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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.25

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

#1413 Current Rank
#1466 Last Week
#1073 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shao Jun.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shao Jun decks.

Hawkeye, Young Avenger Hawkeye, Young Avenger
+16% Synergy $2.99
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+3% Synergy $2.83
Armor Wars Armor Wars
+3% Synergy $4.41
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-9% Synergy $2.58
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-11% Synergy $4.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+62% Synergy $20.70
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+60% Synergy $0.52
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+59% Synergy $0.67
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+57% Synergy $1.58
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+55% Synergy $0.26
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+54% Synergy $2.27
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+54% Synergy $0.59
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+52% Synergy $0.49
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+51% Synergy $0.33
Curiosity Curiosity
+50% Synergy $1.21

Top Cards

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

Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+46% Synergy $0.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+46% Synergy $1.42
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+43% Synergy $0.47
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $0.50
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+40% Synergy $0.42
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.83
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+34% Synergy $14.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $104.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $167.83
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $58.40
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.15
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $43.06

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.29
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+38% Synergy $6.74
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+34% Synergy $0.80
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+34% Synergy $1.89
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+32% Synergy $0.77
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+31% Synergy $38.50
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+31% Synergy $1.97
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.75
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+27% Synergy $0.26
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+25% Synergy $26.89
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $3.89
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.36
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+21% Synergy $0.48
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $14.38
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+20% Synergy $2.75
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+18% Synergy $5.79
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.28
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $2.22
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $2.15
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.36
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+16% Synergy $7.44
Spellskite Spellskite
+15% Synergy $8.06
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+14% Synergy $0.26
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+14% Synergy $0.18
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+13% Synergy $0.33
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.32
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.52
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+12% Synergy $0.38
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $13.78
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $2.55
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $1.79
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.77
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+9% Synergy $0.35
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $1.21
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.34
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+7% Synergy $0.25
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.40
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $24.62
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $9.89
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $47.34
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $14.34
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $7.86
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.79
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-31% Synergy $1.46

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 $2.87
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $5.33
Deduce Deduce
+10% Synergy $0.29
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+9% Synergy $1.60
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+8% Synergy $0.29
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.50
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.10
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.22
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $5.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $2.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+3% Synergy $3.07
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $7.10
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.79
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.39
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $7.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.07
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.23
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.00
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $50.22
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $15.83
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
0% Synergy $16.03
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.02
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.00
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $11.70
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $70.06
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $10.30
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.50
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $8.65
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $18.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-4% Synergy $3.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.33
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.49
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.72
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-8% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $0.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-34% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $3.72
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+26% Synergy $0.27
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $9.53
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.41
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.34
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+4% Synergy $0.40
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.58
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.87
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-6% Synergy $2.78
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $1.54
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $4.86
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-26% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.52
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
+39% Synergy $1.15
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $5.13
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+34% Synergy $2.58
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+32% Synergy $0.53
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.28
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $2.42
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $13.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $4.16
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+24% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+23% Synergy $2.78
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+18% Synergy $1.32
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $13.86
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+17% Synergy $16.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $3.11
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+15% Synergy $2.07
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.24
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+14% Synergy $1.05
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+13% Synergy $0.28
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+13% Synergy $0.36
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+13% Synergy $5.02
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $47.72
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.91
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+12% Synergy $0.20
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $15.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.39
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+11% Synergy $0.58
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.45
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $7.97
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+10% Synergy $0.39
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+10% Synergy $0.75
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $5.10
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+9% Synergy $3.75
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+8% Synergy $0.39
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+8% Synergy $23.84
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $2.29
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $31.18
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.79
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $4.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.77
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $12.08
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.26
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.43
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $3.84
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $34.51
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $6.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+36% Synergy $9.90
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+32% Synergy $2.54
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+31% Synergy $2.16
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy $0.82
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $1.43
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+21% Synergy $0.56
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+20% Synergy $4.81
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.19
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $12.97
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $3.70
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.01
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+11% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $2.27
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.37
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.24
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+5% Synergy $6.35
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.84
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.92
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.40
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $11.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $11.88
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.04
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $10.97

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+7% Synergy $23.01
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $2.99
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $19.23

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $3.94
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $0.64
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $9.68
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+17% Synergy $10.20
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $40.55
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+10% Synergy $2.09
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+9% Synergy $0.34
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $11.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $62.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $9.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $1.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $3.06
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $238.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $1.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.36
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+7% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $2.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.48
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $74.65
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.36
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $12.03
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $35.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.80
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.44
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1122.75
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy $801.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $0.98
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $4.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+50% Synergy $0.26
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.24
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.43
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.36
Library Library
+8% Synergy $0.40
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $6.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.24
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $10.56
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $33.87
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.05
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $16.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $18.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $31.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.81
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $52.29
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.89
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $17.79
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $1.53
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $15.71
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $21.60
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $5.83
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.28
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.33
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.73
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-8% Synergy $1.40
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.39
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.37
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-13% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-15% Synergy $0.30

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