Attacks Trigger Isshin
Commander / EDH
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Changelog - Baldur's Gate —June 5, 2022
-Goldspan Dragon +Battle Angels of Tyr
Goldspan was proving to be a lightning rod for removal in this deck. Nobody in the pod wanted me netting 4 mana per attack.
-Aggravated Assault +Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
Without Goldspan here to reliably fuel this into a wincon(with Goldspan going off it was costing me 1 mana to activate and usually I could activate enough times to outright win this way), its not that worth having around. I mean yes, extra combats synergize, but at some point soon I plan on working that new Tiefling Barbarian in for some extra combats if I can, or Aurelia. Besides, 1 mana attack trigger is strong!
-Revenge of Ravens +Two-Handed Axe
Revenge isn't bad, it's usually inconsequential for 4 mana though. The Axe is going to quadruple something's power with Isshin out, as well as count as a modification for the things in the deck that care about that.
-Hellrider +Hammers of Moradin Hammers are going to be tapping 6 creatures and doing 2 Myriads per attack with Isshin on-board. For 3 mana this is absolutely insane! Pushing through a LOT of damage. Hellrider feels like an underperformer to me in commander. If ive got 1 opponent he is functionally hitting all of my opponents. It's like comparing Blood Artist vs Zulaport Cutthroat in commander but if the artist only triggered from your creatures dying as a direct comparison to Hellrider. You should be picking the Cutthroat in almost every case.
Crow_Umbra says... #1
If you'd like another 1 drop attack trigger creature, I'd recommend checking out Signal Pest if you haven't already. Fairly easy to play, and helps anthem up your board when you swing out. If you'd like another fairly cheap Battle Cry effect, I'd also recommend checking out Accorder Paladin.
If you're open to it, I'd also recommend swapping out Coastline Marauders for Unquenchable Fury. Same mana cost, but Unquenchable Fury deals the damage without even needing to connect, and can effectively turn any of your creatures into a pseudo-Coastline Marauders since it recurs itself. Unquenchable Fury has melted opponents each time I've played it in my Isshin deck.
If you want to trim your mana curve a bit more, I'd recommend trimming some of your higher CMC creatures in the 6-7 cmc range. Doesn't matter which ones, just your personal preference on whichever have felt most lack-luster when played. Here are some other cool creatures in the 4-5 cmc range that could be some decent swaps:
Battle Angels of Tyr
Tectonic Giant
Mezzio Mugger
Hope this helps!
May 24, 2022 2:26 p.m.