The idea of this deck is to use the commander’s ability in compelling ways. It might give the occasional person dyspepsia, but will be for the most part well-tolerated. We’ll start with the more conventionally-powered one. I’ll also provide a suggestion for porting over a version of the first that can work in the latter’s general area. Other than some lands, they won’t share too many cards.

One is comfortable living in a high-powered space, the other resting nicely in the power range that is sometimes referred to as the format’s target demographic. I’ll put together two versions of Isshin which exist in separate worlds. Since two heavens exist, I thought, why not then build something for both of them? The one ability it does have (in a world where commanders are increasingly complex) is in mostly unexplored space. It’s a Samurai that doesn’t care about other Samurai unless they have a relevant ability. Isshin, Two Heavens as One is the first commander that really grabbed me once we saw the whole Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty list.

Tier one commander decks