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Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Demon Spirit

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 27% Goblins 13% Sacrifice 10% Artifacts 8% +1/+1 Counters 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+86% Synergy $0.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+77% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+47% Synergy $3.83

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked Artifacts game on their own.

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+23% Synergy $472.34
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+17% Synergy $112.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $104.30

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+50% Synergy $0.22
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+50% Synergy $0.28
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+50% Synergy $0.36
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+49% Synergy $0.35
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+49% Synergy $0.34
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+44% Synergy $0.54
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+44% Synergy $0.74
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $2.64
Anger Anger
+38% Synergy $0.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.34
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+25% Synergy $1.25
Krark-Clan Stoker Krark-Clan Stoker
+25% Synergy $0.15
Blazing Effigy Blazing Effigy
+25% Synergy $0.36
Horned Stoneseeker Horned Stoneseeker
+25% Synergy $0.12
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+25% Synergy $0.09
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+25% Synergy $0.36
Dwarven Weaponsmith Dwarven Weaponsmith
+25% Synergy $1.65
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.31
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+24% Synergy $0.76
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+24% Synergy $0.23
Audacious Reshapers Audacious Reshapers
+24% Synergy $0.28
Scrapwork Mutt Scrapwork Mutt
+24% Synergy $0.22
Tuktuk the Explorer Tuktuk the Explorer
+24% Synergy $0.38
Skittering Precursor Skittering Precursor
+24% Synergy $0.23
Metalworker Metalworker
+24% Synergy $191.09
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+24% Synergy $0.39
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $2.13
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+23% Synergy $0.15
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+22% Synergy $1.87
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+22% Synergy $2.84
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+22% Synergy $0.33
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+22% Synergy $0.34
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+22% Synergy $0.22
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+22% Synergy $0.69
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+22% Synergy $0.41
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+22% Synergy $3.36
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.30
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+21% Synergy $1.20
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+20% Synergy $0.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+20% Synergy $12.04
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+20% Synergy $1.04
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+19% Synergy $0.40
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+18% Synergy $0.41
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+18% Synergy $5.01
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+16% Synergy $108.38
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+15% Synergy $1.18
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+14% Synergy $0.42
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+11% Synergy $0.81
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+10% Synergy $0.15
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+6% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's Artifacts deck ahead.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+71% Synergy $0.69
Lithobraking Lithobraking
+49% Synergy $0.19
Fling Fling
+46% Synergy $0.30
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+45% Synergy $1.87
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+42% Synergy $0.44
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+35% Synergy $8.56
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+26% Synergy $3.40
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+24% Synergy $3.40
Starstorm Starstorm
+23% Synergy $0.29
Fork Fork
+23% Synergy
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+22% Synergy $1.25
Reiterate Reiterate
+21% Synergy $20.08
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+21% Synergy $2.48
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy $0.33
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+18% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+15% Synergy $1.44
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $3.01
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+11% Synergy $4.70
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $0.45
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $12.79
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.37
Abrade Abrade
-17% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked.

Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+66% Synergy $0.33
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+45% Synergy $0.74
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+45% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+44% Synergy $0.34
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+25% Synergy $24.92
Thud Thud
+24% Synergy $0.92
Spiteful Repossession Spiteful Repossession
+24% Synergy $0.36
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+24% Synergy $0.26
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+24% Synergy $1.00
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+24% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.44
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+23% Synergy $4.24
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+22% Synergy $1.24
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+22% Synergy $0.27
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+22% Synergy $9.32
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.66
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+21% Synergy $1.50
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+20% Synergy $7.52
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+20% Synergy $14.16
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+19% Synergy $9.19
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+16% Synergy $5.98
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+16% Synergy $2107.72
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+16% Synergy $7.01
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+15% Synergy $8.06
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+13% Synergy $0.85
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+12% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.28
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+11% Synergy $0.18
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.01
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked Artifacts decks.

Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+75% Synergy $0.22
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+73% Synergy $0.40
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+72% Synergy $1.14
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+50% Synergy $0.15
Saheeli's Lattice Mastercraft Raptor Saheeli's Lattice
+50% Synergy $0.24
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+50% Synergy $0.29
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+49% Synergy $1.02
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+48% Synergy $0.38
The Endstone The Endstone
+48% Synergy $1.97
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+47% Synergy $0.68
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+44% Synergy $3.15
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+33% Synergy $0.18
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+25% Synergy $2.75
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+25% Synergy $0.22
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+25% Synergy $0.26
Cranial Archive Cranial Archive
+25% Synergy $0.22
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+25% Synergy $2.95
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+25% Synergy $0.40
Panic Spellbomb Panic Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.34
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+25% Synergy $0.41
Skyship Weatherlight Skyship Weatherlight
+25% Synergy $1.91
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+25% Synergy $1.12
Flayer Husk Flayer Husk
+25% Synergy $0.17
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+25% Synergy $0.31
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+25% Synergy $7.74
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+25% Synergy $0.25
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+25% Synergy $0.44
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+25% Synergy $0.13
Forcefield Forcefield
+25% Synergy
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+24% Synergy $3.52
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+24% Synergy $0.45
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+24% Synergy $0.18
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+24% Synergy $0.26
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+24% Synergy $2.00
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+24% Synergy $0.24
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+24% Synergy $6.92
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+24% Synergy $11.23
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $1.41
Trading Post Trading Post
+23% Synergy $0.33
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.39
Key to the City Key to the City
+23% Synergy $0.83
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+22% Synergy $1.70
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+22% Synergy $2.90
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+22% Synergy $2.94
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+21% Synergy $4.71
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+21% Synergy $1.67
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+18% Synergy $6.82
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+9% Synergy $3.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked decks.

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+49% Synergy $0.45
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+48% Synergy $0.20
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+48% Synergy $2.01
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+25% Synergy $0.14
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+22% Synergy $0.41
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+22% Synergy $0.30
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+20% Synergy $6.09
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $1.44
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+17% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+16% Synergy $0.87
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+15% Synergy $3.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+47% Synergy $18.53
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+45% Synergy $1.10
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+33% Synergy $41.09
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+22% Synergy $1.83

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked Artifacts decks.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+69% Synergy $3.55
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+63% Synergy $2.18
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+50% Synergy $0.91
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+50% Synergy $0.36
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+49% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+41% Synergy $1.73
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+40% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.40
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+25% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+24% Synergy $0.35
Junktown Junktown
+24% Synergy $0.29
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+23% Synergy $0.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+23% Synergy $12.31
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+20% Synergy $0.34
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+19% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+18% Synergy $16.99
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+17% Synergy $2.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $43.89
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $2.11
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $7.56

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's Artifacts strategy.

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+74% Synergy $0.43
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+50% Synergy $0.15
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+49% Synergy $2.96
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+44% Synergy $0.28
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+25% Synergy $0.16
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+25% Synergy $0.26
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+25% Synergy $0.19
Terrarion Terrarion
+25% Synergy $0.30
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+25% Synergy $0.05
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+25% Synergy $0.28
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy $0.13
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+24% Synergy $0.15
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+24% Synergy $3.03
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+23% Synergy $0.76
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+22% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+22% Synergy $0.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $241.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $4.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+16% Synergy $36.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $3.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked's Artifacts decks.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+71% Synergy $0.69
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+49% Synergy $0.33
Power Depot Power Depot
+24% Synergy $0.45
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+24% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+24% Synergy $2.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $1.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+22% Synergy $34.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+18% Synergy $0.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+13% Synergy $0.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.24
Mountain Mountain
-20% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked: Artifacts.

Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Alena, Kessig Trapper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
Maraxus of Keld Maraxus of Keld
Vihaan, Goldwaker Vihaan, Goldwaker
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Dargo, the Shipwrecker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
Bill Potts Bill Potts
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn