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Shanna, Purifying Blade
Price tag $0.39

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

#1049 Current Rank
#942 Last Week
#960 Past 2 Years

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.

Comforting Counsel Comforting Counsel
+11% Synergy $0.32
Follow the Lumarets Follow the Lumarets
+3% Synergy $0.11
Thornfist Striker Thornfist Striker
+2% Synergy $0.12
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+1% Synergy $5.24
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+64% Synergy $3.99
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+59% Synergy $0.65
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+57% Synergy $5.24
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+52% Synergy $0.39
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+52% Synergy $6.30
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+50% Synergy $2.39
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+47% Synergy $0.29
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+42% Synergy $24.31
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+41% Synergy $0.24
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+37% Synergy $22.85

Top Cards

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

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $0.70
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+18% Synergy $12.75
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $2.40
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.52
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.32
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $11.91
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $28.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $58.52
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $15.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+37% Synergy $0.40
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+36% Synergy $0.15
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+36% Synergy $0.31
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+35% Synergy $1.50
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+34% Synergy $64.01
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+32% Synergy $0.94
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+31% Synergy $28.67
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+31% Synergy $5.77
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+31% Synergy $1.05
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+30% Synergy $0.29
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+30% Synergy $31.35
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+29% Synergy $1.29
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $3.64
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+28% Synergy $2.44
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.37
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+27% Synergy $0.33
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+26% Synergy $2.57
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+25% Synergy $8.17
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+25% Synergy $9.14
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+25% Synergy $0.32
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+23% Synergy $2.81
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+22% Synergy $2.97
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+22% Synergy $4.65
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+19% Synergy $2.60
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+18% Synergy $0.30
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+17% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+17% Synergy $0.33
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.27
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+16% Synergy $0.27
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+16% Synergy $0.78
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+16% Synergy $9.20
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+15% Synergy $0.66
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+15% Synergy $6.82
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+15% Synergy $0.76
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+14% Synergy $0.31
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+14% Synergy $1.98
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+13% Synergy $3.30
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+13% Synergy $4.71
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+12% Synergy $41.85
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+11% Synergy $0.33
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+11% Synergy $0.42
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+11% Synergy $2.45
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+10% Synergy $0.42
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.23
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+3% Synergy $12.82
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.89
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+21% Synergy $3.12
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.21
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+16% Synergy $3.63
Absorb Absorb
+15% Synergy $0.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+14% Synergy $5.73
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.47
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $2.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.30
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $14.74
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.30
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.14
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+5% Synergy $1.50
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $14.58
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.85
Riot Control Riot Control
+4% Synergy $0.38
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+3% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $55.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.25
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.72
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+1% Synergy $0.25
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+1% Synergy $0.23
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $15.93
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $10.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+0% Synergy $2.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $6.82
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.39
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+30% Synergy $0.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+14% Synergy $6.00
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+13% Synergy $0.92
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.50
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+9% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.42
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $2.61
Sanctify Sanctify
+7% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.92
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.05
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.28
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.91
Explore Explore
+0% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+36% Synergy $10.84
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+24% Synergy $9.62
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $7.69
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+21% Synergy $5.22
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+15% Synergy $0.30
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+13% Synergy $6.27
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+12% Synergy $2.84
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+9% Synergy $8.82
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+9% Synergy $0.65
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.70
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.98
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $39.40
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $64.01
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $10.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+34% Synergy $4.03
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+28% Synergy $0.29
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+28% Synergy $1.71
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+26% Synergy $1.96
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+18% Synergy $2.25
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $5.61
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+15% Synergy $0.82
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+14% Synergy $0.39
Druid Class Druid Class
+12% Synergy $1.95
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $7.05
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+11% Synergy $1.70
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+11% Synergy $0.47
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+9% Synergy $0.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $6.60
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $26.78
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $12.68
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+6% Synergy $2.29
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.33
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+6% Synergy $10.56
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $1.38
Sunbond Sunbond
+5% Synergy $0.45
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $5.04
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $36.20
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $33.51
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.38
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+1% Synergy $0.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+0% Synergy $5.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+0% Synergy $1.64
On the Trail On the Trail
0% Synergy $4.56
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $28.20
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $2.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.72
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $12.00

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
+22% Synergy $10.32
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+8% Synergy $1.05
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+22% Synergy $0.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.94
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.53
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $15.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.77
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+0% Synergy $12.90
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.88
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $5.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $4.17
Ancient Cornucopia Ancient Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $5.87
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+2% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $4.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+0% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $4.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
0% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+19% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+19% Synergy $0.13
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+18% Synergy $0.95
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+17% Synergy $0.16
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+11% Synergy $13.98
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+9% Synergy $7.91
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $17.46
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+8% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $8.37
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $18.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $11.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.41
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $36.97
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $10.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $16.02
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $2.60
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+3% Synergy $7.70
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $8.42
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.31
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $10.60
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $7.01
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $1.35
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.25
Fortified Village Fortified Village
0% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.24
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-1% Synergy $0.77
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.24
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-3% Synergy $0.32
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.27
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-8% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-13% Synergy $0.26

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