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Takeno, Samurai General
Price tag $0.77

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Samurai 70% +1/+1 Counters 6% Anthems 3% Equipment 3% Aggro 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2362 Current Rank
#2472 Last Week
#2064 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Takeno, Samurai General.

Commander VS S19E7: Takeno VS Sisay VS Etali VS Gawfa Hazid | EDH

Commander VS S19E7: Takeno VS Sisay VS Etali VS Gawfa Hazid | EDH

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Takeno, Samurai General decks.

Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+1% Synergy $0.14
Erode Erode
-6% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Takeno, Samurai General's abilities and overall game plan.

Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
+95% Synergy $6.14
Konda's Hatamoto Konda's Hatamoto
+95% Synergy $0.34
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
+95% Synergy $0.25
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+93% Synergy $0.13
Indebted Samurai Indebted Samurai
+93% Synergy $1.03
Hand of Honor Hand of Honor
+92% Synergy $0.73
Devoted Retainer Devoted Retainer
+91% Synergy $0.16
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
+91% Synergy $1.79
Araba Mothrider Araba Mothrider
+89% Synergy $0.15
Inner-Chamber Guard Inner-Chamber Guard
+87% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Takeno, Samurai General decks.

Mothrider Samurai Mothrider Samurai
+85% Synergy $0.12
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+84% Synergy $3.64
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+83% Synergy $0.45
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+81% Synergy $0.18
Samurai Enforcers Samurai Enforcers
+79% Synergy $0.15
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+77% Synergy $12.08
Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
+77% Synergy $2.12
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+76% Synergy $18.60
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+74% Synergy $0.29
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+72% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Takeno, Samurai General's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kitsune Dawnblade Kitsune Dawnblade
+68% Synergy $0.15
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+64% Synergy $27.74
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+63% Synergy $0.28
Silverstorm Samurai Silverstorm Samurai
+56% Synergy $0.18
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+46% Synergy $8.64
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+43% Synergy $0.19
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+42% Synergy $4.54
Takeno's Cavalry Takeno's Cavalry
+42% Synergy $0.12
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+36% Synergy $2.54
Sunblade Samurai Sunblade Samurai
+36% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+36% Synergy $0.16
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.31
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+31% Synergy $0.20
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+31% Synergy $0.12
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+25% Synergy $0.77
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.37
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+23% Synergy $0.41
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+23% Synergy $0.55
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+19% Synergy $1.88
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+18% Synergy $2.03
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+16% Synergy $1.90
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+16% Synergy $1.29
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+15% Synergy $1.30
Seven-Tail Mentor Seven-Tail Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.12
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $46.57
Alabaster Host Intercessor Alabaster Host Intercessor
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sky-Blessed Samurai Sky-Blessed Samurai
+9% Synergy $0.20
Brass Herald Brass Herald
+7% Synergy $0.20
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+6% Synergy $1.16
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+6% Synergy $0.31
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
+5% Synergy $1.78
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.33
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+2% Synergy $2.32
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+1% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-2% Synergy $20.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-7% Synergy $0.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-8% Synergy $0.40
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-10% Synergy $0.43
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-10% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $4.55
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-19% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Takeno, Samurai General safe.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+62% Synergy $0.59
Reciprocate Reciprocate
+33% Synergy $0.42
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+29% Synergy $2.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+26% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+25% Synergy $0.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.32
Quiet Purity Quiet Purity
+14% Synergy $0.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.14
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+12% Synergy $0.17
Charge Across the Araba Charge Across the Araba
+10% Synergy $0.20
Blessed Breath Blessed Breath
+10% Synergy $0.25
Condemn Condemn
+7% Synergy $0.26
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+7% Synergy $7.35
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $1.07
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+2% Synergy $10.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+0% Synergy $15.93
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $22.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $7.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Takeno, Samurai General's game plan and control the board.

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+45% Synergy $5.02
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+42% Synergy $0.26
Terashi's Grasp Terashi's Grasp
+41% Synergy $0.07
Imperial Oath Imperial Oath
+40% Synergy $0.13
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+28% Synergy $0.60
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+19% Synergy $0.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+12% Synergy $0.82
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.33
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+9% Synergy $1.12
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.69
Cleanfall Cleanfall
+5% Synergy $0.28
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $8.64
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+0% Synergy $2.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+54% Synergy $7.95
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+50% Synergy $4.20
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+44% Synergy $0.30
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+42% Synergy $6.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+39% Synergy $5.12
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+36% Synergy $7.54
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+29% Synergy $0.20
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+29% Synergy $3.41
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+26% Synergy $1.75
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+24% Synergy $0.45
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+24% Synergy $3.63
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+16% Synergy $0.21
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.35
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $18.74
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+11% Synergy $1.46
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+11% Synergy $5.74
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $15.83
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $17.61
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.46
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $33.29
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.38
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $2.63
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $19.12
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $5.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $3.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Takeno, Samurai General's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+55% Synergy $0.68
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+55% Synergy $6.35
Always Watching Always Watching
+41% Synergy $1.26
True Conviction True Conviction
+39% Synergy $5.04
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+38% Synergy $0.42
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $9.86
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+22% Synergy $0.45
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.72
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+13% Synergy $0.31
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.45
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+10% Synergy $7.70
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+8% Synergy $0.35
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.41
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cage of Hands Cage of Hands
+6% Synergy $0.16
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $8.10
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+4% Synergy $3.72
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.70
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.49
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.15
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $28.00
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-11% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Takeno, Samurai General to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+36% Synergy $1.53
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+25% Synergy $4.37
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+19% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+31% Synergy $13.86
Karoo Karoo
+21% Synergy $1.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+17% Synergy $5.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $4.72
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.17
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+6% Synergy $2.59
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.34
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.24
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $5.74
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.94
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $7.37
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $6.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+26% Synergy $3.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+16% Synergy $5.73
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $4.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+0% Synergy $4.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Takeno, Samurai General decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+30% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Takeno, Samurai General.

Kentaro, the Smiling Cat Kentaro, the Smiling Cat
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
Iizuka the Ruthless Iizuka the Ruthless
Sensei Golden-Tail Sensei Golden-Tail
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Orim, Samite Healer Orim, Samite Healer
Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Field Medic
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist The Prismatic Piper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // The Prismatic Piper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Prismatic Piper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful The Prismatic Piper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Faceless One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Faceless One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Flaming Fist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero