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Heiko Yamazaki, the General
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 28% Artifacts 25% Voltron 8% Combo 6% Warriors 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3049 Current Rank
#2943 Last Week
#2809 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.

Ragged Short Spear Ragged Short Spear
+8% Synergy $0.17
The Black Arrow The Black Arrow
+4% Synergy $0.23
Key to the Side-Door Key to the Side-Door
+4% Synergy $0.23
Well-Worn Spatula Well-Worn Spatula
+4% Synergy $0.13
Dáin Ironfoot Dáin Ironfoot
+3% Synergy $0.30

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 $0.22
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+71% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+54% Synergy $0.38
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+48% Synergy $1.51
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+45% Synergy $0.31
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+43% Synergy $0.33
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+37% Synergy $3.10
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+37% Synergy $2.05
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+36% Synergy $0.34
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+35% Synergy $3.18

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 $5.04
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+29% Synergy $10.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+22% Synergy $0.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $2.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.37
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.27

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $16.83
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $40.20

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
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+33% Synergy $0.92
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+33% Synergy $5.37
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+32% Synergy $0.26
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+30% Synergy $3.22
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+29% Synergy $10.65
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+26% Synergy $0.43
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+26% Synergy $2.41
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+25% Synergy $0.35
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+25% Synergy $1.30
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+25% Synergy $0.31
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+24% Synergy $1.13
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $3.40
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+23% Synergy $1.67
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+23% Synergy $0.29
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.37
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+19% Synergy $0.19
Scrapyard Steelbreaker Scrapyard Steelbreaker
+17% Synergy $0.08
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+15% Synergy $2.54
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+15% Synergy $0.20
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+14% Synergy $0.60
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.35
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+12% Synergy $0.28
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
+12% Synergy $0.12
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+12% Synergy $0.24
Goldhound Goldhound
+11% Synergy $0.18
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+11% Synergy $0.48
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+11% Synergy $0.27
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+11% Synergy $4.33
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+11% Synergy $0.24
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.39
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $11.46
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+9% Synergy $0.80
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+9% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan Smelter Sokenzan Smelter
+9% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.19
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.82
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+8% Synergy $0.37
Embraal Gear-Smasher Embraal Gear-Smasher
+7% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+7% Synergy $0.36
Unstoppable Ogre Unstoppable Ogre
+7% Synergy $0.11
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+7% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+7% Synergy $23.07
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $10.96
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+3% Synergy $3.02
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+0% Synergy $2.19
Anger Anger
+0% Synergy $0.66
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $8.27

Instants

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

Voltage Surge Voltage Surge
+16% Synergy $0.14
Shrapnel Blast Shrapnel Blast
+6% Synergy $0.30
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+4% Synergy $0.26
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+3% Synergy $5.63
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.39
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+2% Synergy $2.60
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+2% Synergy $0.30
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+2% Synergy $0.20
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+1% Synergy $0.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+0% Synergy $4.51
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $2.12
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-7% Synergy $5.02
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $10.77
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $16.85
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $18.86
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-12% Synergy $10.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-13% Synergy $11.51
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $72.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-15% Synergy $0.99
Seething Song Seething Song
-24% Synergy $12.07

Sorceries

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

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+26% Synergy $0.33
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+24% Synergy $1.43
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.26
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+5% Synergy $0.29
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+4% Synergy $0.23
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+4% Synergy $4.79
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $1.98
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.30
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+0% Synergy $4.39
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.99
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.48
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-4% Synergy $8.88
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.89
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.51
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $1.48
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+34% Synergy $0.43
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+33% Synergy $0.18
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+25% Synergy $2.87
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+24% Synergy $0.27
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+22% Synergy $0.50
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+22% Synergy $2.57
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.20
Key to the City Key to the City
+20% Synergy $1.12
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $1.13
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.41
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+19% Synergy $0.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $6.14
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+18% Synergy $1.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+18% Synergy $3.74
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+17% Synergy $2.09
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+16% Synergy $3.99
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $5.40
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.28
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+15% Synergy $0.19
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+15% Synergy $0.33
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+15% Synergy $0.26
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+14% Synergy $0.17
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+14% Synergy $0.90
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $48.61
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.39
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.64
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $12.23
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+11% Synergy $0.30
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $16.97
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.65
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $10.30
Dueling Rapier Dueling Rapier
+8% Synergy $0.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $6.03
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.21
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $2.56
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $2.69
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.39
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $19.99
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+6% Synergy $3.30
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.16
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $52.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $32.63
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $2.91
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+3% Synergy $2.95
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
0% Synergy $38.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-36% Synergy $14.86

Enchantments

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

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+34% Synergy $0.29
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+23% Synergy $0.40
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+6% Synergy $7.55
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+6% Synergy $0.13
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $1.79
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+5% Synergy $0.17
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+4% Synergy $0.22
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.16
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-3% Synergy $35.79
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $7.63

Utility Lands

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

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+24% Synergy $2.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.43
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.34
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+20% Synergy $1.50
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy $2.92
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+15% Synergy $0.39
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $18.76
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $3.38
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.32
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+5% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.39
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+5% Synergy $17.79
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+4% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $2.27
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.96
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+3% Synergy $1.18
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+3% Synergy $0.19
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+3% Synergy $14.68
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.97
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $2.40
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.76
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $4.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.85
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $5.35
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-13% Synergy $8.48
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-17% Synergy $19.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+33% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+18% Synergy $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+13% Synergy $0.40
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.18
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.38
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $35.85
Terrarion Terrarion
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.62
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+0% Synergy $239.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.22
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.90
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-11% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.34
Castle Doom Castle Doom
+6% Synergy $0.49
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.89
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $16.85

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