Master Control with Summon: Yojimbo
Summon: Yojimbo is a valuable addition for any Magic player seeking versatile control in their Commander deck. This saga unfolds over four chapters, offering layered disruption and resource gain that can shift the board state in your favor. Its first chapter provides an immediate answer by exiling a key artifact, enchantment, or tapped creature, which can cripple opposing strategies that rely on those permanents. As the saga progresses, defensive measures kick in, making it costly for opponents to attack you, giving you breathing room to stabilize or prepare your next move.
The final chapter of Summon: Yojimbo rewards you with Treasure tokens based on the number of opponents wielding strong creatures. This mechanic synergizes well in multiplayer formats by turning board presence against your opponents, fueling your mana base for explosive plays. With vigilance and a solid 5/5 frame, this saga remains a steadfast guardian on the battlefield, both blocking attacks and generating tangible advantage over time.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{W}
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Card Type: Enchantment Creature
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Subtypes: Saga Samurai
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Card Text: I — Exile target artifact, enchantment, or tapped creature an opponent controls.
II — Until your next turn, creatures can’t attack you unless their controller pays {2} for each of those creatures.
III — Create X Treasure tokens, where X is the number of opponents who control a creature with power 4 or greater.
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Power / Toughness: 5/5
