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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.34

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

#3128 Current Rank
#2698 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.

Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+13% Synergy $0.25
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+11% Synergy $2.33
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.06
Possibility Technician Possibility Technician
+6% Synergy $0.13
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $0.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Fling Fling
+64% Synergy $0.06
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+61% Synergy $0.15
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+55% Synergy $0.21
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+50% Synergy $0.83
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $0.75
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+48% Synergy $0.12
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+47% Synergy $4.06
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+46% Synergy $1.04
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+43% Synergy $0.38
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+43% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Anger Anger
+42% Synergy $1.79
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.69
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+39% Synergy $0.26
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+37% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $1.00
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+36% Synergy $1.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.88
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.55

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $9.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $82.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $95.04
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $10.53
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $25.32
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+38% Synergy $0.17
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+37% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+35% Synergy $0.30
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+35% Synergy $0.81
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+32% Synergy $2.21
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+32% Synergy $1.22
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+32% Synergy $0.17
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+28% Synergy $0.18
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+27% Synergy $1.35
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.11
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+23% Synergy $4.74
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+23% Synergy $5.57
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.26
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+21% Synergy $0.76
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.23
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+18% Synergy $0.23
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+17% Synergy $0.12
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+17% Synergy $0.04
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+16% Synergy $0.54
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+15% Synergy $0.29
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+15% Synergy $0.11
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+15% Synergy $0.20
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.18
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+13% Synergy $0.05
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+12% Synergy $0.55
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+12% Synergy $0.19
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+12% Synergy $0.24
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $3.54
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+10% Synergy $18.31
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+10% Synergy $0.30
Xorn Xorn
+9% Synergy $7.02
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+8% Synergy $0.08
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+7% Synergy $1.08
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+7% Synergy $0.11
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+6% Synergy $0.39
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+6% Synergy $0.19
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+5% Synergy $1.12
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+4% Synergy $71.97
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+3% Synergy $0.49
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.23
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $11.87
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $11.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-2% Synergy $12.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.58
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-6% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-7% Synergy $1.08

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+45% Synergy $0.48
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+26% Synergy $0.31
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+26% Synergy $0.18
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+16% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.06
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+8% Synergy $0.25
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+7% Synergy $0.27
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+7% Synergy $0.37
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+7% Synergy $0.07
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+6% Synergy $1.08
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+6% Synergy $0.21
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+6% Synergy $0.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+4% Synergy $0.33
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+2% Synergy $0.51
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.08
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $5.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.43
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $3.57
Reverberate Reverberate
-2% Synergy $2.03
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.91
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $2.59
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy $1.01
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-7% Synergy $5.17
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.88
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $8.48
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-24% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+41% Synergy $0.28
Thud Thud
+35% Synergy $0.29
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+33% Synergy $0.16
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.42
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+28% Synergy $0.23
Insurrection Insurrection
+24% Synergy $7.07
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+23% Synergy $0.13
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+21% Synergy $0.10
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+20% Synergy $0.39
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+20% Synergy $0.45
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+20% Synergy $0.19
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+18% Synergy $10.38
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+17% Synergy $0.19
Rupture Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.26
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+15% Synergy $0.15
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+14% Synergy $1.99
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+13% Synergy $0.30
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.39
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+9% Synergy $6.46
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.20
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.28
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.20
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.34
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+6% Synergy $0.10
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+6% Synergy $0.47
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+5% Synergy $1.16
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.67
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+5% Synergy $4.37
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+5% Synergy $3.96
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.27
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+4% Synergy $0.17
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+4% Synergy $4.26
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+3% Synergy $0.10
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Crash Through Crash Through
+2% Synergy $0.16
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+2% Synergy $0.25
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $0.60
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-2% Synergy $1.09
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.52
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-6% Synergy $0.04
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $4.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-18% Synergy $3.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+39% Synergy $0.23
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+32% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.78
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $8.35
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+12% Synergy $0.26
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $44.16
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.46
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.14
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $10.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.18
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+7% Synergy $4.17
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+7% Synergy $0.19
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+7% Synergy $0.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.84
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.35
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.23
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+6% Synergy $3.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.29
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.54
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+4% Synergy $0.49
The Endstone The Endstone
+4% Synergy $5.02
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+4% Synergy $0.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $1.42
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+2% Synergy $0.82
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-1% Synergy $0.40
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

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

There and Back Again There and Back Again
+20% Synergy $2.98
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+19% Synergy $0.26
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+15% Synergy $2.13
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+12% Synergy $2.28
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+11% Synergy $9.44
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+11% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+11% Synergy $1.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $2.82
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.18
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $3.60
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.63
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $6.77
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.28
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $14.41
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+5% Synergy $0.42
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $2.55
Super State Super State
+5% Synergy $8.98
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $4.29
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.74
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.11
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $7.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.44
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+2% Synergy $2.86
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $6.64
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.76
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $9.69

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 $2.41
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.17
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+4% Synergy $0.56
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $23.07
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.56

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+41% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+24% Synergy $1.01
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy $1.14
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+14% Synergy $1.38
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.65
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.40
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $11.40
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.17
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $1.81
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.38
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $2.04
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $15.66
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $10.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $42.14
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $2.91
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $35.87
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.18
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $9.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.26
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+17% Synergy $4.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.69
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $1.83
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $20.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $1.30

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
+45% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.43
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.58
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.52

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