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Heiko Yamazaki, the General
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

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

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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