Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
$0.27
$0.27Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2699
Current Rank
#2787
Last Week
#2404
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Norika Yamazaki, the Poet.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks.
Roads Go Ever, Ever On+12% Synergy
$0.33
The Mountain-king's Return+6% Synergy
$0.20
Grakk the Pacifist+3% Synergy
The Queen of Dale0% Synergy
$16.17
Gleaming Splendor-8% Synergy
$34.19
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's abilities and overall game plan.
Selfless Samurai+71% Synergy
$0.30
Mesa Enchantress+70% Synergy
$1.10
Ethereal Armor+68% Synergy
$0.34
Seal of Cleansing+65% Synergy
$0.30
All That Glitters+63% Synergy
$0.83
Soul Snare+60% Synergy
$0.26
Alseid of Life's Bounty+55% Synergy
$0.52
Spirited Companion+53% Synergy
$0.34
Sunblade Samurai+53% Synergy
$0.10
Imperial Subduer+53% Synergy
$0.24
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks.
Eiganjo Exemplar+52% Synergy
$0.19
Angelic Gift+52% Synergy
$0.30
Unquestioned Authority+51% Synergy
$2.24
Angelic Renewal+51% Synergy
$0.39
Sage's Reverie+50% Synergy
$0.29
Starfield Mystic+48% Synergy
$0.29
Hyena Umbra+47% Synergy
$0.36
Armored Ascension+47% Synergy
$0.36
Spirit Mantle+46% Synergy
$0.42
Swords to Plowshares-16% Synergy
$1.53
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Serra's Sanctum+8% Synergy
$523.60
Farewell-11% Synergy
$6.10
Enlightened Tutor-11% Synergy
$36.20
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
$59.07
Teferi's Protection-18% Synergy
$49.60
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sky-Blessed Samurai+41% Synergy
$0.15
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+39% Synergy
$0.30
Heliod's Pilgrim+36% Synergy
$0.21
Transcendent Envoy+34% Synergy
$0.28
Sram, Senior Edificer+33% Synergy
$1.45
Summon: Yojimbo+32% Synergy
$1.26
Archon of Sun's Grace+30% Synergy
$0.33
Kor Spiritdancer+30% Synergy
$0.75
Moon-Blessed Cleric+29% Synergy
$0.41
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice+27% Synergy
$1.99
Starnheim Courser+26% Synergy
$0.25
Eidolon of Countless Battles+23% Synergy
$0.27
Ondu Spiritdancer+19% Synergy
$12.96
Ironclad Slayer+18% Synergy
$0.32
Sublime Archangel+16% Synergy
$2.93
Colleen Wing, Street Samurai+14% Synergy
$0.19
Auramancer+14% Synergy
$0.28
The Wandering Rescuer+14% Synergy
$2.19
Auron, Venerated Guardian+13% Synergy
$0.27
Eiganjo Dynastorian+12% Synergy
$0.93
Seven-Tail Mentor+12% Synergy
$0.21
Faith Healer+11% Synergy
$3.43
Glyph Elemental+11% Synergy
$0.21
Summon: Primal Garuda+11% Synergy
$0.25
Silent Arbiter+10% Synergy
$10.65
Slumbering Keepguard+10% Synergy
$0.29
Ironsoul Enforcer+10% Synergy
$1.01
Harvestguard Alseids+10% Synergy
$0.11
Sensei Golden-Tail+9% Synergy
$1.92
Rashel, Fist of Torm+9% Synergy
$14.49
Konda's Hatamoto+9% Synergy
$0.38
Summon: Ixion+9% Synergy
$0.66
Umbra Mystic+9% Synergy
$7.34
Ajani's Chosen+8% Synergy
$0.27
Millikin+8% Synergy
$0.31
Araba Mothrider+8% Synergy
$0.15
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo+8% Synergy
$6.42
Hopeful Eidolon+7% Synergy
$0.15
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr+7% Synergy
$1.11
Astelli Reclaimer+6% Synergy
$0.35
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+5% Synergy
$0.93
Eidolon of Rhetoric+4% Synergy
$0.51
Sun Titan+4% Synergy
$0.33
Weathered Wayfarer-1% Synergy
$2.21
Loyal Warhound-2% Synergy
$0.65
Witch Enchanter-5% Synergy
$5.79
Solemn Simulacrum-7% Synergy
$0.37
Knight of the White Orchid-8% Synergy
$4.21
Mother of Runes-10% Synergy
$13.75
Esper Sentinel-20% Synergy
$59.59
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Norika Yamazaki, the Poet safe.
