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Venser, Shaper Savant
Price tag $1.11

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

#2595 Current Rank
#2744 Last Week
#2687 Past 2 Years

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.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+11% Synergy $8.72
Jadzi, Steward of Fate Jadzi, Steward of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Flow State Flow State
+4% Synergy $2.55
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $1.05
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+2% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+59% Synergy $0.43
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+55% Synergy $0.67
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+48% Synergy $7.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+46% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+46% Synergy $1.81
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+43% Synergy $0.22
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+43% Synergy $4.83
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+40% Synergy $0.33
Displace Displace
+38% Synergy $0.43
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+35% Synergy $33.93

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
+35% Synergy $0.38
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+35% Synergy $2.75
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+32% Synergy $1.44
Snap Snap
+20% Synergy $3.42
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+16% Synergy $5.92
Ponder Ponder
+14% Synergy $1.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $6.22
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.55
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $2.09
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.60
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $64.60
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.71
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $34.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+0% Synergy $129.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+0% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+28% Synergy $0.89
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+26% Synergy $0.31
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+25% Synergy $32.56
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+25% Synergy $18.05
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+24% Synergy $2.18
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.86
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+18% Synergy $16.90
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+17% Synergy $0.34
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+15% Synergy $18.78
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+15% Synergy $3.08
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+14% Synergy $0.25
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+13% Synergy $2.64
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+12% Synergy $2.25
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+12% Synergy $0.50
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+11% Synergy $4.01
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+11% Synergy $12.93
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+10% Synergy $0.58
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+10% Synergy $0.75
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+10% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+10% Synergy $5.21
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+10% Synergy $2.74
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+10% Synergy $4.33
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+9% Synergy $2.76
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $48.03
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+9% Synergy $0.24
Palinchron Palinchron
+9% Synergy $45.94
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+8% Synergy $0.10
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+8% Synergy $0.19
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+7% Synergy $0.30
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+7% Synergy $2.93
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+7% Synergy $0.37
Quickling Quickling
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.38
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+6% Synergy $5.13
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $5.17
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+5% Synergy $5.28
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+4% Synergy $0.97
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.57
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+3% Synergy $0.66
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+3% Synergy $0.40
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+3% Synergy $0.40
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+3% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $2.06
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+2% Synergy $1.29
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+1% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.82
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+0% Synergy $0.84
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $1.55
Spellskite Spellskite
-2% Synergy $8.06

Instants

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

Evacuation Evacuation
+29% Synergy $0.39
Blur Blur
+28% Synergy $0.49
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.29
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+15% Synergy $0.35
Capsize Capsize
+14% Synergy $0.96
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+14% Synergy $6.16
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+13% Synergy $0.71
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.22
Remand Remand
+11% Synergy $0.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy $0.26
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.29
Impulse Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $1.00
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+8% Synergy $0.28
Daze Daze
+8% Synergy $2.87
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.55
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $15.83
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $2.52
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $2.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.20
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $16.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $18.30
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy $0.26
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.74
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.23
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.60
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.31
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.71
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.38
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.77
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Rewind Rewind
+0% Synergy $0.51
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $50.79
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.30
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $0.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $1.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.42
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.96
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Step Through Step Through
+24% Synergy $0.20
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+10% Synergy $5.50
Preordain Preordain
+8% Synergy $0.50
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bribery Bribery
+7% Synergy $5.98
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $14.00
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.65
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $0.53
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $1.26
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.43
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.41
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $1.41
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+3% Synergy $0.29
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $1.48
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+2% Synergy $1.16
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+2% Synergy $0.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $5.97
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $3.71
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+0% Synergy $0.29
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $37.24
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.94
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.24
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+26% Synergy $2.89
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+15% Synergy $15.45
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $15.77
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+13% Synergy $0.41
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $2.83
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $17.55
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+6% Synergy $7.52
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $8.84
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.82
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $47.41
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $14.36
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.33
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
0% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+22% Synergy $5.61
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+21% Synergy $0.20
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+12% Synergy $3.57
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $2.14
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $8.34
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $6.04
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $6.57
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+4% Synergy $2.40
Dress Down Dress Down
+4% Synergy $0.58
As Foretold As Foretold
+3% Synergy $1.71
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.81
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $6.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $12.12
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $13.20
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.90
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+0% Synergy $1.18
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.30
Mirrormade Mirrormade
0% Synergy $2.08
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $1.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-7% Synergy $5.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $1.63

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 $17.81
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $10.32
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-8% Synergy $9.02

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+12% Synergy $6.97
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+11% Synergy $1.83
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $1.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $51.80
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.92
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.19
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.53
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+0% Synergy $9.90
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.26
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
0% Synergy $2.21
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.21
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.23
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.67
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $62.97
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $41.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.99
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.08
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $20.66
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.41
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.88
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.77
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.32
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1122.75
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $167.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $5.50
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $3.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $4.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.50
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-5% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $50.28
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $0.95
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.57
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $36.78
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $37.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $16.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.82
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+0% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $37.24
Island Island
-9% Synergy $2.00

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