A-Peerless Samurai
Mana Cost:
Type: Creature — Human Samurai
Oracle Text:
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, the next spell you cast this turn costs {1} less to cast.
Power/Toughness: 2/1
Rarity: common
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Expansion: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
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Character Background
A-Peerless Samurai reads like a neon-era duelist: a cheap, evasive 2/1 with menace that wants to attack alone and turn that bravery into spell economy. In practical terms it best supports aggressive tempo or aggro-leaning tribal Samurai/Warrior shells that prize incremental advantages every combat — the card both chips in early and makes your next spell this turn cost {1} less, converting a solo strike into extra reach or tempo. Build around a low curve with lots of one- and two-drops, and include cheap burn or pump spells you can cast after attacking (Shock/Lightning Strike, combat pump, or even Embercleave-style finishers) to maximize each attack’s value. Synergize with other Samurai/Warrior cards and a couple pieces of cheap equipment that turn a single attacker into a game-ending threat; play it on turn two and plan your turn three to capitalize on the discount. It’s a small, flexible piece that rewards aggressive, single-attacker sequencing.
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