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Shaun, Father of Synths
Price tag $0.31

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

#1880 Current Rank
#1962 Last Week
#1686 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.

Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger
+26% Synergy
Loki, God of Mischief Loki, God of Mischief
+18% Synergy $9.83
Professor Hulk Professor Hulk
+17% Synergy $3.30
Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter
+9% Synergy
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-2% Synergy $4.58

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 $0.29
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+60% Synergy $0.51
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+58% Synergy $0.49
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+58% Synergy $3.70
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+54% Synergy $0.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+52% Synergy $0.82
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+50% Synergy $1.73
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+50% Synergy $0.38
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.44
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
+47% Synergy $1.30
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+45% Synergy $2.43
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+45% Synergy $0.17
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+42% Synergy $6.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $0.88
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.84

Creatures

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

Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+41% Synergy $5.69
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+41% Synergy $0.28
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+39% Synergy $1.48
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+38% Synergy $0.45
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+37% Synergy $25.16
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+36% Synergy $13.44
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+35% Synergy $1.08
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+34% Synergy $2.64
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+34% Synergy $0.31
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+33% Synergy $0.32
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+32% Synergy $2.10
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+31% Synergy $7.47
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+31% Synergy $2.25
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $2.08
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+29% Synergy $4.16
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+28% Synergy $8.45
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.66
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+27% Synergy $4.81
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+23% Synergy $1.10
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+22% Synergy $3.34
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+21% Synergy $0.30
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+21% Synergy $0.25
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
+20% Synergy $0.25
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $33.18
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+20% Synergy $4.46
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+19% Synergy $2.74
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.24
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.30
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+18% Synergy $0.66
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+17% Synergy $0.24
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+16% Synergy $5.67
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $10.10
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+14% Synergy $9.72
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+14% Synergy $0.34
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $8.27
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+14% Synergy $16.69
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+14% Synergy $1.81
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+13% Synergy $14.56
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+13% Synergy $0.35
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+13% Synergy $48.17
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+13% Synergy $0.38
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+13% Synergy $0.30
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+13% Synergy $0.25
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+12% Synergy $0.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $46.57
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+12% Synergy $0.32
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+12% Synergy $29.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0% Synergy $6.97

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+36% Synergy $4.64
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+28% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.26
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+9% Synergy $0.35
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $4.11
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $4.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $2.01
Counterflux Counterflux
+6% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.25
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.50
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $7.96
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $5.73
Shore Up Shore Up
+0% Synergy $0.22
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+0% Synergy $0.70
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+0% Synergy $7.26
Abrade Abrade
+0% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.50
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $12.06
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.41
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.42
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-1% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $67.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.00
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
-19% Synergy $0.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy $0.92
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $1.10
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
+26% Synergy $11.38
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+26% Synergy $17.41
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+13% Synergy $0.33
Corporeal Projection Corporeal Projection
+11% Synergy $16.65
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+10% Synergy $3.70
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.32
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+9% Synergy $7.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $1.53
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+6% Synergy $5.80
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+6% Synergy $0.19
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+0% Synergy $0.30
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-3% Synergy $0.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $1.14
Windfall Windfall
-19% Synergy $4.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-19% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-20% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-23% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+32% Synergy $0.48
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+31% Synergy $9.08
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+26% Synergy $11.25
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+25% Synergy $5.42
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $2.57
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+17% Synergy $31.73
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $26.88
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+16% Synergy $4.99
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+13% Synergy $0.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.53
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+10% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+9% Synergy $0.86
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+9% Synergy $6.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.89
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $2.12
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $1.15
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $14.39
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+5% Synergy $20.64
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+5% Synergy $0.50
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+4% Synergy $0.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.90
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.59
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+3% Synergy $29.12
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $6.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $12.37

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+35% Synergy $3.84
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+31% Synergy $0.72
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+17% Synergy $5.76
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+11% Synergy $6.01
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.51
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $1.09
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $33.03
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $4.32
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+7% Synergy $23.96
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+7% Synergy $4.06
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+7% Synergy $1.05
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+6% Synergy $3.05
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.40
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $1.63
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.86
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $11.27
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $0.82
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+4% Synergy $1.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $12.00

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+29% Synergy $0.38
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+28% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.74
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $1.99
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+8% Synergy $0.36
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $18.98
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $62.97
Diamond City Diamond City
+7% Synergy $4.05
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+7% Synergy $0.65
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $10.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.44
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.65
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.26
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $2.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% 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 $30.88
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+0% Synergy $9.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.73
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.94
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $10.00
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+39% Synergy $1.39
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $1.44
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $2.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $1.10
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 $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.96
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
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 $8.76
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+17% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $1.57
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy $2.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.38
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+0% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy $3.30
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $15.71
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.29
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.91
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.36
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-1% Synergy $21.08
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $5.89
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.73
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $12.79
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $6.41
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-8% Synergy $2.48

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