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Heiko Yamazaki, the General
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 29% Artifacts 25% Voltron 6% Warriors 6% Combo 5% Samurai 5% Attack Triggers 4% Reanimator 3% Sacrifice 3% Eggs 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2578 Current Rank
#2676 Last Week
#2594 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+5% Synergy $4.72
Technodrome Technodrome
+5% Synergy $3.90
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
+3% Synergy $0.07
General Traag, Heart of Stone General Traag, Heart of Stone
+3% Synergy $0.08
Bot Bashing Time Bot Bashing Time
+3% Synergy $0.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+72% Synergy $0.22
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+72% Synergy $0.14
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+55% Synergy $0.37
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+49% Synergy $0.63
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+46% Synergy $0.32
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+45% Synergy $0.31
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $3.05
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+39% Synergy $3.19
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+38% Synergy $0.30
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+37% Synergy $0.92

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
+36% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+34% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+22% Synergy $0.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.27
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $15.08
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-23% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+37% Synergy $0.23
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+35% Synergy $5.01
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+33% Synergy $0.49
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+32% Synergy $2.56
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+30% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+28% Synergy $9.17
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+28% Synergy $13.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.96
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+27% Synergy $0.42
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+27% Synergy $1.08
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+26% Synergy $0.23
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+25% Synergy $0.25
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+25% Synergy $2.62
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+24% Synergy $1.03
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+23% Synergy $0.32
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+22% Synergy $0.96
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+21% Synergy $0.11
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+17% Synergy $0.54
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+17% Synergy $0.24
Scrapyard Steelbreaker Scrapyard Steelbreaker
+17% Synergy $0.05
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+14% Synergy $0.33
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+14% Synergy $0.52
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+14% Synergy $4.92
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+14% Synergy $0.55
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.29
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+14% Synergy $0.20
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+14% Synergy $0.12
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+12% Synergy $0.33
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $0.26
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+11% Synergy $0.44
Goldhound Goldhound
+11% Synergy $0.13
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $8.74
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
+11% Synergy $0.09
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sokenzan Smelter Sokenzan Smelter
+10% Synergy $0.06
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $1.14
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+9% Synergy $0.34
Unstoppable Ogre Unstoppable Ogre
+9% Synergy $0.05
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.60
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+8% Synergy $0.15
Embraal Gear-Smasher Embraal Gear-Smasher
+8% Synergy $0.12
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+7% Synergy $18.91
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+6% Synergy $0.33
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+6% Synergy $3.29
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $10.03
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+3% Synergy $0.77
Anger Anger
0% Synergy $0.52
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $5.91

Instants

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

Voltage Surge Voltage Surge
+18% Synergy $0.09
Shrapnel Blast Shrapnel Blast
+8% Synergy $0.22
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.63
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+7% Synergy $0.13
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.08
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+4% Synergy $0.26
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.15
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+2% Synergy $1.94
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+2% Synergy $4.37
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $1.50
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-6% Synergy $1.94
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $11.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $5.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $14.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $68.07
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $9.73
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-14% Synergy $12.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $2.89
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $12.87

Sorceries

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

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+25% Synergy $0.34
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+25% Synergy $1.72
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.20
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+7% Synergy $0.21
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+6% Synergy $4.69
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.35
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $14.37
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.51
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $5.08
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.35
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-4% Synergy $5.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.39
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-20% Synergy $1.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+35% Synergy $0.41
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+31% Synergy $0.14
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+24% Synergy $0.35
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+24% Synergy $0.33
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.73
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $3.75
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+22% Synergy $2.05
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.38
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $0.56
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+21% Synergy $0.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.69
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $3.29
Key to the City Key to the City
+20% Synergy $1.16
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $7.29
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.52
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+18% Synergy $1.58
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+18% Synergy $3.33
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+17% Synergy $0.25
Trading Post Trading Post
+17% Synergy $0.37
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+17% Synergy $0.13
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.38
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+15% Synergy $0.17
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $5.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $43.69
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+13% Synergy $0.89
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+13% Synergy $0.31
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+11% Synergy $3.21
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.56
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $14.83
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $9.10
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.61
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+9% Synergy $21.60
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $10.46
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $0.98
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.58
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+8% Synergy $1.06
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+7% Synergy $3.18
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $39.72
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $11.97
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.34
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $2.07
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $11.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.57
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-36% Synergy $11.17

Enchantments

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

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+35% Synergy $0.23
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.45
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+13% Synergy $0.21
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+8% Synergy $0.14
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.29
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+7% Synergy $0.14
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $2.78
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+5% Synergy $0.28
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+3% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.08
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.30
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-3% Synergy $31.93
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.93

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.30
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+25% Synergy $1.79
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+21% Synergy $1.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $4.64
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+15% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $12.99
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.09
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $20.37
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+7% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.29
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.42
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+4% Synergy $1.98
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+3% Synergy $2.37
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.17
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+3% Synergy $10.14
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+3% Synergy $1.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.11
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $1.68
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $1.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.51
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $11.07
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $2.31
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-18% Synergy $17.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+35% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+20% Synergy $0.35
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+13% Synergy $0.18
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+12% Synergy $0.39
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+9% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.18
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $38.55
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.22
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+3% Synergy $17.37
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $214.76
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.23
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $14.92

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