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Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Dog

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2336 Current Rank
#2549 Last Week
#3900 Past 2 Years
5 Decks

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion decks.

Kíli the Resourceful Kíli the Resourceful
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.64
Long-Bodied Grey Dog Long-Bodied Grey Dog
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion decks.

Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.19
Generous Pup Generous Pup
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $8.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $5.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $4.99
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.40
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.94
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.24
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $9.82
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.32
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $8.23

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $58.97
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $108.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.20
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.32
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $4.24
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $4.75
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.92
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.24
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.40
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $8.13
Zack Fair Zack Fair
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.28
Lion Sash Lion Sash
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.10
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.05
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $6.61
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.92
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.59
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.37
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.35
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.37
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.66
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.85
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.35
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.56
Fortress Kin-Guard Fortress Kin-Guard
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.13
Helitrooper Helitrooper
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.20
Pack Leader Pack Leader
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.54
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.68
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $18.82
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.21
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.17
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.42
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $12.15
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.27
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $54.15
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.43
Sally Pride, Lioness Leader Sally Pride, Lioness Leader
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.47
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $50.78
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $12.79
Dawnstrike Vanguard Dawnstrike Vanguard
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.21
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.01

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion safe.

Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.21
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.34
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.54
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.03
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.56
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
Heroic Sacrifice Heroic Sacrifice
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.61
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion's game plan and control the board.

Collective Effort Collective Effort
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.23
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $9.77
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.15
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.36
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.48
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.54
Gideon's Battle Cry Gideon's Battle Cry
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.11
Inspiring Roar Inspiring Roar
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.15
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $3.36
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $8.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.85
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $44.88
Costume Closet Costume Closet
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.23
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $5.00
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.88
The Ooze The Ooze
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.78
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.18
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.32
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $36.06
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.95
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.93
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.34
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.69
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $12.67
Krovod Haunch Krovod Haunch
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.26
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $6.51
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.70
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $24.13
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $9.93
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.17
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $28.84
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $63.42
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.18
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.47
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.81
Always Watching Always Watching
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.92
Amazing Alliance Amazing Alliance
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.69
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.33
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
Bound by Moonsilver Bound by Moonsilver
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.22
Cooped Up Cooped Up
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.22
Cowed by Wisdom Cowed by Wisdom
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.17
Forge Anew Forge Anew
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.02
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.80
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Angelic Voices Angelic Voices
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $18.49
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Court of Grace Court of Grace
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.81
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.50
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Warrior's Resolve Warrior's Resolve
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.90
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $16.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani Goldmane Ajani Goldmane
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $4.97
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.19
Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.38
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $6.75
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $3.45
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
0% Synergy in 80% of decks $2.66
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $46.06
War Room War Room
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $3.67
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $7.68
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.84
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $6.30
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.96
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.48
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.20
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $19.30
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.99
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $29.44
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.52
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.98

Lands

The mana base foundation for Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.18
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.14
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29

Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion Deck Stats

Based on 5 Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 25
  • Instant 6
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 17
  • Enchantment 8
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 22 basic, 14 nonbasic

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Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful