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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.41

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

#2780 Current Rank
#2893 Last Week
#2652 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked.

High Synergy Cards

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

Fling Fling
+65% Synergy $0.08
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+59% Synergy $0.13
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+57% Synergy $0.21
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+51% Synergy $0.76
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+49% Synergy $4.41
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+49% Synergy $1.80
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+47% Synergy $0.36
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+46% Synergy $0.09
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+45% Synergy $0.67
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+44% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $1.61
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+40% Synergy $1.39
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.62
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+39% Synergy $0.26
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+38% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+37% Synergy $0.98
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+36% Synergy $1.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $8.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+42% Synergy $0.22
Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+41% Synergy $0.11
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+39% Synergy $0.15
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+35% Synergy $0.17
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+35% Synergy $0.85
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+34% Synergy $0.32
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+32% Synergy $0.91
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.49
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+27% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+26% Synergy $0.79
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.13
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+23% Synergy $0.21
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy $4.18
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+22% Synergy $0.71
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $2.99
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+20% Synergy $0.12
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+19% Synergy $0.21
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.20
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+18% Synergy $0.06
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+17% Synergy $0.46
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+17% Synergy $0.30
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.20
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+16% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+15% Synergy $0.23
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+15% Synergy $0.24
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+15% Synergy $0.04
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+14% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+13% Synergy $4.04
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+13% Synergy $18.31
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.17
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+13% Synergy $0.20
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+12% Synergy $0.49
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+12% Synergy $0.27
Xorn Xorn
+11% Synergy $4.91
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+10% Synergy $0.13
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+9% Synergy $1.08
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+7% Synergy $0.07
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.82
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $11.87
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+5% Synergy $70.01
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+5% Synergy $0.43
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.18
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+4% Synergy $9.09
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.12
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
-1% Synergy $5.38
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $6.86
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
-4% Synergy $0.32
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-7% Synergy $0.17
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-8% Synergy $0.90

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+43% Synergy $0.57
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+25% Synergy $0.36
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+22% Synergy $0.20
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+16% Synergy $0.34
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+8% Synergy $0.06
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.28
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+7% Synergy $1.31
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+7% Synergy $0.27
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+7% Synergy $0.39
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+7% Synergy $0.46
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+6% Synergy $0.32
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+6% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+6% Synergy $0.10
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.38
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+3% Synergy $0.80
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+2% Synergy $0.50
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+2% Synergy $0.47
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+2% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.06
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $6.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $2.75
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $0.53
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $5.81
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $2.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.20
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $1.93
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-11% Synergy $8.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $8.43
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-24% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+37% Synergy $0.36
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+33% Synergy $0.14
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+30% Synergy $0.19
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+27% Synergy $0.11
Insurrection Insurrection
+26% Synergy $6.51
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+23% Synergy $0.43
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+23% Synergy $0.35
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+23% Synergy $0.21
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+21% Synergy $0.10
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+18% Synergy $0.11
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+18% Synergy $4.47
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.76
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.17
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+16% Synergy $0.28
Rupture Rupture
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+10% Synergy $0.42
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.20
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+7% Synergy $0.76
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+7% Synergy $0.09
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+7% Synergy $0.53
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.35
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+6% Synergy $0.66
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+6% Synergy $6.74
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+5% Synergy $4.60
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+5% Synergy $3.87
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+5% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.29
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+4% Synergy $0.20
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+4% Synergy $0.06
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+3% Synergy $4.82
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+1% Synergy $0.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $9.10
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.17
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-2% Synergy $1.27
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-2% Synergy $0.70
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.23
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-6% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-7% Synergy $4.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-19% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+37% Synergy $0.19
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+28% Synergy $0.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $5.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $8.99
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+13% Synergy $0.18
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+11% Synergy $4.74
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $9.77
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+9% Synergy $0.13
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $41.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.15
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.43
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+7% Synergy $0.38
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+7% Synergy $0.09
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.30
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.92
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+5% Synergy $0.29
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $0.55
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.37
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+5% Synergy $4.16
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $0.93
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+4% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.45
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+2% Synergy $5.79
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $1.78
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+2% Synergy $0.64
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+2% Synergy $1.32
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+1% Synergy $0.22
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
0% Synergy $0.37
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.73
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.63
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $7.78
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-7% Synergy $2.29

Enchantments

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

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+21% Synergy $0.25
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+21% Synergy $2.72
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+16% Synergy $2.02
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $5.49
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+12% Synergy $0.20
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+11% Synergy $2.22
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+11% Synergy $0.96
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.19
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+10% Synergy $0.19
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.55
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $2.85
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.24
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+6% Synergy $0.09
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.01
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+5% Synergy $0.37
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+5% Synergy $6.36
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+5% Synergy $0.74
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+5% Synergy $0.07
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $7.33
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.66
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+4% Synergy $11.31
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+4% Synergy $0.32
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+3% Synergy $2.62
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $5.62
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.13
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.47
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.97
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $8.53
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-20% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+15% Synergy $2.66
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.18
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+3% Synergy $0.58
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.37
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-6% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+39% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+24% Synergy $0.55
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+22% Synergy $0.98
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+12% Synergy $0.94
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.79
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.33
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+6% Synergy $11.11
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $2.11
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+5% Synergy $1.93
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $1.84
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $4.50
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $16.55
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.85
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $9.47
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $34.54
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-6% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.08
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+17% Synergy $3.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.19
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.31
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.20
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.61
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $7.59
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
0% Synergy $55.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-9% Synergy $0.96

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
+43% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $9.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.74

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