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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.26

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

#3240 Current Rank
#2927 Last Week
#3024 Past 2 Years

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 $0.27
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+59% Synergy $0.25
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+50% Synergy $0.33
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $1.79
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+48% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+46% Synergy $2.01
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+44% Synergy $3.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+44% Synergy $6.18
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+43% Synergy $0.17
Anger Anger
+43% Synergy $0.45

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 $0.26
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+41% Synergy $0.36
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+38% Synergy $0.19
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $3.10
Big Score Big Score
+34% Synergy $0.50
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+33% Synergy $2.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $12.67

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $10.97
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $43.06

Creatures

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

Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+38% Synergy $0.16
Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+38% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+35% Synergy $0.43
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.36
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+28% Synergy $0.75
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+28% Synergy $3.10
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+28% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+27% Synergy $2.32
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+26% Synergy $0.24
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+25% Synergy $0.36
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.49
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy $4.77
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $6.74
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+19% Synergy $0.14
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+18% Synergy $0.31
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+17% Synergy $0.26
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+16% Synergy $0.40
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.33
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+16% Synergy $1.66
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+15% Synergy $0.35
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+15% Synergy $0.32
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $1.21
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+14% Synergy $0.27
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+14% Synergy $0.23
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+14% Synergy $0.09
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.38
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+13% Synergy $0.29
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+12% Synergy $0.32
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+9% Synergy $0.27
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+8% Synergy $1.33
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+8% Synergy $0.26
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+8% Synergy $0.32
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+8% Synergy $0.18
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+6% Synergy $2.48
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+6% Synergy $0.59
Xorn Xorn
+4% Synergy $8.14
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+4% Synergy $0.77
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+4% Synergy $0.35
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+3% Synergy $0.26
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+3% Synergy $13.94
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+3% Synergy $3.48
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+2% Synergy $5.79
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+2% Synergy $117.10
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+1% Synergy $0.49
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
0% Synergy $21.02
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-1% Synergy $5.71
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-2% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.40
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
-3% Synergy $0.34
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-8% Synergy $1.47

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+37% Synergy $0.62
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+30% Synergy $0.51
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+26% Synergy $0.23
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+17% Synergy $0.26
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.34
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+7% Synergy $0.51
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+7% Synergy $0.15
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.45
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.78
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+4% Synergy $0.33
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+4% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+3% Synergy $0.22
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+2% Synergy $5.15
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+2% Synergy $1.00
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $2.97
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-1% Synergy $5.95
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.28
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.19
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy $13.22
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-4% Synergy $5.42
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.54
Expedite Expedite
-5% Synergy $1.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $16.68
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $7.10
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.31
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-10% Synergy $11.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $11.70
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-13% Synergy $12.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $70.06
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-15% Synergy $0.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+41% Synergy $0.41
Thud Thud
+36% Synergy $0.47
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+32% Synergy $0.58
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+23% Synergy $0.15
Insurrection Insurrection
+23% Synergy $9.63
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+23% Synergy $0.41
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+22% Synergy $0.31
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.23
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+18% Synergy $0.26
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+18% Synergy $0.08
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+17% Synergy $0.40
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+15% Synergy $15.27
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+15% Synergy $0.17
Rupture Rupture
+15% Synergy $0.20
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.41
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+12% Synergy $0.73
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.15
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+11% Synergy $0.30
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+10% Synergy $3.09
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+9% Synergy $10.29
Smoke Spirits' Aid Smoke Spirits' Aid
+9% Synergy $0.35
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+8% Synergy $0.14
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+6% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.29
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.40
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+5% Synergy $3.50
Spiteful Repossession Spiteful Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.39
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+4% Synergy $4.61
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+4% Synergy $1.00
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+3% Synergy $0.56
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.57
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+2% Synergy $0.38
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
0% Synergy $2.78
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $6.82
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
0% Synergy $0.26
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $2.46
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.45
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.30
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.25
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $1.66
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $2063.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-22% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+41% Synergy $0.38
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+30% Synergy $0.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $70.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $6.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+11% Synergy $15.76
Key to the City Key to the City
+11% Synergy $1.11
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.71
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.26
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $13.56
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+7% Synergy $0.15
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+6% Synergy $0.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.31
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.29
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.76
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+5% Synergy $0.37
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+5% Synergy $2.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.39
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.54
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+4% Synergy $0.46
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+4% Synergy $5.03
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.56
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+4% Synergy $0.57
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+4% Synergy $2.07
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.57
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+2% Synergy $0.66
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+2% Synergy $0.37
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
0% Synergy $0.53
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $2.81
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $1.15
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.91
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.47

Enchantments

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

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+18% Synergy $0.30
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $12.97
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+13% Synergy $4.33
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+13% Synergy $2.16
Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+12% Synergy $1.55
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+11% Synergy $0.32
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+11% Synergy $5.32
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+11% Synergy $1.89
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.24
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+7% Synergy $16.00
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+7% Synergy $0.16
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.99
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.35
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+5% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+4% Synergy $3.33
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+4% Synergy $1.06
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $7.83
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+3% Synergy $1.20
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+2% Synergy $2.27
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.82
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+2% Synergy $3.51
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $11.83
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.29
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+1% Synergy $3.62
Fervor Fervor
+1% Synergy $5.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $2.26
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $6.68
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+13% Synergy $2.34
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+6% Synergy $1.19
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.65
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+37% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.40
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $2.09
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.49
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+12% Synergy $1.98
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+12% Synergy $0.91
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.68
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+9% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.35
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $20.73
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $0.41
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $2.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.26
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $2.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $7.61
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $16.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $40.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $7.67
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $2.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $50.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-6% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $4.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.31
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+10% Synergy $0.40
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.36
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $35.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $11.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.48
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $3.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $0.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $0.44

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
+37% Synergy $0.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.89
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.71
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.40
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $16.68

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