Venser, Shaper Savant
$0.95
$0.95Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2563
Current Rank
#2129
Last Week
#2675
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Venser, Shaper Savant.
![Tax Evasion, ft. Edgar Markov, Dina, Venser, and Kaalia [EDH/Commander Gameplay 2023]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AZnPFQGDUFg/sddefault.jpg)
Tax Evasion, ft. Edgar Markov, Dina, Venser, and Kaalia [EDH/Commander Gameplay 2023]
![Venser Control vs. Ludevic & Tymna [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJ9D9zqJhX4/sddefault.jpg)
Venser Control vs. Ludevic & Tymna [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering
Commander's Conclave: 24 | EDH Commander Gameplay | Venser, Wilhelt, Karrthus, Akiri and Esior
MtG Commander Gameplay | Kaalia, Venser, Darien, Atraxa | EP20
Commander's Conclave: 19 - EDH/Commander Gameplay - Darien, Venser, Mogis, Xenagos
Random Riveting Decks | Commander VS Gameplay | Commander VS #266
![Top 8 Gameplay - ZAP MONTHLY 10/21 w/ EN Commentary [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fr-UPIsKj5w/sddefault.jpg)
Top 8 Gameplay - ZAP MONTHLY 10/21 w/ EN Commentary [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering
![Venser Control vs. Prossh Combo [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vss-3U_U3P4/sddefault.jpg)
Venser Control vs. Prossh Combo [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Venser, Shaper Savant's abilities and overall game plan.
Riptide Laboratory+59% Synergy
$0.45
Naban, Dean of Iteration+56% Synergy
$0.73
Ghostly Flicker+48% Synergy
$1.78
Archaeomancer+47% Synergy
$0.35
Panharmonicon+47% Synergy
$7.73
Deadeye Navigator+45% Synergy
$3.81
Peregrine Drake+43% Synergy
$0.27
Aether Channeler+41% Synergy
$0.21
Displace+40% Synergy
$0.38
Displacer Kitten+37% Synergy
$42.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Venser, Shaper Savant decks.
Azami, Lady of Scrolls+37% Synergy
$0.34
Essence Flux+32% Synergy
$1.42
Evacuation+31% Synergy
$0.36
Snap+23% Synergy
$3.64
Hullbreaker Horror+16% Synergy
$5.88
Ponder+15% Synergy
$1.64
Brainstorm+14% Synergy
$1.37
Sapphire Medallion+13% Synergy
$5.58
High Tide+5% Synergy
$0.93
Counterspell+2% Synergy
$2.48
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift+8% Synergy
$41.42
Mystical Tutor+8% Synergy
$17.03
Force of Will+4% Synergy
$69.18
Narset, Parter of Veils+4% Synergy
$2.62
Thassa's Oracle+3% Synergy
$24.05
Mana Vault+3% Synergy
$108.93
Consecrated Sphinx+1% Synergy
$32.19
The One Ring0% Synergy
$98.98
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$67.17
Fierce Guardianship-5% Synergy
$56.33
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Venser, Shaper Savant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Dour Port-Mage+35% Synergy
$2.40
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage+28% Synergy
$0.27
Snapcaster Mage+26% Synergy
$17.47
Naru Meha, Master Wizard+26% Synergy
$1.03
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+25% Synergy
$31.98
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+25% Synergy
$2.76
Starfield Vocalist+23% Synergy
$1.21
Spellseeker+19% Synergy
$16.28
Mulldrifter+17% Synergy
$0.35
Tishana's Tidebinder+16% Synergy
$3.29
Baral, Chief of Compliance+15% Synergy
$2.16
Stonybrook Banneret+13% Synergy
$0.31
Archmage of Echoes+13% Synergy
$18.54
Trophy Mage+12% Synergy
$0.58
Tidespout Tyrant+12% Synergy
$2.37
Vedalken Aethermage+12% Synergy
$0.37
Vendilion Clique+12% Synergy
$3.65
Solemn Simulacrum+11% Synergy
$0.27
Gadwick, the Wizened+11% Synergy
$0.64
Shipwreck Dowser+11% Synergy
$0.09
Glen Elendra Archmage+11% Synergy
$12.38
Patron Wizard+11% Synergy
$4.41
Galecaster Colossus+11% Synergy
$2.28
Clever Impersonator+10% Synergy
$3.12
Portal Mage+10% Synergy
$0.23
Roaming Throne+9% Synergy
$52.44
Sower of Temptation+9% Synergy
$2.29
Palinchron+9% Synergy
$43.92
Augur of Bolas+9% Synergy
$0.20
Serum Visionary+8% Synergy
$0.16
Orvar, the All-Form+8% Synergy
$2.83
Aether Adept+8% Synergy
$0.11
Quickling+8% Synergy
$0.32
Cloud of Faeries+7% Synergy
$0.36
Jill, Shiva's Dominant+7% Synergy
$0.34
Salvager of Secrets+7% Synergy
$0.28
Tribute Mage+6% Synergy
$1.05
Torrential Gearhulk+6% Synergy
$1.16
Phyrexian Metamorph+4% Synergy
$1.79
High Fae Trickster+4% Synergy
$5.41
Archmage Emeritus+3% Synergy
$0.80
Talrand, Sky Summoner+3% Synergy
$0.42
Harbinger of the Seas+3% Synergy
$1.52
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$0.80
Trinket Mage+2% Synergy
$0.38
Glasspool Mimic+2% Synergy
$5.75
Arcanis the Omnipotent+2% Synergy
$0.39
Defiler of Dreams+1% Synergy
$0.38
Laboratory Maniac0% Synergy
$1.89
Wavebreak Hippocamp0% Synergy
$0.61
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Venser, Shaper Savant safe.
