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Cyan, Vengeful Samurai: +1/+1 Counters
Price tag $0.21

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%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Cyan, Vengeful Samurai players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+30% Synergy $0.39

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+99% Synergy $0.28
Millikin Millikin
+66% Synergy $0.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+61% Synergy $0.38
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+60% Synergy $0.30
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+56% Synergy $0.35
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+53% Synergy $4.94
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+50% Synergy $6.62
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+50% Synergy $3.00

Top Cards

The staple cards most Cyan, Vengeful Samurai +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Cyan, Vengeful Samurai decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+50% Synergy $0.26
Airlift Chaplain Airlift Chaplain
+50% Synergy $0.15
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+50% Synergy $0.35
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+50% Synergy $0.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+49% Synergy $2.82
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+49% Synergy $4.21
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.25
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+49% Synergy $0.21
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+48% Synergy $0.41
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+48% Synergy $1.98
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+48% Synergy $0.36
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+48% Synergy $0.47
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+48% Synergy $0.43
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+46% Synergy $0.38
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+45% Synergy $0.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+42% Synergy $0.27
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+40% Synergy $4.77
Inspired Insurgent Inspired Insurgent
+40% Synergy $0.11
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+39% Synergy $0.16
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+33% Synergy $0.40
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+33% Synergy $0.10
Nettle Guard Nettle Guard
+33% Synergy $0.20
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+33% Synergy $0.18
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+33% Synergy $0.12
Cliffside Rescuer Cliffside Rescuer
+33% Synergy $0.28
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+31% Synergy $0.41
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+31% Synergy $0.34
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+28% Synergy $0.33
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+28% Synergy $2.88
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $33.80
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+27% Synergy $3.85
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+26% Synergy $0.34
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+25% Synergy $0.28
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.25
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+23% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $20.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+22% Synergy $0.34
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+19% Synergy $0.22
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+18% Synergy $0.99
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+17% Synergy $5.28
Arashin Sunshield Arashin Sunshield
+17% Synergy $0.04
Vigilant Martyr Vigilant Martyr
+17% Synergy $0.39
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+16% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.46
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $12.66
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.56
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $1.56
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+3% Synergy $2.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+42% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+38% Synergy $1.64
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+27% Synergy $0.30
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+19% Synergy $6.19
Bright Reprisal Bright Reprisal
+17% Synergy $0.32
Charge Charge
+17% Synergy $0.05
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+16% Synergy $0.20
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+16% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+16% Synergy $7.52
Bandage Bandage
+16% Synergy $0.15
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+16% Synergy $0.12
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+12% Synergy $5.78
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-26% Synergy $1.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-34% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-42% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Cyan, Vengeful Samurai.

Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.92
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+19% Synergy $0.26
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+17% Synergy $0.77
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+16% Synergy $0.26
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+16% Synergy $0.28
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+16% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Roar Inspiring Roar
+16% Synergy $0.13
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+16% Synergy $0.68
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+16% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+16% Synergy $0.38
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+16% Synergy $0.17
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+15% Synergy $0.22
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+15% Synergy $0.34
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+14% Synergy $9.40
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+13% Synergy $3.38
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.32
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+11% Synergy $0.69
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+10% Synergy $1.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy $2.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Cyan, Vengeful Samurai +1/+1 Counters decks.

Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+49% Synergy $0.44
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+33% Synergy $0.18
Key to the City Key to the City
+32% Synergy $1.03
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+32% Synergy $0.93
Costume Closet Costume Closet
+20% Synergy $0.28
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+17% Synergy $2.03
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+17% Synergy $0.17
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.38
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+17% Synergy $0.40
Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.23
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+17% Synergy $0.14
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+16% Synergy $18.53
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+16% Synergy $0.24
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+16% Synergy $2.73
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+16% Synergy $0.26
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+16% Synergy $0.80
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+16% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.61
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+16% Synergy $4.19
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+16% Synergy $0.19
Collector's Cage Collector's Cage
+16% Synergy $0.89
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+16% Synergy $2.40
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+16% Synergy $7.33
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+16% Synergy $0.39
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+16% Synergy $0.21
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+16% Synergy $0.35
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+15% Synergy $0.80
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+15% Synergy $2.38
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+15% Synergy $1.98
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+15% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $13.25
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+14% Synergy $4.23
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+14% Synergy $4.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $15.31
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $5.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $3.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $38.52
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.30
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-11% Synergy $5.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Cyan, Vengeful Samurai decks.

Smile at Death Smile at Death
+48% Synergy $3.82
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+48% Synergy $4.64
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+31% Synergy $1.35
Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
+25% Synergy $0.10
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+18% Synergy $8.57
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+18% Synergy $40.57
Fight or Flight Fight or Flight
+17% Synergy $1.95
Alms Alms
+17% Synergy $0.28
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+16% Synergy $0.31
Hope Against Hope Hope Against Hope
+16% Synergy $0.24
Blessing Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.08
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+16% Synergy $0.38
Planar Collapse Planar Collapse
+16% Synergy $0.96
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+16% Synergy $0.29
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+15% Synergy $0.77
Together Forever Together Forever
+15% Synergy $0.25
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+15% Synergy $0.87
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+15% Synergy $0.78
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+15% Synergy $0.46
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+15% Synergy $0.40
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+14% Synergy $0.34
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+12% Synergy $0.76
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.88
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $9.17
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+16% Synergy $2.07
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+16% Synergy $0.27
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+14% Synergy $0.60
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Cyan, Vengeful Samurai +1/+1 Counters decks.

Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+37% Synergy $0.41
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+32% Synergy $0.30
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $0.48
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+26% Synergy $5.89
Karoo Karoo
+26% Synergy $1.23
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+25% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.36
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+21% Synergy $0.27
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.09
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+16% Synergy $0.24
Diamond City Diamond City
+16% Synergy $2.45
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+16% Synergy $0.22
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+16% Synergy $0.26
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+16% Synergy $0.25
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+16% Synergy $0.21
Wasteland Wasteland
+15% Synergy $27.58
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+15% Synergy $0.80
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+15% Synergy $0.32
New Benalia New Benalia
+15% Synergy $0.27
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.22
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+14% Synergy $0.37
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+13% Synergy $0.94
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+13% Synergy $0.41
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+13% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+13% Synergy $20.51
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy $4.02
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $5.14
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+12% Synergy $2.93
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+9% Synergy $6.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $39.67
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $12.14
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $1.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $6.78

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Network Terminal Network Terminal
+17% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+14% Synergy $3.11
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.37
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+14% Synergy $0.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Cyan, Vengeful Samurai's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+49% Synergy $2.82
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+42% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+38% Synergy $1.64
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+27% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+27% Synergy $0.52
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+18% Synergy $0.29
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+16% Synergy $7.20
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+16% Synergy $0.34
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+15% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $39.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $11.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $33.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $30.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $15.52
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+8% Synergy $0.39
Plains Plains
-10% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cyan, Vengeful Samurai: +1/+1 Counters.

Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Celes, Rune Knight Celes, Rune Knight
Mageta the Lion Mageta the Lion
Neyam Shai Murad Neyam Shai Murad
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
Zack Fair Zack Fair
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kroxa and Kunoros Kroxa and Kunoros
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tormod, the Desecrator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Raffine, Scheming Seer Raffine, Scheming Seer
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Barrowin of Clan Undurr Barrowin of Clan Undurr
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
Karador, Ghost Chieftain Karador, Ghost Chieftain
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Far Traveler Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Far Traveler
Sefris of the Hidden Ways Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful