Toshiro Umezawa
$5.41
$5.41Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Mono-black instant control that kills creatures at instant speed and recasts its removal from the graveyard every time an opposing creature dies.
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Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, Toshiro lets you cast an instant card from your graveyard, exiling it afterward. You still pay the mana, but every kill spell becomes a two-for-one, and a removal spell that kills a creature can immediately bring back another removal spell from the yard. The deck is packed with cheap black instants, enough mana to cast several per turn, and a few ways to turn the long game into a win once the board is clear. Bushido 1 also makes Toshiro a decent blocker.
In the recorded games, Toshiro played as a patient removal deck that chained kill spells and slowly ground opponents' boards down. Cabal Coffers, often fetched with Expedition Map, and Magus of the Coffers gave it the black mana to recast several instants in one turn. Finishers varied: Chain of Smog with Professor Onyx drained the table, Aetherflux Reservoir and extort chipped away at life totals, and one list aimed for Revel in Riches. The deck was frustrating to play against but slow to actually close. Bounce on Toshiro at the wrong moment, or tables with few creatures to kill, left it doing very little.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1251
Current Rank
#1281
Last Week
#1116
Past 2 Years
2,178
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Toshiro Umezawa.
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Mono Mono-Black Battle | Extra Turns 64 | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH MTG
COMMANDER GAMEPLAY Busted Jurassic Park Commander pops off!!! Worst Possible Commander Show #88
Mono-Colored Melee | Extra Turns 30 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay
Lord Xander vs Borborygmos vs Toshiro vs Estrid | CM S2: E9 | EDH Gameplay by @KingdomsTV MTG
Cardboard Command Ep. 13 | Tomer @MTGGoldfish & @MattcasterMage | EDH Gameplay MTG
Blast from the Past! Toshiro vs Melek vs Tiamat vs Multani EDH / CMDR game play!
Lurrus vs Dakkon vs Ramos vs Toshiro | K&F E27 ft. ALK Alters | MTG Commander Gameplay by KingdomsTV
Tivash v Grist v Traxos v Kodama / Jeska | K&F 17 with the Scrap Trawlers & the Filthy Casuals MTG
Diamond Commander League | S1: E7 | Toshiro, Tana/Thrasios, Sevinne, Niv-Mizzet | MTG EDH Gameplay
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Toshiro Umezawa decks.
Multiply by Zero+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.29
Assimilate the Wounded+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
Impossible Choice+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
Bloodline Recollector+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$3.63
Rise of the Deathbringer+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.28
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Toshiro Umezawa's abilities and overall game plan.
Sedgemoor Witch+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$3.38
Malicious Affliction+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$2.96
Force of Despair+66% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$6.40
Professor Onyx+63% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$5.83
Tragic Slip+63% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.31
Vona's Hunger+57% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$5.83
Blood Pact+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.31
Liliana's Triumph+53% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.31
Thrilling Encore+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.49
Snuff Out+52% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$13.41
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Toshiro Umezawa decks.
Sedgemoor Witch+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$3.38
Malicious Affliction+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$2.96
Force of Despair+66% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$6.40
Professor Onyx+63% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$5.83
Tragic Slip+63% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.31
Snuff Out+52% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$13.41
Defile+45% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.08
Crypt Ghast+30% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$17.69
Dark Ritual+19% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$8.15
Jet Medallion+18% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$15.00
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Vampiric Tutor+19% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$51.77
Necropotence+11% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$38.71
Bolas's Citadel+6% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$15.17
Opposition Agent+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$18.98
Demonic Tutor+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$64.43
Orcish Bowmasters+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$37.67
The One Ring0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$111.03
Imperial Seal-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$155.72
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Toshiro Umezawa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Kaervek, the Punisher+38% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.31
Morbid Opportunist+37% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.25
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Dread Presence+26% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.64
Magus of the Coffers+23% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$4.79
Oriq Loremage+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.57
Nirkana Revenant+19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$7.23
Dark Confidant+17% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.58
Harvester of Souls+16% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.58
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+15% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.06
Melancholic Poet+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.18
Burnished Hart+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.21
Massacre Wurm+11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.68
Gisa, the Hellraiser+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.91
Abyssal Harvester+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Tormod, the Desecrator+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.86
Sepulchral Primordial+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Solemn Simulacrum+7% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.55
Royal Assassin+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Dauthi Voidwalker+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.85
Vincent Valentine+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.63
Sangromancer+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.00
Forum Necroscribe+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.82
Opposition Agent+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$18.98
Overseer of the Damned+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Erebos, God of the Dead+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.65
Orcish Bowmasters+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$37.67
Chainer, Dementia Master+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Troop of Ponies+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Boggart Trawler+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.92
Murderous Rider+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Massacre Girl0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.48
Leaden Myr0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.57
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$101.94
Blood Artist-10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.08
Ophiomancer-10% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Syr Konrad, the Grim-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.69
Plaguecrafter-14% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.44
Accursed Marauder-16% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-28% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.19
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Toshiro Umezawa safe.
