Art by Ryan Pancoast
Saved commander deck
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Leverage Isshin's ability to double combat triggers, focusing on Samurai and exalted-style lone attacker benefits alongside attack-step value.
Prompt: Samurai deck with isshin as commander
Commander
1 cards
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
{R}{W}{B}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
11 cards
Peerless Samurai
{2}{R}Creature — Human Samurai
Reduces spell costs on attack doubled by Isshin
Card Draw
9 cards
Audacious Thief
{2}{B}Creature — Human Rogue
Attack trigger draws twice under Isshin
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
{1}{B}Creature — Human Rogue
Attack trigger generates energy to draw cards
Tocasia's Welcome
{2}{W}Enchantment
Draws cards when small Samurai enter the battlefield
Removal
10 cards
Wear // Tear
{1}{R} // {W}Instant // Instant
Efficient two-for-one artifact and enchantment destruction
Cleansing Nova
{3}{W}{W}Sorcery
Flexible board wipe for creatures or artifacts and enchantments
Threats/Wincons
22 cards
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
{3}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Recurs artifacts from the graveyard on attack
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
{2}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Recurs enchantments from the graveyard on attack
Asari Captain
{3}{R}{W}Creature — Human Samurai
Provides massive attack buffs doubled by Isshin
Selfless Samurai
{1}{W}Creature — Fox Samurai
Grants double lifelink triggers and protects key creatures
Imperial Subduer
{2}{W}Creature — Human Samurai
Taps down multiple blockers when attacking alone
Eiganjo Exemplar
{1}{W}Enchantment Creature — Human Samurai
Early Samurai that buffs lone attackers twice
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
{1}{R}Legendary Creature — Goblin Samurai
Gives haste and creates dragon tokens on combat damage
Risona, Asari Commander
{1}{R}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Gains indestructible counters and protects your life total
Godo, Bandit Warlord
{5}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Barbarian
Fetches equipment and grants additional combat phases
Fumiko the Lowblood
{2}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Forces opponent attacks and gains bushido per attacker
Takeno, Samurai General
{5}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Anthem effect boosting all Samurai based on bushido
Nagao, Bound by Honor
{3}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Attack trigger buffs all your creatures twice with Isshin
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo
{5}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Indestructible defensive powerhouse with bushido 5
Iizuka the Ruthless
{3}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Sacrifices Samurai to grant double strike to your board
Sensei Golden-Tail
{1}{W}Legendary Creature — Fox Samurai
Trains non-Samurai into Samurai and gives bushido
Sunblade Samurai
{4}{W}Enchantment Creature — Human Samurai
Fixes early land drops and serves as a vigilant beater
Ancestral Katana
{1}{W}Artifact — Equipment
Equips cheaply to Samurai and boosts power on attacks
Eater of Virtue
{1}Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Cheap equipment that absorbs keywords from dying warriors
Akki Ronin
{1}{R}Creature — Goblin Samurai
Loots twice on lone attack triggers with Isshin
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Goblin
Explosive goblin token generator doubled by Isshin
Hero of Bladehold
{2}{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Battle cry and soldier creation triggers both double
Mardu Strike Leader
{2}{B}Creature — Human Warrior
Spawns multiple warrior tokens on each attack with Isshin
Utility
8 cards
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Provides essential hexproof and haste for Isshin
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Free equip cost offering shroud and immediate haste
Unbreakable Formation
{2}{W}Instant
Board protection that can also provide an aggressive push
Boros Charm
{R}{W}Instant
Versatile protection against wraths or burst damage finisher
Fervent Charge
{1}{R}{W}{B}Enchantment
Gives attacking creatures massive double buffs with Isshin
Campaign of Vengeance
{3}{W}{B}Enchantment
Drains opponents and heals you for every attacker doubled
Reconnaissance
{W}Enchantment
Allows safe attacking and untaps creatures after combat damage
Call to Glory
{1}{W}Instant
Untaps all Samurai as a combat trick or defensive measure
