Iizuka the Ruthless
$1.28
$1.28Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4063
Current Rank
#4412
Past 2 Years
29
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Red Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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TCGplayer
$1.28
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Iizuka the Ruthless decks.
Samut, Hazoret's Champion+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.36
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Iizuka the Ruthless's abilities and overall game plan.
Ronin Houndmaster+99% Synergy
in 100% of decks
$0.28
Peerless Samurai+99% Synergy
in 100% of decks
$0.22
Fumiko the Lowblood+95% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.66
Reinforced Ronin+94% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.35
Ronin Cliffrider+93% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.36
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei+91% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$1.06
Battle-Mad Ronin+89% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.14
Heiko Yamazaki, the General+88% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.21
Upriser Renegade+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.23
Akki Ronin+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.25
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Iizuka the Ruthless decks.
Ronin Houndmaster+99% Synergy
in 100% of decks
$0.28
Peerless Samurai+99% Synergy
in 100% of decks
$0.22
Fumiko the Lowblood+95% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.66
Reinforced Ronin+94% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.35
Ronin Cliffrider+93% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.36
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei+91% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$1.06
Battle-Mad Ronin+89% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.14
Heiko Yamazaki, the General+88% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.21
Upriser Renegade+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.23
Akki Ronin+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.25
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$125.19
Gamble-7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$17.87
Jeska's Will-7% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$40.41
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Iizuka the Ruthless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Akki Battle Squad+81% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$4.72
Taurean Mauler+78% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.79
Godo, Bandit Warlord+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.27
Universal Automaton+75% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.61
Metallic Mimic+74% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.18
Bloodline Pretender+73% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$2.29
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.61
Archetype of Aggression+56% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$1.90
Adaptive Automaton+54% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.38
Changeling Berserker+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.43
Feldon of the Third Path+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.27
Changeling Wayfinder+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.29
Sizzling Changeling+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.13
Solemn Simulacrum+25% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.53
Barkform Harvester+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.18
Lizard Blades+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.71
Three Tree Mascot+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.13
Rooftop Percher+14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.25
Ogre-Head Helm+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.20
Paragon of Fierce Defiance+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.16
Humble Defector+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Tannuk, Steadfast Second+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.17
Roaming Throne+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$51.35
Mirror-Style Master+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Jaxis, the Troublemaker+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.90
Aether Membrane+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.49
Calamity, Galloping Inferno+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Professional Face-Breaker+3% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$6.28
Bloodmark Mentor+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.05
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.16
Heartless Hidetsugu+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.79
Burnished Hart+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Enduring Courage+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.44
Goblin Engineer-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.73
Pinnacle Monk-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.07
Iron Myr-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.73
Neheb, the Eternal-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.87
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell-15% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.55
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Iizuka the Ruthless safe.
Abrade+33% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.19
Blades of Velis Vel+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.21
Untimely Malfunction+29% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$8.06
Demand Answers+25% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.65
Thrill of Possibility+11% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.17
First Day of Class+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Lightning Bolt+8% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.83
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.97
Unexpected Windfall+5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.54
Siege Smash+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
You See a Pair of Goblins+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Reiterate+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$19.41
The Last Agni Kai+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.78
Unleash Fury0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Great Train Heist-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.78
Bolt Bend-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.42
Battle Hymn-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.04
Seething Song-4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$11.32
Deflecting Swat-11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$76.21
Redirect Lightning-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.73
Valakut Awakening-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.41
Big Score-15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.48
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Iizuka the Ruthless's game plan and control the board.
