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Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
Price tag $0.19

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

#948 Current Rank
#992 Last Week
#807 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.

Team Avatar Team Avatar
+8% Synergy $0.09
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.11
Twin Blades Twin Blades
+2% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+1% Synergy $0.25
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $3.10

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 $0.10
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+77% Synergy $0.08
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+74% Synergy $0.06
Asari Captain Asari Captain
+73% Synergy $0.08
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+70% Synergy $0.04
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+65% Synergy $0.06
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+63% Synergy $0.09
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+63% Synergy $0.06
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+57% Synergy $0.58
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+54% Synergy $0.09

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 $0.10
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+52% Synergy $2.12
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+51% Synergy $4.49
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+49% Synergy $0.89
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.35
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+40% Synergy $0.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.21
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $30.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $44.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $30.89

Creatures

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

Risona, Asari Commander Risona, Asari Commander
+48% Synergy $0.22
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+46% Synergy $0.12
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+43% Synergy $0.43
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+38% Synergy $0.68
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+36% Synergy $0.06
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+34% Synergy $0.84
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+34% Synergy $10.24
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+31% Synergy $2.15
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+27% Synergy $3.06
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+26% Synergy $0.06
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+24% Synergy $0.61
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+23% Synergy $0.39
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+21% Synergy $0.48
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.04
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+21% Synergy $5.70
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+20% Synergy $2.78
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+20% Synergy $0.25
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+20% Synergy $1.95
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+19% Synergy $0.24
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $2.25
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+15% Synergy $0.63
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+13% Synergy $1.29
Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+13% Synergy $0.79
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+13% Synergy $1.69
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+13% Synergy $0.06
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+12% Synergy $0.18
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+12% Synergy $0.30
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+12% Synergy $2.01
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+11% Synergy $0.19
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
+10% Synergy $1.41
Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+10% Synergy $0.14
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+10% Synergy $1.05
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+9% Synergy $2.64
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+9% Synergy $0.06
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+9% Synergy $0.06
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+9% Synergy $1.04
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+8% Synergy $0.06
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+6% Synergy $7.67
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+5% Synergy $2.84
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+4% Synergy $28.29
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+4% Synergy $0.98
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+4% Synergy $26.19
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+4% Synergy $0.40
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $9.94
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+2% Synergy $5.05
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+1% Synergy $11.48
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+1% Synergy $12.92
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
-1% Synergy $0.36
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $5.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.54

Instants

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

Call to Glory Call to Glory
+22% Synergy $0.21
Wanderer's Intervention Wanderer's Intervention
+13% Synergy $0.03
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+12% Synergy $3.93
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+10% Synergy $0.47
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $0.77
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+9% Synergy $0.62
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.14
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+8% Synergy $0.69
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.10
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+6% Synergy $2.13
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.09
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.27
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+6% Synergy $0.21
Repel the Vile Repel the Vile
+5% Synergy $0.04
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.60
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.97
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+4% Synergy $1.45
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+4% Synergy $0.05
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.24
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.37
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.62
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.95
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $14.98
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $5.63
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.28
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.72
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $7.86
Dispatch Dispatch
-9% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

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

Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+43% Synergy $0.10
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+30% Synergy $1.87
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.10
Farewell Farewell
+16% Synergy $3.41
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+16% Synergy $4.78
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+15% Synergy $0.05
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+14% Synergy $7.65
Single Combat Single Combat
+14% Synergy $0.45
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+11% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $15.39
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+8% Synergy $0.30
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $1.39
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+5% Synergy $1.64
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.69
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+5% Synergy $0.07
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+4% Synergy $0.05
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.69
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.70
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+1% Synergy $0.38
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-1% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.49
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+42% Synergy $0.19
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+32% Synergy $11.68
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+28% Synergy $0.15
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+27% Synergy $0.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+26% Synergy $5.30
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+26% Synergy $0.90
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+22% Synergy $0.34
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+22% Synergy $0.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $1.45
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.76
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+16% Synergy $0.07
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+14% Synergy $0.25
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+13% Synergy $0.40
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+13% Synergy $3.60
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+13% Synergy $0.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $20.04
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+12% Synergy $0.51
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $9.45
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $37.84
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+11% Synergy $0.62
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.77
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+10% Synergy $0.90
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $13.63
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.63
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $2.99
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.31
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+8% Synergy $12.08
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $8.26
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $17.35
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $2.31
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $8.88
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.13
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.20
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+7% Synergy $0.34
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $33.44
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.49
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $43.68
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $9.47
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.01
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.14
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.57
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+5% Synergy $0.93
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.25
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $38.64
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+3% Synergy $0.10
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+2% Synergy $9.37
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

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

Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+43% Synergy $0.15
Idolized Idolized
+32% Synergy $0.49
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+28% Synergy $6.68
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+20% Synergy $16.35
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+20% Synergy $0.45
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+18% Synergy $4.01
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+18% Synergy $0.22
The Shattered States Era Nameless Conqueror The Shattered States Era
+17% Synergy $0.04
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+15% Synergy $0.15
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+14% Synergy $2.47
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.18
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+11% Synergy $3.17
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+11% Synergy $0.09
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+10% Synergy $0.25
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $1.25
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+9% Synergy $1.03
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $17.15
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $5.66
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+5% Synergy $0.66
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.06
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 $0.09
Intercessor's Arrest Intercessor's Arrest
+5% Synergy $0.03
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+4% Synergy $3.33
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+4% Synergy $4.99
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+3% Synergy $0.67
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.50
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $2.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.78
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.01

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+28% Synergy $1.24
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+22% Synergy $3.22
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+40% Synergy $1.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.37
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+24% Synergy $0.17
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+20% Synergy $0.18
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+15% Synergy $0.45
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+14% Synergy $0.12
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.10
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $13.12
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+6% Synergy $14.79
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $1.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.05
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $10.60
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $4.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.14
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+6% Synergy $0.10
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $6.02
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.45
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.27
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+2% Synergy $16.59
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.93
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.25

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 $0.17
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+23% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+22% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+10% Synergy $0.47
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.10
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.19
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+5% Synergy $0.07
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.12
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+3% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.10
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $6.70
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.10
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $4.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.62
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.17
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.14
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $325.65
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-7% Synergy $2.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.13
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $2.88
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-8% Synergy $7.04
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.39
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-9% Synergy $7.98
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-10% Synergy $2.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.18
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-12% Synergy $13.78
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-12% Synergy $24.43
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-14% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-18% Synergy $7.88

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