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Shao Jun
Price tag $0.23

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

#1321 Current Rank
#1336 Last Week
#1077 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.

Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+30% Synergy $2.19
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+18% Synergy $9.82
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+8% Synergy $0.51
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+8% Synergy $0.24
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-5% Synergy $3.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+62% Synergy $21.14
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+60% Synergy $0.45
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+59% Synergy $0.57
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+57% Synergy $2.53
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+55% Synergy $0.27
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+54% Synergy $1.94
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $0.58
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+52% Synergy $0.42
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+50% Synergy $0.34
Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $1.12

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.37
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+45% Synergy $0.64
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+44% Synergy $2.46
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+42% Synergy $0.37
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $3.92
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+40% Synergy $0.42
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.83
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+34% Synergy $12.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.92
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $2.56

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $102.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $157.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $69.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.23
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.11
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $67.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.19
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+38% Synergy $6.93
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+38% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+34% Synergy $0.55
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+31% Synergy $1.14
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+31% Synergy $33.76
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+31% Synergy $2.43
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $0.84
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+26% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+25% Synergy $24.60
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+24% Synergy $3.43
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.39
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+21% Synergy $4.54
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.43
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $14.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.32
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+18% Synergy $6.21
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.28
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $1.87
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.96
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.25
Spellskite Spellskite
+14% Synergy $7.80
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+14% Synergy $0.26
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+14% Synergy $0.16
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+13% Synergy $0.32
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.37
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.52
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+12% Synergy $0.32
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $12.58
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $1.96
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $1.85
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+10% Synergy $0.71
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.37
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+9% Synergy $0.25
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $1.14
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+7% Synergy $0.38
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+7% Synergy $10.61
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $25.95
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+6% Synergy $0.12
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $13.85
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $45.33
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $9.21
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $13.49
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+1% Synergy $7.43
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.76
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $6.85
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-31% Synergy $1.31

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+24% Synergy $4.07
Access Denied Access Denied
+11% Synergy $2.67
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $5.10
Deduce Deduce
+10% Synergy $0.11
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+9% Synergy $1.77
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.69
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $1.13
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.15
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.12
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+6% Synergy $1.43
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.82
Shellshock Shellshock
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.42
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+3% Synergy $2.84
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.30
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.35
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $5.48
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.06
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $47.43
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $14.94
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
0% Synergy $14.28
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.52
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $11.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $68.21
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $18.10
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $10.13
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.51
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $9.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.04
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-4% Synergy $2.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.32
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-6% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.77
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $2.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-35% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+36% Synergy $4.30
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+26% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $8.93
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.12
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.36
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.36
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+4% Synergy $0.37
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.51
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.20
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.64
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-6% Synergy $1.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.39
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.79
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-27% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
-31% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+39% Synergy $0.68
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+38% Synergy $5.37
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+34% Synergy $2.79
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+31% Synergy $0.51
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $2.68
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+28% Synergy $0.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $11.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.77
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+23% Synergy $2.71
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+22% Synergy $1.05
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+18% Synergy $13.62
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $12.27
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.02
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $3.20
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+15% Synergy $1.92
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+15% Synergy $0.17
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+14% Synergy $1.38
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+13% Synergy $0.27
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+13% Synergy $6.27
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $44.91
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.84
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+12% Synergy $0.35
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $14.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.43
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+11% Synergy $0.09
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+11% Synergy $0.38
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+10% Synergy $0.49
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $7.63
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+10% Synergy $0.33
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $4.91
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+9% Synergy $4.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.51
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.36
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+8% Synergy $0.47
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+8% Synergy $20.44
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $2.05
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.63
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.02
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $12.09
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.35
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+7% Synergy $0.16
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.28
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $38.66
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.38
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.51
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $4.55
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $28.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+36% Synergy $10.53
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+32% Synergy $2.88
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+30% Synergy $2.74
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy $1.10
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+28% Synergy $0.66
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+21% Synergy $0.40
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+20% Synergy $4.70
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+19% Synergy $0.29
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $11.28
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $2.76
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+11% Synergy $0.22
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+10% Synergy $6.50
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $1.51
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+8% Synergy $0.36
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $7.26
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.38
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+5% Synergy $5.14
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.71
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $11.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.78
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.42
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $12.87

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+7% Synergy $22.40
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $3.48
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $19.98

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $4.69
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $0.79
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $9.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+17% Synergy $9.90
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $12.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $38.37
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+10% Synergy $1.52
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+10% Synergy $0.43
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $10.14
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $60.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $7.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+26% Synergy $1.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $3.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.63
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $214.76
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+10% Synergy $0.94
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $0.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $1.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $69.99
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.39
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $11.89
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $39.13
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $110.91
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.52
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1066.67
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy $712.70
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $4.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.55

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+50% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.30
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.37
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.34
Library Library
+8% Synergy $0.36
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.73
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.28
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $9.01
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $32.51
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $35.66
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $16.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.52
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $31.90
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $16.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $32.49
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.80
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $45.71
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $38.90
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.18
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $1.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $16.13
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $22.09
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $1.06
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $10.89
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $13.96
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $0.97
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $4.84
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-8% Synergy $1.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.30
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-9% Synergy $6.87
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-15% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-15% Synergy $0.37

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