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

Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+97% Synergy $0.22
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+84% Synergy $0.33

Creatures

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

Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+75% Synergy $0.22
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+73% Synergy $0.15
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+69% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+64% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+53% Synergy $0.34
Emrakul's Hatcher Emrakul's Hatcher
+49% Synergy $0.26
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+48% Synergy $0.22
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+47% Synergy $0.33
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+45% Synergy $0.23
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+44% Synergy $0.35
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+43% Synergy $5.01
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+41% Synergy $1.75
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+40% Synergy $1.18
Anger Anger
+38% Synergy $0.81
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+36% Synergy $0.81
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+35% Synergy $0.15
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+33% Synergy $0.36
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+31% Synergy $0.23
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+25% Synergy $0.24
Outrage Shaman Outrage Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.12
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+25% Synergy $0.24
Immortal Phoenix Immortal Phoenix
+25% Synergy $0.50
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+25% Synergy $0.16
Living Lightning Living Lightning
+25% Synergy $0.16
Flame-Wreathed Phoenix Flame-Wreathed Phoenix
+25% Synergy $0.36
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+25% Synergy $1.25
Arni Brokenbrow Arni Brokenbrow
+25% Synergy $0.22
Searchlight Companion Searchlight Companion
+25% Synergy $0.13
Bottle Golems Bottle Golems
+25% Synergy $0.21
Riveteers Requisitioner Riveteers Requisitioner
+25% Synergy $0.30
Careless Celebrant Careless Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.15
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+24% Synergy $0.90
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Goliath Goblin Goliath
+24% Synergy $2.01
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.27
Cacophony Scamp Cacophony Scamp
+24% Synergy $0.26
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+24% Synergy $0.28
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+24% Synergy $1.60
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+23% Synergy $0.23
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+23% Synergy $0.35
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+22% Synergy $0.34
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+22% Synergy $1.40
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.30
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+20% Synergy $2.91
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+19% Synergy $0.74
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+13% Synergy $2.64
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+8% Synergy $0.82
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+2% Synergy $6.86

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+71% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+71% Synergy $0.69
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+67% Synergy $0.44
Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+50% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+47% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
+45% Synergy $0.33
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+45% Synergy $0.34
Light of Judgment Light of Judgment
+33% Synergy $0.07
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+31% Synergy $0.28
Soulblast Soulblast
+25% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Blast Lightning Blast
+25% Synergy $0.20
Last-Ditch Effort Last-Ditch Effort
+23% Synergy $2.01
Run Amok Run Amok
+23% Synergy $0.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $7.61
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+21% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+20% Synergy $0.23
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.23
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.41
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-36% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+49% Synergy $0.92
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+48% Synergy $0.43
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+45% Synergy $0.74
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+36% Synergy $0.18
Unwilling Recruit Unwilling Recruit
+25% Synergy $0.21
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+25% Synergy $0.20
Excavation Explosion Excavation Explosion
+25% Synergy $0.10
Make Mischief Make Mischief
+25% Synergy $0.26
Dismantle Dismantle
+25% Synergy $0.21
Devils' Playground Devils' Playground
+25% Synergy $0.20
Detonate Detonate
+25% Synergy $0.07
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+24% Synergy $0.09
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.44
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+23% Synergy $2.70
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+22% Synergy $0.27
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+20% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+17% Synergy $1.41
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+17% Synergy $2.39
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+16% Synergy $0.19
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+14% Synergy $0.43
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.28
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+12% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+73% Synergy $0.40
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+72% Synergy $1.14
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+50% Synergy $0.22
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+48% Synergy $0.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $2.46
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+33% Synergy $0.29
Talon of Pain Talon of Pain
+25% Synergy $0.19
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+25% Synergy $0.26
Cranial Archive Cranial Archive
+25% Synergy $0.22
Mourner's Shield Mourner's Shield
+25% Synergy $0.15
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+25% Synergy $0.41
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+25% Synergy $1.12
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+25% Synergy $0.28
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+25% Synergy $5.68
Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+25% Synergy $0.26
Lembas Lembas
+25% Synergy $1.41
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+24% Synergy $65.54
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+24% Synergy $4.26
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+24% Synergy $0.18
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+23% Synergy $0.55
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+22% Synergy $0.68
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+22% Synergy $4.05
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+22% Synergy $2.90
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+22% Synergy $1.20
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+21% Synergy $1.67
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $3.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.33
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+9% Synergy $3.54

Enchantments

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

Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+50% Synergy $0.14
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+44% Synergy $0.31
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+42% Synergy $0.29
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+31% Synergy $2.01
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+25% Synergy $0.35
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
+25% Synergy $0.15
Flowstone Blade Flowstone Blade
+25% Synergy $0.10
Fiery Bombardment Fiery Bombardment
+25% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+25% Synergy $0.08
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+23% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+23% Synergy $0.20
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+23% Synergy $5.64
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+22% Synergy $0.12
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $1.44
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.28
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 Sacrifice game plan.

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+24% Synergy $2.51
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+24% Synergy $0.27
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+23% Synergy $0.48
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+22% Synergy $1.83
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+20% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+69% Synergy $0.36
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+65% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.40
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+30% Synergy $2.43
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+25% Synergy $0.91
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+25% Synergy $0.36
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+24% Synergy $0.26
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+22% Synergy $0.95
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+17% Synergy $2.65
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $2.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $18.22
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+51% Synergy $0.39
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+44% Synergy $4.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+40% Synergy $0.36
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+25% Synergy $0.87
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+25% Synergy $4.45
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+25% Synergy $0.21
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+25% Synergy $0.33
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+25% Synergy $0.15
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+25% Synergy $2.02
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+24% Synergy $4.13
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+24% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+24% Synergy $0.51
Star Compass Star Compass
+24% Synergy $0.59
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+24% Synergy $0.43
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+23% Synergy $1.86
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+22% Synergy $5.76
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+21% Synergy $0.53
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+71% Synergy $0.69
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+49% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+46% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.24
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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