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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

#2947 Current Rank
#2529 Last Week
#2819 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.

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+9% Synergy $1.70
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+6% Synergy $1.57
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $8.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Fling Fling
+63% Synergy $0.06
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+63% Synergy $0.16
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+54% Synergy $0.19
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+51% Synergy $2.20
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+51% Synergy $0.94
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+47% Synergy $0.33
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+47% Synergy $3.04
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+46% Synergy $0.08
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+46% Synergy $5.41
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+43% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Anger Anger
+42% Synergy $1.61
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+41% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.71
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+37% Synergy $1.37
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+37% Synergy $0.16
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $2.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $9.56

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $11.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $9.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+38% Synergy $0.16
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+37% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+35% Synergy $0.33
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+33% Synergy $0.09
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+33% Synergy $1.44
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+32% Synergy $0.67
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+31% Synergy $0.13
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+28% Synergy $0.46
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.45
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+28% Synergy $0.11
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+26% Synergy $1.79
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.09
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+23% Synergy $5.02
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $5.07
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+20% Synergy $0.32
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+20% Synergy $0.22
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+20% Synergy $1.99
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+18% Synergy $0.18
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.19
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+16% Synergy $0.04
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+16% Synergy $0.49
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+15% Synergy $0.65
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+15% Synergy $0.11
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+15% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+14% Synergy $0.23
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+14% Synergy $0.10
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.21
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+13% Synergy $0.26
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+12% Synergy $0.18
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+12% Synergy $0.06
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.24
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+10% Synergy $1.21
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+9% Synergy $0.06
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+9% Synergy $0.47
Xorn Xorn
+8% Synergy $6.70
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+8% Synergy $17.51
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+8% Synergy $0.08
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+7% Synergy $5.76
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+7% Synergy $1.04
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+5% Synergy $0.47
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+3% Synergy $76.23
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+3% Synergy $1.26
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $23.88
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $9.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
0% Synergy $0.07
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-2% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $2.18
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
-2% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-7% Synergy $1.25

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.57
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+27% Synergy $0.43
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+25% Synergy $0.19
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+17% Synergy $0.39
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+8% Synergy $0.26
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+8% Synergy $0.21
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+8% Synergy $0.10
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+8% Synergy $0.08
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+7% Synergy $1.55
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+6% Synergy $0.08
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+5% Synergy $2.29
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.49
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+4% Synergy $0.92
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+3% Synergy $0.31
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+3% Synergy $0.59
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $2.30
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $8.01
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $8.73
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.50
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-5% Synergy $3.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.15
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $10.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-12% Synergy $7.04
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $48.80
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $2.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+43% Synergy $0.30
Thud Thud
+35% Synergy $0.32
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+32% Synergy $0.38
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+28% Synergy $0.22
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+25% Synergy $0.12
Insurrection Insurrection
+24% Synergy $8.08
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+22% Synergy $0.12
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+20% Synergy $0.32
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.22
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+17% Synergy $0.09
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+17% Synergy $15.90
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+17% Synergy $0.11
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+17% Synergy $0.17
Rupture Rupture
+15% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+14% Synergy $1.54
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.33
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+12% Synergy $0.33
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.10
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+9% Synergy $0.36
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.24
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+8% Synergy $6.92
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+7% Synergy $0.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.28
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+6% Synergy $0.08
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.29
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+5% Synergy $4.19
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+5% Synergy $2.28
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+5% Synergy $3.62
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+5% Synergy $0.42
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+2% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+2% Synergy $0.30
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $0.76
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $1.58
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.17
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $5.89
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.10
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $4.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-20% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+41% Synergy $0.29
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+32% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $3.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $6.37
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+12% Synergy $0.22
Key to the City Key to the City
+11% Synergy $0.45
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $42.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.05
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.38
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+7% Synergy $0.04
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+7% Synergy $0.20
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+7% Synergy $0.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.96
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.58
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.25
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $9.02
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+5% Synergy $0.51
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+5% Synergy $3.62
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.86
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $0.99
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.42
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $2.52
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-1% Synergy $0.39
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.55
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $0.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-7% Synergy $1.52

Enchantments

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

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+18% Synergy $0.27
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+18% Synergy $2.06
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+15% Synergy $4.07
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+13% Synergy $1.15
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+12% Synergy $2.08
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+11% Synergy $0.14
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+10% Synergy $9.32
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+10% Synergy $2.38
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $2.85
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.16
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+8% Synergy $4.56
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.71
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $2.06
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.28
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $14.82
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+6% Synergy $0.70
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+5% Synergy $0.51
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.64
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+4% Synergy $2.39
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.07
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+3% Synergy $2.98
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $8.73
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.49
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $1.64
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $7.59
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $13.74

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 $2.00
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.18
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+5% Synergy $1.17
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.36

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+41% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.38
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+22% Synergy $1.26
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $1.30
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+14% Synergy $1.43
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.74
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.42
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.38
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+8% Synergy $0.19
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $14.11
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.16
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $2.00
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $3.71
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $16.85
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.81
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $2.67
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $4.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $37.97
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-10% Synergy $10.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.26
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+17% Synergy $3.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.19
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.37
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.52
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-3% Synergy $2.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $25.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.27
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-16% Synergy $2.03

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
+46% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.15
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+7% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $2.18
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $5.89

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