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Shanna, Purifying Blade
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

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Bant

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1010 Current Rank
#941 Last Week
#918 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shanna, Purifying Blade.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shanna, Purifying Blade decks.

Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+15% Synergy $0.42
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+4% Synergy $0.85
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.51
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+2% Synergy $1.47
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+1% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shanna, Purifying Blade's abilities and overall game plan.

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+65% Synergy $4.30
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+60% Synergy $0.51
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+57% Synergy $2.83
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+53% Synergy $7.09
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+53% Synergy $0.37
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+51% Synergy $4.73
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+48% Synergy $0.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+44% Synergy $20.07
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+40% Synergy $0.31
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+37% Synergy $5.98

Top Cards

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

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $0.67
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+18% Synergy $3.14
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+18% Synergy $10.81
Beast Within Beast Within
+14% Synergy $0.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $13.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.25
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $51.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.18
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $7.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $49.53
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $24.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $52.78
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $11.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shanna, Purifying Blade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+37% Synergy $20.81
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+36% Synergy $0.13
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+36% Synergy $0.15
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+35% Synergy $1.32
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+34% Synergy $53.70
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+33% Synergy $26.89
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+33% Synergy $0.90
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $6.13
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+31% Synergy $1.46
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+30% Synergy $2.00
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+30% Synergy $2.76
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+30% Synergy $31.98
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $2.36
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+28% Synergy $2.37
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+28% Synergy $0.28
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+27% Synergy $8.42
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+26% Synergy $6.21
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+25% Synergy $0.25
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+25% Synergy $3.59
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+24% Synergy $3.21
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+23% Synergy $3.59
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+23% Synergy $3.91
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+19% Synergy $2.65
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+18% Synergy $0.31
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.32
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+18% Synergy $0.30
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+17% Synergy $0.25
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.21
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $8.14
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+16% Synergy $0.87
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+16% Synergy $0.30
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+16% Synergy $8.33
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+15% Synergy $0.53
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+14% Synergy $5.46
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+14% Synergy $1.88
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+13% Synergy $3.65
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+13% Synergy $0.41
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+13% Synergy $0.24
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+12% Synergy $2.43
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+12% Synergy $38.17
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+11% Synergy $0.45
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+11% Synergy $0.23
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+8% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.31
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $12.15
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $53.73
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $1.39

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shanna, Purifying Blade safe.

Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.13
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $3.61
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+15% Synergy $2.91
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+15% Synergy $2.90
Absorb Absorb
+15% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.28
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.06
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.37
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $1.65
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $14.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.86
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+6% Synergy $0.78
Revitalize Revitalize
+6% Synergy $0.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $12.95
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.20
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $50.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $18.36
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.93
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+2% Synergy $10.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $15.89
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+2% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.76
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.35
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+30% Synergy $0.27
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+15% Synergy $4.39
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+13% Synergy $0.62
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.31
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+10% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $9.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $2.66
Sanctify Sanctify
+7% Synergy $0.12
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.81
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.58
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.01
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $31.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.09
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+36% Synergy $12.32
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+24% Synergy $9.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+21% Synergy $5.41
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+21% Synergy $4.30
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+15% Synergy $0.18
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $7.94
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+13% Synergy $3.52
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+11% Synergy $7.71
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+10% Synergy $0.47
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+8% Synergy $0.51
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $39.36
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $40.21
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.03
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+4% Synergy $10.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $61.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shanna, Purifying Blade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+33% Synergy $5.29
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+28% Synergy $0.26
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.74
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+27% Synergy $1.79
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+18% Synergy $2.25
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+16% Synergy $4.81
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+15% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+14% Synergy $0.66
Druid Class Druid Class
+13% Synergy $2.05
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.45
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.69
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $6.75
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+11% Synergy $0.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $4.79
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $25.88
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+7% Synergy $2.05
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+7% Synergy $1.86
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $13.63
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $11.19
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+6% Synergy $1.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.88
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $32.11
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.49
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+5% Synergy $1.59
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $29.75
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.44
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.42
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.19
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $3.42
On the Trail On the Trail
0% Synergy $3.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.86
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $1.25
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $26.15
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shanna, Purifying Blade to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+23% Synergy $8.72
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+9% Synergy $0.48
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $6.39

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+23% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.70
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $46.17
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.66
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $7.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $24.44
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $5.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $2.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $5.05
Ancient Cornucopia Ancient Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $1.15
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $1.58
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.83
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shanna, Purifying Blade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+19% Synergy $0.69
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+19% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+19% Synergy $0.14
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+18% Synergy $0.19
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+10% Synergy $15.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.30
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $7.13
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.35
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $16.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $16.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $30.79
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.35
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $11.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.77
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $2.33
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.63
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $7.80
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.99
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.14
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $6.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $9.60
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.37
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $0.82
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-1% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $0.66
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.72
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-3% Synergy $0.29
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.63
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-4% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-11% Synergy $0.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-12% Synergy $0.34

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