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Venser, Shaper Savant
Price tag $1.01

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2680 Current Rank
#2571 Last Week
#2615 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Venser, Shaper Savant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Venser, Shaper Savant decks.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+8% Synergy $5.95

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Venser, Shaper Savant's abilities and overall game plan.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+60% Synergy $0.49
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+57% Synergy $0.60
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+50% Synergy $3.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+47% Synergy $2.00
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $6.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+46% Synergy $0.20
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+44% Synergy $0.19
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+42% Synergy $0.24
Displace Displace
+40% Synergy $0.47
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+39% Synergy $23.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Venser, Shaper Savant decks.

Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+39% Synergy $0.38
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+37% Synergy $3.02
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+32% Synergy $0.78
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $2.17
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+20% Synergy $5.13
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+13% Synergy $4.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.60
High Tide High Tide
0% Synergy $1.03

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+13% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $15.02
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+6% Synergy $1.24
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $18.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $85.02
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $62.81
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $33.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $54.27
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $100.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $46.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Venser, Shaper Savant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+28% Synergy $0.23
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+27% Synergy $26.89
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+26% Synergy $17.24
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+26% Synergy $0.98
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+25% Synergy $1.58
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+23% Synergy $3.13
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+19% Synergy $14.66
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+17% Synergy $13.57
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+16% Synergy $0.12
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+15% Synergy $0.11
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+15% Synergy $5.33
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+14% Synergy $0.60
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+13% Synergy $1.72
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+13% Synergy $0.49
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+13% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.23
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+12% Synergy $2.34
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+12% Synergy $0.63
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+12% Synergy $2.72
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+11% Synergy $3.54
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+11% Synergy $2.33
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+11% Synergy $4.13
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+10% Synergy $10.76
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+10% Synergy $0.40
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+10% Synergy $0.12
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+10% Synergy $2.17
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+10% Synergy $0.16
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+9% Synergy $2.51
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $49.19
Palinchron Palinchron
+8% Synergy $44.03
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+8% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+8% Synergy $0.04
Quickling Quickling
+8% Synergy $0.18
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.38
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+7% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.35
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $0.93
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $1.43
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+6% Synergy $173.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+3% Synergy $1.85
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.27
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+3% Synergy $1.45
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+3% Synergy $11.64
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+2% Synergy $0.45
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy $0.98
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+1% Synergy $0.65
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+1% Synergy $0.33
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+1% Synergy $0.18
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
0% Synergy $0.50

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Venser, Shaper Savant safe.

Blur Blur
+34% Synergy $0.32
Evacuation Evacuation
+27% Synergy $0.19
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+22% Synergy $0.29
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+18% Synergy $6.11
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+17% Synergy $0.20
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.48
Capsize Capsize
+15% Synergy $0.80
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+14% Synergy $0.16
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+14% Synergy $0.20
Remand Remand
+12% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.78
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.17
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.26
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+8% Synergy $1.61
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $16.31
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.51
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $1.25
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $15.19
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.92
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.23
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+3% Synergy $0.58
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $2.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.76
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.19
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.92
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.20
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $47.03
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.95
Rewind Rewind
0% Synergy $0.47
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-1% Synergy $6.70
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.16
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-1% Synergy $3.77
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $8.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.15
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.47
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.10
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.13
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.88
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.67
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
-8% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Venser, Shaper Savant's game plan and control the board.

Step Through Step Through
+25% Synergy $0.12
Preordain Preordain
+11% Synergy $0.57
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+11% Synergy $6.50
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.16
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $12.86
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $1.02
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.33
Wash Out Wash Out
+6% Synergy $0.37
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.07
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $1.10
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+5% Synergy $0.62
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.43
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.77
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+3% Synergy $0.19
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+3% Synergy $0.49
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+3% Synergy $0.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.18
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.18
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+2% Synergy $10.46
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+2% Synergy $1.96
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $30.25
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $9.10
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+27% Synergy $1.44
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $4.81
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+17% Synergy $11.15
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+15% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $17.63
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $2.44
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.75
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $17.70
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+5% Synergy $5.89
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $17.25
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+3% Synergy $7.21
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $33.68
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Venser, Shaper Savant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $4.24
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+21% Synergy $0.06
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+14% Synergy $3.20
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+9% Synergy $0.66
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $11.05
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+5% Synergy $6.49
As Foretold As Foretold
+5% Synergy $1.63
Sunken Hope Sunken Hope
+5% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $9.09
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $5.89
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $2.38
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $6.06
Dress Down Dress Down
+3% Synergy $0.57
Telepathy Telepathy
+3% Synergy $1.50
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $7.62
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.71
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+1% Synergy $0.86
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $2.05
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-1% Synergy $2.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.61
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.38
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-6% Synergy $3.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-7% Synergy $0.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Venser, Shaper Savant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+4% Synergy $18.38
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $8.60
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-7% Synergy $6.66

Utility Lands

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

Tolaria West Tolaria West
+12% Synergy $1.67
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+12% Synergy $7.69
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $5.28
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $7.07
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.19
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+6% Synergy $2.80
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $20.52
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $44.36
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+4% Synergy $0.26
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $0.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.62
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+3% Synergy $0.44
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.44
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $6.44
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-1% Synergy $0.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $100.35
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.12
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.16
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-4% Synergy $10.26
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $5.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-6% Synergy $50.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.87
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.49
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.57
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $16.99
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.96
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.77
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $116.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $4.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.49
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $33.73
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $175.72
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $832.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $31.52
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $5.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Venser, Shaper Savant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $42.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.26
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $26.95
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.00
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $16.84
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.87
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.40
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
0% Synergy $0.56
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $41.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $30.25
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.15

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