Shaun, Father of Synths
$0.34
$0.34Legendary Creature — Human Scientist
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2017
Current Rank
#2064
Last Week
#1764
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
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.
Glóin the Mighty+6% Synergy
$0.22
Smaug the Magnificent+5% Synergy
$22.45
Dori, Bearer of Friends+5% Synergy
$0.16
Fateful Discovery+2% Synergy
$3.87
Balefang the Unslayable+1% Synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Shaun, Father of Synths's abilities and overall game plan.
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer+71% Synergy
$0.28
Etali, Primal Storm+60% Synergy
$0.64
K-9, Mark I+58% Synergy
$3.67
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain+57% Synergy
$0.38
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan+53% Synergy
$0.41
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos+52% Synergy
$0.46
Rising of the Day+51% Synergy
$0.76
Adric, Mathematical Genius+50% Synergy
$0.34
Gimli of the Glittering Caves+49% Synergy
$15.56
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary+49% Synergy
$5.74
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shaun, Father of Synths decks.
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance+45% Synergy
$1.28
Bilbo, Retired Burglar+45% Synergy
$0.22
Rose, Cutthroat Raider+43% Synergy
$1.78
Headliner Scarlett+42% Synergy
$3.93
Delina, Wild Mage+41% Synergy
$5.55
Swiftfoot Boots+33% Synergy
$2.00
Lightning Greaves+27% Synergy
$4.54
Chaos Warp+14% Synergy
$0.26
Blasphemous Act+12% Synergy
$0.99
Counterspell+5% Synergy
$3.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift0% Synergy
$39.32
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$120.86
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$131.49
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$70.75
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$64.99
Jeska's Will-9% Synergy
$40.21
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Shaun, Father of Synths's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat+40% Synergy
$0.49
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+39% Synergy
$0.20
Karlach, Fury of Avernus+39% Synergy
$22.05
Feldon of the Third Path+38% Synergy
$1.27
Cybermen Squadron+36% Synergy
$24.50
Venser, Shaper Savant+35% Synergy
$1.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar+33% Synergy
$1.94
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+33% Synergy
$2.92
Captain Lannery Storm+32% Synergy
$0.33
Curie, Emergent Intelligence+32% Synergy
$0.28
Neheb, the Eternal+31% Synergy
$8.59
Moraug, Fury of Akoum+31% Synergy
$2.12
Jhoira's Familiar+30% Synergy
$2.41
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+29% Synergy
$0.75
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel+29% Synergy
$3.71
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu+27% Synergy
$9.22
Irma, Part-Time Mutant+27% Synergy
$4.76
Chameleon, Master of Disguise+26% Synergy
$0.42
Synth Infiltrator+22% Synergy
$0.35
Gogo, Master of Mimicry+21% Synergy
$4.51
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames+21% Synergy
$0.46
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile+21% Synergy
$0.20
Donatello, Gadget Master+20% Synergy
$0.50
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+20% Synergy
$33.83
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot+19% Synergy
$0.29
Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger+18% Synergy
$0.25
Urabrask the Hidden+18% Synergy
$4.23
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs+18% Synergy
$0.30
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator+18% Synergy
$0.24
The Peregrine Dynamo+18% Synergy
$2.79
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards+17% Synergy
$0.21
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest+16% Synergy
$4.57
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals+15% Synergy
$0.20
Loki, God of Mischief+15% Synergy
$1.50
Spark Double+14% Synergy
$11.92
Iron Man, Master of Machines+14% Synergy
$0.29
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+14% Synergy
$0.32
Gogo, Mysterious Mime+14% Synergy
$1.53
Slicer, Hired Muscle+14% Synergy
$8.45
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker+13% Synergy
$16.72
The Locust God+13% Synergy
$7.78
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+13% Synergy
$42.57
Red Death, Shipwrecker+13% Synergy
$0.37
Urza, Lord High Artificer+12% Synergy
$16.30
Ioreth of the Healing House+12% Synergy
$0.38
Roaming Throne+12% Synergy
$51.22
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser+12% Synergy
$0.36
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider+11% Synergy
$0.28
Solemn Simulacrum+8% Synergy
$0.39
Niv-Mizzet, Parun0% Synergy
$5.53
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shaun, Father of Synths safe.
