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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.17

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

#1612 Current Rank
#1565 Last Week
#1513 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.

Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+3% Synergy $0.58
Blossombind Blossombind
+2% Synergy $0.11
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+1% Synergy $3.44
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+1% Synergy $0.27
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $16.50

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
+74% Synergy $0.89
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+61% Synergy $0.41
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+60% Synergy $0.51
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+60% Synergy $1.29
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+56% Synergy $0.33
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+55% Synergy $0.20
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+54% Synergy $2.02
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+53% Synergy $0.65
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+52% Synergy $0.44
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+51% Synergy $0.65

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 $0.73
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+48% Synergy $0.63
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+47% Synergy $0.10
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+46% Synergy $6.82
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $0.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+37% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $4.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.02
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.86
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $101.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $53.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $41.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.04
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.35
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $10.76

Creatures

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

Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+44% Synergy $4.66
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+42% Synergy $0.13
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+41% Synergy $19.25
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+38% Synergy $1.01
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+38% Synergy $10.43
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+35% Synergy $2.52
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+35% Synergy $0.20
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.63
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+33% Synergy $1.60
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+33% Synergy $0.72
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+33% Synergy $6.49
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+32% Synergy $5.83
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+32% Synergy $0.84
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+30% Synergy $3.00
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+28% Synergy $0.27
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+26% Synergy $0.16
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.56
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+25% Synergy $3.43
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+24% Synergy $2.63
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+22% Synergy $28.79
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+22% Synergy $0.17
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+21% Synergy $0.16
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+21% Synergy $3.14
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+20% Synergy $0.72
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+19% Synergy $0.08
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+19% Synergy $6.42
The Locust God The Locust God
+18% Synergy $8.09
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.12
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.19
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $11.56
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+17% Synergy $11.09
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+16% Synergy $12.98
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+16% Synergy $0.48
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+16% Synergy $7.71
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+15% Synergy $0.71
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+15% Synergy $21.20
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $37.52
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $47.17
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.19
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+14% Synergy $0.17
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+13% Synergy $0.21
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+13% Synergy $0.17
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+12% Synergy $0.10
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+12% Synergy $0.19
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+11% Synergy $0.54
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+11% Synergy $11.97
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+10% Synergy $0.12
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+10% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+2% Synergy $6.49

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+36% Synergy $4.69
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.47
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.15
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+12% Synergy $0.15
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+11% Synergy $3.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.95
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $5.23
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.25
Counterflux Counterflux
+7% Synergy $0.48
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.22
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.45
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+4% Synergy $8.48
Shore Up Shore Up
+2% Synergy $0.10
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $3.06
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $4.19
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $1.33
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $10.09
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.85
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.72
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $6.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $60.05
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.53
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.77
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.11
Big Score Big Score
-17% Synergy $0.89
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $1.76
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.42
Opt Opt
-26% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

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

Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+30% Synergy $0.31
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.56
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+28% Synergy $10.98
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.29
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+13% Synergy $2.20
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+11% Synergy $3.58
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.28
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+10% Synergy $4.52
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.27
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $2.51
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+8% Synergy $0.14
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.12
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.30
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $9.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.64
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $4.08
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-24% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+35% Synergy $9.37
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+34% Synergy $0.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $12.33
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $2.60
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $3.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $23.87
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+18% Synergy $4.67
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+18% Synergy $31.46
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+14% Synergy $0.13
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $2.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+12% Synergy $0.47
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.32
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+10% Synergy $2.22
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+8% Synergy $3.18
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.72
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $0.96
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+7% Synergy $0.21
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+7% Synergy $0.37
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $12.65
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.08
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $22.17
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+6% Synergy $0.18
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.67
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.63
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+5% Synergy $0.39
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $1.61
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $30.88
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $10.28

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+35% Synergy $0.69
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+35% Synergy $8.96
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+14% Synergy $6.74
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+11% Synergy $2.34
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+11% Synergy $24.61
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+10% Synergy $6.68
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+9% Synergy $1.45
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+9% Synergy $10.58
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $2.62
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $1.10
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.06
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $9.48
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+6% Synergy $0.44
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $0.58
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.62
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.37
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $4.46
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $1.95
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.98

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.31
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.23
Rivendell Rivendell
+21% Synergy $1.50
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $1.67
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+9% Synergy $0.36
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $50.05
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+7% Synergy $1.38
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $15.60
Diamond City Diamond City
+7% Synergy $1.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.83
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $11.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $11.59
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.72
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $2.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $20.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.87
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.95
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $1.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.10
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-11% Synergy $6.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $5.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+41% Synergy $1.88
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+22% Synergy $2.87
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+15% Synergy $2.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+11% Synergy $2.52
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.95
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.77
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $4.89
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.92
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.53
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.53

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 $6.74
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+18% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $4.85
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.20
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+12% Synergy $2.53
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+9% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.15
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.31
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $12.77
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $11.87
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.55
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.10
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.64
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.21
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $9.06
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $5.68
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $18.19
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $27.11
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $25.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.53
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.34
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $15.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $25.76
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.18
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.01

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