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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.06

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

#1151 Current Rank
#1288 Last Week
#1095 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.

Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+6% Synergy $0.06
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+3% Synergy $0.95
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $2.05
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+1% Synergy $32.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+64% Synergy $17.55
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+59% Synergy $0.41
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.79
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+56% Synergy $2.11
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+54% Synergy $0.20
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+53% Synergy $3.26
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $1.19
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+52% Synergy $0.58
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+50% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.20
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+44% Synergy $0.33
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $10.54
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+41% Synergy $1.15
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.22
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+39% Synergy $5.11
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+36% Synergy $1.07
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+34% Synergy $13.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $75.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $110.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $719.33
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+1% Synergy $478.33
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $44.75
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

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

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy $0.44
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.19
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+35% Synergy $1.90
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+33% Synergy $33.81
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+33% Synergy $0.24
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+28% Synergy $5.27
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+28% Synergy $1.40
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $3.01
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy $20.02
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $2.79
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.37
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $3.69
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+20% Synergy $3.34
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.23
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+19% Synergy $0.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $2.83
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.19
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.61
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy $0.29
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.16
Spellskite Spellskite
+15% Synergy $9.15
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+15% Synergy $0.10
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+15% Synergy $0.03
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+14% Synergy $0.27
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.17
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.17
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+11% Synergy $1.11
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.39
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $1.01
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $10.78
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.78
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $3.65
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.55
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.72
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+8% Synergy $9.67
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+7% Synergy $0.37
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+7% Synergy $0.56
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $16.99
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $31.45
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $12.22
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $7.58
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $11.40
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+2% Synergy $7.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.78
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-2% Synergy $1.98
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.73
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $5.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-28% Synergy $1.07

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+24% Synergy $3.71
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.70
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $1.34
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.18
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $4.92
Deduce Deduce
+10% Synergy $0.05
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.26
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.09
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $0.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.84
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+5% Synergy $1.80
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+3% Synergy $0.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.46
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.18
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $14.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.26
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $5.07
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.52
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.39
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $47.01
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $4.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.28
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $10.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.07
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $9.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $52.71
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $9.65
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $8.04
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $6.72
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $15.67
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-2% Synergy $13.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.82
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.20
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.40
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $13.07
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.01
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-36% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $4.43
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+28% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+15% Synergy $8.72
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.09
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.27
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.25
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.38
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.88
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1486.43
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $0.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $28.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $4.78
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.12
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.21
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-31% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+40% Synergy $0.39
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $4.44
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+35% Synergy $2.51
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.38
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+31% Synergy $1.00
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.10
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $8.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $5.16
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+23% Synergy $1.92
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+21% Synergy $2.23
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+20% Synergy $9.94
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+19% Synergy $16.15
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.88
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $1.45
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+16% Synergy $1.27
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.23
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+14% Synergy $5.44
Static Orb Static Orb
+13% Synergy $17.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $32.10
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+12% Synergy $0.24
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+12% Synergy $0.47
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.61
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+11% Synergy $0.15
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.30
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+11% Synergy $1.59
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.36
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $8.78
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+10% Synergy $0.06
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $4.22
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.59
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+9% Synergy $0.22
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+9% Synergy $19.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.91
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.17
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $11.59
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.84
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.41
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.90
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.30
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+7% Synergy $5.08
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.54
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $22.41
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.98
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $2.55
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+37% Synergy $12.65
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $0.57
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+28% Synergy $2.62
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $0.34
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+26% Synergy $2.21
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+21% Synergy $4.80
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+21% Synergy $0.39
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.13
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $9.44
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+13% Synergy $0.51
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+13% Synergy $0.13
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.35
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.78
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.20
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.66
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+6% Synergy $2.59
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $6.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $10.57
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $8.08
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+4% Synergy $6.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.57
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $50.96
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $8.85

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $21.72
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $1.01
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $1.26
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+26% Synergy $1.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.29
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+17% Synergy $11.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $11.40
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+15% Synergy $11.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.07
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $7.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $46.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $2.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $2.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $181.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.06
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $1.69
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.05
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $62.61
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.31
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $9.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.65
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $38.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.60
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.20
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.18
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.35
Library Library
+8% Synergy $0.29
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+1% Synergy $2.43
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+1% Synergy $14.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $24.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $38.19
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $3.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.96
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.01
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.48
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $19.91
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.78
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $12.56
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $32.32
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $17.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.15
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.79
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $10.28
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $10.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $1.72
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.57
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.61
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.57
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.04
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-16% Synergy $0.34

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