Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
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$0.23Legendary 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
#2687
Current Rank
#2401
Last Week
#2461
Past 2 Years
355
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks.
Yuriko, Blade of the Mighty+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.23
Hall of Echoes+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$2.36
Grakk the Pacifist+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$9.25
Liliana the Faultless-3% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$4.61
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's abilities and overall game plan.
Selfless Samurai+71% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.33
Mesa Enchantress+70% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.86
Ethereal Armor+67% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.37
Seal of Cleansing+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.33
All That Glitters+63% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.81
Soul Snare+61% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.24
Alseid of Life's Bounty+55% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.38
Spirited Companion+53% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.31
Angelic Renewal+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.38
Angelic Gift+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.30
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks.
Selfless Samurai+71% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.33
Mesa Enchantress+70% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.86
Ethereal Armor+67% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.37
Seal of Cleansing+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.33
All That Glitters+63% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.81
Soul Snare+61% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.24
Alseid of Life's Bounty+55% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.38
Spirited Companion+53% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.31
Unquestioned Authority+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.36
Swords to Plowshares-17% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.41
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Serra's Sanctum+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$522.44
Farewell-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.09
Enlightened Tutor-11% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$38.05
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$58.63
Teferi's Protection-19% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$47.72
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Starfield Mystic+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.31
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.68
Transcendent Envoy+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.31
Heliod's Pilgrim+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.17
Summon: Yojimbo+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.60
Sram, Senior Edificer+33% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.67
Kor Spiritdancer+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.44
Moon-Blessed Cleric+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.43
Archon of Sun's Grace+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Starnheim Courser+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.20
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.70
Eidolon of Countless Battles+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.26
Ondu Spiritdancer+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$9.59
Ironclad Slayer+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Sublime Archangel+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.90
The Wandering Rescuer+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.16
Auron, Venerated Guardian+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Auramancer+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.34
Eiganjo Dynastorian+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.69
Seven-Tail Mentor+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.18
Colleen Wing, Street Samurai+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.15
Ironsoul Enforcer+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.95
Sensei Golden-Tail+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.73
Summon: Primal Garuda+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Silent Arbiter+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.62
Glyph Elemental+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.24
Konda's Hatamoto+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Slumbering Keepguard+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Rashel, Fist of Torm+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$14.29
Araba Mothrider+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.16
Summon: Ixion+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.36
Umbra Mystic+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.29
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.18
Ajani's Chosen+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Millikin+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Hopeful Eidolon+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.14
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.93
Astelli Reclaimer+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.59
Eidolon of Rhetoric+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.56
Sun Titan+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.26
The Queen of Dale+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$17.61
Lion Sash+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.26
Weathered Wayfarer-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.98
Loyal Warhound-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.59
Witch Enchanter-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.11
Knight of the White Orchid-7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.09
Solemn Simulacrum-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.55
Mother of Runes-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.47
Esper Sentinel-21% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$54.82
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Norika Yamazaki, the Poet safe.
Karametra's Blessing+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.22
Loran's Escape+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.22
Your Temple Is Under Attack+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.42
Dawn Charm+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.43
March of Otherworldly Light+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.81
Disenchant+3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.08
Gods Willing+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.13
Sejiri Shelter+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.50
Blacksmith's Skill+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Brave the Elements0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.40
Mana Tithe0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.90
Razorgrass Ambush-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Stroke of Midnight-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Reprieve-9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.46
Generous Gift-10% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.97
Enlightened Tutor-11% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$38.05
Flawless Maneuver-18% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.80
Teferi's Protection-19% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$47.72
Path to Exile-21% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.14
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's game plan and control the board.
