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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

#1013 Current Rank
#1031 Last Week
#865 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+1% Synergy $0.06
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $0.61
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-5% Synergy $34.04
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-5% Synergy $0.69
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-6% Synergy $3.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+65% Synergy $2.17
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+61% Synergy $0.52
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+57% Synergy $2.55
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+53% Synergy $0.23
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+53% Synergy $4.06
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+51% Synergy $1.84
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+48% Synergy $0.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+44% Synergy $17.53
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+41% Synergy $0.69
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+37% Synergy $4.72

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 $0.49
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+18% Synergy $9.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $1.84
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.51
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.06
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $12.29
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $46.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $44.01
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $19.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $40.38
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $30.49
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $5.89
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $22.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+37% Synergy $0.23
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+37% Synergy $0.17
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+36% Synergy $17.34
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+34% Synergy $0.74
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+34% Synergy $0.86
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+33% Synergy $48.71
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+33% Synergy $18.70
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $8.03
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.67
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+30% Synergy $1.14
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+30% Synergy $0.26
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+30% Synergy $2.62
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+30% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $3.41
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+28% Synergy $34.43
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+28% Synergy $3.55
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+28% Synergy $8.05
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+26% Synergy $3.41
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+25% Synergy $0.09
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+25% Synergy $2.09
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+25% Synergy $1.29
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+24% Synergy $1.22
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+23% Synergy $3.51
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+20% Synergy $3.33
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+18% Synergy $0.11
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.40
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+18% Synergy $0.24
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+18% Synergy $0.12
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+18% Synergy $7.14
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.13
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+17% Synergy $0.86
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+16% Synergy $0.48
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+16% Synergy $7.19
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+15% Synergy $0.25
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+14% Synergy $0.41
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+14% Synergy $3.81
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+13% Synergy $0.08
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+12% Synergy $3.37
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+12% Synergy $2.39
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+12% Synergy $0.99
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+12% Synergy $40.29
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+11% Synergy $0.47
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $5.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.21
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $24.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.73
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.15
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+21% Synergy $2.75
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+15% Synergy $2.75
Absorb Absorb
+15% Synergy $0.41
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $2.63
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $0.80
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.17
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $16.46
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.05
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.69
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+6% Synergy $0.76
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.10
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.19
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+4% Synergy $0.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $9.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $45.83
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $14.89
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.47
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+3% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.24
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+2% Synergy $0.19
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $10.01
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $9.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.89
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.82

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+28% Synergy $0.16
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+15% Synergy $3.20
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+14% Synergy $0.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.11
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+11% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.13
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $7.35
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $2.12
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.48
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.66
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.22
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.90
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.70
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.52
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.39
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+36% Synergy $15.51
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+24% Synergy $9.34
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+22% Synergy $1.71
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+21% Synergy $3.83
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+16% Synergy $0.09
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $9.33
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+14% Synergy $2.44
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+11% Synergy $5.66
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+9% Synergy $0.37
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.47
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $37.91
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.80
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $60.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.41
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $8.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+31% Synergy $4.41
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+28% Synergy $0.09
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+28% Synergy $1.22
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+26% Synergy $0.45
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+18% Synergy $1.84
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+15% Synergy $0.38
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $3.47
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+15% Synergy $0.40
Druid Class Druid Class
+14% Synergy $1.48
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.07
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $6.32
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+12% Synergy $0.58
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $3.70
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.31
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $14.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $21.39
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+7% Synergy $1.80
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.95
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+7% Synergy $0.84
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $9.50
Sunbond Sunbond
+6% Synergy $0.48
Exploration Exploration
+5% Synergy $26.92
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $34.70
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.27
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+5% Synergy $1.21
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+5% Synergy $1.16
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.39
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.25
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.00
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.25
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $3.12
On the Trail On the Trail
-1% Synergy $0.45
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $9.06

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 $7.19
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+9% Synergy $0.35
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $5.10

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.26
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.73
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $32.81
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $5.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $19.12
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $3.98
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.41
Ancient Cornucopia Ancient Cornucopia
+8% Synergy $1.31
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.27
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.58
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+20% Synergy $0.05
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+20% Synergy $0.08
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+19% Synergy $0.54
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+18% Synergy $0.06
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $17.00
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+8% Synergy $11.85
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+8% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $15.00
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+6% Synergy $12.98
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $13.80
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+5% Synergy $2.35
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $7.80
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $24.38
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.16
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $1.66
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.06
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $7.72
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $20.01
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $5.11
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.86
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $5.19
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $0.47
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Fortified Village Fortified Village
0% Synergy $0.14
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $0.58
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-3% Synergy $0.20
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.44
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-8% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-10% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-13% Synergy $0.26

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