Desynchronization+37% Synergy
$5.76
Reverse the Polarity+28% Synergy
$0.55
Reality Shift+14% Synergy
$0.29
Negate+9% Synergy
$0.19
Slip Out the Back+9% Synergy
$5.14
Run for Your Life+9% Synergy
$0.29
Great Train Heist+7% Synergy
$4.93
Arcane Denial+6% Synergy
$1.96
Counterflux+6% Synergy
$0.53
Izzet Charm+5% Synergy
$0.20
Louisoix's Sacrifice+5% Synergy
$0.35
Demand Answers+2% Synergy
$0.52
Three Steps Ahead+2% Synergy
$5.90
March of Swirling Mist+2% Synergy
$4.82
Shore Up+1% Synergy
$0.22
Return the Favor+0% Synergy
$0.99
Rapid Hybridization+0% Synergy
$0.96
Untimely Malfunction+0% Synergy
$10.23
Abrade0% Synergy
$0.31
Aetherize0% Synergy
$0.54
Redirect Lightning0% Synergy
$12.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse-1% Synergy
$3.79
Resculpt-1% Synergy
$0.27
Invert Polarity-1% Synergy
$0.58
Mana Drain-2% Synergy
$56.47
Pongify-2% Synergy
$2.46
Deflecting Swat-3% Synergy
$72.01
Prismari Command-3% Synergy
$0.26
Unexpected Windfall-5% Synergy
$4.43
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$8.40
Thrill of Possibility-7% Synergy
$0.26
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$10.24
Big Score-19% Synergy
$0.41
Brainstorm-20% Synergy
$1.34
Lightning Bolt-20% Synergy
$0.99
Frantic Search-21% Synergy
$1.96
Opt-21% Synergy
$0.25
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Shaun, Father of Synths's game plan and control the board.
Traverse Eternity+28% Synergy
$0.39
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+27% Synergy
$11.24
Quantum Misalignment+25% Synergy
$4.96
One with the Machine+12% Synergy
$0.33
Corporeal Projection+10% Synergy
$11.18
Thoughtcast+10% Synergy
$3.37
Rite of Replication+9% Synergy
$0.28
Nanogene Conversion+9% Synergy
$9.08
Vandalblast+7% Synergy
$1.47
Hate Mirage+5% Synergy
$0.25
Furnace Reins+5% Synergy
$0.31
Full Throttle+5% Synergy
$6.21
Sundering Eruption+0% Synergy
$1.45
Chain Reaction+0% Synergy
$0.31
Expressive Iteration-3% Synergy
$0.29
Mana Geyser-16% Synergy
$1.09
Faithless Looting-17% Synergy
$0.36
Windfall-18% Synergy
$5.31
Ponder-19% Synergy
$4.03
Preordain-22% Synergy
$0.70
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Heroes' Podium+32% Synergy
$0.52
Strionic Resonator+30% Synergy
$8.63
Mirror Box+26% Synergy
$5.28
Helm of the Host+25% Synergy
$6.08
Worldwalker Helm+23% Synergy
$4.29
Dolmen Gate+17% Synergy
$29.76
Mithril Coat+16% Synergy
$32.87
RMS Titanic+15% Synergy
$5.70
Bident of Thassa+12% Synergy
$0.45
Champion's Helm+11% Synergy
$2.91
Wayfarer's Bauble+10% Synergy
$5.04
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster+9% Synergy
$0.29
Idol of Oblivion+9% Synergy
$3.76
The Fire Crystal+9% Synergy
$6.23
The Indomitable+9% Synergy
$3.41
Weatherlight+7% Synergy
$1.88
The Regalia+7% Synergy
$1.23
Silver Shroud Costume+6% Synergy
$12.74
Confession Dial+6% Synergy
$0.25
Mirror of Galadriel+5% Synergy
$0.18
The Belligerent+4% Synergy
$0.32
Unwinding Clock+4% Synergy
$20.27
Jackdaw+4% Synergy
$0.41
Mirage Mirror+4% Synergy
$0.35
Brotherhood Regalia+4% Synergy
$9.30
Simulacrum Synthesizer+2% Synergy
$24.96
Sapphire Medallion-1% Synergy
$8.06
Ruby Medallion-2% Synergy
$14.90
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Shaun, Father of Synths's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Mechanized Production+36% Synergy
$3.20
Determined Iteration+29% Synergy
$0.33
Impostor Syndrome+18% Synergy
$7.61
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm+10% Synergy
$2.73
Warstorm Surge+8% Synergy
$1.38
Storm the Vault+8% Synergy
$5.90
Aggravated Assault+8% Synergy
$35.79
There and Back Again+7% Synergy
$11.56
Firebender Ascension+7% Synergy
$0.84
Breath of Fury+7% Synergy
$14.26
Frostcliff Siege+6% Synergy
$2.10
Struggle for Project Purity+6% Synergy
