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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.30

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

#1500 Current Rank
#1448 Last Week
#1558 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.

Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+24% Synergy $7.28
Baxter Stockman Baxter Stockman
+14% Synergy $0.11
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+12% Synergy $0.66
Donatello, Way with Machines Donatello, Way with Machines
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+4% Synergy $1.32

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 $0.85
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+61% Synergy $0.54
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+61% Synergy $0.43
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+60% Synergy $3.90
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+56% Synergy $0.36
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+55% Synergy $0.33
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+54% Synergy $2.27
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+53% Synergy $1.29
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+52% Synergy $0.61
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+50% Synergy $1.13

Top Cards

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

Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.51
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+48% Synergy $1.19
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+47% Synergy $0.23
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+44% Synergy $7.36
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $0.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $0.74
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.18
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.65
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $58.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.78
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

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

Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+43% Synergy $5.21
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+42% Synergy $0.26
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+40% Synergy $23.91
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+38% Synergy $1.07
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+38% Synergy $11.31
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+36% Synergy $0.52
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+35% Synergy $0.33
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+34% Synergy $2.17
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+33% Synergy $1.94
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+33% Synergy $7.12
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+33% Synergy $2.55
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+32% Synergy $1.88
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $3.99
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+31% Synergy $0.28
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+31% Synergy $7.84
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+27% Synergy $0.59
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+25% Synergy $0.26
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+24% Synergy $3.19
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+24% Synergy $4.11
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+23% Synergy $0.27
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+22% Synergy $31.14
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+21% Synergy $0.80
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+21% Synergy $2.75
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+20% Synergy $0.13
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+19% Synergy $0.89
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+19% Synergy $0.24
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+19% Synergy $0.22
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.22
The Locust God The Locust God
+17% Synergy $9.15
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+17% Synergy $5.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $13.10
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+16% Synergy $13.77
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+16% Synergy $0.57
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+16% Synergy $13.71
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+15% Synergy $9.27
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $42.97
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $24.07
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.27
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+14% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $54.35
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+13% Synergy $0.27
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+13% Synergy $0.32
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+13% Synergy $2.74
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+13% Synergy $0.26
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+12% Synergy $0.58
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+10% Synergy $16.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.30
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+1% Synergy $5.33

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+36% Synergy $4.66
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.30
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+11% Synergy $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $3.85
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.03
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.11
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $3.55
Counterflux Counterflux
+6% Synergy $0.46
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+6% Synergy $0.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.43
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.30
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.26
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $6.55
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $1.26
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.25
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $11.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.72
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $6.43
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.44
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.93
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $66.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
-18% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $0.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $2.95
Opt Opt
-25% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+31% Synergy $0.40
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.65
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+27% Synergy $14.31
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.29
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+13% Synergy $2.49
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+12% Synergy $3.62
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.32
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+10% Synergy $5.58
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.56
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $3.61
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+7% Synergy $0.14
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-1% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.69
Ponder Ponder
-20% Synergy $1.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.37
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $5.37
Preordain Preordain
-23% Synergy $0.57

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+34% Synergy $9.50
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+33% Synergy $0.52
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $10.91
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $4.84
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $3.68
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $28.23
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+18% Synergy $32.77
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+18% Synergy $5.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.41
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $1.94
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+12% Synergy $0.31
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+11% Synergy $0.68
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+10% Synergy $5.71
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.80
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $1.87
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $1.07
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+7% Synergy $0.19
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $12.25
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+7% Synergy $0.47
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $19.64
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+6% Synergy $0.35
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.58
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $10.96
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $28.79
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.96
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $5.80

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+37% Synergy $3.18
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+34% Synergy $9.05
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+18% Synergy $6.11
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $5.60
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.06
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $27.96
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $2.89
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+9% Synergy $0.88
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $3.77
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+9% Synergy $1.17
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+8% Synergy $11.82
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.64
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+6% Synergy $3.53
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $1.97
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+6% Synergy $10.72
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.34
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.60
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $1.65
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $10.63

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.39
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+26% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.46
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $1.78
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+9% Synergy $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $55.63
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $17.93
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $1.80
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+7% Synergy $0.94
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $12.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $11.01
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.65
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $13.10
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.44
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $24.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $7.61
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $8.66
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+42% Synergy $2.61
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $1.92
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+16% Synergy $1.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+11% Synergy $3.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.37
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+7% Synergy $0.41
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $1.00
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $71.00
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.51

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 $7.40
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+18% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $4.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.28
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.81
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+9% Synergy $0.34
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.19
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+3% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+1% Synergy $13.78
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.10
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.46
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $13.53
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.82
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.46
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $24.85
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.40
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $10.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $30.46
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-4% Synergy $5.43
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $4.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.37
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.09
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-6% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05

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