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Shanna, Purifying Blade
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

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Bant

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#851 Current Rank
#846 Last Week
#779 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.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+17% Synergy $4.33
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+13% Synergy $0.47
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+12% Synergy $2.40
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+12% Synergy $0.84
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+7% Synergy $1.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+65% Synergy $2.14
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+62% Synergy $0.38
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+57% Synergy $2.48
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+54% Synergy $0.31
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+53% Synergy $1.47
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+52% Synergy $4.55
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+50% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+46% Synergy $18.82
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+41% Synergy $0.83
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+40% Synergy $5.22

Top Cards

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

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+27% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+18% Synergy $1.41
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+18% Synergy $8.37
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $0.80
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.45
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $9.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $34.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $18.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $6.61
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-3% Synergy $18.23

Creatures

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

Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+39% Synergy $0.21
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+38% Synergy $0.14
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+37% Synergy $13.31
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+35% Synergy $2.90
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+35% Synergy $21.32
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+34% Synergy $0.48
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+34% Synergy $0.57
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+33% Synergy $46.76
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+33% Synergy $2.03
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+32% Synergy $0.19
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+32% Synergy $0.81
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+31% Synergy $0.97
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+31% Synergy $0.21
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+31% Synergy $1.94
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+31% Synergy $6.58
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+28% Synergy $29.17
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+27% Synergy $1.87
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+26% Synergy $0.11
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+25% Synergy $1.46
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+25% Synergy $4.25
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+24% Synergy $3.62
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+23% Synergy $3.15
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+22% Synergy $3.30
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+20% Synergy $0.15
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+20% Synergy $7.87
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+19% Synergy $0.13
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+18% Synergy $0.53
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+18% Synergy $0.67
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+18% Synergy $0.11
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+17% Synergy $0.27
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+16% Synergy $0.11
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+16% Synergy $10.82
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+15% Synergy $0.61
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+15% Synergy $1.89
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+14% Synergy $0.10
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+13% Synergy $0.97
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+12% Synergy $4.55
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+12% Synergy $2.53
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+12% Synergy $37.13
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $3.70
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+11% Synergy $0.74
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.47
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+6% Synergy $0.93
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $20.34
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+23% Synergy $0.15
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $1.55
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $2.24
Absorb Absorb
+15% Synergy $0.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $2.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.84
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.41
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.29
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+7% Synergy $0.60
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $11.00
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.96
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.11
Riot Control Riot Control
+4% Synergy $0.24
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+4% Synergy $0.15
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $11.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $16.24
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $2.10
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+3% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $42.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.75
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $9.52
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.91
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.51
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.35

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+30% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+17% Synergy $1.91
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+14% Synergy $0.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.69
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $6.32
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.09
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $1.71
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.77
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.40
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.83
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.29
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+38% Synergy $17.46
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+25% Synergy $8.70
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+24% Synergy $1.78
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+16% Synergy $0.11
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $1.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $5.20
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+12% Synergy $4.68
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+10% Synergy $0.55
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.71
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $31.55
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.76
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $62.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $33.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.30
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $4.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+31% Synergy $0.06
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $3.67
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+30% Synergy $1.13
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.51
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+19% Synergy $2.46
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+16% Synergy $0.35
Druid Class Druid Class
+15% Synergy $1.69
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $2.84
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+14% Synergy $0.44
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+14% Synergy $0.47
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy $1.44
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $5.44
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+12% Synergy $0.57
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $2.73
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $0.54
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $10.26
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $24.82
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.87
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $7.81
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+6% Synergy $1.52
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+5% Synergy $1.16
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $3.92
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+5% Synergy $1.26
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+5% Synergy $0.41
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $24.37
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $34.84
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.28
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.59
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $2.10
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $1.77
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $0.88
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.99
On the Trail On the Trail
-2% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94

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
+24% Synergy $4.79
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+10% Synergy $0.53
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+4% Synergy $2.41
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.25

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+26% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $1.98
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.65
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $9.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.28
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $4.06
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $1.01
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $6.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $1.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $2.10
Ancient Cornucopia Ancient Cornucopia
+8% Synergy $1.69
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+21% Synergy $0.05
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+20% Synergy $0.47
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+20% Synergy $0.05
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+18% Synergy $0.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.29
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+7% Synergy $10.95
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $12.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.67
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+5% Synergy $9.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $9.92
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.27
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+5% Synergy $2.29
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.40
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $8.57
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $9.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.51
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $1.99
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $17.11
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $2.62
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $5.70
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.72
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.14
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+1% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.17
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $4.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-1% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.18
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.98
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-6% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-8% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.45
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-10% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.18
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-12% Synergy $0.33

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