Winds of Rath+40% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.26
Brilliant Restoration+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.51
Idyllic Tutor+15% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$11.56
Banishing Slash+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.26
Open the Armory+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.31
Divine Reckoning+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.70
Invoke Justice+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.28
Angelic Purge+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Resurgent Belief+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.86
Sevinne's Reclamation+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.41
Retether+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$18.03
Single Combat+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.53
Restoration Seminar+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.92
Cut a Deal+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.30
Secret Rendezvous0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Gift of Estates0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.16
Austere Command-8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.33
Farewell-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.09
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Helm of the Gods+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.88
Key to the City+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.14
Mask of Memory+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.41
Zephyr Boots+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Sigil of Valor+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Swiftfoot Boots+5% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.86
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.39
Perpetual Timepiece+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.37
Collector's Vault+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.66
Wayfarer's Bauble+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Tome of Legends+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Endless Atlas+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.48
Sword of the Animist-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.92
Pearl Medallion-13% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$8.96
Archaeomancer's Map-14% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.23
Oketra's Monument-14% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.63
Lightning Greaves-16% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Norika Yamazaki, the Poet's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Angelic Renewal+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.38
Angelic Gift+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.30
Sage's Reverie+50% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.29
Hyena Umbra+48% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.34
Spirit Mantle+46% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.38
Armored Ascension+46% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.32
The Restoration of Eiganjo+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.54
Timely Ward+37% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$3.86
Sigil of the Empty Throne+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.43
Minimus Containment+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.17
The Birth of Meletis+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.31
Feather of Flight+32% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.33
Elspeth Conquers Death+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.64
Darksteel Mutation+29% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.16
Mantle of the Ancients+28% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$4.86
Idolized+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.60
Battle Mastery+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.30
Sheltered by Ghosts+26% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.09
Aura of Silence+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$9.61
Reprobation+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.24
Planar Disruption+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.28
Daybreak Coronet+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.49
Sphere of Safety+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.01
The Fall of Lord Konda+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.25
Roads Go Ever, Ever On+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.20
Twinblade Blessing+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.26
Solitary Confinement+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.57
Duelist's Heritage+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.45
Tempest Technique+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.43
Love Song of Night and Day+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.17
Dog Umbra+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.20
Angelic Destiny+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.35
Four Knocks+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.10
Grasp of Fate+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.69
Benevolent Blessing+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Lunarch Mantle+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.15
Chains of Custody+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.26
Dawn of a New Age+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$8.29
Cast Out+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Songbirds' Blessing+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.39
Primary Research+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.18
Charitable Levy+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.23
Touch the Spirit Realm+12% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.91
Felidar Umbra+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.16
Tenuous Truce+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.39
Ghostly Prison+8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$6.14
Blind Obedience+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.86
Authority of the Consuls-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.54
Smothering Tithe-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$58.63
Land Tax-15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$16.74
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Norika Yamazaki, the Poet to provide ongoing value and board presence.
The Eternal Wanderer+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.11
The Wandering Emperor+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.80
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cathedral of War+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.52
Rogue's Passage+30% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+22% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$9.78
Roadside Reliquary+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Idyllic Grange+10% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.33
Adagia, Windswept Bastion+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.58
Serra's Sanctum+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$522.44
Secluded Steppe+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Drifting Meadow+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$6.15
Tocasia's Dig Site+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.29
Eiganjo Castle+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$14.52
Desert of the True+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Access Tunnel+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.58
Ishgard, the Holy See+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.53
The Fair Basilica+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Karoo-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.12
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
Monumental Henge-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.60
Urza's Saga-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$39.13
War Room-6% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.55
Castle Ardenvale-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$44.48
Emeria, the Sky Ruin-18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$7.60
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Marble Diamond+10% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.29
Mind Stone+0% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.39
Heraldic Banner-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Throne of Eldraine-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.44
Arcane Signet-7% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.39
Thought Vessel-10% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.87
Sol Ring-15% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Hidden Grotto+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.30
Sejiri Shelter+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.50
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.10
Snow-Covered Plains+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.41
Demolition Field0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Path of Ancestry-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Plains-2% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.08
Razorgrass Ambush-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Witch Enchanter-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.11
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Deck Stats
Based on 355 Norika Yamazaki, the Poet decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 19
- Instant 5
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 7
- Enchantment 27
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 19 |
| Instant | 5 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 7 |
| Enchantment | 27 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 29 basic, 7 nonbasic
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| 2024-10 | 1426 |
| 2024-11 | 2024 |
| 2024-12 | 2203 |
| 2025-01 | 2062 |
| 2025-02 | 1798 |
| 2025-03 | 1786 |
| 2025-04 | 1947 |
| 2025-05 | 1726 |
| 2025-06 | 2016 |
| 2025-07 | 1995 |
| 2025-08 | 2036 |
| 2025-09 | 2032 |
| 2025-10 | 1987 |
| 2025-11 | 2103 |
| 2025-12 | 2526 |
| 2026-01 | 2953 |
| 2026-02 | 2435 |
| 2026-03 | 2291 |
| 2026-04 | 2438 |
| 2026-05 | 2599 |
| 2026-06 | 2603 |
| 2026-07 | 2462 |
| 2026-08 | 2359 |
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