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Akatsuchi
[Stone Bodyguard]
#N-1432

Reviewed July 23, 2012

Average Card Rating

Limited: 3
Unlimited: 2
Block: 3

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1 being the worst.
3 = average.
5 is the highest rating.

Akatsuchi
 
Today we take a look at one of the Tsuchikage's bodyguards. He combos well with Ninjas who are Wind and Fire. First, let's look at what he's got. He's an Earth/Wind T4 Jonin with no Hand Cost, 6/1-3/0. Those are pretty good stats. When he's put in play (love that wording) and there's another Wind Ninja, then you pick a Ninja and remove it from its Team. The thing about that Effect is that it's not optional. If your Opponent doesn't have organized Teams, then you remove one Ninja from your Teams, but you can put it back during your Organization Phase. The other Effect kicks in when he's put in play and there's a Fire Ninja. In that case you Injure a selected Ninja whose Entrance Cost is lower than Akatsuchi's. Again, the wording doesn't imply an option is present, and it also doesn't specify which side the Ninja has to be on. He's still a good choice for any format. Having 6 Combat at turn 4 can help out a lot, particularly when he doesn't have a "Can't attack on the turn he was put in play" effect. Try it and see!
 
Ratings:
 
Limited: 3/5
Unlimited: 2/5
Block: 3/5
Art: Does he have issues with his weight being mentioned as well?/5