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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.32

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

#1869 Current Rank
#1960 Last Week
#1685 Past 2 Years

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.

Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald
+25% Synergy
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
+25% Synergy $11.00
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
+25% Synergy $1.65
Iron Man, Modern Marvel Iron Man, Modern Marvel
+19% Synergy
Professor Hulk Professor Hulk
+19% Synergy $3.30

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
+72% Synergy $0.28
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+60% Synergy $0.50
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+59% Synergy $0.47
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+59% Synergy $3.74
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+55% Synergy $0.37
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+52% Synergy $0.82
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+51% Synergy $1.63
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+51% Synergy $0.38
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+51% Synergy $0.45
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+50% Synergy $0.77

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
+48% Synergy $1.28
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+45% Synergy $2.43
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+45% Synergy $0.16
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+43% Synergy $6.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $0.87
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $104.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $66.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $58.40
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $43.06
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $15.70

Creatures

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

Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+42% Synergy $5.74
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+42% Synergy $0.27
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+40% Synergy $1.50
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+38% Synergy $0.46
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+38% Synergy $24.68
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+36% Synergy $12.93
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+36% Synergy $1.09
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+34% Synergy $2.55
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+34% Synergy $0.31
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+33% Synergy $0.33
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+32% Synergy $2.10
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+32% Synergy $7.47
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+31% Synergy $2.23
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+30% Synergy $4.43
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $2.15
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+28% Synergy $8.43
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.68
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+27% Synergy $5.17
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+24% Synergy $1.03
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+23% Synergy $3.53
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+22% Synergy $0.25
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+22% Synergy $0.30
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+22% Synergy $0.27
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+21% Synergy $33.18
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+21% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+20% Synergy $4.44
Loki, God of Mischief Loki, God of Mischief
+20% Synergy $10.25
Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger
+20% Synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.24
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+19% Synergy $2.74
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+19% Synergy $0.70
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.31
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+17% Synergy $0.24
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+17% Synergy $5.53
The Locust God The Locust God
+15% Synergy $8.24
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $10.47
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+15% Synergy $0.36
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+15% Synergy $16.69
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+15% Synergy $9.96
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $47.34
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $14.38
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+14% Synergy $1.78
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+14% Synergy $0.37
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+13% Synergy $0.31
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+13% Synergy $0.38
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $46.08
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+12% Synergy $29.76
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+12% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-1% Synergy $7.06

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+37% Synergy $4.69
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.25
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $4.11
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+9% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.02
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $4.13
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Counterflux Counterflux
+6% Synergy $0.51
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $7.61
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $5.56
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.22
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $0.72
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.50
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $7.10
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $11.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.07
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.49
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.72
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-2% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $70.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.00
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.00
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.28
Big Score Big Score
-19% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $1.05
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $0.96
Opt Opt
-23% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+28% Synergy $0.39
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+27% Synergy $11.17
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+26% Synergy $17.41
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+13% Synergy $0.33
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+12% Synergy $16.54
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+11% Synergy $3.72
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.32
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+9% Synergy $7.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $1.54
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $5.96
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+6% Synergy $0.19
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.32
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-3% Synergy $0.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-15% Synergy $1.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $4.86
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-24% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+32% Synergy $0.47
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+31% Synergy $9.08
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $11.25
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $5.18
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $2.58
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+18% Synergy $31.73
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $26.43
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+17% Synergy $5.03
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+13% Synergy $0.38
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.91
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+10% Synergy $0.85
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+10% Synergy $5.47
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+10% Synergy $0.32
The Regalia The Regalia
+8% Synergy $1.28
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+8% Synergy $2.14
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+7% Synergy $0.27
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $20.70
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $14.36
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.28
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+5% Synergy $0.37
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.57
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+5% Synergy $0.49
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $28.95
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.97
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $12.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $6.67

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+36% Synergy $3.70
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+31% Synergy $0.71
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+17% Synergy $5.78
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.01
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.40
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+9% Synergy $0.99
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $32.23
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $4.33
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+8% Synergy $4.06
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+8% Synergy $23.96
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+7% Synergy $0.93
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+6% Synergy $3.05
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.54
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $1.61
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.81
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $11.39
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $0.82
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+4% Synergy $1.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $11.88

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.40
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.72
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+18% Synergy $2.09
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+9% Synergy $18.98
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+9% Synergy $0.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $62.97
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+7% Synergy $0.64
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $10.20
Diamond City Diamond City
+7% Synergy $4.05
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.61
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.67
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.67
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $2.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.55
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.68
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.93
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $9.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $0.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+40% Synergy $1.36
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $1.42
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $2.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.36
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $74.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $0.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+19% Synergy $8.97
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+18% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.34
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+11% Synergy $1.53
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.26
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.39
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.22
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.28
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $15.71
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.32
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.35
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $16.47
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.89
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $21.60
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $5.83
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-3% Synergy $4.64
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.05
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $6.41
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.73
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.00
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-9% Synergy $2.58

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