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Brothers Yamazaki
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2578 Current Rank
#2814 Last Week
#2276 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Brothers Yamazaki.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Brothers Yamazaki decks.

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.95
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $0.42

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Brothers Yamazaki's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+80% Synergy $3.50
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+74% Synergy $0.64
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+73% Synergy $9.97
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+70% Synergy $3.61
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+68% Synergy $22.84
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+68% Synergy $3.91
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+67% Synergy $5.57
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+67% Synergy $2.13
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+66% Synergy $0.76
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+65% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Brothers Yamazaki decks.

Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+63% Synergy $0.22
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+62% Synergy $0.92
Twinflame Twinflame
+56% Synergy $5.39
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+56% Synergy $0.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.26
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+35% Synergy $4.67
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+20% Synergy $0.11
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+12% Synergy $6.98
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+22% Synergy $11.45
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $28.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $79.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.56

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Brothers Yamazaki's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+52% Synergy $0.10
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+49% Synergy $11.00
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+41% Synergy $1.22
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+38% Synergy $0.12
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+33% Synergy $0.20
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
+33% Synergy $1.44
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+32% Synergy $0.22
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+32% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+31% Synergy $7.40
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+31% Synergy $2.32
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+30% Synergy $1.02
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+28% Synergy $1.26
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+22% Synergy $10.73
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+21% Synergy $1.98
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+21% Synergy $0.55
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.09
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+18% Synergy $0.05
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+17% Synergy $0.71
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.41
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+16% Synergy $0.04
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+14% Synergy $5.10
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+14% Synergy $0.54
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+14% Synergy $0.09
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.15
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $0.75
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $3.31
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+11% Synergy $12.73
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $11.06
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+10% Synergy $4.67
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+10% Synergy $0.32
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+10% Synergy $0.14
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
+10% Synergy $3.46
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+9% Synergy $0.73
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+9% Synergy $0.25
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+7% Synergy $0.11
Battle-Mad Ronin Battle-Mad Ronin
+7% Synergy $0.17
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+4% Synergy $15.34
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+4% Synergy $0.28
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+4% Synergy $1.57
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $3.25
Port Razer Port Razer
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+2% Synergy $0.31
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+2% Synergy $3.03
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
-1% Synergy $21.71
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-1% Synergy $4.48
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-2% Synergy $0.24
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-2% Synergy $19.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.52
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-7% Synergy $0.70
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-13% Synergy $3.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Brothers Yamazaki safe.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+23% Synergy $1.26
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.69
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+15% Synergy $0.28
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.41
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $1.87
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $3.78
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.28
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.42
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+5% Synergy $1.49
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $9.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $4.23
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+4% Synergy $0.13
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.45
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+1% Synergy $0.16
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $9.63
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $1.53
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $1.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $52.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.02
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $6.74
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $6.79
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-5% Synergy $1.29
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $6.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Brothers Yamazaki's game plan and control the board.

Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+47% Synergy $9.28
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+36% Synergy $13.28
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+30% Synergy $0.18
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+27% Synergy $3.23
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+24% Synergy $4.82
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+16% Synergy $0.37
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+12% Synergy $0.75
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $4.78
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+9% Synergy $1.07
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+8% Synergy $3.61
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.17
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.48
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.08
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.49
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+6% Synergy $0.12
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.23
World at War World at War
+4% Synergy $6.29
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+4% Synergy $2.94
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $14.98
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $13.68
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $1.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $5.19
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.59
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.85
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $2.83
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1486.43
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.96
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $0.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+46% Synergy $6.77
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+45% Synergy $13.56
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+44% Synergy $1.95
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+28% Synergy $9.70
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+25% Synergy $6.46
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+21% Synergy $2.17
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+17% Synergy $1.42
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+17% Synergy $24.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.21
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+13% Synergy $0.05
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+12% Synergy $1.30
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $8.46
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $8.13
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.21
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+8% Synergy $9.28
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.05
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $15.82
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $1.36
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.15
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $1.11
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.47
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.76
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+5% Synergy $5.63
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $36.95
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $1.59
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $38.29
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.05
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.00
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $12.33
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+3% Synergy
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.56
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $7.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $18.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $3.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.07

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Brothers Yamazaki's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+49% Synergy $12.26
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+45% Synergy $0.29
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+44% Synergy $3.67
Mirror March Mirror March
+36% Synergy $1.60
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+36% Synergy $9.26
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.40
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.13
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $6.68
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.23
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $19.61
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.16
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $3.04
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+2% Synergy $0.75
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
0% Synergy $0.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $9.54
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-6% Synergy $0.68
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $6.68
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-9% Synergy $3.14
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $10.79
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-21% Synergy $1.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Brothers Yamazaki to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+16% Synergy $1.24
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+13% Synergy $0.80
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.92

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.30
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+39% Synergy $12.99
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+38% Synergy $1.93
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $3.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.32
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+14% Synergy $17.24
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.12
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $6.00
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $39.21
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.65
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.86
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.07
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.10
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $0.66
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.65
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $8.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.82
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-7% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+52% Synergy $1.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+22% Synergy $3.64
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.13
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $8.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.48
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.82
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $2.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.01
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $23.57
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $2.20
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.45

Lands

The mana base foundation for Brothers Yamazaki decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.41
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.55
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.96
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.52
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $0.95

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