Art by Ryan Pancoast
Saved commander deck
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Maximize combat triggers by doubling them with Isshin, utilizing aggressive creatures that generate tokens or buffs when they attack to overwhelm opponents.
Prompt: A $50 Isshin, Two Heavens as One commander deck — an aggressive tribal combat deck with haste enablers, extra combat steps, and wide creature swarms.
Commander
1 cards
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
{R}{W}{B}Legendary Creature — Human Samurai
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Card Draw
8 cards
Audacious Thief
{2}{B}Creature — Human Rogue
Isshin doubles its attack trigger for twice the draw
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
{1}{B}Creature — Human Rogue
Attack triggers provide energy and cards with Isshin support
Removal
12 cards
Hellrider
{2}{R}{R}Creature — Devil
Punishes opponents for blocking by doubling ping damage
Chaos Warp
{2}{R}Instant
Red's best method for dealing with enchantments or creatures
Wear // Tear
{1}{R} // {W}Instant // Instant
Cheap artifact and enchantment destruction
Crackling Doom
{R}{W}{B}Instant
Forces opponents to sacrifice their biggest threats
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
{4}{R}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Dragon
Attacking cleans the board of small creatures twice
Threats/Wincons
21 cards
Ponyback Brigade
{3}{R}{W}{B}Creature — Goblin Warrior
Creates multiple tokens to swarm the board
Mardu Ascendancy
{R}{W}{B}Enchantment
Doubles the token generation when creatures attack
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
{1}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Isshin allows her to create double the tokens each combat
Skyknight Vanguard
{R}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Low-cost flyer that generates tokens on attack
Hero of Bladehold
{2}{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Massive token generation and battle cry buffs
Leonin Warleader
{2}{W}{W}Creature — Cat Soldier
Creates four cats per swing with Isshin out
Hanweir Garrison
{2}{R}Creature — Human Soldier
Attack triggers create multiple human tokens
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Goblin
Expands the goblin swarm rapidly through combat
Captain Lannery Storm
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Pirate
Generates double treasure for mana ramp and buffs
Etali, Primal Storm
{4}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur
Doubled trigger allows casting four cards for free
Goldspan Dragon
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
High impact haste threat that synergies with treasures
Brutal Hordechief
{3}{B}Creature — Orc Warrior
Drains opponents and controls their blocks
Response // Resurgence
{R/W}{R/W} // {3}{R}{W}Instant // Sorcery
Versatile removal or an extra combat step
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
{4}{R}Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian
Grant extra combats and first strike buffs
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
{3}{R}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Melee triggers double, making your board huge
Coastline Marauders
{2}{R}Creature — Human Pirate
High power trampler that benefits from more opponents
Tectonic Giant
{2}{R}{R}Creature — Elemental Giant
Versatile attack trigger for damage or draw
Flamerush Rider
{4}{R}Creature — Human Warrior
Creates double the tokens of the best creature in play
Ankle Shanker
{2}{R}{W}{B}Creature — Goblin Berserker
Ensures your tokens trade upward with deathtouch
Utility
8 cards
Hammer of Purphoros
{1}{R}{R}Legendary Enchantment Artifact
Provides haste and can create tokens if needed
Unbreakable Formation
{2}{W}Instant
Protects the board and provides an offensive buff
Iroas, God of Victory
{2}{R}{W}Legendary Enchantment Creature — God
Provides evasion and protects your attacking creatures
Herald of Dromoka
{1}{W}Creature — Human Warrior
Gives your warriors vigilance for defense
