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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

#1196 Current Rank
#1210 Last Week
#1081 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.

Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+3% Synergy
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+3% Synergy
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.27
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $6.06
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $16.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+63% Synergy $22.17
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+60% Synergy $0.74
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.72
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+56% Synergy $2.77
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+55% Synergy $0.18
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+53% Synergy $2.00
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $0.71
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+52% Synergy $0.54
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+50% Synergy $0.25
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.65

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.29
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+45% Synergy $0.22
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+42% Synergy $0.41
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $6.60
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+40% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.17
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+36% Synergy $0.98
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+34% Synergy $11.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.64
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $101.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $115.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $85.86
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $62.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $45.04
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $10.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $53.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $14.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+39% Synergy $1.21
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+38% Synergy $6.00
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.14
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+33% Synergy $0.42
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+32% Synergy $37.31
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+30% Synergy $2.56
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+28% Synergy $1.83
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $5.67
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy $31.33
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+24% Synergy $3.32
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.28
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.31
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $5.67
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $12.98
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.43
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy $7.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.14
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.29
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.63
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+17% Synergy $0.17
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+15% Synergy $0.11
Spellskite Spellskite
+14% Synergy $6.87
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+14% Synergy $0.09
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.19
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+13% Synergy $0.32
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.45
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+12% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $10.90
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $1.60
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.22
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.44
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.89
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+9% Synergy $2.13
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.73
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.22
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+7% Synergy $10.25
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $23.86
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $13.93
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+5% Synergy $0.45
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $37.52
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $7.77
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $12.29
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $8.10
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-2% Synergy $2.70
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $1.49
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $6.49
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-30% Synergy $2.45

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+24% Synergy $4.69
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.42
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.89
Deduce Deduce
+10% Synergy $0.07
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.50
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+9% Synergy $1.47
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $4.43
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.34
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.22
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.09
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $0.42
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+5% Synergy $1.91
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $1.60
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+3% Synergy $0.81
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $6.31
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $3.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.64
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.72
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.51
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.15
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $4.19
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $10.88
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $47.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.01
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $7.66
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.08
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.95
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $60.05
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $8.51
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $16.11
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $8.67
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.85
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-3% Synergy $7.54
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.46
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.72
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.77
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy $1.76
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-36% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $3.58
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+27% Synergy $0.17
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $9.10
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.08
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.30
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+4% Synergy $0.34
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.18
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.44
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.46
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.02
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $1719.97
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-5% Synergy $0.92
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.27
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.53
Ponder Ponder
-31% Synergy $1.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+40% Synergy $0.45
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $6.26
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+34% Synergy $2.60
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.42
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+30% Synergy $1.23
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.12
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $9.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.06
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+22% Synergy $1.70
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+22% Synergy $1.24
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+19% Synergy $9.64
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $17.25
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.61
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $2.91
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+15% Synergy $2.06
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.18
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+14% Synergy $5.46
Static Orb Static Orb
+13% Synergy $15.13
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $34.49
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+12% Synergy $0.19
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+12% Synergy $0.21
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+12% Synergy $1.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.36
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.72
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.30
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+11% Synergy $0.39
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.06
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.45
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $9.67
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $3.58
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+9% Synergy $4.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $41.30
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.17
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+8% Synergy $19.24
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $12.83
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.66
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.24
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $6.35
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.08
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.38
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $32.13
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+6% Synergy $6.73
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.74
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $5.12
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $30.88
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 $12.26
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+31% Synergy $2.06
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $1.95
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $0.34
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+27% Synergy $2.34
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+21% Synergy $3.69
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+21% Synergy $0.47
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.17
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $9.36
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $0.69
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+12% Synergy $0.13
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.68
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.79
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.25
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+6% Synergy $2.50
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $15.49
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $23.48
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.56
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $10.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.98
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.23
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $13.09

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+7% Synergy $21.39
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $3.34

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $1.82
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+28% Synergy $1.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.31
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $9.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $11.59
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+15% Synergy $11.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.87
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.67
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $50.05
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $20.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $2.87
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $4.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.77
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $175.80
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $2.52
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.23
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.92
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.03
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $12.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $34.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.28
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $2.02
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $830.48
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.27
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy $561.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.53
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.53

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.14
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.14
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.40
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.22
Library Library
+7% Synergy $0.29
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.39
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.06
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.68
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $12.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.18
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $20.85
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $26.33
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $40.84
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.42
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.17
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $4.85
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $27.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.01
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $17.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.76
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $15.23
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.39
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $15.87
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.20
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.13
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $9.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.92
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $11.87
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $18.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $2.61
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.96
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.05
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.55
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-15% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.15

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