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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 Goblins builds — cards that lean hardest into the Goblins theme.

Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+91% Synergy $1.75
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+88% Synergy $2.72
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+87% Synergy $2.47
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+85% Synergy $3.15
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+84% Synergy $2.70
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+83% Synergy $0.20
Fling Fling
+82% Synergy $0.30
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+79% Synergy $0.36
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+77% Synergy $2.05
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+77% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The staple cards most Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked Goblins decks run as their core.

Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+76% Synergy $1.18
Anger Anger
+73% Synergy $0.81
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+72% Synergy $0.18
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+71% Synergy $1.48
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+71% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+69% Synergy $0.82
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+62% Synergy $0.19
City on Fire City on Fire
+56% Synergy $11.99
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+31% Synergy $0.68
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+25% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $41.29
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $16.74

Creatures

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

Krenko, Baron of Tin Street Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
+69% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+61% Synergy $0.42
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+56% Synergy $0.27
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+56% Synergy $0.34
Torch Courier Torch Courier
+54% Synergy $0.14
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+50% Synergy $5.01
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+45% Synergy $2.64
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+42% Synergy $0.90
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+40% Synergy $0.30
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+39% Synergy $1.09
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+38% Synergy $0.23
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+28% Synergy $0.81
Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+28% Synergy $0.22
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
+27% Synergy $1.38
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+26% Synergy $1.65
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+23% Synergy $0.40
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+22% Synergy $21.36
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+22% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+20% Synergy $22.04
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+19% Synergy $6.46
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+19% Synergy $10.32
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+14% Synergy $0.15
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+14% Synergy $0.16
Pyre-Sledge Arsonist Pyre-Sledge Arsonist
+14% Synergy $0.09
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+13% Synergy $0.29
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+13% Synergy $0.31
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.22
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+13% Synergy $1.77
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.54
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+13% Synergy $0.37
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+12% Synergy $0.80
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+12% Synergy $11.39
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+12% Synergy $0.15
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+11% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+11% Synergy $0.41
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+10% Synergy $0.30
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+10% Synergy $2.23
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+7% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+6% Synergy $0.70
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+4% Synergy $0.90
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+2% Synergy $5.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $33.75

Instants

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

Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+57% Synergy $4.70
Big Score Big Score
+41% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+38% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+33% Synergy $3.40
Seething Song Seething Song
+26% Synergy $12.79
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+23% Synergy $0.24
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+21% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+20% Synergy $0.23
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+16% Synergy $8.25
Reverberate Reverberate
+16% Synergy $3.01
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+14% Synergy $0.52
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+14% Synergy $0.27
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+13% Synergy $3.40
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.27
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+10% Synergy $0.27
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+10% Synergy $0.33
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+9% Synergy $0.34
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $65.21
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $1.81
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-9% Synergy $0.36
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

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

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+63% Synergy $7.01
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+60% Synergy $0.43
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+59% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+57% Synergy $0.28
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+56% Synergy $0.40
Insurrection Insurrection
+54% Synergy $10.22
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+54% Synergy $0.24
Thud Thud
+42% Synergy $0.92
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+42% Synergy $0.09
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+41% Synergy $0.95
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+37% Synergy $0.74
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+33% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+28% Synergy $0.18
Rupture Rupture
+28% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.01
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+14% Synergy $0.20
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+14% Synergy $0.22
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+13% Synergy $0.43
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+13% Synergy $9.29
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+12% Synergy $4.74
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+12% Synergy $9.74
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+12% Synergy $0.27
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+12% Synergy $0.38
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+12% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+11% Synergy $0.58
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+11% Synergy $0.36
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+11% Synergy $0.36
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.42
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+10% Synergy $0.38
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+68% Synergy $1.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+66% Synergy $14.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+54% Synergy $4.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+28% Synergy $0.33
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+27% Synergy $29.95
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+26% Synergy $0.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $3.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $1.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $2.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $65.54
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+14% Synergy $0.41
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+14% Synergy $0.17
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+14% Synergy $0.26
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+13% Synergy $13.53
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+12% Synergy $0.38
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $36.61
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+12% Synergy $0.96
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+11% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $55.96
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+10% Synergy $2.26
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+10% Synergy $1.67
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+3% Synergy $15.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.83
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $3.54

Enchantments

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

Goblin Warrens Goblin Warrens
+70% Synergy $1.61
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+38% Synergy $3.52
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+35% Synergy $0.28
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+28% Synergy $1.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+27% Synergy $2.38
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+27% Synergy $0.38
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+27% Synergy $0.25
War's Toll War's Toll
+26% Synergy $9.82
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+20% Synergy $0.87
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+20% Synergy $1.44
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+18% Synergy $2.00
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+13% Synergy $14.27
Fervor Fervor
+10% Synergy $6.48
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+10% Synergy $1.15
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $3.00
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-2% Synergy $15.84

Planeswalkers

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

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+13% Synergy $2.51
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+9% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+60% Synergy $2.11
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+33% Synergy $18.22
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+33% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+24% Synergy $54.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+14% Synergy $18.34
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+13% Synergy $21.35
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+12% Synergy $0.33
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+11% Synergy $2.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $16.99
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.73
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+2% Synergy $2.18
War Room War Room
-15% Synergy $2.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+47% Synergy $0.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+35% Synergy $3.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+32% Synergy $30.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.31
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+23% Synergy $4.38
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+23% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.70
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+38% Synergy $0.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

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

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