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Ayesha Tanaka
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 10% Banding 10% Stax 10% Humans 7% Toughness Matters 7% Aggro 5% Control 5% Counterspells 5% Aikido 2% Anthems 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2546 Current Rank
#2472 Last Week
#2436 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ayesha Tanaka decks.

Magic Damper Magic Damper
+4% Synergy $0.10
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+4% Synergy $0.02
Tidus, Blitzball Star Tidus, Blitzball Star
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+1% Synergy $8.16
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
0% Synergy $3.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ayesha Tanaka's abilities and overall game plan.

Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+73% Synergy $99.94
Pikemen Pikemen
+70% Synergy $0.14
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+68% Synergy $0.13
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+68% Synergy $1.20
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+68% Synergy $43.02
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+67% Synergy $0.95
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+66% Synergy $0.10
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+64% Synergy $0.45
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+63% Synergy $0.16
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+62% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ayesha Tanaka decks.

Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+60% Synergy $0.39
War Elephant War Elephant
+56% Synergy $0.04
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+54% Synergy $0.12
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+53% Synergy $0.16
Icatian Phalanx Icatian Phalanx
+53% Synergy $0.24
Kjeldoran Escort Kjeldoran Escort
+52% Synergy $0.15
Cooperation Cooperation
+51% Synergy $0.14
Kjeldoran Skycaptain Kjeldoran Skycaptain
+51% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $48.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $45.06
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ayesha Tanaka's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wall of Shields Wall of Shields
+49% Synergy $0.26
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+48% Synergy $0.13
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+46% Synergy $3.61
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+45% Synergy $8.83
Urza's Engine Urza's Engine
+44% Synergy $0.17
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+42% Synergy $0.10
Kjeldoran Phalanx Kjeldoran Phalanx
+42% Synergy $1.01
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+34% Synergy $0.21
Camel Camel
+34% Synergy $9.11
Abu Ja'far Abu Ja'far
+34% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+33% Synergy $0.32
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+33% Synergy $1.57
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+31% Synergy $2.30
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+30% Synergy $2.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.35
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+26% Synergy $0.93
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+26% Synergy $0.33
Cho-Manno, Revolutionary Cho-Manno, Revolutionary
+23% Synergy $0.38
Creepy Doll Creepy Doll
+20% Synergy $0.83
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+18% Synergy $0.17
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+18% Synergy $1.59
Wall of Caltrops Wall of Caltrops
+18% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Avenger Urza's Avenger
+16% Synergy $0.57
Volunteer Reserves Volunteer Reserves
+16% Synergy $0.15
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+14% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $17.67
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+12% Synergy $1.08
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+10% Synergy $5.42
Mishra's War Machine Mishra's War Machine
+10% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Hope Wall of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+9% Synergy $2.56
Wall of Tears Wall of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.92
Darksteel Myr Darksteel Myr
+9% Synergy $0.47
Wall of Vapor Wall of Vapor
+8% Synergy $0.07
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+7% Synergy $0.98
Soraya the Falconer Soraya the Falconer
+7% Synergy $4.41
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
+7% Synergy $0.12
Drelnoch Drelnoch
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.18
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.08
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.61
Dawn Elemental Dawn Elemental
+6% Synergy $0.57
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+6% Synergy $0.62
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.20
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $4.49
Clone Clone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+5% Synergy $3.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ayesha Tanaka safe.

Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+49% Synergy $0.16
Formation Formation
+49% Synergy $0.77
Force Spike Force Spike
+17% Synergy $0.78
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+16% Synergy $0.45
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+12% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.51
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.13
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+6% Synergy $0.39
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+6% Synergy $0.31
Exile Exile
+6% Synergy $1.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $1.96
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.15
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.41
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.22
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.84
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $42.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ayesha Tanaka's game plan and control the board.

Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+14% Synergy $2.29
Tariff Tariff
+13% Synergy $0.47
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $1.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.17
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $1.71
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.30
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.95
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $7.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+26% Synergy $1.41
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+23% Synergy $0.97
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+20% Synergy $0.39
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+19% Synergy $24.71
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+17% Synergy $3.02
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $26.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $4.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ayesha Tanaka's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+35% Synergy $5.71
Always Watching Always Watching
+34% Synergy $1.41
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+32% Synergy $0.90
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+28% Synergy $0.30
Fortified Area Fortified Area
+16% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+13% Synergy $0.46
Pariah Pariah
+13% Synergy $1.95
Inviolability Inviolability
+12% Synergy $0.19
Defensive Formation Defensive Formation
+11% Synergy $0.44
True Conviction True Conviction
+10% Synergy $3.92
Teferi's Moat Teferi's Moat
+10% Synergy $0.92
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+8% Synergy $4.49
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $21.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.70
Leyline of Singularity Leyline of Singularity
+7% Synergy $3.87
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+6% Synergy $0.56
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $4.32
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.94
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $8.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ayesha Tanaka to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+18% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+16% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+16% Synergy $10.78
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.01
Tolaria Tolaria
+8% Synergy $6.41
Seafarer's Quay Seafarer's Quay
+8% Synergy $5.54
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+7% Synergy $8.91
Icatian Store Icatian Store
+6% Synergy $0.85
Svyelunite Temple Svyelunite Temple
+6% Synergy $0.63
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+6% Synergy $0.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.18
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.18
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.51
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+3% Synergy $0.61
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $51.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.65
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-5% Synergy $0.58
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-5% Synergy $7.74
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-6% Synergy $0.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-13% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-18% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-25% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ayesha Tanaka decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thalakos Lowlands Thalakos Lowlands
+8% Synergy $0.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+7% Synergy $0.41
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+6% Synergy $0.86
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+5% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.29
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $2.62
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $4.80
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.05
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.76
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.18
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.46
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-6% Synergy $17.48
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $11.67
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-9% Synergy $9.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-13% Synergy $4.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ayesha Tanaka.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Prava of the Steel Legion Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Prava of the Steel Legion
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Candlekeep Sage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Candlekeep Sage
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dungeon Delver Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dungeon Delver
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Feywild Visitor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Feywild Visitor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Shameless Charlatan Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Sword Coast Sailor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
Elder Owyn Lyons Elder Owyn Lyons
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Siani, Eye of the Storm Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Siani, Eye of the Storm // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Noble Heritage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Noble Heritage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Veteran Soldier Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Siani, Eye of the Storm Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Siani, Eye of the Storm