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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.38

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

#3256 Current Rank
#2562 Last Week
#2764 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.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+12% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Fling Fling
+64% Synergy $0.07
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+62% Synergy $0.15
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+54% Synergy $0.17
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+52% Synergy $0.41
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+49% Synergy $0.82
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+46% Synergy $0.08
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+46% Synergy $2.52
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+46% Synergy $0.27
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+46% Synergy $2.56
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+44% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+41% Synergy $0.38
Anger Anger
+41% Synergy $1.49
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.70
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+39% Synergy $0.26
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+37% Synergy $1.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $1.34
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+34% Synergy $0.94
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $8.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+39% Synergy $0.17
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+37% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+34% Synergy $0.27
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+32% Synergy $2.26
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+32% Synergy $0.72
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+30% Synergy $0.13
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+28% Synergy $1.33
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+26% Synergy $1.42
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+26% Synergy $0.15
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+25% Synergy $5.01
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.12
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $5.11
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.17
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+20% Synergy $0.18
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+20% Synergy $1.13
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+18% Synergy $0.26
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.17
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+17% Synergy $0.04
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+16% Synergy $0.19
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+15% Synergy $0.72
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+15% Synergy $0.11
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+14% Synergy $0.20
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+14% Synergy $0.09
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+14% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+13% Synergy $0.23
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+13% Synergy $0.20
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+13% Synergy $0.24
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+13% Synergy $0.07
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.23
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+10% Synergy $0.66
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+9% Synergy $0.09
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+8% Synergy $3.34
Xorn Xorn
+8% Synergy $7.87
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+8% Synergy $18.50
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+8% Synergy $0.10
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+7% Synergy $1.35
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+6% Synergy $0.55
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+4% Synergy $77.79
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+4% Synergy $1.23
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+3% Synergy $0.13
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+2% Synergy $0.58
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $11.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.09
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $12.22
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-3% Synergy $0.22
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
-3% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.57
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-6% Synergy $1.07

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 $0.43
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+27% Synergy $0.28
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+25% Synergy $0.16
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+17% Synergy $0.39
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+9% Synergy $0.24
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+8% Synergy $0.10
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+8% Synergy $0.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.28
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+7% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+7% Synergy $0.09
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+7% Synergy $0.33
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+6% Synergy $1.24
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+6% Synergy $0.47
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+6% Synergy $0.50
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.30
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.89
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+3% Synergy $0.35
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+3% Synergy $0.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.10
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $1.87
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $6.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-2% Synergy $2.61
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $7.59
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-4% Synergy $4.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $4.17
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $9.63
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.18
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $52.71
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $9.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-24% Synergy $1.01

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+36% Synergy $0.29
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+35% Synergy $0.15
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.51
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+26% Synergy $0.20
Insurrection Insurrection
+25% Synergy $6.61
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+23% Synergy $0.13
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+22% Synergy $0.11
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+20% Synergy $0.41
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+20% Synergy $0.39
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+18% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+17% Synergy $14.78
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+17% Synergy $0.10
Rupture Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.25
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+15% Synergy $0.13
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+14% Synergy $1.88
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+13% Synergy $1.92
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.36
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.17
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.12
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+8% Synergy $7.02
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.25
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+6% Synergy $0.72
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+6% Synergy $0.10
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+6% Synergy $0.41
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.20
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+5% Synergy $1.75
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.21
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy $0.17
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+4% Synergy $3.88
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+4% Synergy $3.77
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+4% Synergy $4.09
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+3% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+2% Synergy $0.31
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $0.74
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.24
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-2% Synergy $1.22
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.13
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-6% Synergy $5.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-21% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+41% Synergy $0.94
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+33% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $4.02
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $43.76
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+11% Synergy $9.08
Key to the City Key to the City
+10% Synergy $0.29
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.13
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+8% Synergy $0.15
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.20
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+7% Synergy $0.39
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $1.05
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.41
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.11
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+6% Synergy $2.61
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+6% Synergy $3.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.22
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $8.56
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.30
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+4% Synergy $0.29
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+4% Synergy $0.06
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $0.82
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.32
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $2.02
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+2% Synergy $0.26
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-1% Synergy $0.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.72
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-3% Synergy $0.39
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-7% Synergy $1.45

Enchantments

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

There and Back Again There and Back Again
+18% Synergy $4.33
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.24
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+16% Synergy $3.31
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+12% Synergy $2.21
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+12% Synergy $0.15
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+12% Synergy $2.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+11% Synergy $9.44
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+11% Synergy $1.29
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.17
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.20
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $4.09
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.55
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.23
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $16.57
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $3.04
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+5% Synergy $0.42
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+5% Synergy $3.74
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+5% Synergy $0.74
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.78
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.09
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.50
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+2% Synergy $2.88
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $8.08
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.74
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $6.91
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $10.57

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 $2.12
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+6% Synergy $0.75
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+6% Synergy $0.19
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+41% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+23% Synergy $1.07
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $1.00
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+13% Synergy $1.74
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.63
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.39
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+8% Synergy $0.17
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $14.43
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.15
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $2.87
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $17.39
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.29
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $3.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.27
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $3.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $39.21
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $7.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+18% Synergy $3.62
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.12
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+8% Synergy $2.17
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $2.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-16% Synergy $1.21

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 $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.57
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.13

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