Tenshin
A 2-IKZ Weapon that adds 2 attack plus up to 1 direct leader damage, the reach many ready-made decks rely on.
- IKZ cost
- 2Attack
- Neutral Weapon
- Sword
Errata. Printed: “When Equipping: Deal up to 1 damage to a leader.” Official errata
How to play it
- On your leader it is up to 3 damage for 2 IKZ the turn you play it, since leaders have no cooldown.
- Raizan's Riposte replays it from the discard pile during the opponent's attack, so its leader ping happens again on their turn.
- Surge Gate with a Gate Power 2 portal also replays it, for another 1 damage.
From The Gate
Post Regional Goro Deck Notes
yqbirdPaired with Prickly Tumbleweed as lethal reach plus removal for opposing big bodies.
Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q1 2026
AezStacked for finishing blows in the late game.
Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q2 2026
AezSurprise damage that should only be used with a clear purpose ('Don't use Tenshin just to use 2 IKZ'); in the Water mirror it surprises Mizuki and Mizuryuu Fist Master.
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Details
- Card number
- STT01-014
- Rarity
- Common
- Released in
- Starter Deck 1
- Illustrator
- Pandart Studio
- Tournament status
- Legal
Printings
- Common · Pandart Studio
- Common ★ · Nick Oei
Questions
What does Tenshin do in the Azuki TCG?
On Play: Deal up to 1 damage to a leader. A 2-IKZ Weapon that adds 2 attack plus up to 1 direct leader damage, the reach many ready-made decks rely on.
How much does Tenshin cost?
Tenshin costs 2 IKZ to play.
Is Tenshin legal in tournaments?
Yes. Tenshin is not banned, but it has official errata: use the updated text.
Does Tenshin have errata?
Yes. When Equipping now reads On Play. Printed: "When Equipping: Deal up to 1 damage to a leader." Now: "On Play: Deal up to 1 damage to a leader."
What decks play Tenshin?
Beaniez by DKB, Miss the Rage by Zhu, Shao V2 by Aez, Top 8 Raizan by BaconM, Water is Wet by Aquabass, Piko Theory Craft by TK, YQ · Peoria by YQ, NoahBrews · Peoria by NoahBrews, ducky · Peoria by ducky, Azn · Peoria by Azn, tadpolite · Peoria by tadpolite, zakai · Peoria by zakai, Baydestrian · Peoria by Baydestrian, jaxx · Peoria by jaxx, Raizan Starter by Azuki, Storm of Steel by MochiBosu. You can play any of them free at IkuzoClash.
Who illustrated Tenshin?
Pandart Studio and Nick Oei, across its 2 printings.
