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Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 27% +1/+1 Counters 13% Voltron 13% Graveyard 10% Aristocrats 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2729 Current Rank
#3486 Last Week
#2941 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cyan, Vengeful Samurai.

All 7 Mana Commanders - EDH Gameplay - Ep 110

All 7 Mana Commanders - EDH Gameplay - Ep 110

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cyan, Vengeful Samurai decks.

Primary Research Primary Research
+41% Synergy $0.19
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+26% Synergy $4.72
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+25% Synergy $0.29
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+9% Synergy $0.10
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's abilities and overall game plan.

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+64% Synergy $0.37
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+63% Synergy $0.36
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+63% Synergy $0.28
Millikin Millikin
+62% Synergy $0.32
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+61% Synergy $3.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+59% Synergy $0.32
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+56% Synergy $0.28
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+56% Synergy $3.70
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+53% Synergy $0.48
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+52% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cyan, Vengeful Samurai decks.

Airlift Chaplain Airlift Chaplain
+50% Synergy $0.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.32
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+47% Synergy $0.37
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+45% Synergy $0.34
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+45% Synergy $0.30
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+44% Synergy $2.29
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+41% Synergy $3.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $4.55
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.32

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+49% Synergy $0.66
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+45% Synergy $0.28
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+45% Synergy $0.19
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+41% Synergy $0.26
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+37% Synergy $0.25
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+36% Synergy $2.32
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+34% Synergy $4.62
Ollenbock Escort Ollenbock Escort
+32% Synergy $0.15
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.47
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+30% Synergy $0.33
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+28% Synergy $2.03
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+28% Synergy $0.19
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+28% Synergy $0.33
Reveillark Reveillark
+28% Synergy $0.88
Nettle Guard Nettle Guard
+28% Synergy $0.17
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+27% Synergy $0.31
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+27% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+26% Synergy $0.33
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+24% Synergy $0.20
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+23% Synergy $0.36
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+22% Synergy $0.40
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+22% Synergy $0.39
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+22% Synergy $0.36
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+21% Synergy $0.18
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+19% Synergy $0.43
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+19% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+18% Synergy $0.35
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.70
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+18% Synergy $0.22
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+18% Synergy $0.18
Oketra's Attendant Oketra's Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.11
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+17% Synergy $0.44
Cloudbound Moogle Cloudbound Moogle
+17% Synergy $0.17
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+16% Synergy $36.46
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+16% Synergy $0.36
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $3.93
Imposing Vantasaur Imposing Vantasaur
+15% Synergy $0.21
Winged Shepherd Winged Shepherd
+14% Synergy $0.20
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+14% Synergy $0.49
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $13.69
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+13% Synergy $0.53
Vigilant Martyr Vigilant Martyr
+12% Synergy $0.39
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+11% Synergy $3.44
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+7% Synergy $4.94
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $5.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $8.04
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-1% Synergy $2.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cyan, Vengeful Samurai safe.

Brought Back Brought Back
+30% Synergy $3.06
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+14% Synergy $0.29
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+10% Synergy $0.37
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+6% Synergy $1.67
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $5.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.08
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.07
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.33
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-20% Synergy $22.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-23% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's game plan and control the board.

Helping Hand Helping Hand
+37% Synergy $0.33
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+34% Synergy $0.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+24% Synergy $0.44
Patch Up Patch Up
+24% Synergy $0.16
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+20% Synergy $0.21
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+19% Synergy $1.24
Resurrection Resurrection
+18% Synergy $0.23
Return to the Ranks Return to the Ranks
+18% Synergy $0.83
Recommission Recommission
+16% Synergy $0.32
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+16% Synergy $0.32
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+14% Synergy $0.26
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+14% Synergy $0.18
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+11% Synergy $0.28
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+11% Synergy $0.27
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+10% Synergy $0.22
Proclamation of Rebirth Proclamation of Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.50
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+8% Synergy $0.20
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.23
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+5% Synergy $0.34
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+5% Synergy $0.81
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.69
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.67
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+46% Synergy $0.30
Key to the City Key to the City
+40% Synergy $1.13
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+35% Synergy $0.36
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+32% Synergy $0.39
Wand of Vertebrae Wand of Vertebrae
+27% Synergy $0.18
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+26% Synergy $0.17
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+22% Synergy $17.16
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+19% Synergy $14.06
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+19% Synergy $2.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $6.25
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+17% Synergy $0.26
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+17% Synergy $24.29
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+16% Synergy $4.30
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+15% Synergy $0.44
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+14% Synergy $2.83
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+14% Synergy $1.85
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+13% Synergy $0.68
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+12% Synergy $18.39
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $3.22
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+10% Synergy $0.21
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+9% Synergy $16.58
Mole Module Mole Module
+9% Synergy $0.32
Shard of Broken Glass Shard of Broken Glass
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.74
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+7% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.93
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+6% Synergy $18.60
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.39
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+6% Synergy $0.30
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.35
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+5% Synergy $1.31
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $16.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.95
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.47
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $2.69
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $41.06
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $30.98
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $45.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-9% Synergy $5.50
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-9% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.78
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $7.69

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+41% Synergy $0.35
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+39% Synergy $7.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+32% Synergy $0.60
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+16% Synergy $0.59
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+14% Synergy $0.57
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+10% Synergy $1.26
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.30
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+8% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+7% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Renewal Enduring Renewal
+7% Synergy $1.53
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $4.13
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+5% Synergy $0.25
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+5% Synergy $0.93
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+4% Synergy $14.70
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $28.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-22% Synergy $13.49

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+37% Synergy $1.50
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+36% Synergy $0.32
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+28% Synergy $4.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.38
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+13% Synergy $0.26
High Market High Market
+11% Synergy $0.39
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+8% Synergy $0.54
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.80
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+7% Synergy $0.27
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $13.56
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+5% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.83
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.34
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.17
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.38
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.47
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $12.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $7.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.73
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.74
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-14% Synergy $6.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+40% Synergy $1.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.51
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cyan, Vengeful Samurai decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+23% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+16% Synergy $8.39
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+11% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.54
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.36
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+5% Synergy $6.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.33
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.35

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