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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.07

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

#1053 Current Rank
#923 Last Week
#1118 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
+28% Synergy $2.66
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+20% Synergy $0.34
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $2.48
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+9% Synergy $0.10
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+8% Synergy $0.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+65% Synergy $10.62
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+59% Synergy $0.48
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+56% Synergy $0.58
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+56% Synergy $1.64
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+54% Synergy $0.23
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $0.62
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+53% Synergy $1.64
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+53% Synergy $0.40
Curiosity Curiosity
+50% Synergy $0.53
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+49% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.24
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+44% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+42% Synergy $15.68
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+41% Synergy $0.22
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+40% Synergy $2.99
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+38% Synergy $10.84
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+36% Synergy $18.37
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+36% Synergy $0.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $11.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $92.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $643.42
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $57.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+1% Synergy $445.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $42.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

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

Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+40% Synergy $0.63
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+39% Synergy $0.17
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+35% Synergy $37.00
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+33% Synergy $0.18
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+28% Synergy $3.89
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+27% Synergy $8.74
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $2.89
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $2.78
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+22% Synergy $4.04
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.29
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $1.86
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+20% Synergy $1.36
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+19% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+18% Synergy $0.59
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+18% Synergy $1.26
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.24
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.17
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+15% Synergy $0.13
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+15% Synergy $0.07
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+15% Synergy $0.22
Spellskite Spellskite
+14% Synergy $7.26
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.24
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.23
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+12% Synergy $9.51
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+11% Synergy $0.91
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.18
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.40
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.81
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+11% Synergy $0.43
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+9% Synergy $4.05
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+9% Synergy $8.71
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.46
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+7% Synergy $14.70
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $27.60
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+6% Synergy $0.46
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $11.87
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+5% Synergy $2.09
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+5% Synergy $0.27
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+4% Synergy $10.80
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $6.86
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+4% Synergy $0.84
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+3% Synergy $6.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.98
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-1% Synergy $1.43
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $0.85
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $4.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-28% Synergy $0.90

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+25% Synergy $4.00
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.62
Access Denied Access Denied
+13% Synergy $3.45
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $0.98
Deduce Deduce
+11% Synergy $0.09
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.16
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $3.56
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.29
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $0.50
Blinkmoth Infusion Blinkmoth Infusion
+6% Synergy $1.59
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.59
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+5% Synergy $0.07
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $1.46
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $15.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $6.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $49.42
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.27
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $5.49
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $8.78
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.29
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $7.00
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $4.20
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $6.96
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $14.89
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-1% Synergy $11.78
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $42.96
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.15
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $2.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.34
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.32
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $11.92
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-36% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $1.66
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+28% Synergy $0.17
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $7.90
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.30
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.25
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.35
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.36
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.13
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1474.14
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $7.91
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $0.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $26.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.73
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.95
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-30% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+41% Synergy $0.33
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $4.60
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+36% Synergy $4.48
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.37
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.77
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+28% Synergy $9.77
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+27% Synergy $0.05
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.11
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+22% Synergy $2.65
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+21% Synergy $8.68
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+20% Synergy $14.41
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+18% Synergy $1.19
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.20
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+17% Synergy $0.93
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+14% Synergy $4.55
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+14% Synergy $0.24
Static Orb Static Orb
+14% Synergy $16.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.45
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $29.26
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+12% Synergy $0.48
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+11% Synergy $0.27
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $9.42
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.63
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.31
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+10% Synergy $0.36
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $4.01
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+10% Synergy $0.08
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $3.18
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+10% Synergy $14.36
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $31.55
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.22
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+9% Synergy $17.42
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+9% Synergy $0.20
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.02
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+8% Synergy $4.03
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.32
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+7% Synergy $14.59
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $1.32
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+7% Synergy $24.65
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.67
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.35
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $1.89
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $39.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.02
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $0.86
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+30% Synergy $0.26
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+28% Synergy $2.20
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+21% Synergy $3.60
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+20% Synergy $0.44
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.10
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $5.49
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+13% Synergy $0.17
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $0.65
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $5.73
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.55
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.19
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+6% Synergy $4.21
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+6% Synergy $1.35
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+6% Synergy $2.58
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $8.53
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $5.62
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+4% Synergy $5.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.01
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $8.13

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+8% Synergy $15.68
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+47% Synergy $0.86
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+31% Synergy $0.77
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+26% Synergy $1.33
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+17% Synergy $7.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $38.71
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $9.47
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $0.55
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $9.25
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+6% Synergy $0.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $51.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.20
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $5.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+27% Synergy $1.81
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.22
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $153.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $67.47
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+8% Synergy $2.07
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $1.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $24.69
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $2.82
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $6.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.96
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $55.47
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $30.05
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.33
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+9% Synergy $0.21
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.48
Library Library
+8% Synergy $0.23
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.70
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+3% Synergy $2.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.04
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $17.89
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.72
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $50.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $25.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $29.32
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $2.60
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $14.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.98
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $14.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $30.44
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $10.54
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.84
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $11.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-4% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.74
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.20
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.51
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.73
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.03
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-17% Synergy $0.27

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