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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.31

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

#3184 Current Rank
#3359 Last Week
#2955 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
+61% Synergy $0.26
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+61% Synergy $0.15
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+53% Synergy $0.31
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+51% Synergy $1.51
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $0.63
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+47% Synergy $0.32
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $3.86
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+44% Synergy $0.19
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+44% Synergy $5.03
Anger Anger
+43% Synergy $0.49

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 $0.20
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+43% Synergy $0.31
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+39% Synergy $0.24
Big Score Big Score
+36% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $3.15
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+36% Synergy $1.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.92
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.32
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $11.27

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $12.87
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $15.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

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

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+40% Synergy $0.19
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+39% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+37% Synergy $0.45
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+33% Synergy $0.30
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+33% Synergy $0.82
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+32% Synergy $2.48
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+30% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+28% Synergy $2.79
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+28% Synergy $0.30
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+27% Synergy $0.38
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.46
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+23% Synergy $6.93
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy $6.16
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+21% Synergy $0.13
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+19% Synergy $0.28
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+19% Synergy $0.29
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+17% Synergy $0.29
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $1.39
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.25
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+16% Synergy $0.27
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+16% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+15% Synergy $0.29
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+15% Synergy $0.34
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $1.14
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+14% Synergy $0.28
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+14% Synergy $0.29
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.33
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+13% Synergy $0.07
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+10% Synergy $1.07
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+9% Synergy $0.35
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+9% Synergy $0.32
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+9% Synergy $0.18
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+8% Synergy $0.25
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+7% Synergy $0.66
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+6% Synergy $2.37
Xorn Xorn
+6% Synergy $8.65
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+6% Synergy $12.80
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+5% Synergy $101.64
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.25
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $6.21
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.71
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+3% Synergy $0.21
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+2% Synergy $0.42
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.32
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $5.81
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
0% Synergy $18.96
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
-1% Synergy $0.34
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-2% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.14
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-11% Synergy $18.69

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+39% Synergy $0.49
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+30% Synergy $0.41
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+25% Synergy $0.19
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+16% Synergy $0.30
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+10% Synergy $0.35
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.74
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+7% Synergy $0.29
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+7% Synergy $0.08
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+6% Synergy $0.24
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+6% Synergy $0.51
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+6% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.45
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+3% Synergy $0.29
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+2% Synergy $0.65
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+2% Synergy $1.43
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+2% Synergy $0.77
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.27
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $14.01
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $3.60
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.38
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy $12.88
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.58
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-6% Synergy $2.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $5.48
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $12.32
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-10% Synergy $9.67
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $68.21
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $11.10
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $2.85

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+42% Synergy $0.36
Thud Thud
+33% Synergy $0.45
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.51
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+25% Synergy $0.16
Insurrection Insurrection
+25% Synergy $9.51
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+25% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+22% Synergy $0.30
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+19% Synergy $0.15
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+18% Synergy $0.16
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+17% Synergy $0.24
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+17% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+16% Synergy $15.25
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+16% Synergy $0.46
Rupture Rupture
+14% Synergy $0.21
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.26
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.78
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+9% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+8% Synergy $9.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+7% Synergy $0.27
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+7% Synergy $0.29
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.22
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+6% Synergy $2.71
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+6% Synergy $0.20
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.37
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+5% Synergy $4.53
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.78
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+5% Synergy $3.46
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy $0.17
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.54
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+3% Synergy $0.30
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+3% Synergy $4.86
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+1% Synergy $0.27
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $2.31
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-1% Synergy $1.30
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $4.70
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.41
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $2.28
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.70
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $2063.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-23% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+40% Synergy $0.28
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+30% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.32
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+15% Synergy $69.05
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $5.71
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $14.97
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+10% Synergy $0.23
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $1.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.43
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.94
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.71
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+7% Synergy $0.16
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+7% Synergy $0.28
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $11.54
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+5% Synergy $0.43
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.43
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+5% Synergy $5.49
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+5% Synergy $0.40
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.62
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+4% Synergy $0.32
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.77
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+4% Synergy $1.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $3.26
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.33
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-1% Synergy $0.51
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.84
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $0.68
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $2.84

Enchantments

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

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+18% Synergy $0.26
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+15% Synergy $3.45
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $11.28
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+13% Synergy $0.34
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+13% Synergy $4.67
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+13% Synergy $1.58
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+12% Synergy $1.93
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+9% Synergy $2.74
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+7% Synergy $3.80
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.39
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+7% Synergy $0.33
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+7% Synergy $22.06
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+7% Synergy $0.08
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.05
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $7.86
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+4% Synergy $1.05
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+4% Synergy $0.96
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $1.51
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.28
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $2.18
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.52
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+2% Synergy $3.81
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $11.29
Fervor Fervor
+1% Synergy $4.96
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy $7.95
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $16.71
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $6.93

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 $2.45
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+6% Synergy $0.95
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.34
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+39% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+21% Synergy $1.52
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.42
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+13% Synergy $2.05
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.86
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.70
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+8% Synergy $0.24
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+6% Synergy $17.61
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $0.47
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.18
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $5.01
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
0% Synergy $0.28
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $17.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.35
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $1.94
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.23
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $10.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $5.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $38.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $51.46
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-7% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.35
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+15% Synergy $3.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+8% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.39
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.87
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $36.86
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $10.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.19
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $0.52

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
+39% Synergy $0.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.46
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.14
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.70

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