$4.39
Unstoppable Plan+5% Synergy
$2.98
Grim Reaper's Sprint+5% Synergy
$2.25
Sneak Attack+4% Synergy
$10.81
Reconnaissance Mission+4% Synergy
$0.35
Thopter Spy Network+4% Synergy
$0.78
Propaganda-4% Synergy
$2.84
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$12.86
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Great Hall of the Citadel+29% Synergy
$0.36
Rogue's Passage+29% Synergy
$0.50
Rivendell+22% Synergy
$1.60
Mines of Moria+17% Synergy
$3.87
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+9% Synergy
$18.04
Clive's Hideaway+8% Synergy
$0.37
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+8% Synergy
$59.38
Archway of Innovation+7% Synergy
$1.42
Diamond City+7% Synergy
$3.58
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+6% Synergy
$13.37
Arena of Glory+6% Synergy
$8.22
Seat of the Synod+3% Synergy
$0.81
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$10.12
Inventors' Fair+3% Synergy
$19.56
Great Furnace+2% Synergy
$2.37
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.30
Buried Ruin+0% Synergy
$0.33
Otawara, Soaring City+0% Synergy
$28.02
Urza's Saga0% Synergy
$40.47
Academy Ruins0% Synergy
$8.41
Desolate Lighthouse-2% Synergy
$0.18
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$3.94
Mistrise Village-9% Synergy
$9.00
Mystic Sanctuary-18% Synergy
$1.08
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+39% Synergy
$1.37
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+23% Synergy
$2.22
Cursed Mirror+17% Synergy
$0.52
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$2.45
Mind Stone+10% Synergy
$0.24
Talisman of Creativity+9% Synergy
$1.91
Arcane Signet+7% Synergy
$0.64
Honor-Worn Shaku+6% Synergy
$0.46
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Signet+4% Synergy
$0.44
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.39
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.25
Mox Amber+1% Synergy
$86.35
Sol Ring+1% Synergy
$1.59
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
$0.91
Midnight Clock+0% Synergy
$0.61
Lands
The mana base foundation for Shaun, Father of Synths decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Plaza of Heroes+17% Synergy
$4.31
Ferrous Lake+16% Synergy
$0.32
Abstergo Entertainment+10% Synergy
$2.71
Myriad Landscape+10% Synergy
$0.22
Silverbluff Bridge+9% Synergy
$0.29
Stormcarved Coast+8% Synergy
$2.34
Temple of Epiphany+6% Synergy
$0.23
Evolving Wilds+5% Synergy
$0.25
Spire of Industry+5% Synergy
$0.30
Path of Ancestry+5% Synergy
$0.24
Frostboil Snarl+5% Synergy
$0.24
Sulfur Falls+5% Synergy
$0.36
Izzet Boilerworks+5% Synergy
$0.35
Exotic Orchard+3% Synergy
$0.24
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.24
Island+1% Synergy
$0.06
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.09
Sundering Eruption+0% Synergy
$1.45
Ash Barrens+0% Synergy
$0.34
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.32
Molten Tributary+0% Synergy
$0.29
Training Center+0% Synergy
$18.83
Izzet Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.14
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$1.09
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$34.11
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$16.22
Cascade Bluffs-1% Synergy
$0.32
Riverpyre Verge-1% Synergy
$17.95
Spirebluff Canal-1% Synergy
$5.46
Turbulent Springs-2% Synergy
$4.62
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway-3% Synergy
$4.99
Swiftwater Cliffs-4% Synergy
$0.20
Fiery Islet-5% Synergy
$5.60
Steam Vents-5% Synergy
$10.39
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$38.81
Shivan Reef-6% Synergy
$0.36
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$8.40
Scorched Geyser-7% Synergy
$0.43
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