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Shanna, Purifying Blade
Price tag $0.30

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

#960 Current Rank
#1042 Last Week
#828 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.

Aunt May Aunt May
+1% Synergy $0.15
Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Peter Parker
+1% Synergy $15.86
With Great Power... With Great Power...
0% Synergy $0.51
Silk, Web Weaver Silk, Web Weaver
-2% Synergy $0.50
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+65% Synergy $3.55
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+61% Synergy $0.36
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+59% Synergy $2.62
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+53% Synergy $0.29
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+53% Synergy $5.13
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+52% Synergy $1.35
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+49% Synergy $0.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+45% Synergy $19.62
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+41% Synergy $0.74
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+39% Synergy $4.61

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 $0.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+18% Synergy $1.95
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+18% Synergy $8.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.38
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $11.72
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $50.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $43.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $36.64
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $21.91
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $44.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.03
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $8.36
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $22.31

Creatures

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

Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+38% Synergy $0.18
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+37% Synergy $0.18
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+36% Synergy $17.48
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+35% Synergy $0.58
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+34% Synergy $19.50
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+34% Synergy $48.21
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+33% Synergy $3.14
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+33% Synergy $1.97
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.50
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+31% Synergy $0.95
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+31% Synergy $0.26
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+31% Synergy $1.35
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+30% Synergy $0.20
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+30% Synergy $2.11
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+28% Synergy $37.11
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+28% Synergy $7.71
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+28% Synergy $3.53
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+26% Synergy $0.21
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+26% Synergy $2.77
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+26% Synergy $3.89
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+25% Synergy $1.30
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+24% Synergy $1.52
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+23% Synergy $3.19
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+21% Synergy $4.37
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+19% Synergy $0.10
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+18% Synergy $0.08
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+18% Synergy $8.58
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+18% Synergy $0.20
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.38
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+18% Synergy $0.16
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+17% Synergy $0.55
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+16% Synergy $0.48
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+16% Synergy $7.53
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+16% Synergy $0.35
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+14% Synergy $0.52
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+14% Synergy $2.76
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+14% Synergy $0.14
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+13% Synergy $0.12
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+12% Synergy $3.13
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+12% Synergy $2.34
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+12% Synergy $0.56
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+12% Synergy $2.41
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+12% Synergy $33.69
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $5.29
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $23.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $41.79
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.48

Instants

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

Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.21
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $2.51
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $2.61
Absorb Absorb
+15% Synergy $0.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $2.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.68
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.40
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.50
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.18
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+7% Synergy $1.18
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+7% Synergy $0.99
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $15.79
Revitalize Revitalize
+7% Synergy $0.05
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.87
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.12
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+4% Synergy $0.15
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $10.98
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.98
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.81
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+3% Synergy $0.14
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $46.95
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+2% Synergy $0.21
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $9.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+30% Synergy $0.31
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+16% Synergy $3.16
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+14% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.82
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+12% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.96
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sanctify Sanctify
+8% Synergy $0.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $1.77
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $4.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.81
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.44
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.24
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.72
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $36.04
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.26
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $4.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+37% Synergy $18.83
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+25% Synergy $10.04
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+23% Synergy $1.16
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $5.02
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+16% Synergy $0.14
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $2.11
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $9.06
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+12% Synergy $5.95
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.48
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+9% Synergy $0.93
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $32.02
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $64.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.97
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $5.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.12

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 $5.21
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+30% Synergy $0.13
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+28% Synergy $1.14
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+26% Synergy $0.35
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+19% Synergy $2.78
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+16% Synergy $0.42
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $3.63
Druid Class Druid Class
+14% Synergy $1.49
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+14% Synergy $0.38
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy $1.35
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+13% Synergy $0.46
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $6.31
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+12% Synergy $0.54
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $3.00
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.27
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $13.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $25.58
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+7% Synergy $1.48
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.96
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $8.47
Sunbond Sunbond
+6% Synergy $0.45
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $35.08
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.01
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+5% Synergy $1.30
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+5% Synergy $0.43
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $30.05
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.00
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.24
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.40
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $0.97
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $1.89
On the Trail On the Trail
-1% Synergy $0.51
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.88
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $51.13

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 $7.02
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+9% Synergy $0.29
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.67

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+24% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $1.99
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.69
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.80
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $32.95
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $7.75
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.45
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $8.76
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $5.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+26% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.47
Ancient Cornucopia Ancient Cornucopia
+8% Synergy $0.99
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.45
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+20% Synergy $0.09
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+20% Synergy $0.06
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+19% Synergy $0.64
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+17% Synergy $0.06
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+8% Synergy $11.79
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+8% Synergy $0.24
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $12.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.39
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+6% Synergy $12.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $13.51
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+5% Synergy $2.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.50
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $2.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $6.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $26.43
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.61
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $4.48
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $7.57
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $19.64
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $0.79
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $5.59
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Fortified Village Fortified Village
0% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-1% Synergy $0.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-2% Synergy $0.23
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.12
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.44
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-6% Synergy $0.54
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-13% Synergy $0.25

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