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Sensei Golden-Tail
Price tag $1.70

Legendary CreatureFox Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2249 Current Rank
#2898 Last Week
#2528 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sensei Golden-Tail decks.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $2.21
Aunt May Aunt May
0% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sensei Golden-Tail's abilities and overall game plan.

Takeno, Samurai General Takeno, Samurai General
+81% Synergy $0.87
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+65% Synergy $0.61
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+63% Synergy $0.29
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+57% Synergy $0.53
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+57% Synergy $5.52
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+56% Synergy $6.77
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+56% Synergy $0.09
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+55% Synergy $0.15
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+53% Synergy $0.22
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+51% Synergy $5.78

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sensei Golden-Tail decks.

Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+50% Synergy $0.17
Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+50% Synergy $0.16
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+48% Synergy $21.49
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+47% Synergy $9.70
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+47% Synergy $1.26
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+45% Synergy $0.28
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+44% Synergy $3.42
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $78.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sensei Golden-Tail's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+42% Synergy $0.52
Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+41% Synergy $0.14
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+41% Synergy $0.27
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+37% Synergy $4.68
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+35% Synergy $3.31
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+35% Synergy $2.08
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+32% Synergy $0.18
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+30% Synergy $0.15
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+27% Synergy $0.01
Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+26% Synergy $0.18
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+24% Synergy $0.07
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+23% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+22% Synergy $1.02
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+22% Synergy $0.04
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+21% Synergy $0.03
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+20% Synergy $0.85
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.11
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+17% Synergy $1.57
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.03
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+16% Synergy $1.29
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+15% Synergy $0.20
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.41
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $29.01
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+13% Synergy $0.50
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+13% Synergy $0.38
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+13% Synergy $0.14
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+12% Synergy $0.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.28
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $1.79
Golden-Tail Disciple Golden-Tail Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.03
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+9% Synergy $1.13
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+9% Synergy $1.63
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+9% Synergy $0.05
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.09
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+7% Synergy $0.93
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+6% Synergy $0.95
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+4% Synergy $0.76
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.46
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $7.03
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+2% Synergy $8.35
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.20
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
-2% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $41.79
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-5% Synergy $0.61
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-6% Synergy $1.64
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-6% Synergy $0.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-12% Synergy $2.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sensei Golden-Tail safe.

Hold the Line Hold the Line
+30% Synergy $0.22
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+26% Synergy $0.62
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+25% Synergy $1.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $0.86
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+15% Synergy $0.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+12% Synergy $0.09
To Arms! To Arms!
+11% Synergy $0.24
Condemn Condemn
+10% Synergy $0.12
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+9% Synergy $0.13
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+7% Synergy $0.71
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+7% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rustler Rampage Rustler Rampage
+5% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $8.91
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $10.62
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.62
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.68
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.98
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.26
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $6.87
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $2.51
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $6.95
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.40
Reprieve Reprieve
-11% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sensei Golden-Tail's game plan and control the board.

Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+28% Synergy $0.09
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+26% Synergy $1.70
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+20% Synergy $0.03
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+18% Synergy $0.41
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.08
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+16% Synergy $0.11
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+14% Synergy $0.81
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.27
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+6% Synergy $5.66
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+5% Synergy $0.70
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.27
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.27
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+1% Synergy $0.13
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-1% Synergy $9.01
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $2.14
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.26
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.33
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-5% Synergy $1.95
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+31% Synergy $0.06
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+28% Synergy $6.31
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+27% Synergy $5.63
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $4.18
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+18% Synergy $2.90
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+17% Synergy $0.24
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $7.34
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $12.72
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+11% Synergy $1.48
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+11% Synergy $2.30
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+11% Synergy $6.91
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.39
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $4.96
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.32
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+7% Synergy $3.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $3.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $5.22
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.54
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $16.06
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $27.67
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $2.62
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.26
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $1.59
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $0.94
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+4% Synergy $12.33
Godsend Godsend
+4% Synergy $3.09
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.97
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $6.90
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $43.91
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $2.02
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
0% Synergy $5.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $18.76
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-3% Synergy $2.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-5% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sensei Golden-Tail's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+28% Synergy $0.60
Always Watching Always Watching
+27% Synergy $1.46
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+26% Synergy $0.13
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+20% Synergy $6.55
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+20% Synergy $0.44
True Conviction True Conviction
+19% Synergy $4.01
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+17% Synergy $0.13
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.36
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $2.97
High Ground High Ground
+9% Synergy $0.31
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.26
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+7% Synergy $0.49
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.90
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $1.84
Together Forever Together Forever
+6% Synergy $0.20
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+5% Synergy $1.03
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+5% Synergy $0.13
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.88
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $6.12
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $1.96
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+4% Synergy $13.11
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $4.88
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+1% Synergy $4.65
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
0% Synergy $2.17
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $1.50
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $1.60
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $22.02
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $5.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sensei Golden-Tail to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+36% Synergy $0.91
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+21% Synergy $3.46
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+20% Synergy $12.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+15% Synergy $3.80
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $1.55
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $16.79
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $17.82
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.09
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.15
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.79
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $4.91
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.61
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.09
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+1% Synergy $0.65
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.07
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $12.40
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $39.21
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.87
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $6.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.06
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $5.98
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.72
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $3.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+19% Synergy $3.69
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+17% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $4.90
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $23.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sensei Golden-Tail decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.16
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $4.13

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