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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureDemon Spirit

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3219 Current Rank
#3356 Last Week
#2893 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked decks.

End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.25
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's abilities and overall game plan.

Fling Fling
+62% Synergy $0.05
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+62% Synergy $0.18
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+52% Synergy $0.27
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+52% Synergy $2.36
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $1.04
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+48% Synergy $0.32
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $4.84
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+45% Synergy $3.59
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+45% Synergy $0.23
Anger Anger
+45% Synergy $1.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked decks.

Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+43% Synergy $0.61
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+42% Synergy $0.33
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+39% Synergy $0.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+38% Synergy $3.74
Big Score Big Score
+37% Synergy $0.99
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+36% Synergy $1.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.85
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $11.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $13.61
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $13.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+41% Synergy $0.20
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+41% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+38% Synergy $0.64
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+34% Synergy $2.09
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+34% Synergy $0.83
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+33% Synergy $0.23
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+31% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+30% Synergy $4.00
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+30% Synergy $0.17
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+28% Synergy $0.57
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.47
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+24% Synergy $6.11
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.11
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+23% Synergy $6.39
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+19% Synergy $0.28
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+18% Synergy $1.83
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+17% Synergy $0.29
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+17% Synergy $0.22
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+17% Synergy $0.24
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.17
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+16% Synergy $0.29
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+15% Synergy $0.23
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $0.83
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+14% Synergy $0.20
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+14% Synergy $0.29
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+14% Synergy $0.05
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.35
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.33
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+10% Synergy $0.31
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.13
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+9% Synergy $1.01
Xorn Xorn
+8% Synergy $8.61
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+7% Synergy $15.17
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+6% Synergy $2.07
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+6% Synergy $0.98
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $8.40
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+5% Synergy $94.19
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.61
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+3% Synergy $0.26
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+2% Synergy $6.28
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $10.71
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+1% Synergy $0.50
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
-1% Synergy $0.26
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-3% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.52
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-6% Synergy $2.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+42% Synergy $0.57
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+31% Synergy $0.53
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+26% Synergy $0.16
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+16% Synergy $0.34
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+9% Synergy $0.36
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.61
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+7% Synergy $0.29
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+7% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.43
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+6% Synergy $0.07
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.50
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+4% Synergy $0.25
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+3% Synergy $1.83
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+3% Synergy $0.91
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+2% Synergy $0.46
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $2.86
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-1% Synergy $11.82
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $12.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.08
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-5% Synergy $2.45
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $10.47
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $12.01
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $66.45
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $10.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy $2.95

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's game plan and control the board.

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+41% Synergy $0.36
Thud Thud
+35% Synergy $0.47
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+33% Synergy $0.46
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+27% Synergy $0.37
Insurrection Insurrection
+25% Synergy $7.82
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+24% Synergy $0.10
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+21% Synergy $0.28
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+19% Synergy $0.16
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+18% Synergy $0.37
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+18% Synergy $0.15
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+17% Synergy $0.09
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+17% Synergy $15.60
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+13% Synergy $1.69
Rupture Rupture
+13% Synergy $0.22
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.54
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+10% Synergy $0.74
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.37
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+8% Synergy $10.64
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.23
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.35
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.16
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.85
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+5% Synergy $1.61
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+5% Synergy $3.46
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+5% Synergy $0.14
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+4% Synergy $4.31
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+2% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $1.86
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-1% Synergy $1.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.74
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.16
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $1.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1907.80
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $6.66
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-22% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+42% Synergy $0.34
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+32% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.28
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+15% Synergy $59.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $4.97
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $14.35
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+10% Synergy $0.20
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $2.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.56
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.13
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $10.44
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.24
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.42
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+7% Synergy $0.27
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.37
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+5% Synergy $5.32
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+5% Synergy $0.39
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.32
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+4% Synergy $0.38
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.05
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+4% Synergy $2.46
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+4% Synergy $0.18
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $3.31
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+3% Synergy $0.34
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.61
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.34
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+3% Synergy $0.81
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+2% Synergy $0.67
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-1% Synergy $0.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.80
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $0.58
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-6% Synergy $3.27

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+18% Synergy $0.25
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+17% Synergy $3.77
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+15% Synergy $4.25
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $13.78
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+13% Synergy $1.41
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+12% Synergy $0.22
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+11% Synergy $1.98
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+8% Synergy $3.39
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.22
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+8% Synergy $1.78
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.49
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+7% Synergy $32.07
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.88
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $8.17
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.37
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+6% Synergy $0.07
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+4% Synergy $1.01
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+4% Synergy $0.88
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $1.09
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $1.29
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.23
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+3% Synergy $3.51
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.88
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+2% Synergy $3.67
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $12.25
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $7.35
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $21.82
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+16% Synergy $2.25
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+5% Synergy $1.39
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.36
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+39% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.39
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+23% Synergy $1.78
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+17% Synergy $2.31
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+13% Synergy $1.73
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+11% Synergy $0.90
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.44
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.61
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $17.23
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.31
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $5.34
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.22
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $15.35
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
0% Synergy $0.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.78
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $9.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $37.08
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-6% Synergy $11.01
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $43.73
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.44
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.32
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+15% Synergy $3.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+9% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.63
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.80
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.70
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $34.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-3% Synergy $3.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.01
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $1.64

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+42% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.52
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93

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