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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.09

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

#1124 Current Rank
#1120 Last Week
#1085 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.

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.26
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+4% Synergy $8.11
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $20.61
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+1% Synergy $0.52

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+64% Synergy $20.65
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+59% Synergy $0.57
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.64
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+56% Synergy $2.15
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+55% Synergy $0.11
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+53% Synergy $2.67
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $0.83
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+51% Synergy $0.59
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+50% Synergy $0.22
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.26
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+45% Synergy $0.27
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $7.78
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+41% Synergy $0.65
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+40% Synergy $0.39
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+39% Synergy $5.07
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+36% Synergy $0.97
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+34% Synergy $10.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.38
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $93.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $116.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $63.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $40.43
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $9.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $13.37
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+39% Synergy $1.55
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.20
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+33% Synergy $0.30
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+32% Synergy $33.10
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+28% Synergy $1.73
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+28% Synergy $3.76
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $4.96
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy $24.62
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.11
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.29
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $4.92
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+20% Synergy $5.76
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.20
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $1.84
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.39
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy $0.20
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.13
Spellskite Spellskite
+15% Synergy $6.62
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+15% Synergy $0.08
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+14% Synergy $0.05
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+14% Synergy $0.33
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.24
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.19
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.41
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+12% Synergy $10.49
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+11% Synergy $0.89
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.17
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $3.06
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.47
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.84
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.65
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.25
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+8% Synergy $9.14
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $18.93
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $23.88
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+5% Synergy $0.46
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $36.67
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $7.64
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $11.08
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $7.76
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.36
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-2% Synergy $2.36
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $1.41
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $5.19
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-28% Synergy $1.25

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+25% Synergy $5.09
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.71
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.61
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $2.10
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.01
Deduce Deduce
+10% Synergy $0.08
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $3.79
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.20
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.15
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.25
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $0.31
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.77
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+5% Synergy $1.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+3% Synergy $0.76
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $6.15
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $3.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.39
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.36
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $13.59
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $3.96
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $10.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.62
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $48.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.55
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $48.80
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $7.40
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $7.81
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $10.42
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $8.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $14.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.37
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-3% Synergy $5.99
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.68
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.37
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.53
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.20
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.80
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-36% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+37% Synergy $4.60
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+28% Synergy $0.18
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $8.90
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.09
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.17
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.40
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1499.99
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $0.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.28
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.75
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-31% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+40% Synergy $0.34
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $6.41
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+35% Synergy $2.66
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.39
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+31% Synergy $1.14
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.08
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $9.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.93
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+23% Synergy $1.72
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+23% Synergy $1.83
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+19% Synergy $9.59
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+18% Synergy $17.15
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $2.31
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+16% Synergy $2.31
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.15
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+14% Synergy $5.62
Static Orb Static Orb
+13% Synergy $15.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $33.67
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.55
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+12% Synergy $0.23
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+11% Synergy $0.38
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+11% Synergy $1.59
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.35
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.09
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.45
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+10% Synergy $0.22
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $9.42
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $3.75
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+9% Synergy $0.35
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+9% Synergy $2.69
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+9% Synergy $19.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.27
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.17
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $12.68
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.60
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $2.20
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.39
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.33
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.12
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+6% Synergy $5.21
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $28.59
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.54
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.77
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $2.85
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $28.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.18

Enchantments

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

Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+37% Synergy $12.39
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $1.73
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+30% Synergy $1.96
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $0.29
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+28% Synergy $2.38
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+21% Synergy $3.91
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+21% Synergy $0.52
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.16
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $9.32
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $0.63
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+12% Synergy $0.08
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.22
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.64
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.21
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.50
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $19.63
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+5% Synergy $2.34
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $13.74
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $8.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.67
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $11.26

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $22.28
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $2.37

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $2.03
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $1.63
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.22
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $10.45
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $10.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+15% Synergy $10.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.81
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.26
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $6.78
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $47.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $5.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $2.85
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $2.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.85
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $174.97
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $1.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $61.28
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.51
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $8.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $23.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $82.98
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $2.03
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $740.80
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+1% Synergy $524.34
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.27
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.13
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.39
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.19
Library Library
+7% Synergy $0.61
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+1% Synergy $4.85
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+1% Synergy $12.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $25.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.62
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $12.78
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $20.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $23.77
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.36
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $38.22
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.08
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $3.88
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $24.71
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $13.73
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.08
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.22
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.09
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.14
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $16.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.63
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $10.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.13
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $17.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.08
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $2.47
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $2.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.25
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.51
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.06
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-16% Synergy $0.35

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