Relentless Assault+42% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$3.73
Kindred Charge+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$15.56
Crash Through+28% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.15
Tormenting Voice+22% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.17
Suplex+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.22
Chain Reaction+15% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.26
Blasphemous Act+11% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.59
Search for Survivors+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.49
Seize the Spoils+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.20
Electroduplicate+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.85
Faithless Looting+5% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.77
World at War+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.48
Fiery Confluence+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Disrupt Decorum+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.86
Sundering Eruption+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.67
Vandalblast+0% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.47
Wheel of Fortune-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3850.00
Cathartic Reunion-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Gamble-7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$17.87
Jeska's Will-7% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$40.41
Mana Geyser-18% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.20
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Tenza, Godo's Maul+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.23
Vanquisher's Banner+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$4.20
Heirloom Blade+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.33
Maskwood Nexus+44% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$2.68
Hazoret's Monument+39% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.03
Wayfarer's Bauble+34% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.30
Konda's Banner+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$12.67
Obelisk of Urd+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.27
Experimental Synthesizer+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.45
Herald's Horn+32% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.99
Samurai's Katana+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.27
Quick-Draw Katana+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.15
Sword of Light and Shadow+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$12.90
Icon of Ancestry+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.38
Door of Destinies+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.37
The Reaver Cleaver+25% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$28.90
Umezawa's Jitte+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$21.33
Kusari-Gama+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.42
O-Naginata+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.47
Urza's Incubator+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$19.85
Mask of Memory+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.41
Chainsaw+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.05
Ronin Warclub+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Sword of Vengeance+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.52
Embercleave+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.67
Infiltration Lens+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.09
Birthing Boughs+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
General's Kabuto+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.32
Buster Sword+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$46.85
Zephyr Boots+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.35
Thran Power Suit+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.93
No-Dachi+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Instruments of War+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Nemesis Mask+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.15
Brass Knuckles+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Genji Glove+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.47
Mimic Vat+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.74
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.84
Sword of the Animist+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.98
Helm of the Host+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.77
Sensei's Divining Top+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.01
Blackblade Reforged+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.99
Ruby Medallion+1% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$14.78
The Fire Crystal0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$7.51
Diamond Pick-Axe-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.66
Commander's Plate-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$36.51
Skullclamp-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.94
Swiftfoot Boots-12% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.88
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.79
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Iizuka the Ruthless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Shared Animosity+54% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$5.73
Molten Echoes+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$8.39
Aggravated Assault+25% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$37.19
Rising of the Day+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.41
Vow of Lightning+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Gratuitous Violence+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.94
Uphill Battle+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.22
Curse of Opulence+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.37
Echoing Assault+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Street Riot+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.15
The Flame of Keld+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Outpost Siege+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Rage Reflection+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.50
Goblin War Drums+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.47
Mirror March+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.94
Warstorm Surge-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.47
Descent into Avernus-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.66
Blood Moon-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.81
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Iizuka the Ruthless to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Koth, Fire of Resistance-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Chandra, Torch of Defiance-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.99
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Castle Embereth+35% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.31
Teetering Peaks+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.20
Spinerock Knoll+16% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.30
War Room+11% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.68
Three Tree City+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$30.04
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+9% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$17.02
Faceless Haven+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Soulstone Sanctuary+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.64
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$16.61
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.69
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Rogue's Passage+3% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.38
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$125.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$44.22
Buried Ruin-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Arena of Glory-7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.49
Forgotten Cave-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Heraldic Banner+46% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.30
Fire Diamond+32% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.39
Throne of Eldraine+26% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$29.44
Mind Stone+24% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.29
Worn Powerstone+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Patchwork Banner+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.72
Arcane Signet+8% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.38
Nyx Lotus+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.92
Caged Sun+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.89
Strixhaven Stadium+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Firdoch Core+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Cursed Mirror+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$16.10
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.34
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.48
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.99
Sol Ring-25% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.23
Lands
The mana base foundation for Iizuka the Ruthless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+43% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.28
Myriad Landscape+28% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.32
Cavern of Souls+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$51.43
Urza's Cave+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.31
Mountain+1% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.10
Sundering Eruption+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.67
Snow-Covered Mountain+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.50
Pinnacle Monk-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.07
Valakut Awakening-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.41
Iizuka the Ruthless Deck Stats
Based on 29 Iizuka the Ruthless decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 27
- Instant 7
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 19
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 27 |
| Instant | 7 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 19 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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Nov 2024 · #3429
Jul 2026 · #3585
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 3429 |
| 2025-01 | 3566 |
| 2025-02 | 3139 |
| 2025-03 | 3736 |
| 2025-05 | 3357 |
| 2025-06 | 3812 |
| 2025-07 | 4055 |
| 2025-08 | 3191 |
| 2025-10 | 3443 |
| 2025-12 | 4223 |
| 2026-01 | 4072 |
| 2026-02 | 3501 |
| 2026-04 | 3483 |
| 2026-06 | 4700 |
| 2026-07 | 3585 |
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