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Heiko Yamazaki, the General
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 28% Artifacts 25% Voltron 7% Warriors 6% Combo 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3038 Current Rank
#3342 Last Week
#2644 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+72% Synergy $0.15
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+71% Synergy $0.24
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+54% Synergy $0.34
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $1.67
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+45% Synergy $0.30
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+45% Synergy $0.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+38% Synergy $3.53
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $3.56
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+37% Synergy $0.34
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+37% Synergy $1.22

Top Cards

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+35% Synergy $0.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+35% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+22% Synergy $0.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.95
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.30
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $15.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+36% Synergy $0.23
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+34% Synergy $4.30
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+33% Synergy $0.52
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+32% Synergy $2.95
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+28% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+28% Synergy $9.98
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $2.08
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+27% Synergy $13.02
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+26% Synergy $0.47
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+26% Synergy $1.24
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+26% Synergy $0.26
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+26% Synergy $0.22
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+24% Synergy $1.11
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $3.41
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+24% Synergy $1.12
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+23% Synergy $0.39
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+22% Synergy $0.10
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+17% Synergy $0.81
Scrapyard Steelbreaker Scrapyard Steelbreaker
+17% Synergy $0.07
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+16% Synergy $0.24
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+14% Synergy $0.12
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+14% Synergy $0.39
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+14% Synergy $4.60
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+14% Synergy $0.60
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.27
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+14% Synergy $0.25
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+14% Synergy $0.26
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+13% Synergy $0.46
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+12% Synergy $0.42
Goldhound Goldhound
+12% Synergy $0.17
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+11% Synergy $0.40
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
+11% Synergy $0.10
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+11% Synergy $0.38
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $9.77
Unstoppable Ogre Unstoppable Ogre
+10% Synergy $0.08
Sokenzan Smelter Sokenzan Smelter
+10% Synergy $0.10
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+10% Synergy $0.40
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $1.24
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+9% Synergy $0.17
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.47
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.23
Embraal Gear-Smasher Embraal Gear-Smasher
+8% Synergy $0.20
Akki Ember-Keeper Akki Ember-Keeper
+8% Synergy $0.15
Scrapwork Mutt Scrapwork Mutt
+7% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+6% Synergy $21.02
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+6% Synergy $0.30
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $10.61
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+3% Synergy $0.66
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $0.41
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Voltage Surge Voltage Surge
+17% Synergy $0.16
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shrapnel Blast Shrapnel Blast
+7% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.36
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+3% Synergy $0.34
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+3% Synergy $4.29
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+1% Synergy $1.86
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $1.50
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-8% Synergy $5.56
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $12.52
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $7.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $16.68
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $11.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $67.12
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $10.94
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $0.92
Seething Song Seething Song
-24% Synergy $13.10

Sorceries

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

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+25% Synergy $1.29
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+24% Synergy $0.32
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+14% Synergy $0.32
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.28
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+7% Synergy $0.22
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+5% Synergy $0.30
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+5% Synergy $4.33
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $13.92
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.30
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $6.80
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.64
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.36
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-4% Synergy $6.54
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.91
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $1.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-20% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+33% Synergy $0.44
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+31% Synergy $0.14
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+24% Synergy $0.45
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $1.17
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+23% Synergy $2.35
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+23% Synergy $0.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.25
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $0.77
Key to the City Key to the City
+21% Synergy $1.13
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $4.17
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $3.15
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+20% Synergy $1.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $5.78
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $1.64
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+18% Synergy $3.22
Trading Post Trading Post
+18% Synergy $0.33
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+17% Synergy $0.56
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+17% Synergy $0.20
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+16% Synergy $0.25
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+16% Synergy $0.25
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.37
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+15% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $45.61
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $6.50
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+14% Synergy $1.09
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+12% Synergy $0.28
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+11% Synergy $3.65
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.69
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $12.74
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+9% Synergy $17.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $11.25
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.51
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $3.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.28
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.61
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+8% Synergy $1.35
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+8% Synergy $1.32
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $26.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $41.06
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.01
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $2.53
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $13.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-38% Synergy $12.37

Enchantments

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

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+35% Synergy $0.27
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.42
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.24
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+7% Synergy $0.17
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+7% Synergy $0.18
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $2.02
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+4% Synergy $6.69
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+3% Synergy $0.11
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.27
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+2% Synergy $0.37
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-2% Synergy $33.03
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.38
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+24% Synergy $2.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.38
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+20% Synergy $2.17
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $3.86
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+16% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $13.15
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.50
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+7% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.25
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+6% Synergy $18.98
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+6% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+4% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy $1.84
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $2.59
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.27
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+3% Synergy $11.03
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+3% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-2% Synergy $1.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $1.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.94
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $2.52
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-13% Synergy $7.44
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-19% Synergy $16.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+35% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+19% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+13% Synergy $0.40
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.16
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+8% Synergy $0.27
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.63
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.42
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.36
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $16.68

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Heiko Yamazaki, the General.

Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
The First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
The War Doctor Dan Lewis The War Doctor // Dan Lewis
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Eleventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Eleventh Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
Moira Brown, Guide Author Moira Brown, Guide Author
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Flaming Fist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Tyrox, Saurid Tyrant Tyrox, Saurid Tyrant
Vikya, Scorching Stalwart Vikya, Scorching Stalwart
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Akiri, Line-Slinger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Caparocti Sunborn Caparocti Sunborn
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan