Shao Jun
$0.23
$0.23Legendary Creature — Human Assassin
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1450
Current Rank
#1233
Last Week
#1200
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Shao Jun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shao Jun decks.
Fateful Discovery+16% Synergy
$4.10
Giant's Boulder+2% Synergy
$0.32
Ragged Short Spear+1% Synergy
$0.16
Dragon-Cursed Halls+1% Synergy
$6.76
Smaug the Magnificent+0% Synergy
$22.02
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Shao Jun's abilities and overall game plan.
Sai, Master Thopterist+62% Synergy
$0.70
Seat of the Synod+60% Synergy
$0.87
Unwinding Clock+60% Synergy
$20.14
Forensic Gadgeteer+59% Synergy
$2.74
Enthusiastic Mechanaut+56% Synergy
$0.34
Great Furnace+54% Synergy
$2.25
Etherium Sculptor+54% Synergy
$0.78
Reckless Fireweaver+53% Synergy
$0.43
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+51% Synergy
$0.38
Curiosity+50% Synergy
$0.87
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shao Jun decks.
Third Path Iconoclast+49% Synergy
$0.32
Pinnacle Emissary+47% Synergy
$1.40
Foundry Inspector+47% Synergy
$0.38
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain+42% Synergy
$0.42
Thought Monitor+41% Synergy
$0.39
Dramatic Reversal+39% Synergy
$0.45
Tandem Lookout+38% Synergy
$0.99
Ophidian Eye+33% Synergy
$16.07
Swiftfoot Boots+23% Synergy
$2.32
Counterspell-4% Synergy
$3.57
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+4% Synergy
$121.57
Chrome Mox-1% Synergy
$168.06
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$133.20
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$60.13
Fierce Guardianship-4% Synergy
$63.89
Cyclonic Rift-5% Synergy
$39.46
Gamble-6% Synergy
$16.83
Rhystic Study-8% Synergy
$71.11
Mystical Tutor-12% Synergy
$17.73
Jeska's Will-15% Synergy
$38.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Shao Jun's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Loyal Apprentice+40% Synergy
$0.33
Loyal Inventor+37% Synergy
$0.31
Academy Manufactor+37% Synergy
$9.52
Ravenous Robots+37% Synergy
$1.65
Ingenious Artillerist+34% Synergy
$2.47
Stridehangar Automaton+32% Synergy
$2.65
Weftstalker Ardent+32% Synergy
$2.68
Ornithopter of Paradise+29% Synergy
$2.52
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+29% Synergy
$0.31
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph+26% Synergy
$33.67
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might+23% Synergy
$20.46
Kappa Cannoneer+22% Synergy
$0.42
The Reality Chip+21% Synergy
$4.54
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+21% Synergy
$0.67
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+20% Synergy
$5.32
Chrome Host Seedshark+18% Synergy
$0.31
April O'Neil, Human Element+18% Synergy
$4.61
Ornithopter+18% Synergy
$0.34
Urza, Lord High Artificer+17% Synergy
$16.30
Jhoira's Familiar+17% Synergy
$2.50
Solemn Simulacrum+16% Synergy
$0.29
Malcolm, the Eyes+16% Synergy
$0.33
Whirler Rogue+14% Synergy
$0.24
Professional Face-Breaker+14% Synergy
$8.11
Phyrexian Metamorph+13% Synergy
$2.12
Hawkeye, Young Avenger+13% Synergy
$0.35
Gleaming Geardrake+13% Synergy
$0.21
Spellskite+13% Synergy
$8.23
Shimmer Dragon+12% Synergy
$0.31
Shimmer Myr+12% Synergy
$0.37
Silver Myr+12% Synergy
$0.69
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith+12% Synergy
$0.37
Vedalken Archmage+10% Synergy
$12.18
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+10% Synergy
$6.37
Cyberdrive Awakener+9% Synergy
$1.73
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor+9% Synergy
$0.41
Iron Myr+9% Synergy
$0.85
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+8% Synergy
$2.79
Myr Battlesphere+7% Synergy
$0.30
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer+7% Synergy
$0.29
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+7% Synergy
$0.35
Rose, Cutthroat Raider+6% Synergy
$2.01
Trinket Mage+6% Synergy
$0.41
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile+6% Synergy
$0.22
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+5% Synergy
$28.20
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator+5% Synergy
$0.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+0% Synergy
$42.59
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary+0% Synergy
$6.98
Coruscation Mage-10% Synergy
$1.73
Storm-Kiln Artist-31% Synergy
$3.77
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shao Jun safe.
Desynchronization+24% Synergy
$5.94
Deduce+9% Synergy
$0.24
Access Denied+9% Synergy
$2.17
Whir of Invention+9% Synergy
$7.05
Stoic Rebuttal+9% Synergy
$0.31
Spell Swindle+8% Synergy
$2.09
Disruption Protocol+8% Synergy
$0.28
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.39
Unexpected Windfall+6% Synergy
$4.55
Bottle-Cap Blast+6% Synergy
$4.90
Resculpt+6% Synergy
$0.25
Reality Shift+4% Synergy
$0.28
Scour for Scrap+4% Synergy
$0.36
Muddle the Mixture+3% Synergy
$2.34
Dizzy Spell+3% Synergy
$2.57
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.53
Negate+1% Synergy
$0.25
Untimely Malfunction+1% Synergy
$9.68
Demand Answers+1% Synergy
$0.52
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse0% Synergy
$3.66
Arcane Denial0% Synergy
$2.10
Force of Negation-1% Synergy
$52.98
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.88
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$1.01
Swan Song-3% Synergy
$10.17
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$56.85
Deflecting Swat-4% Synergy
$70.71
Flusterstorm-5% Synergy
$8.90
Chaos Warp-6% Synergy
$0.32
Pongify-7% Synergy
$2.36
Prismari Command-8% Synergy
$0.23
Lightning Bolt-20% Synergy
$0.98
Brainstorm-33% Synergy
$1.39
Frantic Search-36% Synergy
$1.68
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Shao Jun's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+36% Synergy
$2.84
Eagle Vision+25% Synergy
$0.33
Fabricate+14% Synergy
$10.28
Reverse Engineer+9% Synergy
$0.21
Rise and Shine+7% Synergy
$0.38
Brass's Bounty+6% Synergy
$0.55
Reckless Handling+4% Synergy
$0.34
Pirate's Pillage+1% Synergy
$0.99
Seize the Spoils+1% Synergy
$0.20
Blasphemous Act-2% Synergy
$0.93
Strike It Rich-6% Synergy
$1.65
Vandalblast-9% Synergy
$1.47
Windfall-14% Synergy
$5.17
Faithless Looting-25% Synergy
$0.37
Preordain-27% Synergy
$0.69
Ponder-29% Synergy
$3.66
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Diamond Pick-Axe+39% Synergy
$2.56
Howling Mine+38% Synergy
$5.64
Worldwalker Helm+34% Synergy
$4.55
Beamtown Beatstick+32% Synergy
$0.68
Goldvein Pick+30% Synergy
$0.24
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+28% Synergy
$2.86
Basilisk Collar+25% Synergy
$5.46
Uthros Research Craft+25% Synergy
$1.22
The Reaver Cleaver+23% Synergy
$38.03
Mystic Forge+23% Synergy
$3.47
Cloud Key+18% Synergy
$1.88
Prying Blade+15% Synergy
$0.41
Nettlecyst+14% Synergy
$3.81
Winter Orb+14% Synergy
$19.87
Transmutation Font+14% Synergy
$2.16
Cryogen Relic+13% Synergy
$0.31
Aether Spellbomb+13% Synergy
$0.37
Isochron Scepter+13% Synergy
$13.48
Idol of Oblivion+12% Synergy
$2.74
Adaptive Omnitool+12% Synergy
$2.41
Grafted Exoskeleton+12% Synergy
$7.06
Detective's Satchel+11% Synergy
$0.21
Static Orb+11% Synergy
$14.57
Tormod's Crypt+10% Synergy
$0.71
Encroaching Mycosynth+10% Synergy
$0.45
Sensei's Divining Top+10% Synergy
$42.20
Illusionist's Bracers+10% Synergy
$6.54
Lightning Greaves+9% Synergy
$4.61
Jackdaw+8% Synergy
$0.41
Genesis Chamber+8% Synergy
$4.02
Brotherhood Regalia+8% Synergy
$9.39
Improvised Arsenal+8% Synergy
$0.65
Ichor Wellspring+7% Synergy
$1.51
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+7% Synergy
$24.34
Melded Moxite+7% Synergy
$0.27
Dowsing Device+7% Synergy
$0.33
Inspiring Statuary+7% Synergy
$0.36
Shadowspear+7% Synergy
$35.56
Mask of Memory+7% Synergy
$0.40
Mishra's Bauble+7% Synergy
$2.85
Smoke Bomb+6% Synergy
$0.34
Retrofitter Foundry+6% Synergy
$1.34
The Key to the Vault+6% Synergy
$0.58
Sword of the Animist+5% Synergy
$6.14
Loxodon Warhammer+5% Synergy
$2.80
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+5% Synergy
$20.17
Vexing Bauble+5% Synergy
$2.26
Spellbook+5% Synergy
$4.73
Skullclamp+3% Synergy
$6.00
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
$5.04
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Shao Jun's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sigil of Sleep+35% Synergy
$9.79
Unstoppable Plan+33% Synergy
$2.92
Weapons Manufacturing+32% Synergy
$1.88
Efficient Construction+29% Synergy
$0.46
Thopter Spy Network+28% Synergy
$0.78
Mechanized Warfare+22% Synergy
$0.53
Mirrodin Besieged+19% Synergy
$4.14
Guild Artisan+18% Synergy
$0.26
Descent into Avernus+12% Synergy
$13.42
Mechanized Production+12% Synergy
$3.26
Storm the Vault+10% Synergy
$5.82
Heaven Sent+10% Synergy
$0.22
Curse of Opulence+8% Synergy
$4.29
Ghirapur Aether Grid+7% Synergy
$0.39
Sticky Fingers+7% Synergy
$0.29