Blur+31% Synergy
$0.32
Planar Incision+21% Synergy
$0.34
Cryptic Command+17% Synergy
$6.13
Capsize+16% Synergy
$0.96
Illusionist's Stratagem+16% Synergy
$0.36
Familiar's Ruse+15% Synergy
$0.67
Fact or Fiction+14% Synergy
$0.25
Siren's Ruse+14% Synergy
$0.16
Remand+11% Synergy
$0.38
Mystic Confluence+10% Synergy
$0.69
Wizard's Retort+10% Synergy
$0.34
Narset's Reversal+9% Synergy
$2.40
Impulse+9% Synergy
$0.26
Unsubstantiate+9% Synergy
$0.32
Daze+9% Synergy
$2.94
Into the Roil+8% Synergy
$0.09
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$5.64
Pact of Negation+6% Synergy
$18.29
Spell Pierce+6% Synergy
$0.35
Chain of Vapor+6% Synergy
$14.41
Muddle the Mixture+5% Synergy
$1.83
Mindbreak Trap+5% Synergy
$15.30
Run Away Together+5% Synergy
$0.13
Blue Sun's Zenith+4% Synergy
$1.51
Disallow+4% Synergy
$1.58
Mana Leak+4% Synergy
$0.36
Teferi's Time Twist+4% Synergy
$0.32
Flusterstorm+3% Synergy
$9.22
Dispel+3% Synergy
$0.34
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.41
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.37
Pull from Tomorrow+2% Synergy
$0.39
Strix Serenade+2% Synergy
$2.19
Mana Drain+1% Synergy
$52.08
Rewind0% Synergy
$0.47
Opt-1% Synergy
$0.21
Force of Negation-1% Synergy
$47.88
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$7.19
Reality Shift-2% Synergy
$0.32
Flow of Knowledge-2% Synergy
$0.31
Consider-2% Synergy
$0.25
Arcane Denial-3% Synergy
$1.43
Frantic Search-3% Synergy
$0.45
Dramatic Reversal-4% Synergy
$3.92
Archmage's Charm-4% Synergy
$1.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse-5% Synergy
$2.05
Rapid Hybridization-6% Synergy
$0.50
Resculpt-6% Synergy
$0.36
Negate-7% Synergy
$0.20
Pongify-9% Synergy
$1.71
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Venser, Shaper Savant's game plan and control the board.
