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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.34

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

#1755 Current Rank
#1531 Last Week
#1645 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
+25% Synergy $5.61
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+16% Synergy $0.62
Baxter Stockman Baxter Stockman
+13% Synergy $0.08
Donatello, Way with Machines Donatello, Way with Machines
+6% Synergy $0.17
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-7% Synergy $7.07

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 $0.37
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+60% Synergy $0.41
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+59% Synergy $0.38
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+57% Synergy $3.84
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+55% Synergy $0.38
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+52% Synergy $0.33
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+52% Synergy $0.52
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+51% Synergy $0.85
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.43
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+50% Synergy $0.72

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 $1.11
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+47% Synergy $0.26
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+46% Synergy $1.96
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+43% Synergy $7.80
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+43% Synergy $5.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $3.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $0.66
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.42
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $99.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $67.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $56.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+42% Synergy $0.25
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+41% Synergy $1.22
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+39% Synergy $24.98
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+38% Synergy $0.45
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+36% Synergy $0.94
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+36% Synergy $12.06
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+34% Synergy $1.88
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+34% Synergy $0.47
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+33% Synergy $2.06
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+32% Synergy $0.28
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+32% Synergy $6.70
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+32% Synergy $1.62
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+30% Synergy $4.05
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $1.96
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+30% Synergy $8.14
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.68
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+24% Synergy $0.30
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+23% Synergy $3.58
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+22% Synergy $0.73
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+22% Synergy $0.26
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+21% Synergy $35.71
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+21% Synergy $1.00
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+21% Synergy $4.41
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+20% Synergy $3.07
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+19% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.22
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.18
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+18% Synergy $0.19
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+17% Synergy $5.71
The Locust God The Locust God
+16% Synergy $9.25
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+16% Synergy $14.78
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $13.43
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+15% Synergy $14.41
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+15% Synergy $0.40
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+15% Synergy $7.96
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $48.12
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.34
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+14% Synergy $0.31
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+14% Synergy $0.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $52.93
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+13% Synergy $0.32
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+13% Synergy $2.06
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+13% Synergy $0.22
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+12% Synergy $26.23
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+12% Synergy $0.38
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+11% Synergy $0.42
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+10% Synergy $17.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-1% Synergy $7.17

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+37% Synergy $4.09
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.42
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.22
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $4.06
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+10% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.30
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $3.45
Counterflux Counterflux
+6% Synergy $0.45
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+6% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.48
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $6.36
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $4.50
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.20
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $9.80
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.49
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.39
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-1% Synergy $0.30
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $68.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.04
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $1.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.04
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.73
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.01
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.37
Big Score Big Score
-19% Synergy $0.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $0.46
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $2.89
Opt Opt
-24% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+28% Synergy $0.36
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+27% Synergy $11.57
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+26% Synergy $14.79
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+14% Synergy $0.30
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+12% Synergy $5.00
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+11% Synergy $4.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.32
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+9% Synergy $6.55
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+7% Synergy $0.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.39
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $4.48
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.84
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $1.23
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $4.79
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-24% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+33% Synergy $1.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+32% Synergy $9.75
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $10.46
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $5.78
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $2.90
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+18% Synergy $32.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $28.45
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+17% Synergy $5.44
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.41
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.07
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+11% Synergy $0.65
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+11% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+10% Synergy $6.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.82
The Regalia The Regalia
+9% Synergy $1.03
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $1.85
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+7% Synergy $0.14
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $13.62
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $21.28
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+6% Synergy $0.36
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.23
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+6% Synergy $0.43
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.63
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $28.99
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.16
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $5.47

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+37% Synergy $2.47
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+32% Synergy $2.57
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+18% Synergy $6.85
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+12% Synergy $6.49
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.92
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $31.93
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+9% Synergy $1.05
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $3.47
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+8% Synergy $3.72
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+8% Synergy $19.82
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $3.00
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+6% Synergy $2.66
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+6% Synergy $0.74
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $2.09
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.62
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.77
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.79
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $1.10
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.56

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+28% Synergy $0.28
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.67
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+18% Synergy $1.56
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+9% Synergy $20.37
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+9% Synergy $0.60
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.69
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $3.33
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+7% Synergy $0.78
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $9.70
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.99
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $12.99
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.88
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.52
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.05
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $4.64
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $7.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+40% Synergy $1.93
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $1.41
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $1.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.39
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.52
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.42
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $69.59
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.56

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 $8.28
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+17% Synergy $0.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+12% Synergy $1.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $1.62
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.29
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.31
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.84
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.12
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.44
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $13.96
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $39.10
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $22.21
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $4.99
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.32
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $11.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $35.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $5.71
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-9% Synergy $3.23

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