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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1215 Current Rank
#1256 Last Week
#1076 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shao Jun.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shao Jun decks.

Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+19% Synergy $2.42
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+14% Synergy $11.57
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+4% Synergy $0.58
Shellshock Shellshock
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+2% Synergy $4.41

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shao Jun's abilities and overall game plan.

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+62% Synergy $19.64
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+60% Synergy $0.99
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.65
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+57% Synergy $2.92
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+55% Synergy $0.21
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+53% Synergy $1.78
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $0.79
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+52% Synergy $0.50
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+51% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shao Jun decks.

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.35
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+45% Synergy $0.24
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+42% Synergy $0.43
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+42% Synergy $2.13
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $5.13
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+40% Synergy $0.36
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.95
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+34% Synergy $14.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.85
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $106.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $139.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $52.78
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $13.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $58.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $15.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shao Jun's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.30
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+38% Synergy $6.11
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.28
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+34% Synergy $0.51
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+31% Synergy $35.74
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+30% Synergy $1.78
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+30% Synergy $2.63
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $1.02
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy $25.45
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+24% Synergy $3.69
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+24% Synergy $0.25
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.55
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $5.19
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.48
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.77
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy $8.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.30
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.88
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.25
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+15% Synergy $0.20
Spellskite Spellskite
+14% Synergy $7.08
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+14% Synergy $0.13
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.37
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.35
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+13% Synergy $0.32
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.50
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $11.40
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $2.17
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.26
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $2.03
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.61
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.85
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.83
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.30
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+7% Synergy $10.10
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.41
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $26.34
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $17.75
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $42.97
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $8.33
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $13.51
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $9.44
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-3% Synergy $3.07
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.90
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $5.33
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-30% Synergy $2.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shao Jun safe.

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+24% Synergy $4.66
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.48
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.99
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $5.33
Deduce Deduce
+10% Synergy $0.09
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+9% Synergy $1.77
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.74
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.40
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.26
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.10
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $0.46
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+5% Synergy $1.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $1.97
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+3% Synergy $2.00
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $6.43
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.87
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.38
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.43
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $14.66
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.05
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $44.34
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
0% Synergy $12.06
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.01
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $66.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $8.80
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $17.65
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $10.93
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.72
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-3% Synergy $9.04
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $50.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.71
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.93
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy $2.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-35% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shao Jun's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $3.62
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+27% Synergy $0.26
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $8.98
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.13
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.36
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.32
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+4% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.31
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.46
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.61
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.74
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $1907.80
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-5% Synergy $1.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.56
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $5.37
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.37
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
-31% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+40% Synergy $0.58
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $5.52
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+34% Synergy $3.68
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.44
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+30% Synergy $2.18
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.19
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $10.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.50
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+22% Synergy $2.59
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+21% Synergy $1.32
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+18% Synergy $10.95
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $15.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $3.72
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+15% Synergy $2.46
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.18
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+14% Synergy $1.55
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+13% Synergy $0.36
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+13% Synergy $6.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $39.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.80
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+12% Synergy $0.27
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $14.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.56
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.41
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.11
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.43
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+10% Synergy $0.39
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $10.96
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $3.92
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+9% Synergy $3.54
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $39.36
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.33
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+8% Synergy $0.43
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+8% Synergy $15.01
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.84
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.04
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.28
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $14.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $8.56
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.42
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $38.22
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+6% Synergy $6.82
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.57
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+6% Synergy $0.18
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $4.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shao Jun's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+36% Synergy $11.48
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+31% Synergy $2.64
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy $1.65
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+28% Synergy $1.78
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $0.45
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+21% Synergy $0.47
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+20% Synergy $3.72
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.16
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $13.78
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $3.18
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $5.60
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+11% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $1.09
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.37
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+5% Synergy $3.64
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.85
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $21.82
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.53
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $12.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.22
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $13.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shao Jun to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+7% Synergy $21.78
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $3.60

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $7.61
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $0.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.50
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $9.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+16% Synergy $12.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $37.08
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+10% Synergy $1.78
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.33
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.57
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $55.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $24.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $8.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $1.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $3.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $191.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.06
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $3.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+7% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.55
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $71.00
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.39
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $12.78
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $97.40
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $938.97
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.64
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy $619.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $3.80
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shao Jun decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+50% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.25
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.40
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.30
Library Library
+8% Synergy $0.33
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.37
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.43
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $13.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.77
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $9.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $27.58
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $41.24
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $30.46
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $30.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $29.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $19.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.12
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.20
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $24.85
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.07
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.40
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $10.05
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $13.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.22
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $4.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.19
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.52
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.09
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.08
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-15% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.26

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