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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.08

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

#996 Current Rank
#1090 Last Week
#1094 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.

Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+32% Synergy $1.95
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+25% Synergy $0.54
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+23% Synergy $2.55
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+19% Synergy $2.02
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+14% Synergy $17.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+65% Synergy $16.03
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+59% Synergy $0.62
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.70
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+56% Synergy $2.29
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+54% Synergy $0.21
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+53% Synergy $2.91
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.88
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+52% Synergy $0.49
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+50% Synergy $0.24
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.51

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.30
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+44% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+40% Synergy $13.39
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+40% Synergy $1.21
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+40% Synergy $5.47
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.27
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+36% Synergy $0.92
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+35% Synergy $13.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.32
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $11.67
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $82.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $103.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $75.40
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $664.81
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+1% Synergy $462.58
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $61.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy $0.42
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.18
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+33% Synergy $34.64
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+33% Synergy $0.25
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+28% Synergy $4.89
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $2.67
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+27% Synergy $11.82
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $2.59
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+21% Synergy $3.54
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $2.71
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+19% Synergy $2.38
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+19% Synergy $0.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+18% Synergy $0.53
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.21
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.38
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.18
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+15% Synergy $0.12
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+15% Synergy $0.09
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+15% Synergy $0.26
Spellskite Spellskite
+14% Synergy $11.03
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.22
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+12% Synergy $10.61
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+11% Synergy $0.93
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.39
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.19
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.66
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.39
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+9% Synergy $3.10
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.54
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.33
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+8% Synergy $9.69
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+7% Synergy $0.48
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $16.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $30.05
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $11.87
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.15
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+5% Synergy $2.05
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $7.68
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $12.24
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+2% Synergy $7.79
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.11
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-2% Synergy $1.65
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.72
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $7.21
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-28% Synergy $1.08

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+25% Synergy $3.95
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.69
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.73
Deduce Deduce
+11% Synergy $0.08
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $1.00
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.21
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $3.66
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $0.33
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.07
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.24
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.81
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+5% Synergy $1.49
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.66
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.07
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $8.09
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $6.95
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $51.18
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $5.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.32
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $10.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.96
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $7.62
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $6.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $46.53
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $9.16
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $15.06
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-2% Synergy $12.28
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.80
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.54
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $2.20
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.30
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.54
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $15.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-36% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $1.48
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+28% Synergy $0.21
Fabricate Fabricate
+15% Synergy $8.73
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.07
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.34
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.42
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.38
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.88
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1482.44
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $0.60
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $10.53
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $25.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $3.61
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.81
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
-31% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+41% Synergy $0.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $4.70
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+35% Synergy $3.87
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.40
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.83
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+28% Synergy $10.16
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.10
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+22% Synergy $2.88
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+20% Synergy $9.37
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+19% Synergy $17.19
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+18% Synergy $1.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.56
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+16% Synergy $1.24
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.14
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+14% Synergy $5.61
Static Orb Static Orb
+13% Synergy $16.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.54
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $32.55
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+12% Synergy $0.47
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.67
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+11% Synergy $0.19
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.33
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $8.78
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.38
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+10% Synergy $0.07
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $4.07
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $1.79
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.44
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.19
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+9% Synergy $0.32
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+9% Synergy $15.53
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+9% Synergy $20.51
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $34.63
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+8% Synergy $0.28
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.91
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.75
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.28
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+7% Synergy $5.60
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.86
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+7% Synergy $20.79
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.29
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $0.99
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+6% Synergy $0.14
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $1.50
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $36.81
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+37% Synergy $12.58
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $1.41
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $0.37
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+28% Synergy $2.50
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+21% Synergy $4.47
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+20% Synergy $0.47
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.15
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $9.44
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+13% Synergy $0.69
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+13% Synergy $0.14
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.56
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.74
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+9% Synergy $0.22
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.18
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $1.06
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+6% Synergy $2.58
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $5.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $9.69
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $7.28
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+3% Synergy $6.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.32
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $9.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.41

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $18.28
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $1.85

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $1.04
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+31% Synergy $1.05
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+17% Synergy $10.78
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $10.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $42.14
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.01
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $10.11
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+7% Synergy $0.43
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $49.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $5.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $2.76
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $173.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.38
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+8% Synergy $1.57
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $65.81
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $1.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.15
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $3.83
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $9.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $25.71
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $39.77
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.60
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.20
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.42
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.26
Library Library
+8% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.64
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+2% Synergy $1.94
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $15.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.79
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.33
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $23.79
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $40.37
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $3.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.94
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.11
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.34
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $30.79
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $17.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.05
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $10.00
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $14.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-4% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.58
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.63
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.13
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.04
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-16% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-17% Synergy $0.14

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