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Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Monk

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Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1689 Current Rank
#1692 Last Week
#1345 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest decks.

Flashback Flashback
+7% Synergy $5.53
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+6% Synergy $0.23
Speedball, New Warrior Speedball, New Warrior
+5% Synergy $2.50
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.92
Flow State Flow State
+3% Synergy $2.55

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest's abilities and overall game plan.

Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+55% Synergy $0.33
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+50% Synergy $0.59
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+47% Synergy $1.58
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+47% Synergy $3.01
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+46% Synergy $0.50
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+45% Synergy $0.51
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+44% Synergy $0.31
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+43% Synergy $0.09
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+43% Synergy $0.37
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+42% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest decks.

Expedite Expedite
+40% Synergy $1.38
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+40% Synergy $0.48
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+39% Synergy $0.22
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+38% Synergy $0.64
Opt Opt
+32% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy $1.43
Ponder Ponder
+25% Synergy $1.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $42.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $66.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.38
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+38% Synergy $0.78
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+33% Synergy $0.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+27% Synergy $0.66
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+23% Synergy $0.61
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+22% Synergy $1.33
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+20% Synergy $0.27
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.41
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.31
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+16% Synergy $0.36
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+15% Synergy $7.41
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+15% Synergy $4.59
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+15% Synergy $1.02
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+14% Synergy $0.42
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.84
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+13% Synergy $0.18
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+12% Synergy $0.12
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+10% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.31
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.28
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+10% Synergy $0.67
Khenra Spellspear Gitaxian Spellstalker Khenra Spellspear
+10% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Seeker of the Way Seeker of the Way
+8% Synergy $0.09
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+8% Synergy $0.44
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+8% Synergy $43.01
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+8% Synergy $0.48
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+8% Synergy $0.19
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+7% Synergy $1.22
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+7% Synergy $1.13
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+7% Synergy $1.83
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+7% Synergy $0.48
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+7% Synergy $0.42
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.72
Stormchaser Mage Stormchaser Mage
+6% Synergy $0.32
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $13.69
Strongarm Monk Strongarm Monk
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+6% Synergy $0.27
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+6% Synergy $0.08
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+5% Synergy $3.59
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+5% Synergy $0.61
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+4% Synergy $1.36
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+3% Synergy $1.14
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+2% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $35.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $60.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest safe.

Brute Force Brute Force
+39% Synergy $0.34
Leap Leap
+38% Synergy $1.77
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+36% Synergy $0.18
Shelter Shelter
+36% Synergy $0.23
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+28% Synergy $0.42
Infuriate Infuriate
+25% Synergy $0.16
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+22% Synergy $0.18
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+22% Synergy $0.32
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+21% Synergy $0.38
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+20% Synergy $3.56
Defy Gravity Defy Gravity
+20% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy $1.11
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+18% Synergy $0.18
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+18% Synergy $0.28
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+18% Synergy $1.41
Run Amok Run Amok
+17% Synergy $0.17
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+16% Synergy $4.78
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.28
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+15% Synergy $0.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+15% Synergy $4.27
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+14% Synergy $2.00
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.22
Center Soul Center Soul
+14% Synergy $0.10
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+14% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+14% Synergy $0.19
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+13% Synergy $0.16
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+13% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.22
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+12% Synergy $3.98
Borrowed Hostility Borrowed Hostility
+11% Synergy $0.09
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+10% Synergy $2.44
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.97
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sheltering Light Sheltering Light
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+9% Synergy $0.23
Artful Maneuver Artful Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.10
Consider Consider
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.21
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.88
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $3.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $67.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.40
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.18

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+37% Synergy $0.20
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+28% Synergy $0.30
Crash Through Crash Through
+27% Synergy $0.15
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.50
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+20% Synergy $0.24
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+19% Synergy $0.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.41
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.25
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+15% Synergy $5.97
Cloak of Feathers Cloak of Feathers
+11% Synergy $0.37
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+11% Synergy $13.92
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+10% Synergy $0.14
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+8% Synergy $0.38
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+8% Synergy $0.26
Teleportal Teleportal
+7% Synergy $0.13
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.53
Fragmentize Fragmentize
+6% Synergy $0.27
Single Combat Single Combat
+6% Synergy $0.61
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+6% Synergy $0.07
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $4.57
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.67
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+5% Synergy $0.90
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+5% Synergy $2.03
Honor Honor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+4% Synergy $7.00
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+4% Synergy $8.09
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.74
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.55
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+0% Synergy $0.33
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.94
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.61
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+26% Synergy $0.27
Sunforger Sunforger
+20% Synergy $3.44
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+20% Synergy $0.21
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+11% Synergy $1.79
Leering Emblem Leering Emblem
+9% Synergy $2.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+7% Synergy $5.20
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $14.36
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+5% Synergy $10.47
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.27
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.66
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.54
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $30.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+0% Synergy $47.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Combat Research Combat Research
+22% Synergy $0.51
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+16% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+12% Synergy $0.72
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+10% Synergy $0.31
Monk Class Monk Class
+9% Synergy $0.38
Myth Realized Myth Realized
+8% Synergy $0.22
Curiosity Curiosity
+8% Synergy $1.30
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.17
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $1.05
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+3% Synergy $0.19
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+3% Synergy $0.33
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-2% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $12.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+5% Synergy $0.60
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+1% Synergy $16.54

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.36
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.92
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.37
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $30.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+16% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+8% Synergy $0.12
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+0% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $2.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $3.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+28% Synergy $0.42
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.97
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+8% Synergy $0.13
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+6% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.22
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.74
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.55
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.23
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-1% Synergy $12.86
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.38
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $8.02
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $10.08
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $16.56
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $16.09
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $36.78
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $15.71
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-3% Synergy $17.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $32.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.79
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.35
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $2.09
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $1.87
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-4% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.40
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.36
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.38
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.82

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