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Yuan Shao, the Indecisive
Price tag $123.37

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2906 Current Rank
#3397 Last Week
#3152 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Yuan Shao, the Indecisive.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yuan Shao, the Indecisive decks.

Raphael, Tag Team Tough Raphael, Tag Team Tough
+45% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Yuan Shao, the Indecisive's abilities and overall game plan.

J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+84% Synergy $0.25
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+69% Synergy $0.40
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+68% Synergy $1.74
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+65% Synergy $0.07
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+65% Synergy $3.49
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+65% Synergy $0.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+63% Synergy $7.32
Port Razer Port Razer
+60% Synergy $0.28
Horde of Boggarts Horde of Boggarts
+59% Synergy $0.35
Pyreheart Wolf Pyreheart Wolf
+56% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yuan Shao, the Indecisive decks.

Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+55% Synergy $0.28
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+55% Synergy $0.62
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+53% Synergy $1.80
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+51% Synergy $0.19
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.58
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+17% Synergy $2.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.47
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $10.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $10.73
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $13.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Yuan Shao, the Indecisive's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goldhound Goldhound
+45% Synergy $0.07
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+45% Synergy $0.37
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+43% Synergy $0.42
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+43% Synergy $6.97
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+42% Synergy $10.29
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+41% Synergy $0.23
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+41% Synergy $0.41
Frillscare Mentor Frillscare Mentor
+40% Synergy $0.05
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+37% Synergy $0.16
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+36% Synergy $0.57
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+36% Synergy $0.15
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+35% Synergy $0.41
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+31% Synergy $0.28
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+30% Synergy $0.09
Rotisserie Elemental Rotisserie Elemental
+28% Synergy $0.11
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
+28% Synergy $11.61
Frilled Sparkshooter Frilled Sparkshooter
+28% Synergy $0.02
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+26% Synergy $37.52
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+26% Synergy $15.05
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+26% Synergy $0.15
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+26% Synergy $0.37
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+25% Synergy $0.08
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+24% Synergy $5.34
Burnout Bashtronaut Burnout Bashtronaut
+23% Synergy $1.10
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+22% Synergy $0.81
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $79.96
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+20% Synergy $19.25
Byway Barterer Byway Barterer
+20% Synergy $0.15
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+19% Synergy $0.09
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+18% Synergy $2.56
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+18% Synergy $22.03
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $2.52
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.99
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+16% Synergy $1.21
Irreverent Gremlin Irreverent Gremlin
+15% Synergy $0.07
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+15% Synergy $0.12
Mayhem Patrol Mayhem Patrol
+15% Synergy $0.09
Mongoose Lizard Mongoose Lizard
+14% Synergy $0.02
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+13% Synergy $3.44
Bedhead Beastie Bedhead Beastie
+13% Synergy $0.05
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+12% Synergy $0.52
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+10% Synergy $3.46
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $5.69
Shock Brigade Shock Brigade
+9% Synergy $0.03
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+8% Synergy $11.18
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+6% Synergy $16.14
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+2% Synergy $11.65
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+1% Synergy $3.21
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
-2% Synergy $1.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yuan Shao, the Indecisive safe.

Gorilla War Cry Gorilla War Cry
+18% Synergy $0.14
Big Score Big Score
+16% Synergy $0.86
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+16% Synergy $5.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+14% Synergy $62.01
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $3.78
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+11% Synergy $8.48
How to Start a Riot How to Start a Riot
+9% Synergy $0.05
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+8% Synergy $3.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+6% Synergy $0.33
Demoralize Demoralize
+6% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.47
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+2% Synergy $0.10
Seething Song Seething Song
+1% Synergy $9.71
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $1.76
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $8.67
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $7.66
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-7% Synergy $3.20
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $2.59
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $12.12
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-13% Synergy $2.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Yuan Shao, the Indecisive's game plan and control the board.

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+43% Synergy $6.18
Tentative Connection Tentative Connection
+27% Synergy $0.03
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.46
World at War World at War
+14% Synergy $8.49
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+11% Synergy $0.25
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+11% Synergy $2.01
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $2.60
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+5% Synergy $3.40
Insurrection Insurrection
+4% Synergy $8.06
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1719.97
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $6.99
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.80
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.15
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.08
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.03
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.19
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $5.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+40% Synergy $0.44
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+33% Synergy $9.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $6.34
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+24% Synergy $0.39
Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+19% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.16
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+18% Synergy
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+17% Synergy $2.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.38
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+10% Synergy $2.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $40.10
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $18.25
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+9% Synergy $2.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $44.79
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $29.79
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $12.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $24.06
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $11.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.23
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $4.12
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.31
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.08
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $8.80
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+4% Synergy $6.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $11.05
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+4% Synergy $0.58
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $2.39
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.18
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+2% Synergy $1.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $41.18
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
0% Synergy $0.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $11.62
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Yuan Shao, the Indecisive's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+24% Synergy $0.15
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+23% Synergy $0.28
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+22% Synergy $0.75
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+21% Synergy $24.97
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+19% Synergy $0.20
City on Fire City on Fire
+18% Synergy $10.37
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+15% Synergy $23.48
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+15% Synergy $0.16
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+15% Synergy $0.22
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+12% Synergy $0.03
Super State Super State
+11% Synergy $13.15
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+9% Synergy $0.45
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.64
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.53
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $5.39
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+1% Synergy $26.34
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.43
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $9.54
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-5% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Yuan Shao, the Indecisive to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+28% Synergy $5.27
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+23% Synergy $15.29
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+23% Synergy $1.41
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+21% Synergy $45.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.66
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+7% Synergy $0.92
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $1.02
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.59
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+5% Synergy $0.16
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $15.72
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.09
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Mutavault Mutavault
+2% Synergy $3.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.13
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.20
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $10.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.30
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+19% Synergy $0.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+14% Synergy $31.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.71
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.55
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.45
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.53
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $19.96
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $16.99
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.88
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.99
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.72
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $4.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Yuan Shao, the Indecisive decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.47
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $6.99
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.16

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