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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

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

#1734 Current Rank
#1732 Last Week
#1517 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shaun, Father of Synths.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shaun, Father of Synths decks.

Combustion Man Combustion Man
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
+4% Synergy $0.48
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+3% Synergy $19.08
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $8.81
Katara, Waterbending Master Katara, Waterbending Master
+2% Synergy $19.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shaun, Father of Synths's abilities and overall game plan.

Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+73% Synergy $0.84
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+61% Synergy $0.65
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+60% Synergy $0.58
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+60% Synergy $0.78
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+57% Synergy $0.30
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+55% Synergy $0.23
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+54% Synergy $0.66
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+53% Synergy $0.49
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+52% Synergy $0.47
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shaun, Father of Synths decks.

Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+49% Synergy $0.60
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+48% Synergy $0.79
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+47% Synergy $0.11
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+46% Synergy $4.85
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $0.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $3.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $93.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $49.78
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $30.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.43
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $63.77
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $9.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shaun, Father of Synths's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+44% Synergy $2.76
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+42% Synergy $17.10
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+41% Synergy $0.09
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+39% Synergy $1.06
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+37% Synergy $10.14
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+35% Synergy $0.17
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.39
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+34% Synergy $2.59
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.89
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+33% Synergy $5.45
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+32% Synergy $0.90
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+32% Synergy $4.84
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $1.60
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+31% Synergy $0.56
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+28% Synergy $0.22
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+27% Synergy $0.15
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+26% Synergy $3.65
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.58
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+24% Synergy $3.17
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+22% Synergy $30.28
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+22% Synergy $0.12
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+21% Synergy $0.65
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+21% Synergy $0.10
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+21% Synergy $2.83
The Locust God The Locust God
+19% Synergy $6.93
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+19% Synergy $0.11
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.13
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+18% Synergy $11.08
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+18% Synergy $5.40
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $10.94
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+17% Synergy $0.46
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+16% Synergy $13.19
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+16% Synergy $6.69
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $36.67
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $32.89
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $18.34
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+14% Synergy $1.09
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.15
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+13% Synergy $0.12
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+13% Synergy $0.26
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+13% Synergy $0.17
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+12% Synergy $8.93
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+12% Synergy $5.76
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+11% Synergy $0.05
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+11% Synergy $0.43
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+10% Synergy $0.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.20
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+2% Synergy $5.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shaun, Father of Synths safe.

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+35% Synergy $5.09
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.51
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.24
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+13% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.55
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+11% Synergy $2.34
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Counterflux Counterflux
+7% Synergy $0.52
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $3.46
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.28
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+5% Synergy $7.68
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.20
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.33
Shore Up Shore Up
+2% Synergy $0.07
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $3.96
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.22
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $1.31
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.12
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.36
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.68
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.80
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $6.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $48.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $2.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.77
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $48.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $1.13
Big Score Big Score
-17% Synergy $0.71
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $1.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-24% Synergy $0.39
Opt Opt
-26% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shaun, Father of Synths's game plan and control the board.

Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+30% Synergy $0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.98
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+28% Synergy $10.83
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.24
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+12% Synergy $4.60
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+12% Synergy $1.62
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+10% Synergy $3.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.28
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.22
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $2.58
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+8% Synergy $0.11
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.13
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.16
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.29
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.90
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.54
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $3.75
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
-24% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+36% Synergy $8.15
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+34% Synergy $0.43
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+28% Synergy $8.44
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $3.19
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+23% Synergy $2.66
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $19.47
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+18% Synergy $3.62
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+17% Synergy $25.26
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+14% Synergy $0.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.18
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.83
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+12% Synergy $0.56
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.33
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+10% Synergy $1.67
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+8% Synergy $4.29
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+8% Synergy $0.10
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.55
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $0.83
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+7% Synergy $0.43
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.10
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $5.87
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $20.65
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+6% Synergy $0.26
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.60
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+5% Synergy $0.38
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $1.36
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $5.12
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+3% Synergy $28.29
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $9.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shaun, Father of Synths's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+34% Synergy $0.63
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+33% Synergy $8.80
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+13% Synergy $7.40
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+11% Synergy $2.27
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+11% Synergy $17.57
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+10% Synergy $6.22
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $1.20
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $2.06
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+9% Synergy $9.79
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $2.06
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+8% Synergy $8.23
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $1.96
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $0.65
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+6% Synergy $0.35
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.25
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $1.73
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+2% Synergy $3.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.99

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.38
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.23
Rivendell Rivendell
+21% Synergy $1.51
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $1.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $47.76
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+8% Synergy $1.63
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $14.41
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+8% Synergy $0.27
Diamond City Diamond City
+7% Synergy $0.97
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $10.57
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.47
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.64
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $10.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $19.12
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $2.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.81
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $2.03
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $10.45
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $6.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+42% Synergy $2.54
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $2.85
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+14% Synergy $2.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+11% Synergy $1.53
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.83
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $61.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.42
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shaun, Father of Synths decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+20% Synergy $6.66
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+17% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+15% Synergy $3.88
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+13% Synergy $2.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.15
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.13
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $12.67
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.91
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.35
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.65
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $31.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $16.93
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $4.85
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $25.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.77
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.08
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.73
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.21
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $17.93
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $24.71
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $12.78
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62

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