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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.24

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1663 Current Rank
#1520 Last Week
#1528 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.

Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+28% Synergy $1.02
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+27% Synergy $5.03
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+16% Synergy $0.10
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+10% Synergy $0.55
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+8% Synergy $4.85

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 $0.81
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+62% Synergy $2.84
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+62% Synergy $0.63
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+59% Synergy $0.34
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+59% Synergy $0.36
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+56% Synergy $0.70
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+56% Synergy $0.29
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+53% Synergy $0.43
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+51% Synergy $0.47
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+51% Synergy $0.46

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 $0.53
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+48% Synergy $0.34
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+48% Synergy $0.14
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+46% Synergy $7.36
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $0.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+18% Synergy $11.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $48.08
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $46.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $26.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $57.48
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

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

Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+45% Synergy $2.01
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+42% Synergy $10.52
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+42% Synergy $0.19
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+40% Synergy $0.87
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+38% Synergy $7.23
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+36% Synergy $4.05
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+36% Synergy $0.26
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+35% Synergy $0.91
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.26
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+33% Synergy $5.42
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+32% Synergy $1.24
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+31% Synergy $0.56
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+31% Synergy $0.91
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+28% Synergy $0.19
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+27% Synergy $0.21
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+27% Synergy $1.69
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.52
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+23% Synergy $0.11
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+22% Synergy $31.10
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+22% Synergy $1.45
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+21% Synergy $0.21
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+19% Synergy $0.42
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+19% Synergy $4.09
The Locust God The Locust God
+18% Synergy $4.67
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.17
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.17
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+18% Synergy $0.91
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+18% Synergy $9.06
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $6.73
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+17% Synergy $6.28
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $27.60
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $23.42
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.17
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+14% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $30.11
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+13% Synergy $0.11
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+13% Synergy $4.95
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+13% Synergy $0.25
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+13% Synergy $0.16
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+12% Synergy $0.44
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+12% Synergy $8.65
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+12% Synergy $1.20
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+11% Synergy $0.27
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
+11% Synergy $5.20
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+11% Synergy $1.12
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+10% Synergy $2.56
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+9% Synergy $7.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+2% Synergy $4.28

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+36% Synergy $4.00
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.62
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+14% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy $1.75
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+12% Synergy $2.25
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.18
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $1.76
Counterflux Counterflux
+7% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+6% Synergy $0.32
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+6% Synergy $8.25
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.54
Shore Up Shore Up
+4% Synergy $0.12
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.28
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $5.49
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $1.28
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.29
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $1.38
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.15
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.29
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $1.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $42.96
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $0.98
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.68
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $49.42
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $2.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.09
Big Score Big Score
-16% Synergy $0.62
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $0.99
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-26% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
-27% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

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

Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+32% Synergy $0.40
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.87
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+28% Synergy $8.87
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+16% Synergy $0.15
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+13% Synergy $1.39
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+12% Synergy $1.66
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+10% Synergy $4.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.73
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+9% Synergy $2.07
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.37
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.44
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $7.90
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.76
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $3.95
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-22% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-25% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+36% Synergy $5.37
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+33% Synergy $0.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $12.75
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+25% Synergy $4.48
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+22% Synergy $4.22
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+20% Synergy $4.16
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $17.15
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+18% Synergy $24.71
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+15% Synergy $3.08
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+15% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.39
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $1.86
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+10% Synergy $1.34
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+9% Synergy $5.33
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+8% Synergy $0.16
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+8% Synergy $0.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.63
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $10.62
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+6% Synergy $0.48
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $5.90
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+6% Synergy $0.33
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $2.25
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+6% Synergy $1.24
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.57
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $39.41
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $5.78
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.78

Enchantments

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

Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+34% Synergy $12.51
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+33% Synergy $0.65
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+12% Synergy $1.48
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $5.73
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+11% Synergy $1.18
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $18.73
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $2.72
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $1.01
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+8% Synergy $11.33
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+8% Synergy $4.91
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+7% Synergy $0.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $0.87
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+6% Synergy $0.71
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.20
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.01

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.27
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.19
Rivendell Rivendell
+21% Synergy $0.77
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $0.55
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $51.06
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+8% Synergy $0.77
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $12.52
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $1.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $11.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $19.28
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.58
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $9.47
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $7.74
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+43% Synergy $1.36
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+24% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.22
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.96
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+11% Synergy $1.32
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.08
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.75
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $67.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.44
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+21% Synergy $6.72
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+16% Synergy $2.60
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+16% Synergy $0.33
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+14% Synergy $1.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+9% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.33
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+4% Synergy $17.89
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.54
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.51
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+1% Synergy $2.38
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $14.78
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.61
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.44
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.53
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.24
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $11.03
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $2.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.72
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.03

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