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
Isshin, Two Heavens as One