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Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Price tag $69.57

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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

#4491 Current Rank
#4061 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
+25% Synergy $0.20

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
+62% Synergy $0.37
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+62% Synergy $0.33
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+56% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+55% Synergy $0.38
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+55% Synergy $2.36
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+54% Synergy $19.44
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+51% Synergy $0.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+50% Synergy $5.78
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+48% Synergy $3.57
Lu Xun, Scholar General Lu Xun, Scholar General
+48% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+47% Synergy $3.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $1.95
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+42% Synergy $1.63
Aetherize Aetherize
+36% Synergy $0.41
Pongify Pongify
+30% Synergy $1.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $0.50
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $6.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+13% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $58.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $109.80
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $22.52
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $34.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.02
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $18.15

Creatures

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

Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+48% Synergy $0.24
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+40% Synergy $5.19
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+37% Synergy $4.17
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+36% Synergy $14.66
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+35% Synergy $0.40
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+32% Synergy $4.16
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+32% Synergy $0.22
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.62
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+28% Synergy $0.78
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+27% Synergy $0.53
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+25% Synergy $3.41
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+25% Synergy $0.21
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+24% Synergy $1.13
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $6.52
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+22% Synergy $0.26
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+22% Synergy $0.32
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.35
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+21% Synergy $14.57
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+20% Synergy $0.59
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+20% Synergy $6.97
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+20% Synergy $0.30
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+20% Synergy $2.38
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $9.09
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+18% Synergy $34.88
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+18% Synergy $15.82
Starwinder Starwinder
+17% Synergy $0.90
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+17% Synergy $2.08
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+15% Synergy $0.34
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+14% Synergy $0.23
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+14% Synergy $8.45
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.40
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+13% Synergy $2.10
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+12% Synergy $54.66
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+11% Synergy $0.45
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+10% Synergy $1.89
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+10% Synergy $0.50
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.40
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+10% Synergy $0.86
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+10% Synergy $23.96
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+9% Synergy $0.58
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+9% Synergy $0.60
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+7% Synergy $0.95
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+7% Synergy $0.16
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+7% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $1.63
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
-1% Synergy $3.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Cancel Cancel
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fumble Fumble
+10% Synergy $0.55
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.27
Dissolve Dissolve
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $6.82
Convolute Convolute
+7% Synergy $0.19
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+6% Synergy $3.60
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $343.15
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+6% Synergy $0.45
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+6% Synergy $0.19
Twincast Twincast
+6% Synergy $7.51
Access Denied Access Denied
+4% Synergy $2.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.27
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.44
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.19
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+2% Synergy $0.29
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $3.54
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.38
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $55.81
High Tide High Tide
-7% Synergy $1.73
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.00
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $2.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-8% Synergy $50.70
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.01
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.20
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $0.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

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

Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+28% Synergy $0.39
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.34
Fabricate Fabricate
+27% Synergy $9.53
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+26% Synergy $0.29
Ravenform Ravenform
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $37.03
Wash Out Wash Out
+14% Synergy $0.41
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+13% Synergy $1.34
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.30
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+11% Synergy $0.06
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+11% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+10% Synergy $4.82
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+10% Synergy $18.62
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.36
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+8% Synergy $1.26
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.13
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+7% Synergy $0.30
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+7% Synergy $22.48
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+5% Synergy $0.31
Timetwister Timetwister
+5% Synergy
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.75
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.31
Expropriate Expropriate
+4% Synergy $14.27
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+4% Synergy $391.74
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $6.67
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $6.00
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.32
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $3.71
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.94
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+44% Synergy $2.42
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $39.40
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+36% Synergy $0.44
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+33% Synergy $2.21
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+31% Synergy $9.02
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+24% Synergy $0.40
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+23% Synergy $41.06
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+18% Synergy $0.23
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+17% Synergy $1.51
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+16% Synergy $2.25
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+16% Synergy $3.64
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+14% Synergy $0.17
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $6.50
Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
+11% Synergy $0.26
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $1.35
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+11% Synergy $0.31
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+11% Synergy $0.23
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+10% Synergy $0.46
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+8% Synergy $9.62
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.57
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $18.20
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+7% Synergy $5.36
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $5.05
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.76
Passenger Ferry Passenger Ferry
+7% Synergy $0.11
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+6% Synergy $0.23
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $5.12
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.93
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $12.74
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.86
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.15
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.59
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.53
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-4% Synergy $20.64
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $4.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+36% Synergy $0.25
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+33% Synergy $1.35
Combat Research Combat Research
+31% Synergy $0.58
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.70
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+20% Synergy $1.92
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+14% Synergy $0.69
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+13% Synergy $5.76
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+11% Synergy $9.90
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $3.11
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+8% Synergy $0.23
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $21.17
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $1.24
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-6% Synergy $5.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+39% Synergy $2.03
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $18.74
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-8% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+26% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $2.94
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $2.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.38
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+15% Synergy $0.65
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+13% Synergy $62.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $30.88
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $4.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $9.71
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $20.73
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+7% Synergy $0.45
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+6% Synergy $0.17
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.53
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $1.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $13.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.13
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $1122.75
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $4.17
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+5% Synergy $33.78
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $18.25
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.88
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $167.83
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $11.98
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-5% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $4.53

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 $6.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $37.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $6.82
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $1.01
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.44
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.80
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07

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Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
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Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
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Senator Peacock Senator Peacock