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Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1041 Current Rank
#927 Last Week
#840 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Raiyuu, Storm's Edge.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raiyuu, Storm's Edge decks.

Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $0.62
Thoughtweft Imbuer Thoughtweft Imbuer
+1% Synergy $0.13
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+1% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
0% Synergy $0.19
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
0% Synergy $5.91

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Raiyuu, Storm's Edge's abilities and overall game plan.

Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+87% Synergy $0.11
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+77% Synergy $0.08
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+74% Synergy $0.08
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+73% Synergy $0.11
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+70% Synergy $0.05
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+66% Synergy $0.05
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+63% Synergy $0.08
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+63% Synergy $0.07
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+57% Synergy $0.67
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+54% Synergy $0.06

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Raiyuu, Storm's Edge decks.

Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+53% Synergy $0.08
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+51% Synergy $2.34
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+51% Synergy $6.55
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+48% Synergy $0.97
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+40% Synergy $0.70
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+39% Synergy $2.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.53
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Raiyuu, Storm's Edge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Risona, Asari Commander Risona, Asari Commander
+47% Synergy $0.17
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+45% Synergy $0.17
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+43% Synergy $0.78
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+40% Synergy $0.62
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+35% Synergy $0.09
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+34% Synergy $0.97
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+33% Synergy $13.71
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+31% Synergy $1.98
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+27% Synergy $3.80
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+26% Synergy $0.06
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+25% Synergy $1.88
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+23% Synergy $0.39
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+21% Synergy $0.24
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+21% Synergy $0.49
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.07
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+21% Synergy $5.93
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+20% Synergy $2.97
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+20% Synergy $2.28
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+18% Synergy $0.22
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $2.34
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+15% Synergy $1.44
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+13% Synergy $3.33
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.24
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+13% Synergy $0.76
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+13% Synergy $1.69
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+13% Synergy $0.07
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+12% Synergy $0.29
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+12% Synergy $2.09
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+11% Synergy $0.18
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
+10% Synergy $1.37
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+10% Synergy $1.18
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+9% Synergy $2.67
Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+9% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+9% Synergy $0.05
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+9% Synergy $0.96
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+8% Synergy $0.07
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+8% Synergy $0.07
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+6% Synergy $7.80
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+5% Synergy $2.83
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+4% Synergy $29.73
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+4% Synergy $1.21
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+4% Synergy $27.56
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+4% Synergy $0.69
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+3% Synergy $9.90
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+2% Synergy $5.81
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+1% Synergy $12.58
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
0% Synergy $5.50
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
0% Synergy $0.45
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $7.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-15% Synergy $46.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Raiyuu, Storm's Edge safe.

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+22% Synergy $0.17
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+13% Synergy $4.41
Wanderer's Intervention Wanderer's Intervention
+13% Synergy $0.05
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+10% Synergy $0.53
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $0.95
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+9% Synergy $0.73
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.10
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+7% Synergy $0.78
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.11
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.11
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+6% Synergy $0.21
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+5% Synergy $2.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.34
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+5% Synergy $0.03
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.85
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.60
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+4% Synergy $1.47
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $3.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $13.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.86
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.52
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.46
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.76
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.90
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $62.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $8.15
Dispatch Dispatch
-8% Synergy $0.19

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Raiyuu, Storm's Edge's game plan and control the board.

Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+42% Synergy $0.10
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+30% Synergy $3.12
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.15
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+15% Synergy $8.40
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $4.91
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+15% Synergy $5.96
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+15% Synergy $0.05
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.48
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.87
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+7% Synergy $0.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $1.44
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+5% Synergy $1.24
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.71
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+4% Synergy $0.06
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.73
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+1% Synergy $0.31
Rip Apart Rip Apart
0% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.07
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+42% Synergy $0.20
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+33% Synergy $16.13
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+28% Synergy $0.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+27% Synergy $6.44
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+27% Synergy $1.32
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+26% Synergy $0.94
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+22% Synergy $0.40
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.47
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+22% Synergy $0.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $2.84
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.80
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+17% Synergy $0.09
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+14% Synergy $0.22
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+13% Synergy $0.43
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+13% Synergy $0.06
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $24.11
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+12% Synergy $9.58
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+12% Synergy $2.49
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $37.15
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+11% Synergy $0.79
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+11% Synergy $0.50
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.24
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+10% Synergy $1.13
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $13.67
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $41.18
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $4.11
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $8.78
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $18.56
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+8% Synergy $12.70
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $11.20
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $2.40
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $11.04
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+7% Synergy $0.38
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $30.55
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $44.95
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.37
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+6% Synergy $4.09
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $2.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $13.52
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $10.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.53
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+4% Synergy $0.96
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.40
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $40.10
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+3% Synergy $0.14
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+2% Synergy $10.31
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Raiyuu, Storm's Edge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+42% Synergy $0.17
Idolized Idolized
+33% Synergy $0.57
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+28% Synergy $8.94
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+20% Synergy $17.12
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+20% Synergy $0.44
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+18% Synergy $4.88
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+18% Synergy $0.38
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+17% Synergy $0.03
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+15% Synergy $2.43
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+15% Synergy $0.26
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.23
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+11% Synergy $4.49
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+11% Synergy $0.05
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.85
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+9% Synergy $0.19
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+9% Synergy $1.09
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $26.77
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+7% Synergy $0.10
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $6.06
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.09
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.05
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+4% Synergy $4.01
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+4% Synergy $0.85
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.82
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.64
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $4.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.54
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Raiyuu, Storm's Edge to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+28% Synergy $1.32
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+22% Synergy $4.01
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+40% Synergy $1.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.26
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+23% Synergy $0.19
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+19% Synergy $0.16
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+15% Synergy $0.49
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+13% Synergy $0.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $4.99
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $13.31
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+6% Synergy $15.72
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.54
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $10.78
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $6.66
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+5% Synergy $0.09
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.46
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+2% Synergy $19.98
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-12% Synergy $0.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Raiyuu, Storm's Edge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+30% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+22% Synergy $0.05
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+22% Synergy $0.26
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+12% Synergy $0.18
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+10% Synergy $0.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.12
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.15
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+5% Synergy $0.15
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.14
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.06
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.12
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $6.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.22
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $5.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.41
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.22
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.16
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $328.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.16
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.02
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-8% Synergy $10.01
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-8% Synergy $1.86
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-9% Synergy $0.43
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-9% Synergy $9.77
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-10% Synergy $2.65
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-11% Synergy $25.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.18
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-12% Synergy $15.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-14% Synergy $0.57
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-18% Synergy $9.14

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