Hidden Dagger

Hidden Dagger

A 1-IKZ Response Weapon that adds attack to your defender mid-combat, so the attacker dies in a trade it expected to win.

This card can be played as a Response.

How to play it

  • Responses come before damage, which both sides deal at once. Equip it to the entity being attacked, or to your Defender, so it deals 1 more back.
  • On your turn it is the cheapest way to arm an entity for your Raizan leader's Charge. Surge Gate and Raizan's Riposte can bring it back from the discard pile.
  • At low health, don't arm your leader if the hit would bring both leaders to 0. Your response caused it, so you lose.

From The Gate

  • Azuki Tech Talk

    Aquabass

    Named among the cards Ed's 3/3 body keeps him safe from, even multiple Hidden Daggers or Lightning Orbs.

  • Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q1 2026

    Aez

    Hidden Daggers are named as punishing attacks in the Lightning matchup.

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Details

Card number
AZK01-094
Rarity
Common
Released in
Booster
Tournament status
Legal

Questions

What does Hidden Dagger do in the Azuki TCG?

This card can be played as a Response. A 1-IKZ Response Weapon that adds attack to your defender mid-combat, so the attacker dies in a trade it expected to win.

How much does Hidden Dagger cost?

Hidden Dagger costs 1 IKZ to play.

Is Hidden Dagger legal in tournaments?

Yes. Hidden Dagger is not banned.

What decks play Hidden Dagger?

Top 8 Raizan by BaconM, Piko Theory Craft by TK, YQ · Peoria by YQ, NoahBrews · Peoria by NoahBrews, ducky · Peoria by ducky, jaxx · Peoria by jaxx, Storm of Steel by MochiBosu. You can play any of them free at IkuzoClash.

Who illustrated Hidden Dagger?

Twisted Hand Studio.

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