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Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Price tag $69.68

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Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3598 Current Rank
#3338 Last Week
#3953 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist decks.

Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+16% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's abilities and overall game plan.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+63% Synergy $0.41
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+62% Synergy $1.22
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+56% Synergy $18.53
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+53% Synergy $0.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.39
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.10
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+49% Synergy $0.36
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+49% Synergy $2.08
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+47% Synergy $1.34
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+46% Synergy $3.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist decks.

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.85
Pongify Pongify
+35% Synergy $1.93
Aetherize Aetherize
+33% Synergy $0.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+32% Synergy $4.56
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+31% Synergy $0.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $0.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.35
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.80
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $58.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $52.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $97.40
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.74
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $139.18
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $68.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $15.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+45% Synergy $5.32
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+41% Synergy $4.62
Lu Xun, Scholar General Lu Xun, Scholar General
+41% Synergy $0.47
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+37% Synergy $3.99
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+36% Synergy $14.14
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+33% Synergy $3.45
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+33% Synergy $0.70
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+32% Synergy $0.35
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.79
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+28% Synergy $0.17
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.13
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+25% Synergy $0.79
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+25% Synergy $0.55
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+25% Synergy $0.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $5.80
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+23% Synergy $0.22
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+19% Synergy $4.77
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+17% Synergy $33.11
Starwinder Starwinder
+17% Synergy $1.12
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+17% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+16% Synergy $9.41
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.38
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+16% Synergy $19.13
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+16% Synergy $3.23
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+16% Synergy $0.33
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+16% Synergy $1.07
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+16% Synergy $11.09
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+15% Synergy $2.30
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+13% Synergy $0.16
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+12% Synergy $0.60
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+11% Synergy $0.33
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+11% Synergy $0.37
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+11% Synergy $1.41
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+10% Synergy $0.63
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+10% Synergy $174.50
Mechan Shieldmate Mechan Shieldmate
+10% Synergy $0.02
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+9% Synergy $9.63
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+9% Synergy $0.95
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+9% Synergy $0.24
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+9% Synergy $3.00
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+9% Synergy $52.86
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+8% Synergy $0.22
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+8% Synergy $0.13
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $4.58
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.30
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+4% Synergy $14.97
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $1.12
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+1% Synergy $0.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist safe.

Cancel Cancel
+16% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $8.05
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.22
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+8% Synergy $0.41
Censor Censor
+8% Synergy $0.23
Fumble Fumble
+8% Synergy $0.60
Convolute Convolute
+8% Synergy $0.09
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+7% Synergy $3.44
Intuition Intuition
+7% Synergy $238.76
Twincast Twincast
+7% Synergy $4.99
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.46
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+7% Synergy $0.27
Dissolve Dissolve
+5% Synergy $0.23
Access Denied Access Denied
+5% Synergy $2.48
Wash Away Wash Away
+4% Synergy $0.59
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+3% Synergy $0.33
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $2.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.44
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.40
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.30
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $50.42
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.38
High Tide High Tide
-7% Synergy $0.94
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.97
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $44.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $5.13
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's game plan and control the board.

Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+30% Synergy $0.23
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.19
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy $8.98
Ravenform Ravenform
+24% Synergy $0.35
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+20% Synergy $0.28
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+19% Synergy $4.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $31.34
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+11% Synergy $1.39
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+11% Synergy $16.42
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+9% Synergy $3.35
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+8% Synergy $0.34
Wash Out Wash Out
+8% Synergy $0.38
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+8% Synergy $4.96
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+8% Synergy $14.90
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+8% Synergy $0.14
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+7% Synergy $0.19
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $0.44
Timetwister Timetwister
+6% Synergy
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+5% Synergy $0.39
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $386.43
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.40
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.18
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+4% Synergy $5.60
Expropriate Expropriate
+4% Synergy $14.25
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.22
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $3.80
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.30
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $2.72
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.57
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $5.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+45% Synergy $2.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+40% Synergy $40.21
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+37% Synergy $1.70
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+37% Synergy $0.42
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+37% Synergy $11.47
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+33% Synergy $35.57
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+19% Synergy $0.43
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+17% Synergy $5.28
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+16% Synergy $0.19
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+14% Synergy $2.55
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $0.93
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+12% Synergy $0.25
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.22
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+11% Synergy $1.23
Passenger Ferry Passenger Ferry
+11% Synergy $0.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $3.24
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.57
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+8% Synergy $0.11
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+8% Synergy $4.59
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+8% Synergy $7.47
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+8% Synergy $5.24
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+8% Synergy $9.85
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $6.84
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+8% Synergy $1.04
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $19.01
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+7% Synergy $0.55
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+7% Synergy $0.25
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $14.83
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $1.07
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.27
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.92
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.68
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.95
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.58
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.99
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.47
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+34% Synergy $0.35
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+31% Synergy $1.44
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $1.69
Combat Research Combat Research
+23% Synergy $0.49
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+15% Synergy $1.30
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+11% Synergy $0.61
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+9% Synergy $6.11
Super State Super State
+9% Synergy $15.02
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+8% Synergy $11.48
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.22
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.74
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $6.01
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-5% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+28% Synergy $3.08
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $17.21
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $8.02

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $3.70
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+23% Synergy $0.30
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $9.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+12% Synergy $24.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+12% Synergy $55.63
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+11% Synergy $0.65
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $5.34
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+8% Synergy $17.23
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.18
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.07
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+6% Synergy $0.63
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $2.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $43.73
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.08
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.10
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.01
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $938.97
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $48.37
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $21.90
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $191.56
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.51
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.59
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $5.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $31.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $8.05
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+8% Synergy $0.41
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.10
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+5% Synergy $1.30
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.22

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