{"ops":[{"insert":"This "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isshin, Two Heavens as One"}},{"insert":" deck is built around the "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Mount"},{"insert":" creature type. Every single "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"non-changeling"},{"insert":" Mount has a conditional attack trigger that will be doubled by Isshin, providing various benefits. To get these triggers, we need Isshin and some buddies to ride our Mounts. So come along as I introduce you to this deck. "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"We ride at dawn..."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"The deck consists of all 16 in-colour, non-changeling Mounts. "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Key Mounts include:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Caustic Bronco"}},{"insert":" for card advantage to dig for more Mounts, whilst draining our opponents."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gilded Ghoda"}},{"insert":" curves out awesomely if we play it turn 2 into a turn 3 Isshin, netting us two treasures on turn 3."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fortune, Loyal Steed"}},{"insert":" can get us extra lands off of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Solemn Simulacrum"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Loyal Warhound"}},{"insert":". Additionally, Fortune can be tutored for and saddled by "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Imperial Recruiter"}},{"insert":", allowing us to tutor every turn we attack with Fortune. Given that we have Isshin, we can also "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"over"},{"insert":"-saddle with Solemn "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"*and*"},{"insert":" Imperial Recruiter to flicker them both. At worst, Fortune will untap our Rider to use it as a blocker."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Similarly, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Calamity, Galloping Inferno"}},{"insert":" has the same synergy with Solemn and Loyal Warhound, but can be done hastily. It also gives us cards from the Solemn copies' death triggers."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Guardian Sunmare"}},{"insert":" allows us to tutor for various Mounts, value pieces, or anything we need really."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Now, 16 does not sound like many, but we only need a few to kick off our value. "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Ways to dig include:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Horn of the Mark"}},{"insert":" allows us to dig deep and find the next Mount. With an even distribution, we are looking at about 1 Mount every 7 cards. Whilst it normally only looks at 5, Isshin will double it's trigger, meaning we are likely to see a Mount. This card scales phenomenally as the game continues since it triggers for each player we attack."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Guardian Sunmare"}},{"insert":" as before."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Conjurer's Mantle"}},{"insert":" similarly to Horn of the Mark, lets us dig on attack and grab a Mount."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck also has 3 more tutors including "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Imperial Recruiter"}},{"insert":" (to tutor Fortune, as before), "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Vampiric Tutor"}},{"insert":" (flexible & cheap) and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Insatiable Avarice"}},{"insert":" (flexible w/ further card advantage)."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Not to get philosophical, but what's the difference between a Vehicle and a Mount? A soul? Comfy seats? According to "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lifecraft Engine"}},{"insert":", nothing! The deck has a few supplementary Vehicles with attack triggers and other benefits. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mobile Homestead"}},{"insert":", for example, is a nice value piece that benefits from having a Mount. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Careening Mine Cart"}},{"insert":" acts as ramp that Isshin can double."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"We also have a few stand-in Mounts, including "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Roaming Throne"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dermotaxi"}},{"insert":" (sorry Mounts!)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"We also need to saddle our Mounts. "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Our Riders inlcude:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cloudspire Captain"}},{"insert":" provides an anthem to our Mounts whilst saddling for a solid 4."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Canyon Vaulter"}},{"insert":" gives nice evasion and a saddle power of 3."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cloudspire Coordinator"}},{"insert":" makes lots of pilots, with a bonus scry."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Alacrian Armory"}},{"insert":" toughness anthem & auto-saddles."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Black Market Connections"}},{"insert":" & "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chivalric Alliance"}},{"insert":" make tokens to saddle whilst also being relevant card advantage."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Unlike Vehicles, we can use our Mounts to saddle our battle ready Mounts. This allows us to keep our Rider list short."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Isshin himself."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"For redundancy we include "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"further trigger doublers, including:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Roaming Throne"}},{"insert":" the classic typal trigger doubler."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Windcrag Siege"}},{"insert":" doubles attack triggers. "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Jeskai "},{"insert":"mode helps us saddle if we get desperate."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"There is no better way to get attack triggers than going into battle again! "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Response // Resurgence"}},{"insert":" can be used to ping away blockers or to get a second round of combat whilst leaving our Mounts all untapped."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Now we have our army, we need to win. "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Our wincons include:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Shared Animosity"}},{"insert":" gets double triggered from Isshin, perfectly marrying Mounts with Isshin."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon"}},{"insert":" is like the above, but for a single creature. It is on the back of some fantastic removal, and it should be easy enough to flip given our solid attacks."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chronicle of Victory"}},{"insert":" gives a nice buff and trample to our Mounts, providing card advantage also."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Moonshaker Cavalry"}},{"insert":" whilst not a Mount, allows our Mounts to fly over enemy lines and deal large amounts of uncontested damage."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ruinous Ultimatum"}},{"insert":" clears away all opponents blockers and leaves them with almost no resources to attempt to make a comeback. "},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Akroma's Will"}},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"Final Mentions:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Split Up"}},{"insert":" has potential to be nearly one sided, given that we can easily and safely tap our creatures to saddle abilities before we cast."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Other useful attack benefits included: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Curse of Opulence"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Long-Range Sensor"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Connecting the Dots"}},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Other useful typal benefits included: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Three Tree City"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Patchwork Banner"}},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"}]}