Raizan
Lightning Leader that turns Weapons into surprise attacks: for 1 IKZ, an entity holding a Weapon can attack the turn it enters the Garden.
- 20Health
- Lightning Leader
Errata. Printed: “Once/Turn: Pay 1 IKZ: Give an entity equipped with a Weapon card Charge.” Official errata
How to play it
- Entities normally can't attack the turn they enter the Garden, even when portaled from the Alley. Raizan skips that wait, so a new entity plus a Weapon hits this turn.
- With Surge Gate, portal an entity out of the safe Alley, equip a Weapon from your discard pile for free, then pay 1 IKZ so it attacks right away.
- Weapons are discarded at the end of every turn, so each one you use refills the discard pile for Surge Gate to bring back next turn.
From The Gate
Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q1 2026
AezShao went 3-0 against Raizan in Aez's Invitational run.
Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q2 2026
AezRaizan/Surge Gate is called the more consistent deck post-ban; expect 5+ damage per turn from turn 4.
Introduction to Azuki TCG
ExpectedValueIntroduced as the Lightning Leader: 'Fast and combo-driven.'
Watch and read
Raizan/Lightning winning deck by Ducky/Josh: 10K Invitational deck profile
YouTubeRaizan/Surge Gate mirror: Ikazuchi makes the difference
YouTubeLearning to play: Raizan vs Shao starter decks
YouTubeZero Fire starter vs Raizan Lightning starter, with DamosTCG
YouTubeDucky Wins Again at the First Garden Arena Regional
Azuki TCG · Aug 21, 2026The January $10,000 Azuki Invitational Recap
Azuki TCG · May 18, 2026
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Deck lists
Details
- Card number
- STT01-001
- Rarity
- Leader
- Released in
- Starter Deck 1
- Illustrator
- Pandart Studio
- Art based on
- Azuki #131
- Tournament status
- Legal
Printings
- Leader · Pandart Studio
- Leader ★ · Samuel Gildas · Twisted Hand Studio
- Leader ★ · Samuel Gildas · Twisted Hand Studio
- Leader ★ · steamboy
Questions
What does Raizan do in the Azuki TCG?
Once/Turn: Pay 1 IKZ: Give an entity equipped with a Weapon Charge (Can attack the same turn it enters the Garden) until the end of the turn. Lightning Leader that turns Weapons into surprise attacks: for 1 IKZ, an entity holding a Weapon can attack the turn it enters the Garden.
Is Raizan legal in tournaments?
Yes. Raizan is not banned, but it has official errata: use the updated text.
Does Raizan have errata?
Yes. Charge lasts until the end of the turn. "(Weapon) card" now reads "weapon". Printed: "Once/Turn: Pay 1 IKZ: Give an entity equipped with a Weapon card Charge." Now: "Once/Turn: Pay 1 IKZ: Give an entity equipped with a weapon Charge until the end of the turn."
What decks play Raizan?
Top 8 Raizan by BaconM, YQ · Peoria by YQ, NoahBrews · Peoria by NoahBrews, ducky · Peoria by ducky, jaxx · Peoria by jaxx, Raizan Starter by Azuki, Storm of Steel by MochiBosu. You can play any of them free at IkuzoClash.
Who illustrated Raizan?
Pandart Studio, Samuel Gildas, Twisted Hand Studio and steamboy, across its 4 printings.
