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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
Legendary Creature — Human Samurai · RWB
Color identity: Black · Red · White · Mardu
Isshin, Two Heavens as One is Mardu (black, red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
If a creature attacking causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time.
Reference price of the card: €2.73
Average lands in decks for Isshin, Two Heavens as One: 36
AggroTokensAttack TriggersExtra CombatsEquipmentSamuraiLegendsTreasure
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The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C+ (65/100)
- Consistency78
- Speed66
- Interaction52
- Resilience82
- Closing54
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (26 nonbasic, 4 Plains, 2 Swamp, 4 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Swords to Plowshares · Windcrag Siege · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Path to Exile · Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin · Sword of the Animist · Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon · Etali, Primal Storm · Lightning Greaves · Fervent Charge · Aurelia, the Warleader · Captain Lannery Storm · Ruinous Ultimatum · Boros Charm · Hero of Bladehold · Swiftfoot Boots · Talisman of Conviction · Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate · Aurelia, the Law Above · Mardu Ascendancy · Skyknight Vanguard · Caesar, Legion's Emperor · Iroas, God of Victory · Otharri, Suns' Glory · Talisman of Hierarchy · Reconnaissance · Brutal Hordechief · Sun Titan · Commissar Severina Raine · Voice of Victory · Zurgo Stormrender · Anguished Unmaking · Boros Signet · Goldspan Dragon · Talisman of Indulgence · Rising of the Day · Skullclamp · Ainok Strike Leader · Breena, the Demagogue · Myrel, Shield of Argive · Dolmen Gate · Orzhov Signet · Blasphemous Act · Flawless Maneuver · Akroma's Will · Kellogg, Dangerous Mind · Karlach, Fury of Avernus · Audacious Thief · Fellwar Stone · Rakdos Signet · Mishra, Claimed by Gix · Mardu Siegebreaker · Firebender Ascension · Hanweir Garrison · Generous Gift · Tectonic Giant · Despark · Curse of Opulence · Diamond Pick-Axe · Hammers of Moradin · Chaos Warp · Command Tower · Nomad Outpost · Exotic Orchard · Clifftop Retreat · Dragonskull Summit · Isolated Chapel · Godless Shrine · Sacred Foundry · Blood Crypt · Battlefield Forge · Savai Triome · Caves of Koilos · Path of Ancestry · Spectator Seating · Smoldering Marsh · Vault of Champions · Luxury Suite · Arid Mesa · Rogue's Passage · Sundown Pass · Bloodstained Mire · Marsh Flats · Shattered Sanctum · Evolving Wilds · Sulfurous Springs · Bojuka Bog
🃏 Recommended cards for Isshin, Two Heavens as One
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Isshin, Two Heavens as One, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin | 57% | +50% |
| Sword of the Animist | 53% | +44% |
| Etali, Primal Storm | 51% | +43% |
| Windcrag Siege | 60% | +42% |
| Adeline, Resplendent Cathar | 58% | +41% |
| Fervent Charge | 48% | +41% |
| Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon | 52% | +39% |
| Captain Lannery Storm | 47% | +39% |
| Skyknight Vanguard | 43% | +38% |
| Mardu Ascendancy | 43% | +38% |
| Hero of Bladehold | 46% | +37% |
| Aurelia, the Law Above | 43% | +34% |
| Brutal Hordechief | 38% | +33% |
| Otharri, Suns' Glory | 39% | +33% |
| Iroas, God of Victory | 39% | +32% |
| Caesar, Legion's Emperor | 40% | +31% |
| Commissar Severina Raine | 37% | +31% |
| Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate | 43% | +31% |
| Aurelia, the Warleader | 47% | +29% |
| Audacious Thief | 29% | +27% |
| Zurgo Stormrender | 36% | +27% |
| Sun Titan | 37% | +26% |
| Reconnaissance | 38% | +25% |
| Karlach, Fury of Avernus | 29% | +25% |
💰 The best cards for your Isshin, Two Heavens as One deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Etali, Primal Storm
- Windcrag Siege
- Fervent Charge
- Captain Lannery Storm
- Skyknight Vanguard
- Mardu Ascendancy
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
- Sword of the Animist
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
- Otharri, Suns' Glory
- Iroas, God of Victory
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Commissar Severina Raine
- Karlach, Fury of Avernus
- Dolmen Gate
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Voice of Victory
- Chivalric Alliance
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Isshin, Two Heavens as One
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers, Infinite artifact tokens, Infinite colored mana, Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite Treasure tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Sword of Feast and Famine + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Godo, Bandit Warlord + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Put all Equipment cards from your library onto the battlefield
- Neheb, the Eternal + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases, Infinite red mana, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
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Frequently asked questions
What is Isshin, Two Heavens as One's color identity?
Isshin, Two Heavens as One is Mardu (black, red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Isshin, Two Heavens as One come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Isshin, Two Heavens as One deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 18 % of the time and floods 19 %. Deck health: C+ (65/100).
How many lands should a Isshin, Two Heavens as One deck run?
Real Isshin, Two Heavens as One decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Isshin, Two Heavens as One?
The three highest-synergy cards are Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin, Sword of the Animist, Etali, Primal Storm. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Isshin, Two Heavens as One decks.
What combos does Isshin, Two Heavens as One have?
Isshin, Two Heavens as One has 6 known combos. The most popular one is The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Isshin, Two Heavens as One deck cost?
You can start cheap: Etali, Primal Storm, Windcrag Siege, Fervent Charge are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.