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Brothers Yamazaki
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2399 Current Rank
#3046 Last Week
#2250 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.

Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+26% Synergy $3.75
Cut Propulsion Cut Propulsion
+3% Synergy $0.05
Possibility Technician Possibility Technician
+3% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+80% Synergy $3.26
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+74% Synergy $0.63
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+72% Synergy $12.58
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+70% Synergy $4.61
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+69% Synergy $23.55
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+69% Synergy $6.12
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+67% Synergy $3.62
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+67% Synergy $2.89
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+66% Synergy $0.87
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+65% Synergy $1.82

Top Cards

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

Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+64% Synergy $0.22
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+62% Synergy $1.11
Twinflame Twinflame
+56% Synergy $5.71
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+56% Synergy $0.66
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+52% Synergy $0.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+19% Synergy $0.08
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+12% Synergy $7.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.88
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
+23% Synergy $10.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $25.70
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $51.23
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $82.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $95.65

Creatures

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

Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+49% Synergy $9.90
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+40% Synergy $1.16
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+38% Synergy $0.15
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+33% Synergy $0.23
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+32% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+31% Synergy $7.66
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+31% Synergy $2.05
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
+31% Synergy $1.46
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+31% Synergy $0.23
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+28% Synergy $1.24
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+25% Synergy $1.74
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+23% Synergy $10.34
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+20% Synergy $2.06
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+19% Synergy $0.58
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+18% Synergy $0.68
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.09
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+18% Synergy $0.06
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.79
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+15% Synergy $0.07
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+13% Synergy $3.47
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $1.00
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+13% Synergy $5.26
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.15
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+13% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+12% Synergy $12.89
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+12% Synergy $0.27
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+11% Synergy $4.58
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+11% Synergy $0.45
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+11% Synergy $0.15
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
+11% Synergy $3.53
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $12.22
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+9% Synergy $0.84
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+9% Synergy $0.24
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+8% Synergy $0.16
Battle-Mad Ronin Battle-Mad Ronin
+7% Synergy $0.15
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+5% Synergy $12.66
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+4% Synergy $0.25
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+4% Synergy $1.52
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $3.35
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+3% Synergy $3.55
Port Razer Port Razer
+3% Synergy $0.36
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+2% Synergy $0.39
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
-1% Synergy $21.73
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-1% Synergy $0.21
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-1% Synergy $24.91
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-1% Synergy $4.59
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.54
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.53
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-7% Synergy $0.54
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-13% Synergy $2.67

Instants

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

Big Score Big Score
+23% Synergy $0.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+23% Synergy $0.98
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+16% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $10.87
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.05
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $2.03
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+7% Synergy $0.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $4.96
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.12
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+5% Synergy $1.15
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.50
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+4% Synergy $0.13
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.10
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.50
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
0% Synergy $0.18
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $8.91
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $1.54
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $1.68
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.91
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.05
Seething Song Seething Song
-5% Synergy $5.83
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-5% Synergy $1.32
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-5% Synergy $2.47
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $6.31

Sorceries

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

Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+47% Synergy $9.88
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+36% Synergy $16.83
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+31% Synergy $0.18
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+23% Synergy $4.56
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+17% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $3.74
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+12% Synergy $0.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.27
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+8% Synergy $3.56
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+8% Synergy $0.95
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.53
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.05
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.41
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $3.28
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+5% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+4% Synergy $10.71
World at War World at War
+4% Synergy $6.13
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $13.07
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.09
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $4.78
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $1.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.99
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.45
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $2.59
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1482.44
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.65
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $1.04

Utility Artifacts

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

Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+47% Synergy $13.41
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+46% Synergy $6.02
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+43% Synergy $0.92
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+28% Synergy $4.59
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+27% Synergy $9.85
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+24% Synergy $6.03
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+21% Synergy $1.93
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+18% Synergy $24.82
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+16% Synergy $1.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.26
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+12% Synergy $0.08
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $10.11
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $8.76
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+11% Synergy $1.17
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.37
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+8% Synergy $9.58
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+6% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $36.22
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.18
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $0.98
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.25
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $1.02
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.80
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+5% Synergy $5.79
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $15.83
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+4% Synergy $1.17
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.83
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+4% Synergy $12.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.33
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $34.63
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+3% Synergy
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $7.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $18.67
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $4.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+50% Synergy $15.17
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+45% Synergy $0.90
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+44% Synergy $3.65
Mirror March Mirror March
+36% Synergy $1.83
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+36% Synergy $10.78
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.11
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.16
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $6.63
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.28
War Cadence War Cadence
+4% Synergy $0.54
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.40
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $19.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $0.71
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.18
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $4.41
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+1% Synergy $0.26
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $9.60
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-6% Synergy $0.71
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $6.83
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-9% Synergy $2.83
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $9.50
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-21% Synergy $1.68

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+14% Synergy $1.20
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+13% Synergy $0.52
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 $0.34
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+40% Synergy $12.75
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+38% Synergy $1.83
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $2.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.30
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+15% Synergy $15.59
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $10.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $35.84
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $5.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.18
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.49
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.67
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.09
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.14
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $0.81
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.12
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $9.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $43.32
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-7% Synergy $0.82
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $3.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+51% Synergy $1.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.57
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+22% Synergy $4.13
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.27
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.52
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $8.02
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.18
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.27
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $19.80
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $1.83
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.67
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $10.87
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.67
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.48
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.50
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.65
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.54
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $1.04

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brothers Yamazaki.

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
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Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Obeka, Brute Chronologist Obeka, Brute Chronologist
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Shameless Charlatan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Shameless Charlatan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Riku of Two Reflections Riku of Two Reflections
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
Ian the Reckless Ian the Reckless
Tarox Bladewing Tarox Bladewing
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
The Fifteenth Doctor The Fifteenth Doctor
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
The Ninth Doctor Clara Oswald The Ninth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept