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Ayesha Tanaka: Counterspells
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

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Playstyle & Strategy

Banding 16% Artifacts 12% Humans 8% Counterspells 6% Midrange 6%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ayesha Tanaka Counterspells game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+87% Synergy $17.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+50% Synergy $36.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+44% Synergy $69.44
Intuition Intuition
+32% Synergy $315.64
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+30% Synergy $22.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $125.34
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+24% Synergy $17.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $56.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $41.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Counterspells plan in Ayesha Tanaka decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Disruptive Student Disruptive Student
+67% Synergy $0.30
Disruptive Pitmage Disruptive Pitmage
+67% Synergy $0.18
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+33% Synergy $2.57
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+33% Synergy $0.19
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+33% Synergy $0.20
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.37
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+33% Synergy $5.21
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+33% Synergy $0.42
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+33% Synergy $4.98
Exalted Angel Exalted Angel
+33% Synergy $0.43
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+33% Synergy $1.17
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+33% Synergy $30.46
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+33% Synergy $1.78
Information Dealer Information Dealer
+33% Synergy $0.23
Pikemen Pikemen
+33% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Tears Wall of Tears
+33% Synergy $0.74
Seahunter Seahunter
+33% Synergy $3.60
Clergy of the Holy Nimbus Clergy of the Holy Nimbus
+33% Synergy $0.55
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+33% Synergy $0.30
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+33% Synergy $0.22
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+33% Synergy $0.44
Stonybrook Schoolmaster Stonybrook Schoolmaster
+33% Synergy $0.33
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+33% Synergy $41.00
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
+33% Synergy $7.01
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+33% Synergy $2.27
False Prophet False Prophet
+33% Synergy $0.56
Riptide Crab Riptide Crab
+33% Synergy $0.04
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+33% Synergy $3.89
Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+33% Synergy $0.32
Abu Ja'far Abu Ja'far
+33% Synergy $0.21
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+33% Synergy $0.36
Meddling Mage Meddling Mage
+33% Synergy $2.08
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+33% Synergy $287.33
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+33% Synergy $3.10
Lost Leonin Lost Leonin
+33% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+33% Synergy $5.27
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+33% Synergy $16.15
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+33% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Guildmage Azorius Guildmage
+32% Synergy $0.22
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+32% Synergy $0.15
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+32% Synergy $0.31
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+32% Synergy $0.68
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+32% Synergy $0.70
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $17.92
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+30% Synergy $16.65
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $12.66
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+27% Synergy $2.24
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+25% Synergy $0.49
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+25% Synergy $1.66
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+23% Synergy $0.49

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ayesha Tanaka's Counterspells deck ahead.

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.46
Corrupted Resolve Corrupted Resolve
+67% Synergy $0.25
Daze Daze
+66% Synergy $3.03
Stifle Stifle
+66% Synergy $13.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+51% Synergy $52.75
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.43
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+33% Synergy $0.19
Deprive Deprive
+33% Synergy $0.32
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+33% Synergy $0.40
Censor Censor
+33% Synergy $0.28
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+33% Synergy $0.53
Reset Reset
+33% Synergy $3.28
Whim of Volrath Whim of Volrath
+33% Synergy $7.59
Clash of Wills Clash of Wills
+33% Synergy $0.20
Allay Allay
+33% Synergy $0.15
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+33% Synergy $0.38
Disrupt Disrupt
+33% Synergy $1.07
Miscalculation Miscalculation
+33% Synergy $0.65
Assimilate Essence Assimilate Essence
+33% Synergy $0.07
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+33% Synergy $0.22
Spell Crumple Spell Crumple
+33% Synergy $0.54
Radstorm Radstorm
+33% Synergy $5.16
Sunder Sunder
+33% Synergy $4.64
Annul Annul
+32% Synergy $0.34
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+32% Synergy $4.61
Impulse Impulse
+32% Synergy $0.20
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+31% Synergy $2.20
Delay Delay
+31% Synergy $3.09
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+31% Synergy $0.66
High Tide High Tide
+31% Synergy $1.21
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+31% Synergy $0.35
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+30% Synergy $10.39
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+30% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.38
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+28% Synergy $2.54
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+26% Synergy $3.95
Disenchant Disenchant
+25% Synergy $0.11
Opt Opt
+24% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.44
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Counterspells game plan forward for Ayesha Tanaka.

