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Heiko Yamazaki, the General
Price tag $0.08

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 29% Artifacts 27% Voltron 7% Warriors 4% Attack Triggers 3% Combo 3% Reanimator 3% Sacrifice 3% Samurai 3% Aggro 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3053 Current Rank
#2893 Last Week
#2589 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Heiko Yamazaki, the General decks.

Tempestra, Dame of Games Tempestra, Dame of Games
+14% Synergy $0.33
Manhole Missile Manhole Missile
+14% Synergy $0.10
Kulrath Zealot Kulrath Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.08
Brambleback Brute Brambleback Brute
+10% Synergy $0.13
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Heiko Yamazaki, the General's abilities and overall game plan.

Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+73% Synergy $0.16
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+71% Synergy $0.12
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+56% Synergy $0.34
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+50% Synergy $1.02
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+46% Synergy $0.25
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+46% Synergy $0.31
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+43% Synergy $2.70
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $3.99
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+39% Synergy $0.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Heiko Yamazaki, the General decks.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+37% Synergy $1.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+35% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+20% Synergy $0.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $2.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.27
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.77

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $14.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-24% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

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

Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+38% Synergy $0.17
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+34% Synergy $0.55
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+34% Synergy $6.02
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+32% Synergy $2.12
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+32% Synergy $0.27
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $1.79
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+28% Synergy $8.35
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+28% Synergy $0.54
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+28% Synergy $1.28
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+28% Synergy $0.24
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+27% Synergy $12.48
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+27% Synergy $3.18
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+26% Synergy $0.21
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+26% Synergy $0.34
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+23% Synergy $1.29
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+22% Synergy $0.10
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+20% Synergy $1.01
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+16% Synergy $0.53
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+16% Synergy $0.23
Scrapyard Steelbreaker Scrapyard Steelbreaker
+16% Synergy $0.03
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+15% Synergy $0.26
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+14% Synergy $0.55
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+14% Synergy $4.05
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+14% Synergy $0.52
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+14% Synergy $0.15
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+14% Synergy $0.06
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.32
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+12% Synergy $8.61
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+12% Synergy $0.27
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $0.31
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+11% Synergy $0.43
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
+11% Synergy $0.10
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+10% Synergy $1.04
Goldhound Goldhound
+9% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+9% Synergy $0.36
Sokenzan Smelter Sokenzan Smelter
+9% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+8% Synergy $15.49
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+8% Synergy $0.26
Scrapwork Mutt Scrapwork Mutt
+8% Synergy $0.26
Unstoppable Ogre Unstoppable Ogre
+8% Synergy $0.03
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+8% Synergy $0.15
Akki Ember-Keeper Akki Ember-Keeper
+8% Synergy $0.14
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.12
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+7% Synergy $0.39
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+6% Synergy $0.25
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $9.64
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+3% Synergy $1.34
Anger Anger
0% Synergy $1.94
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $8.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Heiko Yamazaki, the General safe.

Voltage Surge Voltage Surge
+18% Synergy $0.05
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.98
Shrapnel Blast Shrapnel Blast
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+7% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.67
Feed the Flames Feed the Flames
+5% Synergy $0.11
Giantfall Giantfall
+4% Synergy $0.25
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+3% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+2% Synergy $2.06
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+2% Synergy $4.25
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+2% Synergy $0.24
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+1% Synergy $0.26
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-7% Synergy $2.48
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $10.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $6.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-12% Synergy $13.35
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $10.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $66.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $2.95
Seething Song Seething Song
-25% Synergy $12.48

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Heiko Yamazaki, the General's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+27% Synergy $0.31
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+26% Synergy $1.29
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.61
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+6% Synergy $0.18
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+5% Synergy $6.52
Cinder Strike Cinder Strike
+5% Synergy $0.15
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+1% Synergy $14.55
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
0% Synergy $0.32
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-3% Synergy $3.61
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $1.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-20% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+36% Synergy $0.47
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+32% Synergy $0.15
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+27% Synergy $0.24
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+24% Synergy $0.60
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+24% Synergy $0.34
Key to the City Key to the City
+23% Synergy $2.81
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+22% Synergy $0.42
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $3.35
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+22% Synergy $0.26
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+21% Synergy $3.65
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+21% Synergy $1.88
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+21% Synergy $0.98
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $1.20
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+20% Synergy $1.33
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+20% Synergy $0.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $8.56
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $1.89
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+19% Synergy $0.17
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+19% Synergy $0.12
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.47
Trading Post Trading Post
+17% Synergy $0.40
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+16% Synergy $0.37
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+16% Synergy $0.08
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+14% Synergy $0.86
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+14% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.70
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+13% Synergy $0.20
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $5.29
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+10% Synergy $3.14
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.93
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $9.59
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+9% Synergy $21.95
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.61
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+8% Synergy $0.20
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.55
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $14.83
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+7% Synergy $2.74
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $36.49
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $14.47
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+6% Synergy $0.22
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.23
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.91
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.90
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.44
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $10.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.61
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-39% Synergy $12.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Heiko Yamazaki, the General's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+38% Synergy $0.18
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+25% Synergy $0.43
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.27
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+8% Synergy $0.12
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+7% Synergy $0.12
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+6% Synergy $1.86
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+6% Synergy $0.23
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+3% Synergy $0.08
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+3% Synergy $0.35
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-14% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $1.16
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+25% Synergy $1.81
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+20% Synergy $7.61
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+20% Synergy $1.60
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+16% Synergy $0.26
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.00
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $0.71
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.21
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $19.16
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy $0.20
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+7% Synergy $0.25
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $0.87
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+4% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy $0.94
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+3% Synergy $7.63
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $1.49
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-2% Synergy $1.52
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.24
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $1.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $37.51
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-13% Synergy $11.31
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $8.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+37% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+20% Synergy $0.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+13% Synergy $0.37
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+13% Synergy $0.19
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+8% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.26
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.59
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.89
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $1.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.08

Lands

The mana base foundation for Heiko Yamazaki, the General decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.44
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-6% Synergy $1.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-12% Synergy $13.35

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