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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

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2562 Current Rank
#2594 Last Week
#2330 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.

Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+5% Synergy $0.24
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+3% Synergy $0.44
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $1.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+80% Synergy $3.17
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+73% Synergy $0.60
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+73% Synergy $8.26
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+70% Synergy $4.18
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+69% Synergy $17.83
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+68% Synergy $1.98
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+67% Synergy $4.93
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+67% Synergy $1.74
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+66% Synergy $1.76
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+66% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+64% Synergy $0.16
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+63% Synergy $1.17
Twinflame Twinflame
+56% Synergy $5.38
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+56% Synergy $0.97
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+40% Synergy $3.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+22% Synergy $0.10
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+12% Synergy $9.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.49
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+23% Synergy $9.62
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $30.89
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $91.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $90.28

Creatures

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

Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+53% Synergy $0.08
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+49% Synergy $9.88
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+42% Synergy $1.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+40% Synergy $0.19
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+33% Synergy $0.27
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+32% Synergy $2.12
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+32% Synergy $0.22
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
+32% Synergy $1.41
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+32% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+31% Synergy $7.56
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+28% Synergy $0.98
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+28% Synergy $0.21
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+23% Synergy $10.94
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+22% Synergy $1.97
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+20% Synergy $0.48
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+18% Synergy $0.71
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.08
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+18% Synergy $0.06
Anger Anger
+17% Synergy $1.60
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+16% Synergy $0.06
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+15% Synergy $0.10
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.13
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+13% Synergy $4.49
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+13% Synergy $0.68
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $0.69
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $5.76
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+11% Synergy $10.90
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+10% Synergy $12.58
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+10% Synergy $4.82
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+10% Synergy $0.36
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+10% Synergy $0.16
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
+10% Synergy $3.42
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+9% Synergy $0.89
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+8% Synergy $0.12
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+8% Synergy $0.28
Battle-Mad Ronin Battle-Mad Ronin
+7% Synergy $0.18
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+4% Synergy $17.10
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+4% Synergy $0.22
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+4% Synergy $2.05
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $4.29
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+2% Synergy $0.36
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+2% Synergy $3.64
Port Razer Port Razer
+2% Synergy $0.30
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
-1% Synergy $18.43
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-1% Synergy $4.07
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-2% Synergy $0.22
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
-2% Synergy $19.70
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $2.13
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-8% Synergy $0.65
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-13% Synergy $4.85

Instants

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+23% Synergy $2.26
Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.72
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+16% Synergy $0.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.41
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.31
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+7% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.59
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.63
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.12
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $7.15
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+4% Synergy $1.81
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $3.23
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+3% Synergy $0.08
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.55
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+1% Synergy $0.18
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $10.48
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-2% Synergy $2.25
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $3.25
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $8.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.28
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-4% Synergy $1.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $48.91
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $7.40
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $8.04
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.33

Sorceries

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

Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+46% Synergy $10.18
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+36% Synergy $9.87
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+30% Synergy $0.17
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+25% Synergy $2.12
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+24% Synergy $6.39
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+16% Synergy $0.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+11% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.28
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+11% Synergy $0.71
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+10% Synergy $1.09
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+8% Synergy $0.10
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+8% Synergy $4.78
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+5% Synergy $0.11
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+4% Synergy $2.98
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+3% Synergy $15.86
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.11
World at War World at War
+3% Synergy $5.78
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $0.83
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $15.39
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.67
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.79
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $3.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.61
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1499.99
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $5.68
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+46% Synergy $11.68
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+45% Synergy $8.97
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+45% Synergy $3.60
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+28% Synergy $9.84
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+26% Synergy $5.16
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+22% Synergy $2.53
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+18% Synergy $1.52
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+17% Synergy $25.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.19
Embercleave Embercleave
+12% Synergy $9.31
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+12% Synergy $1.71
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $9.45
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+11% Synergy $0.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.30
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+8% Synergy $9.64
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+6% Synergy $2.17
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.21
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.50
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $38.64
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.35
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $13.63
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $1.45
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+4% Synergy $1.41
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.14
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $11.86
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $33.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.57
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $20.04
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $3.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

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

Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+50% Synergy $10.62
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+46% Synergy $0.21
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+44% Synergy $3.03
Mirror March Mirror March
+36% Synergy $1.26
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+36% Synergy $8.88
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.08
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.16
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $7.80
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.27
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.18
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $2.06
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.50
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $17.15
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.67
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
0% Synergy $0.26
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $9.55
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $6.52
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-9% Synergy $2.86
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-19% Synergy $1.65

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+17% Synergy $0.97
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+12% Synergy $1.15
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.22
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+40% Synergy $14.79
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+38% Synergy $1.99
War Room War Room
+26% Synergy $4.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.37
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+14% Synergy $16.86
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $10.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.13
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $6.02
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $38.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.14
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.52
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $2.77
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $0.58
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.78
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.11
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.10
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.60
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $34.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+51% Synergy $2.02
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+22% Synergy $3.50
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $9.61
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $18.61
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $2.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.93
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $25.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $2.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.59
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.43
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.46
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.55
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.17
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $5.68
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $2.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $1.02

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