Step Through+25% Synergy
$0.21
Merchant Scroll+12% Synergy
$5.75
Preordain+10% Synergy
$0.64
Baral's Expertise+10% Synergy
$0.30
Time Warp+8% Synergy
$13.41
Bribery+7% Synergy
$5.88
Splash Portal+6% Synergy
$0.39
Devastation Tide+6% Synergy
$0.51
Lórien Revealed+5% Synergy
$3.17
Serum Visions+4% Synergy
$1.14
Wash Out+4% Synergy
$0.41
Temporal Manipulation+4% Synergy
$12.49
Flood of Tears+4% Synergy
$1.81
Aether Gale+4% Synergy
$0.36
Boomerang Basics+3% Synergy
$0.82
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$3.49
Gitaxian Probe+2% Synergy
$3.76
River's Rebuke+2% Synergy
$0.33
Finale of Revelation-1% Synergy
$0.33
Curse of the Swine-2% Synergy
$0.27
Rite of Replication-2% Synergy
$0.34
Windfall-4% Synergy
$4.79
Treasure Cruise-4% Synergy
$0.35
Sea Gate Restoration-5% Synergy
$33.89
Fabricate-6% Synergy
$8.93
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Crystal Shard+27% Synergy
$2.11
Conjurer's Closet+20% Synergy
$3.94
Cloudstone Curio+15% Synergy
$12.28
Urza's Incubator+14% Synergy
$16.21
Kefnet's Monument+13% Synergy
$0.36
Vedalken Shackles+7% Synergy
$6.85
Vedalken Orrery+6% Synergy
$19.40
Erratic Portal+6% Synergy
$2.97
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$0.65
Strionic Resonator+4% Synergy
$9.99
Sensei's Divining Top+3% Synergy
$44.58
Isochron Scepter+2% Synergy
$12.44
Altar of the Brood+2% Synergy
$8.85
Waterbending Scroll+1% Synergy
$0.26
Cloud Key0% Synergy
$1.01
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.30
Sculpting Steel-2% Synergy
$3.13
Tormod's Crypt-4% Synergy
$0.49
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Venser, Shaper Savant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Virtue of Knowledge+21% Synergy
$5.51
Candlekeep Sage+20% Synergy
$0.26
Equilibrium+13% Synergy
$3.48
Reflections of Littjara+8% Synergy
$1.25
Leyline of Anticipation+6% Synergy
$8.96
Counterbalance+6% Synergy
$6.97
Omniscience+5% Synergy
$5.15
As Foretold+4% Synergy
$1.34
Dress Down+4% Synergy
$0.54
Back to Basics+3% Synergy
$5.71
Search for Azcanta+3% Synergy
$1.92
Mystic Remora+2% Synergy
$10.56
Kindred Discovery+2% Synergy
$13.88
Jace's Sanctum+2% Synergy
$0.82
Amphibian Downpour0% Synergy
$1.18
Mirrormade0% Synergy
$1.73
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$1.01
Unstoppable Plan-2% Synergy
$2.93
Imprisoned in the Moon-4% Synergy
$0.29
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$3.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight-5% Synergy
$3.74
Wizard Class-7% Synergy
$3.88
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Venser, Shaper Savant to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, the Mind Sculptor+7% Synergy
$17.79
Teferi, Master of Time+2% Synergy
$10.18
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-8% Synergy
$9.53
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Sanctum of Eternity+12% Synergy
$7.83
Tolaria West+11% Synergy
$1.81
Arcane Lighthouse+10% Synergy
$1.91
Mystic Sanctuary+8% Synergy
$0.80
Halimar Depths+8% Synergy
$0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+6% Synergy
$51.64
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.29
Otawara, Soaring City+4% Synergy
$28.81
Sunscorched Desert+4% Synergy
$0.29
Faerie Conclave+4% Synergy
$0.52
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.98
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
$0.72
Rivendell+1% Synergy
$1.50
Remote Isle+1% Synergy
$0.20
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$1.13
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$122.46
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$7.97
Cephalid Coliseum-2% Synergy
$0.25
Terrain Generator-2% Synergy
$2.17
Agna Qel'a-2% Synergy
$1.33
Academy Ruins-4% Synergy
$9.05
Buried Ruin-6% Synergy
$0.36
Urza's Saga-7% Synergy
$39.96
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-7% Synergy
$60.97
War Room-8% Synergy
$2.36
Reliquary Tower-9% Synergy
$2.65
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gilded Lotus+5% Synergy
$0.49
Gauntlet of Power+5% Synergy
$3.62
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+4% Synergy
$21.19
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.24
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
$10.98
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.34
Caged Sun+1% Synergy
$3.87
Mox Opal+1% Synergy
$215.47
Mox Amber+1% Synergy
$72.62
Bender's Waterskin0% Synergy
$0.74
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
$157.73
Liquimetal Torque0% Synergy
$3.37
Mox Diamond0% Synergy
$1066.67
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$4.45
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
$1.19
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.43
Fellwar Stone-2% Synergy
$0.63
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$37.54
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.34
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$36.62
Decanter of Endless Water-4% Synergy
$5.05
Everflowing Chalice-6% Synergy
$0.36
Thought Vessel-7% Synergy
$2.89
Midnight Clock-7% Synergy
$0.56
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
$0.33
Lands
The mana base foundation for Venser, Shaper Savant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Cavern of Souls+12% Synergy
$48.51
Snow-Covered Island+9% Synergy
$1.26
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$5.64
Path of Ancestry+7% Synergy
$0.26
Scalding Tarn+3% Synergy
$35.36
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$1.09
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
$0.80
Flooded Strand+2% Synergy
$14.49
Polluted Delta+2% Synergy
$19.07
Misty Rainforest+2% Synergy
$33.01
Glasspool Mimic+2% Synergy
$5.75
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$39.63
Jwari Disruption+2% Synergy
$0.37
Silundi Vision0% Synergy
$0.41
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.27
Sea Gate Restoration-5% Synergy
$33.89
Island-9% Synergy
$0.07
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