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Brothers Yamazaki
Price tag $0.22

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

#2590 Current Rank
#3296 Last Week
#2223 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.

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+25% Synergy $4.85
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+13% Synergy $0.40
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+12% Synergy $0.12
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+11% Synergy $5.07
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+80% Synergy $4.22
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+74% Synergy $0.57
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+72% Synergy $12.75
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+69% Synergy $25.91
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+69% Synergy $5.57
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+68% Synergy $7.36
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+68% Synergy $3.40
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+66% Synergy $3.47
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+65% Synergy $0.94
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+65% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+64% Synergy $1.15
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+64% Synergy $1.84
Twinflame Twinflame
+56% Synergy $5.05
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+55% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+18% Synergy $0.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.13
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.78
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+23% Synergy $7.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $46.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $94.69

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 $0.07
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+50% Synergy $9.62
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+39% Synergy $0.14
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+39% Synergy $1.03
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+33% Synergy $0.31
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+32% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+31% Synergy $6.86
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+31% Synergy $2.09
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
+31% Synergy $1.46
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+28% Synergy $1.20
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+28% Synergy $0.23
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+24% Synergy $9.06
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+19% Synergy $0.12
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+19% Synergy $2.03
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+19% Synergy $0.49
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+18% Synergy $0.57
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+18% Synergy $0.05
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.61
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+16% Synergy $2.13
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+16% Synergy $0.05
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $0.85
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $4.04
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.17
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+14% Synergy $0.27
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+13% Synergy $0.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+12% Synergy $4.18
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
+12% Synergy $3.55
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+11% Synergy $4.97
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+11% Synergy $0.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+10% Synergy $10.80
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+10% Synergy $12.87
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+10% Synergy $0.77
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+9% Synergy $0.36
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+7% Synergy $0.13
Battle-Mad Ronin Battle-Mad Ronin
+6% Synergy $0.15
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+5% Synergy $0.21
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+4% Synergy $6.03
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $2.44
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+3% Synergy $10.52
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+2% Synergy $1.69
Port Razer Port Razer
+2% Synergy $0.54
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+1% Synergy $0.36
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
0% Synergy $23.42
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
0% Synergy $0.26
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-1% Synergy $27.81
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-2% Synergy $5.36
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.74
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $0.46
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-14% Synergy $1.86

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+23% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.62
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+16% Synergy $0.28
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $4.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.68
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $1.93
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+8% Synergy $0.25
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $0.53
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+7% Synergy $0.21
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $8.49
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $2.75
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+5% Synergy $1.05
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.15
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+4% Synergy $0.14
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+1% Synergy $0.83
Twinferno Twinferno
+1% Synergy $0.20
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.43
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $1.38
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $1.76
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy $5.81
Seething Song Seething Song
-5% Synergy $6.27
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-5% Synergy $2.33
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-6% Synergy $1.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $0.99
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $5.39

Sorceries

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

Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+48% Synergy $9.35
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+34% Synergy $17.38
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+30% Synergy $0.16
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+24% Synergy $4.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+19% Synergy $0.36
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+13% Synergy $0.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.73
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+9% Synergy $0.80
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+8% Synergy $4.02
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.51
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.14
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.08
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Red Sun's Twilight Red Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $4.00
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+5% Synergy $0.14
World at War World at War
+4% Synergy $7.38
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $4.42
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $4.47
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.09
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $1.03
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $11.89
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.76
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.39
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1474.14
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $1.84
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.10
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+47% Synergy $10.10
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+44% Synergy $6.01
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+42% Synergy $0.99
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+25% Synergy $5.78
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+24% Synergy $9.94
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+19% Synergy $1.73
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+18% Synergy $2.29
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+16% Synergy $24.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $9.77
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $7.95
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+11% Synergy $1.11
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $7.32
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.51
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+7% Synergy $8.89
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.20
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $1.02
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.79
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+6% Synergy $6.02
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $35.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.31
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $0.96
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.06
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.30
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $17.44
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+4% Synergy $14.04
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.77
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.63
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $5.37
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
-1% Synergy $1.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $17.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+50% Synergy $19.24
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+46% Synergy $3.40
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+44% Synergy $1.48
Mirror March Mirror March
+38% Synergy $1.74
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+35% Synergy $12.51
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+28% Synergy $6.83
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+22% Synergy $0.10
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+12% Synergy $7.33
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.24
War Cadence War Cadence
+6% Synergy $0.54
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.18
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $18.73
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.01
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.47
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+2% Synergy $0.55
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.25
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $5.49
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $5.91
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-11% Synergy $3.19
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $8.53

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+15% Synergy $0.58
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+14% Synergy $0.97
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.46
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+39% Synergy $12.52
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+37% Synergy $1.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $2.73
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+15% Synergy $16.55
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $9.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $34.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $5.17
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.15
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $2.02
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.47
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $0.98
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.28
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $11.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+53% Synergy $0.96
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+22% Synergy $3.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+21% Synergy $3.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.24
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $7.59
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $15.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $17.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $1.29
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.68
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.06
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.74

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

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Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
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