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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

#3935 Current Rank
#3940 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+64% Synergy $3.04
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+61% Synergy $0.32
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+56% Synergy $12.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+53% Synergy $0.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+52% Synergy $1.37
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.12
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+49% Synergy $0.31
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+49% Synergy $0.42
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+49% Synergy $5.17
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+45% Synergy $1.23

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 $6.34
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+44% Synergy $4.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+33% Synergy $4.38
Pongify Pongify
+32% Synergy $1.74
Aetherize Aetherize
+30% Synergy $0.52
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+20% Synergy $0.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.94
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+20% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $53.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+13% Synergy $45.55
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $832.25
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $86.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $98.84
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $115.71
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $18.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $62.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $14.79

Creatures

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

North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+48% Synergy $0.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+42% Synergy $1.54
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+40% Synergy $3.28
Lu Xun, Scholar General Lu Xun, Scholar General
+40% Synergy $0.46
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+39% Synergy $12.87
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+36% Synergy $2.68
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+36% Synergy $0.60
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+32% Synergy $2.74
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+31% Synergy $0.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $1.01
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+27% Synergy $0.22
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+26% Synergy $0.48
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+26% Synergy $4.38
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+26% Synergy $0.11
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+26% Synergy $0.08
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+24% Synergy $0.67
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+24% Synergy $0.30
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.21
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+21% Synergy $3.54
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+19% Synergy $0.09
Marchesa's Infiltrator Marchesa's Infiltrator
+18% Synergy $0.18
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+17% Synergy $3.04
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+16% Synergy $1.29
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+15% Synergy $9.76
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+15% Synergy $3.32
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $34.63
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+14% Synergy $18.73
Mechan Shieldmate Mechan Shieldmate
+14% Synergy $0.02
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+13% Synergy $0.59
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+13% Synergy $9.49
Broodbirth Viper Broodbirth Viper
+13% Synergy $0.47
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+12% Synergy $0.12
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+12% Synergy $0.28
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+11% Synergy $0.60
Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $1.05
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+11% Synergy $0.13
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.63
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+10% Synergy $8.30
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+10% Synergy $0.94
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+10% Synergy $40.17
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+10% Synergy $0.71
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+9% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+8% Synergy $2.28
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+8% Synergy $4.09
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+8% Synergy $0.21
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+5% Synergy $1.48
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+5% Synergy $4.28
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+2% Synergy $0.42
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $0.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Cancel Cancel
+18% Synergy $0.25
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+9% Synergy $0.42
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+9% Synergy $3.08
Censor Censor
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.56
Twincast Twincast
+8% Synergy $4.29
Intuition Intuition
+8% Synergy $207.06
Convolute Convolute
+8% Synergy $0.03
Opt Opt
+7% Synergy $0.12
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.93
Access Denied Access Denied
+5% Synergy $2.41
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+5% Synergy $6.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $2.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.14
Wash Away Wash Away
+4% Synergy $0.54
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.52
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+4% Synergy $0.13
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $2.12
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.39
Consider Consider
-1% Synergy $0.22
High Tide High Tide
-3% Synergy $1.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.65
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.34
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.60
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $6.70
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+31% Synergy $0.16
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+30% Synergy $0.20
Ravenform Ravenform
+27% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+26% Synergy $3.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+22% Synergy $30.36
Fabricate Fabricate
+19% Synergy $9.10
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+13% Synergy $1.77
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+13% Synergy $0.22
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+12% Synergy $15.34
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+10% Synergy $1.12
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+10% Synergy $0.08
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+9% Synergy $0.33
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.29
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $387.93
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+6% Synergy $0.37
Expropriate Expropriate
+5% Synergy $13.88
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $5.04
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.38
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.22
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $3.75
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.17
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $2.18
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.14
Preordain Preordain
-10% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+44% Synergy $37.16
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+40% Synergy $1.45
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+35% Synergy $0.39
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+33% Synergy $29.79
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+17% Synergy $0.31
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+16% Synergy $1.72
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+13% Synergy $1.18
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+13% Synergy $0.11
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.10
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $4.12
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+9% Synergy $0.91
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+9% Synergy $4.00
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+9% Synergy $16.86
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+9% Synergy $7.11
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+9% Synergy $4.83
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.46
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+9% Synergy $0.08
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.71
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+8% Synergy $1.42
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $13.88
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+8% Synergy $0.08
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $5.27
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+7% Synergy $1.12
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.39
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+7% Synergy $0.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.35
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.63
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.39
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+5% Synergy $0.09
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.24
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+1% Synergy $2.50
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+33% Synergy $0.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $0.95
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+25% Synergy $1.10
Combat Research Combat Research
+21% Synergy $0.45
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+12% Synergy $1.01
Super State Super State
+12% Synergy $13.15
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.64
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $0.86
Copy Land Copy Land
+4% Synergy $1.31
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+3% Synergy $2.33
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $6.06
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.23
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-8% Synergy $3.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+20% Synergy $2.37
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $3.28
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+18% Synergy $0.20
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $20.40
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $5.27
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+11% Synergy $0.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+10% Synergy $50.05
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $4.45
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+9% Synergy $15.40
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.06
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $1.62
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.75
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $5.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $45.08
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $11.66
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-6% Synergy $1.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.71
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.04
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.53
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $39.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.11
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $175.80
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $6.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-3% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+26% Synergy $4.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+22% Synergy $30.36
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+9% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.56
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+6% Synergy $0.81
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.52
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+1% Synergy $30.05
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-4% Synergy $1.29
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21

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