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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
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- Mardu
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

A combat-focused deck built around Isshin, Two Heavens as One's ability to double combat-related triggers, utilizing attack triggers, token generation, and combat manipulation through goad effects to create a powerful aggressive strategy.

Primer:

The deck's primary strategy revolves around maximizing value from attack triggers through Isshin, Two Heavens as One's doubling ability. It generates substantial board presence through token creators like Adeline, Resplendent Cathar, Battle Angels of Tyr, and Rabble Rousing, while using goad effects from cards like Disrupt Decorum and Bloodthirsty Blade to force opponents' creatures into combat.

The secondary strategy involves political manipulation through curses and effects that reward attacking other players, such as Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant and Breena, the Demagogue. The deck can close games through overwhelming combat damage, commander damage, or through various damage triggers from cards like Hellrider and Brutal Hordechief.

Weaknesses:

The deck is heavily reliant on combat and attacking, making it vulnerable to fog effects, pillowfort strategies, and mass removal. It can struggle against decks with heavy creature removal since many of its key pieces are creatures. The strategy is also somewhat dependent on having Isshin on the battlefield to maximize value, though it can function without him.

Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:

  • Isshin, Two Heavens as One
  • Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
  • Rabble Rousing
  • Legion Loyalty
  • Brutal Hordechief
  • Hellrider
  • Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
  • Battle Angels of Tyr
  • Duke Ulder Ravengard
  • Ruinous Ultimatum

Attribute Ratings:

  • Speed: 5/10
  • Resilience: 6/10
  • Consistency: 7/10
  • Interaction: 5/10

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a focused casual level, with the ability to generate significant value through combat triggers but requiring setup time to establish its board presence. While it includes some powerful effects and synergies, it lacks the fast mana and consistent early interaction needed for higher power levels. The deck performs well against other combat-focused strategies but may struggle against more combo-oriented or control-heavy decks.

Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5

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DECK LIST
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Creature: 27
1
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
1 W W
1
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
3 R W
1
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
1 R W
1
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
R W
1
Aurelia, the Law Above
3 R W
1
Battle Angels of Tyr
2 W W
1
Breena, the Demagogue
1 W B
1
Brutal Hordechief
3 B
1
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
1 R W B
1
Commissar Severina Raine
1 W B
1
Death Kiss
5 R
1
Duke Ulder Ravengard
4 R W
1
Emberwilde Captain
3 R
1
Firemane Commando
3 W
1
Hellrider
2 R R
1
Hero of Bladehold
2 W W
1
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
3 B R
1
Kardur, Doomscourge
2 B R
1
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
2 R
1
Mangara, the Diplomat
3 W
1
Mishra, Claimed by Gix
2 B R
1
Myrel, Shield of Argive
3 W
1
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
2 R W
1
Otharri, Suns' Glory
3 R W
1
Silverwing Squadron
5 W
1
Skyknight Vanguard
R W
1
Tectonic Giant
2 R R
Sorcery: 3
1
Disrupt Decorum
2 R R
1
Ruinous Ultimatum
R R W W W B B
1
Taunt from the Rampart
3 R W
Instant: 5
1
Anguished Unmaking
1 W B
1
Boros Charm
R W
1
Chaos Warp
2 R
1
Enlightened Tutor
W
1
Generous Gift
2 W
Artifact: 12
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
3
1
Blade of Selves
2
1
Bloodthirsty Blade
2
1
Boros Signet
2
1
Fellwar Stone
2
1
Lightning Greaves
2
1
Orzhov Signet
2
1
Rakdos Signet
2
1
Sol Ring
1
1
Swiftfoot Boots
2
1
Sword of the Animist
2
Enchantment: 17
1
Chivalric Alliance
1 W
1
Curse of Bloodletting
3 R R
1
Curse of Chaos
2 R
1
Curse of Disturbance
2 B
1
Curse of Misfortunes
4 B
1
Curse of Opulence
R
1
Curse of Shallow Graves
2 B
1
Curse of Vitality
2 W
1
Duelist's Heritage
2 W
1
Fervent Charge
1 R W B
1
Legion Loyalty
6 W W
1
Mardu Ascendancy
R W B
1
Martial Impetus
2 W
1
Parasitic Impetus
2 B
1
Rabble Rousing
4 W
1
Shiny Impetus
2 R
1
Trouble in Pairs
2 W W
Land: 35
1
Arid Mesa
1
Blood Crypt
1
Bloodstained Mire
1
Bojuka Bog
1
Caves of Koilos
1
Clifftop Retreat
1
Command Tower
1
Den of the Bugbear
1
Dragonskull Summit
1
Exotic Orchard
1
Godless Shrine
1
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
1
Haunted Ridge
1
Isolated Chapel
1
Luxury Suite
1
Marsh Flats
1
Minas Tirith
1
Mountain
1
Nomad Outpost
1
Plains
1
Sacred Foundry
1
Savai Triome
1
Shattered Sanctum
1
Slayers' Stronghold
1
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
1
Spectator Seating
1
Sulfurous Springs
1
Sundown Pass
1
Swamp
1
Temple of Malice
1
Temple of Silence
1
Temple of Triumph
1
Vault of Champions
1
Vault of the Archangel
1
Windbrisk Heights