Karametra's Blessing+16% Synergy
$0.23
Loran's Escape+8% Synergy
$1.76
Your Temple Is Under Attack+8% Synergy
$0.49
Dawn Charm+7% Synergy
$3.75
March of Otherworldly Light+5% Synergy
$1.01
Disenchant+3% Synergy
$0.10
Gods Willing+3% Synergy
$0.11
Blacksmith's Skill+2% Synergy
$0.36
Sejiri Shelter+1% Synergy
$2.70
Brave the Elements0% Synergy
$0.39
Mana Tithe0% Synergy
$1.22
Razorgrass Ambush-2% Synergy
$0.36
Reprieve-7% Synergy
$1.96
Generous Gift-8% Synergy
$0.90
Stroke of Midnight-9% Synergy
$0.36
Flawless Maneuver-18% Synergy
$21.93
Path to Exile-21% Synergy
$1.40
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's game plan and control the board.
Winds of Rath+39% Synergy
$0.30
Brilliant Restoration+32% Synergy
$1.56
Idyllic Tutor+15% Synergy
$12.84
Open the Armory+14% Synergy
$3.07
Banishing Slash+14% Synergy
$0.30
Divine Reckoning+10% Synergy
$0.92
Invoke Justice+9% Synergy
$0.27
Angelic Purge+8% Synergy
$0.23
Resurgent Belief+7% Synergy
$1.10
Sevinne's Reclamation+7% Synergy
$0.42
Retether+4% Synergy
$19.41
Single Combat+2% Synergy
$0.52
Cut a Deal+2% Synergy
$0.26
Restoration Seminar+2% Synergy
$3.96
Secret Rendezvous+0% Synergy
$0.30
Gift of Estates0% Synergy
$1.20
Austere Command-8% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ancestral Katana+21% Synergy
$0.25
Helm of the Gods+20% Synergy
$2.85
Key to the City+12% Synergy
$1.12
Mask of Memory+8% Synergy
$0.41
Zephyr Boots+8% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots+5% Synergy
$2.30
Sigil of Valor+4% Synergy
$0.19
Perpetual Timepiece+4% Synergy
$0.30
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+4% Synergy
$16.61
Collector's Vault+4% Synergy
$1.24
Wayfarer's Bauble+4% Synergy
$5.04
Tome of Legends+3% Synergy
$0.29
Endless Atlas+0% Synergy
$2.69
Sword of the Animist-5% Synergy
$6.14
Pearl Medallion-13% Synergy
$6.49
Archaeomancer's Map-13% Synergy
$1.09
Oketra's Monument-16% Synergy
$6.29
Lightning Greaves-17% Synergy
$4.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Michiko's Reign of Truth+48% Synergy
$0.24
The Restoration of Eiganjo+41% Synergy
$0.52
Sigil of the Empty Throne+37% Synergy
$0.44
Timely Ward+37% Synergy
$4.20
Minimus Containment+36% Synergy
$0.13
The Birth of Meletis+35% Synergy
$0.34
Feather of Flight+32% Synergy
$0.35
Elspeth Conquers Death+32% Synergy
$0.76
Darksteel Mutation+29% Synergy
$0.94
Mantle of the Ancients+28% Synergy
$8.30
Battle Mastery+27% Synergy
$0.27
Idolized+26% Synergy
$3.50
Sheltered by Ghosts+26% Synergy
$1.59
Aura of Silence+25% Synergy
$8.94
Reprobation+21% Synergy
$0.28
The Fall of Lord Konda+21% Synergy
$0.16
Daybreak Coronet+21% Synergy
$4.62
Planar Disruption+21% Synergy
$0.28
Sphere of Safety+20% Synergy
$4.70
Love Song of Night and Day+19% Synergy
$0.16
Twinblade Blessing+19% Synergy
$0.26
Solitary Confinement+19% Synergy
$0.54
Duelist's Heritage+19% Synergy
$2.21
Dog Umbra+19% Synergy
$0.25
Tempest Technique+18% Synergy
$0.33
Angelic Destiny+16% Synergy
$0.35
Four Knocks+16% Synergy
$0.74
Chains of Custody+15% Synergy
$0.25
Grasp of Fate+14% Synergy
$0.93
Touch the Spirit Realm+14% Synergy
$0.71
Charitable Levy+14% Synergy
$0.19
Lunarch Mantle+14% Synergy
$0.12
Dawn of a New Age+14% Synergy
$9.16
Cast Out+13% Synergy
$0.27
Benevolent Blessing+13% Synergy
$0.31
Songbirds' Blessing+13% Synergy
$0.48
Primary Research+12% Synergy
$0.15
Tale of Tinúviel+11% Synergy
$0.27
Befriending the Moths+11% Synergy
$0.17
Tenuous Truce+11% Synergy
$0.41
Felidar Umbra+11% Synergy
$4.02
Angelic Exaltation+10% Synergy
$0.25
Triumph of Gerrard+10% Synergy
$0.26
