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Venser, Shaper Savant
Price tag $1.05

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

#2882 Current Rank
#3372 Last Week
#2665 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Venser, Shaper Savant.

High Synergy Cards

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+59% Synergy $0.55
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+56% Synergy $0.61
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+47% Synergy $1.65
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+46% Synergy $3.36
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+46% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+45% Synergy $7.41
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+42% Synergy $0.20
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+40% Synergy $0.21
Displace Displace
+38% Synergy $0.47
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+38% Synergy $28.80

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
+37% Synergy $0.40
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+35% Synergy $2.37
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+30% Synergy $1.26
Snap Snap
+21% Synergy $3.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $5.87
Ponder Ponder
+15% Synergy $1.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.52
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $0.91
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $2.95

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $40.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $16.69
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $2.25
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $69.17
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $103.95
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $22.38
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $33.87
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $102.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $59.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.35

Creatures

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

Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+26% Synergy $19.03
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+25% Synergy $0.86
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+24% Synergy $31.59
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+24% Synergy $2.91
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+20% Synergy $1.66
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+18% Synergy $15.38
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+16% Synergy $0.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+15% Synergy $2.40
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+15% Synergy $3.41
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+14% Synergy $0.21
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+14% Synergy $16.92
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.62
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+13% Synergy $2.37
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+12% Synergy $0.53
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+12% Synergy $0.08
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+12% Synergy $3.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.29
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+11% Synergy $0.60
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+11% Synergy $2.19
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+10% Synergy $2.73
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+10% Synergy $4.03
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+10% Synergy $2.16
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+10% Synergy $12.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $52.72
Palinchron Palinchron
+9% Synergy $43.92
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+9% Synergy $0.24
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+9% Synergy $0.17
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+8% Synergy $0.40
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+8% Synergy $2.71
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+8% Synergy $0.25
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+8% Synergy $0.13
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+8% Synergy $0.14
Quickling Quickling
+8% Synergy $0.28
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+6% Synergy $0.39
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+6% Synergy $1.61
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $1.05
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+4% Synergy $2.13
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+4% Synergy $7.37
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+4% Synergy $5.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $2.10
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+3% Synergy $0.41
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+3% Synergy $1.84
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+2% Synergy $0.40
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+2% Synergy $0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.86
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+1% Synergy $0.64
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+1% Synergy $0.42
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $1.23

Instants

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

Evacuation Evacuation
+31% Synergy $0.38
Blur Blur
+30% Synergy $0.34
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+21% Synergy $0.33
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+16% Synergy $5.93
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.57
Capsize Capsize
+15% Synergy $0.84
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+15% Synergy $0.33
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+14% Synergy $0.26
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+13% Synergy $0.28
Remand Remand
+12% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.68
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.32
Daze Daze
+9% Synergy $2.73
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $1.98
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $2.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $18.02
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $6.70
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.33
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+6% Synergy $13.61
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $14.33
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.05
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.57
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.54
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.35
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.29
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.66
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.40
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.54
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $50.67
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.29
Rewind Rewind
0% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.97
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $45.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.13
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.27
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-3% Synergy $4.03
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.11
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.93
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.13
Resculpt Resculpt
-7% Synergy $0.28
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.82

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+25% Synergy $0.25
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+11% Synergy $5.74
Preordain Preordain
+9% Synergy $0.56
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.28
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $13.34
Bribery Bribery
+7% Synergy $5.29
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.40
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.59
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.51
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.44
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.58
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $2.48
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.20
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+4% Synergy $0.69
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $4.57
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $3.78
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.35
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+2% Synergy $0.25
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.35
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.33
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $5.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $31.75
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.28
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $8.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+27% Synergy $1.97
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $4.38
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+15% Synergy $11.63
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+14% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $19.54
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+6% Synergy $6.56
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $3.04
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $18.65
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.77
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.01
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $15.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $40.92
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.22
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+2% Synergy $10.02
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-2% Synergy $2.63

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $4.86
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+20% Synergy $0.26
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+13% Synergy $3.52
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.31
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $7.08
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $9.99
Omniscience Omniscience
+5% Synergy $5.52
As Foretold As Foretold
+4% Synergy $1.51
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $2.01
Dress Down Dress Down
+4% Synergy $0.69
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $5.98
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.63
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $13.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.26
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.44
Mirrormade Mirrormade
0% Synergy $1.53
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.78
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-2% Synergy $3.06
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.31
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-6% Synergy $4.41
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $2.43

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+7% Synergy $17.84
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+2% Synergy $9.24
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-8% Synergy $8.54

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+13% Synergy $7.35
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+12% Synergy $1.77
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $8.91
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $2.02
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.35
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $50.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $26.82
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+4% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.31
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.62
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.97
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.28
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.14
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $119.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $7.36
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.30
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-1% Synergy $2.27
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $0.96
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.02
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $40.56
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $5.31
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-7% Synergy $57.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.71
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.79
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $21.31
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.91
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.59
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $75.67
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $210.97
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $4.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $151.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $4.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1005.97
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.09
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $38.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.95
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.54
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-6% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-7% Synergy $0.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.85

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $48.26
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+10% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $6.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $33.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $16.31
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $38.04
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $32.53
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.86
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $6.46
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
0% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $31.75
Island Island
-10% Synergy $0.07

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