepulchral Primordial+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.39
Troll of Khazad-dûm+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$6.80
Morbid Opportunist+24% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.26
Ancient Stone Idol+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.86
Noxious Gearhulk+21% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.42
Metalwork Colossus+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.44
Puppeteer Clique+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.29
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+17% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$34.15
Meteor Golem+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+16% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.06
Reassembling Skeleton+13% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.26
Phyrexian Fleshgorger+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.46
Jocasta, Automaton Avenger+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.36
Defiler of Flesh+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.39
Kingpin, Wilson Fisk+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.63
Body Launderer+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.07
Overlord of the Balemurk+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$21.18
Vincent Valentine+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.59
Massacre Wurm+8% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.72
Shredder, Shadow Master+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.56
Crabomination+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Gixian Puppeteer+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.19
Keen Duelist+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Timeline Culler+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.34
Grave Researcher+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.98
Twilight Diviner+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.84
Boggart Trawler+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.95
Archon of Cruelty+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.01
Unstoppable Slasher+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.49
Sheoldred, Whispering One+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$21.84
Millikin+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Greedy Freebooter+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.68
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$37.64
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$21.65
Crypt Ghast+1% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$17.69
Pitiless Plunderer0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.71
Dauthi Voidwalker-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.90
Syr Konrad, the Grim-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.66
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-12% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.94
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadow, Mysterious Assassin safe.
Not Dead After All+28% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.08
Undying Malice+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.32
Supernatural Stamina+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.16
Feign Death+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.02
Withering Torment+15% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.33
Malakir Rebirth+14% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$11.76
Espers to Magicite+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.25
Chain Assassination+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Fake Your Own Death+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Saw in Half+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.64
Undying Evil+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Overwhelming Remorse+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.15
Fell the Profane+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$5.39
Tragic Slip+3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.31
Overkill+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Imp's Mischief+2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$10.18
Songs of the Damned+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.80
Bitter Triumph+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Darkness-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$23.78
Entomb-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.90
Force of Despair-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.46
Infernal Grasp-2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.29
Archenemy's Charm-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.34
Defile-2% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.19
Soul Shatter-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.66
Snuff Out-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.41
Deadly Rollick-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$26.92
Flare of Malice-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.44
Cabal Ritual-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.86
Deadly Dispute-8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.30
Go for the Throat-8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.66
Consuming Corruption-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$51.77
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's game plan and control the board.
Restart Sequence+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.31
Stitch Together+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.44
Persist+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.06
Victimize+19% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.51
Come Back Wrong+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.41
Rejoin the Fight+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.22
Reanimate+14% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$10.65
Will of the Abzan+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.08
Buried Alive+9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.30
Incarnation Technique+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.14
Diresight+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Feed the Swarm+3% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.22
Exhume+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.94
Living Death+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.55
Breach the Multiverse+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$9.27
Unmarked Grave+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.34
Agadeem's Awakening+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$27.06
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.75
Dread Return0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.46
Rise of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.67
Night's Whisper-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.23
Unearth-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.43
Toxic Deluge-3% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.31
Insatiable Avarice-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.37
Bubbling Muck-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.01
Damnation-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$21.22
Mutilate-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.22
Exsanguinate-7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.41
Sign in Blood-12% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.49
Demonic Tutor-13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$64.17
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Brotherhood Regalia+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$10.35
Whispersilk Cloak+44% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.70
Thieves' Tools+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.26
Silver Shroud Costume+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$10.95
Trailblazer's Boots+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.09
Ichor Wellspring+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.37
Genji Glove+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.11
Spine of Ish Sah+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.41
The Darkness Crystal+17% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$5.07
Fireshrieker+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Demonic Junker+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.34
Ugin's Nexus+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.67
Mycosynth Wellspring+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
My Precious+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.71
The Falcon, Airship Restored+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Leyline Axe+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.52
Mephitic Draught+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.24
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$16.45
Phoenix Fleet Airship+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.66
Zephyr Boots+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Commander's Plate+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$36.54
Prized Statue+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Psychic Paper+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Prowler's Helm+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.56
Lightning Greaves+7% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.29
Hidden Blade+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Palantír of Orthanc+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.57
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.32
Mimic Vat+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.74
Chariot of Victory+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.54
Cauldron of Souls+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.83
Sword of the Animist+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.92
Mithril Coat+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$24.38
Expedition Map-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.80
Whip of Erebos-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$10.15
Bontu's Monument-3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.47
Skullclamp-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.82
Bolas's Citadel-15% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$14.68
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Shadow, Mysterious Assassin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Wound Reflection+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$14.70
Animate Dead+21% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$7.21
Heartless Summoning+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.98
Ripples of Undeath+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$8.82
Treacherous Blessing+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.36
Kaya's Ghostform+14% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.57
Chorale of the Void+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Dauthi Embrace+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.54
Cover of Darkness+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$21.66
Demonic Embrace+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.41
Demonic Lore+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Parker Luck+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Eye of Nidhogg+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Virtue of Persistence+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.50
Oversold Cemetery+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.57
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.81
Warlock Class+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Necromancy+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.88
Tortured Existence+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.21
Dance of the Dead+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.25
Phyrexian Reclamation+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.98
No Mercy-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$24.94
Black Market-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.95
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$13.43
Exquisite Blood-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$41.69
Grave Pact-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$34.28
Bastion of Remembrance-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Phyrexian Arena-11% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.86
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Access Tunnel+60% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.58
Rogue's Passage+55% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.38
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$10.14
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$33.14
The Black Gate+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$10.02
Mortuary Mire+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.39
Buried Ruin+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.41
Spymaster's Vault+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$11.08
Tomb Fortress+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.65
Midgar, City of Mako+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.61
Witch's Cottage+2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.66
Vault of Whispers+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.56
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.38
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
Crypt of Agadeem+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.65
War Room+0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.63
Reliquary Tower+0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.99
Barren Moor0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Susur Secundi, Void Altar-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$51.72
Castle Locthwain-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.19
Geier Reach Sanitarium-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.38
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.78
Cabal Coffers-6% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$28.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$44.72
Cabal Stronghold-9% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$13.85
Phyrexian Tower-15% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$31.42
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Charcoal Diamond+7% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.37
Thran Dynamo+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.43
Coveted Jewel+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.37
Thought Vessel+2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.93
Gilded Lotus+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.57
Extraplanar Lens+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$14.06
Throne of Eldraine+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$29.44
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$10.75
The Soul Stone+0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$73.16
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$15.78
Sol Ring0% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$1.23
Caged Sun-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.89
Lands
The mana base foundation for Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+14% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$11.76
Daily Bugle Building+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Demolition Field+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.38
Boggart Trawler+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.95
Myriad Landscape+5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.30
Urza's Cave+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.64
Fell the Profane+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$5.39
Agadeem's Awakening+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$27.06
Snow-Covered Swamp0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.61
Swamp0% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.11
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Deck Stats
Based on 844 Shadow, Mysterious Assassin decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 27
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 16
- Enchantment 6
- Land 34
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 27 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 16 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 34 |
Lands: 26 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 1079 |
| 2025-06 | 806 |
| 2025-07 | 1079 |
| 2025-08 | 1259 |
| 2025-09 | 1720 |
| 2025-10 | 1585 |
| 2025-11 | 1538 |
| 2025-12 | 1498 |
| 2026-01 | 1618 |
| 2026-02 | 1693 |
| 2026-03 | 1860 |
| 2026-04 | 1793 |
| 2026-05 | 1941 |
| 2026-06 | 2000 |
| 2026-07 | 1786 |
| 2026-08 | 1702 |
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