Leeches Leeches
+33% Synergy $2.75
Counterintelligence Counterintelligence
+33% Synergy $10.49
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
+33% Synergy $5.93
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+33% Synergy $0.69
Kayla's Reconstruction Kayla's Reconstruction
+33% Synergy $0.26
Wash Out Wash Out
+33% Synergy $0.43
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+33% Synergy $0.19
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+33% Synergy
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+33% Synergy $1.36
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+33% Synergy $4.70
Tariff Tariff
+33% Synergy $0.46
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+32% Synergy $0.41
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+32% Synergy $5.62
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+32% Synergy $4.99
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+32% Synergy $0.28
Step Through Step Through
+32% Synergy $0.21
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+31% Synergy $5.74
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+28% Synergy $12.29
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ayesha Tanaka Counterspells decks.

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+61% Synergy $12.89
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+33% Synergy $16.73
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+33% Synergy $3.84
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+33% Synergy $1.56
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+33% Synergy $16.99
Decimator Web Decimator Web
+33% Synergy $0.57
Memory Crystal Memory Crystal
+33% Synergy $2.09
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+32% Synergy $7.51
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+32% Synergy $5.68
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+32% Synergy $18.90
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+30% Synergy $9.09
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+26% Synergy $5.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $6.62
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+25% Synergy $6.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Counterspells strategy in Ayesha Tanaka decks.

Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+33% Synergy $4.63
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+33% Synergy $3.12
Pariah Pariah
+33% Synergy $1.99
Inviolability Inviolability
+33% Synergy $0.20
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+33% Synergy $0.95
Serra's Embrace Serra's Embrace
+33% Synergy $0.40
Induced Amnesia Induced Amnesia
+33% Synergy $0.27
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+33% Synergy $10.36
Levitation Levitation
+33% Synergy $0.31
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+33% Synergy $18.09
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+33% Synergy $1.69
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+33% Synergy $34.78
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+33% Synergy $4.64
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+32% Synergy $4.21
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+32% Synergy $0.30
Standstill Standstill
+32% Synergy $9.53
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+30% Synergy $3.92
Opposition Opposition
+28% Synergy $0.89
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+28% Synergy $7.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+18% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ayesha Tanaka's Counterspells game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+28% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ayesha Tanaka Counterspells decks.

Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+64% Synergy $0.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+60% Synergy $60.97
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+33% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+33% Synergy $0.37
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+33% Synergy $0.19
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+33% Synergy $31.30
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+33% Synergy $0.32
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+33% Synergy $21.99
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+33% Synergy $1.43
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+33% Synergy $8.76
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+33% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+33% Synergy $11.47
Seafarer's Quay Seafarer's Quay
+33% Synergy $9.01
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+32% Synergy $18.78
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+32% Synergy $49.84
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+32% Synergy $2.81
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+31% Synergy $1.41
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+31% Synergy $0.63
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+31% Synergy $0.27
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+31% Synergy $0.32
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+31% Synergy $20.51
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $10.35
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $0.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.32
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+21% Synergy $8.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ayesha Tanaka's Counterspells strategy.

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+33% Synergy $4.17
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+33% Synergy $0.30
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+32% Synergy $0.23
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+30% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+30% Synergy $0.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+30% Synergy $1076.87
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+28% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+28% Synergy $38.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+28% Synergy $158.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-50% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Ayesha Tanaka's Counterspells decks.

Tundra Tundra
+54% Synergy $3000.00
Capital City Capital City
+50% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+34% Synergy $15.52
Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+33% Synergy $0.30
School of the Unseen School of the Unseen
+33% Synergy $0.21
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+32% Synergy $3.04
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+31% Synergy $0.43
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.25
City of Brass City of Brass
+28% Synergy $9.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $36.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $30.45
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+25% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $18.92
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+15% Synergy $11.43
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $6.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $3.87
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+7% Synergy $9.28
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-3% Synergy $0.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $8.39
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-30% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-32% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
The Seventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Seventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Seventh Doctor Martha Jones The Seventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Seventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Seventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Seventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Elder Owyn Lyons Elder Owyn Lyons
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Eleventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Eleventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
Tidus, Blitzball Star Tidus, Blitzball Star
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
Haytham Kenway Haytham Kenway
Sygg, River Guide Sygg, River Guide
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Siani, Eye of the Storm Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Siani, Eye of the Storm