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit+5% Synergy
$6.30
Artist's Talent+4% Synergy
$5.95
Moonlit Meditation+4% Synergy
$0.40
City on Fire+2% Synergy
$11.22
Fiery Emancipation+2% Synergy
$13.74
Armor Wars+1% Synergy
$0.29
Propaganda-4% Synergy
$2.74
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$12.92
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Shao Jun to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret the Seeker+5% Synergy
$25.64
Saheeli, the Gifted+4% Synergy
$1.76
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+4% Synergy
$22.68
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Darksteel Citadel+49% Synergy
$2.92
Archway of Innovation+28% Synergy
$1.40
Treasure Vault+28% Synergy
$2.39
Buried Ruin+20% Synergy
$0.40
Academy Ruins+18% Synergy
$8.41
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+16% Synergy
$14.43
Inventors' Fair+14% Synergy
$18.76
Urza's Saga+11% Synergy
$40.72
Mines of Moria+9% Synergy
$4.19
Secluded Starforge+9% Synergy
$0.38
Fomori Vault+6% Synergy
$14.68
Otawara, Soaring City-1% Synergy
$29.17
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.36
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$8.81
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$3.79
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+25% Synergy
$2.19
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.30
Liquimetal Torque+14% Synergy
$3.62
Blinkmoth Urn+9% Synergy
$1.64
Bender's Waterskin+8% Synergy
$1.09
Mox Opal+8% Synergy
$240.88
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
$0.32
Fellwar Stone+7% Synergy
$0.90
Thought Vessel+6% Synergy
$2.56
Basalt Monolith+5% Synergy
$4.71
Paradise Mantle+4% Synergy
$10.15
Talisman of Creativity+4% Synergy
$1.91
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.60
Mox Amber+2% Synergy
$87.62
Izzet Signet+2% Synergy
$0.44
Sky Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.24
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.26
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.39
Springleaf Drum+0% Synergy
$0.37
Lotus Petal0% Synergy
$35.13
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$0.49
Mana Vault0% Synergy
$120.46
Mox Diamond0% Synergy
$1145.44
Midnight Clock-2% Synergy
$0.60
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$1.57
Thran Dynamo-4% Synergy
$4.25
Lands
The mana base foundation for Shao Jun decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silverbluff Bridge+50% Synergy
$0.29
Spire of Industry+18% Synergy
$0.32
Power Depot+8% Synergy
$0.60
Scene of the Crime+8% Synergy
$0.37
Library+7% Synergy
$0.37
The Mycosynth Gardens+4% Synergy
$0.34
Island0% Synergy
$0.06
Fiery Islet0% Synergy
$5.61
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.09
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$0.88
Eroded Canyon-1% Synergy
$0.31
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$16.23
City of Brass-1% Synergy
$11.70
Mana Confluence-1% Synergy
$35.46
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.88
Riverpyre Verge-2% Synergy
$18.28
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$16.04
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.14
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$38.48
Stormcarved Coast-3% Synergy
$2.31
Molten Tributary-3% Synergy
$0.30
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$18.82
Misty Rainforest-3% Synergy
$37.98
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$20.52
Arid Mesa-3% Synergy
$27.52
Evolving Wilds-3% Synergy
$0.25
Terramorphic Expanse-3% Synergy
$0.25
Volcanic Island-3% Synergy
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$19.60
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.66
Myriad Landscape-3% Synergy
$0.24
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.32
Training Center-4% Synergy
$18.98
Spirebluff Canal-4% Synergy
$5.40
Fabled Passage-4% Synergy
$1.12
Swiftwater Cliffs-5% Synergy
$0.20
Command Tower-5% Synergy
$0.30
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$10.60
Riverglide Pathway-6% Synergy
$4.99
Exotic Orchard-6% Synergy
$0.19
Sulfur Falls-7% Synergy
$0.33
Path of Ancestry-7% Synergy
$0.26
Cascade Bluffs-7% Synergy
$0.31
Frostboil Snarl-7% Synergy
$0.23
Turbulent Springs-7% Synergy
$4.83
Scorched Geyser-7% Synergy
$0.40
Izzet Boilerworks-12% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Epiphany-13% Synergy
$0.25
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