Fall of the First Civilization+9% Synergy
$0.33
Ghostly Prison+9% Synergy
$6.25
Gift of Immortality+7% Synergy
$0.32
Shardmage's Rescue+6% Synergy
$0.36
Blind Obedience+6% Synergy
$5.69
Authority of the Consuls-9% Synergy
$4.43
Land Tax-15% Synergy
$17.56
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Norika Yamazaki, the Poet to provide ongoing value and board presence.
The Eternal Wanderer+16% Synergy
$1.29
The Wandering Emperor+12% Synergy
$4.15
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+30% Synergy
$0.43
Cathedral of War+28% Synergy
$1.50
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+22% Synergy
$11.23
Roadside Reliquary+15% Synergy
$0.31
Idyllic Grange+10% Synergy
$0.37
Secluded Steppe+8% Synergy
$0.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion+8% Synergy
$6.03
Drifting Meadow+6% Synergy
$0.22
Geier Reach Sanitarium+6% Synergy
$3.38
Tocasia's Dig Site+5% Synergy
$0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+5% Synergy
$5.71
Access Tunnel+4% Synergy
$0.43
Desert of the True+4% Synergy
$0.28
Eiganjo Castle+4% Synergy
$15.18
The Fair Basilica+2% Synergy
$0.26
Ishgard, the Holy See+1% Synergy
$2.24
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.27
War Room-5% Synergy
$5.35
Monumental Henge-5% Synergy
$0.56
Urza's Saga-6% Synergy
$40.76
Castle Ardenvale-11% Synergy
$0.25
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
$3.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-13% Synergy
$53.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin-19% Synergy
$6.77
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Marble Diamond+10% Synergy
$0.26
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.25
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.26
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
$0.90
Heraldic Banner-4% Synergy
$0.35
Throne of Eldraine-7% Synergy
$29.06
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.64
Thought Vessel-10% Synergy
$2.38
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
$1.56
Lands
The mana base foundation for Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace+8% Synergy
$0.33
Hidden Grotto+5% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.22
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.25
Sejiri Shelter+1% Synergy
$2.70
Snow-Covered Plains+0% Synergy
$0.38
Demolition Field-1% Synergy
$0.28
Plains-1% Synergy
$0.09
Razorgrass Ambush-2% Synergy
$0.36
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.26
Witch Enchanter-5% Synergy
$5.79
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Norika Yamazaki, the Poet.
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
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Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
Gylwain, Casting Director
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
Ellivere of the Wild Court
Uril, the Miststalker
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Rashel, Fist of Torm
Tuvasa the Sunlit
The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
Calix, Guided by Fate
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Estrid, the Masked
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Killian, Ink Duelist
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
Geist of Saint Traft
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
Eriette, the Beguiler
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Daxos of Meletis
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
Sram, Senior Edificer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose