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Heiko Yamazaki, the General
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 31% Artifacts 24% Voltron 7% Combo 5% Warriors 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3078 Current Rank
#2906 Last Week
#2732 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.

HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+7% Synergy $0.23
Castle Doom Castle Doom
+7% Synergy $0.59
Death to Our Enemies Death to Our Enemies
+6% Synergy $0.24
Iron Fist, Living Weapon Iron Fist, Living Weapon
+6% 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 $0.18
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+71% Synergy $0.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+52% Synergy $0.38
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $1.13
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+45% Synergy $0.28
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+43% Synergy $0.25
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.29
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.01
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+37% Synergy $1.17
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+36% Synergy $0.32

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
+34% Synergy $0.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+33% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+22% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.93
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.40
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.76
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $17.23
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $41.58

Creatures

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

Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+35% Synergy $0.24
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+34% Synergy $4.62
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+33% Synergy $0.49
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+32% Synergy $3.09
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+29% Synergy $10.03
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+29% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+27% Synergy $12.21
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+27% Synergy $2.19
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+26% Synergy $0.98
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+26% Synergy $0.44
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+25% Synergy $1.20
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+25% Synergy $0.21
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+25% Synergy $1.62
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+25% Synergy $0.20
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+23% Synergy $2.90
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+22% Synergy $0.19
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.38
Scrapyard Steelbreaker Scrapyard Steelbreaker
+16% Synergy $0.10
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+15% Synergy $0.24
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+15% Synergy $0.85
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+14% Synergy $0.30
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+13% Synergy $0.26
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+13% Synergy $0.22
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.26
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+13% Synergy $4.33
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+12% Synergy $0.60
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
+12% Synergy $0.13
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+12% Synergy $0.29
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+12% Synergy $0.35
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+12% Synergy $0.52
Goldhound Goldhound
+11% Synergy $0.17
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $10.40
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+10% Synergy $0.33
Unstoppable Ogre Unstoppable Ogre
+9% Synergy $0.12
Sokenzan Smelter Sokenzan Smelter
+9% Synergy $0.11
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+9% Synergy $0.41
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+9% Synergy $0.39
Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.26
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.69
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+8% Synergy $0.22
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.89
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.21
Akki Ember-Keeper Akki Ember-Keeper
+7% Synergy $0.12
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+6% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+6% Synergy $22.18
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $10.84
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+4% Synergy $1.05
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $0.59
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+1% Synergy $1.66
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $6.32

Instants

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

Voltage Surge Voltage Surge
+15% Synergy $0.12
Shrapnel Blast Shrapnel Blast
+6% Synergy $0.30
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+6% Synergy $0.24
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.42
Giantfall Giantfall
+4% Synergy $0.26
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+3% Synergy $5.46
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.46
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+2% Synergy $0.29
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+1% Synergy $0.25
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+1% Synergy $2.47
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $2.13
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-7% Synergy $5.48
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $11.81
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $17.60
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $7.57
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $14.92
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $9.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $67.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $0.74
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $12.55

Sorceries

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

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+24% Synergy $0.31
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+24% Synergy $1.32
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.27
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+5% Synergy $4.06
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+5% Synergy $0.25
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+5% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $1.85
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.32
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+0% Synergy $4.54
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.72
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.53
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-3% Synergy $6.82
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.02
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-19% Synergy $1.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+33% Synergy $0.95
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+32% Synergy $0.14
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+24% Synergy $0.48
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $2.76
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+23% Synergy $0.26
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.96
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $1.46
Key to the City Key to the City
+21% Synergy $0.91
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.41
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.91
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+19% Synergy $1.12
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+19% Synergy $3.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $6.81
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+19% Synergy $1.59
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $5.08
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+18% Synergy $3.50
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+17% Synergy $0.59
Trading Post Trading Post
+17% Synergy $0.23
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+16% Synergy $0.23
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+15% Synergy $0.25
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+15% Synergy $0.17
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+15% Synergy $0.23
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+14% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $43.07
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $11.85
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+13% Synergy $0.82
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+12% Synergy $0.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $15.52
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.51
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $5.09
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $17.85
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $8.64
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $2.20
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.90
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+7% Synergy $3.26
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+7% Synergy $1.35
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.70
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+6% Synergy $0.31
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $49.91
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $16.44
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $33.05
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $6.71
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $2.56
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+0% Synergy $20.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.15
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-37% Synergy $13.16

Enchantments

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

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+35% Synergy $0.26
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+23% Synergy $0.46
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.26
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+7% Synergy $0.20
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+7% Synergy $0.20
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+6% Synergy $1.68
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+5% Synergy $8.89
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.12
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.31
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $1.66
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-2% Synergy $35.32
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $7.48

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.40
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+23% Synergy $2.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.41
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+20% Synergy $1.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $3.59
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+15% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $16.62
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $3.46
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.35
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+5% Synergy $18.63
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.42
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+4% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+3% Synergy $13.18
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+3% Synergy $2.46
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+3% Synergy $0.38
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+3% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.54
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
0% Synergy $1.71
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $2.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $43.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $4.25
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $7.61
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $4.43
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-18% Synergy $18.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+19% Synergy $0.37
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+13% Synergy $0.37
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.13
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+8% Synergy $0.20
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.38
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $33.77
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+0% Synergy $241.89
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+0% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.86
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.28
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.48
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $17.60

Similar Commanders

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
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
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 First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The War Doctor Dan Lewis The War Doctor // Dan Lewis
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
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
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Flaming Fist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Moira Brown, Guide Author Moira Brown, Guide Author
Vikya, Scorching Stalwart Vikya, Scorching Stalwart
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
The Eleventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Eleventh Doctor // Dan Lewis
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akiri, Line-Slinger // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akiri, Line-Slinger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Tyrox, Saurid Tyrant Tyrox, Saurid Tyrant