Isshin she lovely by FluffyNutter

Format: Commander

Commander: Isshin, Two Heavens as One

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 34

Deck overview

This deck is a high-synergy Mardu combat deck commanded by Isshin, Two Heavens as One. It focuses on weaponizing the attack step by doubling triggered abilities across token generation, burn, card advantage, and extra combats. Early turns prioritize ramp and laying down self-contained attack threats such as Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon or Caustic Bronco. Once Isshin resolves, the deck rapidly snowballs board presence with cards like Hero of Bladehold and Mishra, Claimed by Gix, burning down opposing life totals while bypassing combat stalemates using direct damage and Dolmen Gate effects. A premier defensive package featuring Teferi's Protection, Deflecting Swat, and Clever Concealment ensures the aggressive board survives opposing sweepers and removal. The deck consistently achieves critical mass on Turn 5 and closes games by Turn 7.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Agrus Kos, Spirit of Justice
  • 1 Ainok Strike Leader
  • 1 Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
  • 1 All-Out Assault
  • 1 Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
  • 1 Araña, Heart of the Spider
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Arena of Glory
  • 1 Aurelia, the Law Above
  • 1 Aurelia, the Warleader
  • 1 Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
  • 1 Blood Crypt
  • 1 Bloodstained Mire
  • 1 Boros Signet
  • 1 Brutal Hordechief
  • 1 Caesar, Legion's Emperor
  • 1 Caustic Bronco
  • 1 Caves of Koilos
  • 1 Chivalric Alliance
  • 1 Clever Concealment
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Commissar Severina Raine
  • 1 Deadly Rollick
  • 1 Deflecting Swat
  • 1 Diamond Pick-Axe
  • 1 Dolmen Gate
  • 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
  • 1 Etali, Primal Storm
  • 1 Fervent Charge
  • 1 Flawless Maneuver
  • 1 Galadriel's Dismissal
  • 1 Get Lost
  • 1 Godless Shrine
  • 1 Goldspan Dragon
  • 1 Grand Abolisher
  • 1 Grasp of Fate
  • 1 Hall of the Bandit Lord
  • 1 Hanweir Battlements
  • 1 Haunted Ridge
  • 1 Hellrider
  • 1 Hero of Bladehold
  • 1 Ingris Stingerquill
  • 1 Iroas, God of Victory
  • 1 Isshin, Two Heavens as One
  • 1 Jeska's Will
  • 1 Karlach, Fury of Avernus
  • 1 Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Loyal Unicorn
  • 1 Luxury Suite
  • 1 Mardu Ascendancy
  • 1 Marsh Flats
  • 1 Mishra, Claimed by Gix
  • 1 Monumental Henge
  • 4 Mountain
  • 1 Myrel, Shield of Argive
  • 1 Orzhov Signet
  • 1 Otharri, Suns' Glory
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 1 Phyrexian Dragon Engine
  • 4 Plains
  • 1 Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
  • 1 Reconnaissance
  • 1 Rev, Tithe Extractor
  • 1 Rottenmouth Viper
  • 1 Ruinous Ultimatum
  • 1 Sacred Foundry
  • 1 Savai Triome
  • 1 Shattered Sanctum
  • 1 Shredder, Unrelenting
  • 1 Skyhunter Strike Force
  • 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Spectator Seating
  • 1 Spider-Man, Web-Spinner
  • 1 Spymaster's Vault
  • 1 Star Athlete
  • 1 Sundown Pass
  • 4 Swamp
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Sword of the Animist
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
  • 1 Taunt from the Rampart
  • 1 Teferi's Protection
  • 1 Vampiric Tutor
  • 1 Vault of Champions
  • 1 Warren Warleader
  • 1 Wear // Tear
  • 1 Windcrag Siege
  • 1 Zurgo Stormrender