Vona's Hunger+57% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$5.83
Blood Pact+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.31
Liliana's Triumph+53% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.31
Thrilling Encore+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.49
Soul Shatter+51% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$3.63
Sheoldred's Edict+51% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.30
Cremate+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.20
Dismember+44% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$4.07
Infernal Grasp+41% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.29
Go for the Throat+40% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.66
Imp's Mischief+38% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$10.27
Consuming Corruption+38% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.32
Cabal Ritual+37% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$15.86
Darkness+36% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$23.78
Bitter Triumph+36% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.31
Doom Blade+33% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.32
Sudden Spoiling+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.57
Withering Torment+32% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$1.35
Price of Fame+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Hostile Negotiations+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.37
Withering Boon+31% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$11.49
Cut Down+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.29
Heartless Act+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.30
Slaughter Pact+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.52
Entomb+23% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$17.82
Necrologia+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.68
Malakir Rebirth+22% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$12.09
Cling to Dust+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
Hagra Mauling+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.07
Vampiric Tutor+19% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$51.77
Rise of the Dread Marn+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.62
Hellish Rebuke+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.55
Fell the Profane+18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.48
Victim of Night+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.37
Curtains' Call+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.65
Power Word Kill+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
You Are Already Dead+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
Bile Blight+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.16
Aphotic Wisps+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.78
V.A.T.S.+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.88
Reverent Howl+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.12
Insidious Dreams+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.89
Long Goodbye+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Cast Down+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.53
Sudden Edict+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Hero's Downfall+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Tendrils of Corruption+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Supernatural Stamina+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.14
Deadly Rollick+6% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$27.21
Archenemy's Charm+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.37
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Toshiro Umezawa's game plan and control the board.
Exsanguinate+37% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.42
Torment of Hailfire+34% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$34.15
Bubbling Muck+34% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$6.10
Chain of Smog+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$8.28
Dark Petition+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.95
Mutilate+11% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.22
Rise of the Dark Realms+9% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.77
Toxic Deluge+8% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$5.31
Tendrils of Agony+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.47
Beseech the Queen+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.32
Night's Whisper+5% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.24
Decorum Dissertation+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.38
Mire in Misery+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.87
Decree of Pain+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Insatiable Avarice+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.34
Sign in Blood+2% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.67
Blasphemous Edict+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.69
Grim Tutor+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$25.28
Demonic Tutor+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$64.43
Scheming Symmetry+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.65
Damnation+1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$21.70
Read the Bones+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Breach the Multiverse+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.25
Imperial Seal-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$155.72
Syphon Mind-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Reanimate-5% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$10.65
Diabolic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.34
Feed the Swarm-8% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.22
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Expedition Map+36% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.86
Aetherflux Reservoir+17% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$21.36
Wayfarer's Bauble+16% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.31
Shadowspear+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$34.32
Sensei's Divining Top+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$38.73
Isochron Scepter+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.78
Umezawa's Jitte+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$21.33
Bolas's Citadel+6% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$15.17
Black Mage's Rod+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Oblivion Stone+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.36
Wishclaw Talisman+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.05
Sword of the Animist+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.92
Lashwrithe+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.67
The One Ring0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$111.03
The Darkness Crystal-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.02
Swiftfoot Boots-14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Toshiro Umezawa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Nowhere to Run+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.49
Revel in Riches+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$20.42
Necropotence+11% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$38.71
Tainted Aether+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.41
Illness in the Ranks+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.19
Teval's Judgment+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.47
Black Market+9% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$5.95
Grave Betrayal+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.28
Meathook Massacre II+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.85
Phyrexian Arena+6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.84
Black Market Connections+5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$12.85
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$26.28
Necromancy+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$18.02
No Mercy+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$24.94
Animate Dead+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$7.28
Ripples of Undeath+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.97
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Toshiro Umezawa to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Karn, the Great Creator+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.18
Liliana of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.78
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Arcane Lighthouse+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.75
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$17.61
War Room+29% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$3.55
Cabal Stronghold+24% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$13.76
Detection Tower+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.94
Cabal Coffers+18% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$27.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+16% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$51.64
Castle Locthwain+14% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.19
Thespian's Stage+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.46
Spymaster's Vault+14% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.08
Vesuva+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.22
Terrain Generator+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.21
Emergence Zone+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.19
Deserted Temple+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.82
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.92
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.30
Barren Moor+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Polluted Mire+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Bojuka Bog+2% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.36
Barad-dûr+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.55
Geier Reach Sanitarium+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.39
Lake of the Dead+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$123.23
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$33.30
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.38
Witch's Cottage-13% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.71
Rogue's Passage-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-18% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$44.48
Phyrexian Tower-21% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$31.40
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Séance Board+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$3.07
Bender's Waterskin+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.31
Victory Chimes+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.92
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.39
Caged Sun+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.89
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.06
Everflowing Chalice+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Arcane Signet+0% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.39
Throne of Eldraine+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$29.44
Charcoal Diamond-1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.36
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$1.21
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.87
The Soul Stone-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$76.20
Lands
The mana base foundation for Toshiro Umezawa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+22% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$12.09
Hagra Mauling+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.07
Fell the Profane+18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.48
Forbidden Orchard+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$10.47
Myriad Landscape+12% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Urza's Cave+11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.55
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.60
Boggart Trawler+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.92
Swamp-1% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.11
Toshiro Umezawa Deck Stats
Based on 2,178 Toshiro Umezawa decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 12
- Instant 29
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 4
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 12 |
| Instant | 29 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 4 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 616 |
| 2024-11 | 849 |
| 2024-12 | 749 |
| 2025-01 | 971 |
| 2025-02 | 1098 |
| 2025-03 | 872 |
| 2025-04 | 795 |
| 2025-05 | 909 |
| 2025-06 | 985 |
| 2025-07 | 910 |
| 2025-08 | 992 |
| 2025-09 | 990 |
| 2025-10 | 933 |
| 2025-11 | 1157 |
| 2025-12 | 1054 |
| 2026-01 | 1127 |
| 2026-02 | 1117 |
| 2026-03 | 1139 |
| 2026-04 | 1037 |
| 2026-05 | 1082 |
| 2026-06 | 1120 |
| 2026-07 | 1211 |
| 2026-08 | 1265 |
| 2026-09 | 1583 |
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Saruman of Many Colors
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush