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Yuan Shao, the Indecisive
Price tag $119.58

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

#3075 Current Rank
#3148 Last Week
#3143 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.

Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+33% Synergy $0.41
Raphael, Tag Team Tough Raphael, Tag Team Tough
+33% Synergy
Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mongoose Lizard Mongoose Lizard
+9% Synergy $0.05
How to Start a Riot How to Start a Riot
+4% Synergy $0.05

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 $0.18
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+69% Synergy $0.35
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+65% Synergy $3.80
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+65% Synergy $1.44
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+63% Synergy $5.76
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+62% Synergy $0.14
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+62% Synergy $0.08
Port Razer Port Razer
+57% Synergy $0.29
Horde of Boggarts Horde of Boggarts
+56% Synergy $0.32
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+56% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Pyreheart Wolf Pyreheart Wolf
+54% Synergy $0.27
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+49% Synergy $1.79
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+48% Synergy $0.53
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+44% Synergy $0.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $9.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+7% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+9% Synergy $30.76
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $9.60
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $11.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88

Creatures

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

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+46% Synergy $0.10
Goldhound Goldhound
+42% Synergy $0.09
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+41% Synergy $8.75
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+38% Synergy $8.18
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+38% Synergy $0.31
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+38% Synergy $0.48
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+36% Synergy $0.28
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+36% Synergy $0.36
Frillscare Mentor Frillscare Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.06
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+34% Synergy $0.17
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+31% Synergy $0.13
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+30% Synergy $0.48
Rotisserie Elemental Rotisserie Elemental
+30% Synergy $0.13
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+28% Synergy $0.08
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+28% Synergy $0.29
Frilled Sparkshooter Frilled Sparkshooter
+28% Synergy $0.02
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+27% Synergy $36.51
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+27% Synergy $0.04
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+26% Synergy $0.32
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+25% Synergy $0.16
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+24% Synergy $13.13
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
+24% Synergy $11.93
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+22% Synergy $4.40
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+22% Synergy $76.23
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+22% Synergy $0.64
Burnout Bashtronaut Burnout Bashtronaut
+22% Synergy $0.79
Byway Barterer Byway Barterer
+22% Synergy $0.12
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+20% Synergy $0.05
Anger Anger
+18% Synergy $1.61
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+18% Synergy $17.10
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+18% Synergy $3.02
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+17% Synergy $2.63
Mayhem Patrol Mayhem Patrol
+17% Synergy $0.04
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+16% Synergy $0.15
Irreverent Gremlin Irreverent Gremlin
+16% Synergy $0.12
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+16% Synergy $21.66
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+13% Synergy $0.97
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+13% Synergy $0.51
Bedhead Beastie Bedhead Beastie
+13% Synergy $0.04
Ferocious Tigorilla Ferocious Tigorilla
+13% Synergy $0.05
Shock Brigade Shock Brigade
+12% Synergy $0.05
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+12% Synergy $0.01
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+12% Synergy $0.15
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+11% Synergy $3.66
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+11% Synergy $3.57
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+8% Synergy $4.84
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+7% Synergy $9.20
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+5% Synergy $10.96
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
-1% Synergy $1.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Gorilla War Cry Gorilla War Cry
+19% Synergy $0.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+18% Synergy $48.80
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+15% Synergy $3.25
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.72
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+14% Synergy $7.73
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $2.52
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+9% Synergy $3.64
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Demoralize Demoralize
+6% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.10
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $8.04
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy $7.08
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $5.84
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $10.47
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $7.40
Reverberate Reverberate
-7% Synergy $2.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-8% Synergy $3.20
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-12% Synergy $2.33

Sorceries

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

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+41% Synergy $4.62
Tentative Connection Tentative Connection
+24% Synergy $0.03
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+16% Synergy $0.40
World at War World at War
+12% Synergy $5.80
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+10% Synergy $1.57
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+7% Synergy $3.42
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $2.63
Insurrection Insurrection
+5% Synergy $8.08
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1499.99
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.76
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $15.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $5.88
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+1% Synergy $1.65
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.45
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.17
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.20
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $0.82
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $4.67
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+40% Synergy $0.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $5.38
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+30% Synergy $9.46
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+19% Synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.91
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $38.64
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+14% Synergy $0.25
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+13% Synergy $4.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.86
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $1.70
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $11.86
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.47
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $1.52
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.89
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $32.48
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $43.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+6% Synergy $5.40
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $8.55
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+6% Synergy $13.66
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $5.86
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+5% Synergy $0.50
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.07
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.52
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $9.33
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $3.34
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.16
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $1.93
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+2% Synergy $0.94
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $8.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.41
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
0% Synergy $0.08
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.34

Enchantments

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

Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+27% Synergy $0.13
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.31
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+20% Synergy $0.67
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+20% Synergy $17.30
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+20% Synergy $0.22
City on Fire City on Fire
+18% Synergy $8.73
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+17% Synergy $13.74
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+14% Synergy $0.24
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+13% Synergy $0.14
Super State Super State
+11% Synergy $10.89
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+11% Synergy $0.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.47
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+9% Synergy $0.61
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+9% Synergy $1.55
Fervor Fervor
+7% Synergy $3.68
Latulla's Orders Latulla's Orders
+6% Synergy $0.18
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.05
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $26.17
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.37
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-3% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+33% Synergy $4.92
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+30% Synergy $0.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+23% Synergy $38.24
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+22% Synergy $16.86
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $1.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+18% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $4.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.43
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+6% Synergy $14.68
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.52
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $1.01
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.10
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+4% Synergy $2.00
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mutavault Mutavault
+3% Synergy $3.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.11
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+31% Synergy $0.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.17
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+20% Synergy $0.38
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+16% Synergy $25.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.22
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.35
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.48
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $4.96
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.16
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $16.68
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.83
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.41
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $18.57
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.96
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $2.18

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.46
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $5.88
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.10

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