EDH Optimizer
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Rat
Color identity: Black
Average lands in decks for Splinter, Hamato Yoshi: 38
Build your Splinter, Hamato Yoshi deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Splinter, Hamato Yoshi, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Throatseeker | 80% | +80% |
| Biting-Palm Ninja | 80% | +80% |
| Nezumi Prowler | 80% | +79% |
| Throat Slitter | 80% | +78% |
| Azra Smokeshaper | 70% | +70% |
| Shark Shredder, Killer Clone | 70% | +69% |
| Shredder, Shadow Master | 70% | +68% |
| Splinter's Technique | 70% | +68% |
| Ninja of the Hand | 67% | +66% |
| Elektra, Daughter of the Hand | 67% | +66% |
| Dokuchi Silencer | 60% | +60% |
| Foot Mystic | 60% | +60% |
| Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising | 60% | +60% |
| Shredder, Unrelenting | 60% | +59% |
| Skullsnatcher | 60% | +59% |
| Splinter, the Mentor | 60% | +59% |
| Mukotai Ambusher | 60% | +59% |
| Okiba-Gang Shinobi | 60% | +59% |
| Ninja Teen | 60% | +58% |
| Super Shredder | 60% | +58% |
| Shredder's Technique | 60% | +57% |
| Cover of Darkness | 60% | +57% |
| Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni | 60% | +57% |
| Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion | 60% | +56% |
💰 The best cards for your Splinter, Hamato Yoshi deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Throatseeker
- Biting-Palm Ninja
- Nezumi Prowler
- Throat Slitter
- Azra Smokeshaper
- Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Cover of Darkness
- Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
- Orochi Soul-Reaver
- Kindred Dominance
- Force of Despair
- Dismember
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Super Shredder
- Chronicle of Victory
- Roaming Throne
- The Black Gate
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
- Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Aetherflux Reservoir + Exquisite Blood → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Maralen of the Mornsong + Opposition Agent → Lock, Players can't draw cards, Exile a card of your choice from an opponent's library on each opponent's turn and you may cast that card
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Splinter, Hamato Yoshi deck run?
Real Splinter, Hamato Yoshi decks run 38 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Splinter, Hamato Yoshi?
The three highest-synergy cards are Throatseeker, Biting-Palm Ninja, Nezumi Prowler. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Splinter, Hamato Yoshi decks.
What combos does Splinter, Hamato Yoshi have?
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi has 3 known combos. The most popular one is Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Splinter, Hamato Yoshi deck cost?
You can start cheap: Throatseeker, Biting-Palm Ninja, Nezumi Prowler are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.