The Red Bean

A 1-IKZ finisher that lets an entity costing 4 or less attack the turn it is played or portaled.

IKZ cost
Neutral Spell
Legendary Bean

Main: Give an entity with a cost of 4 or less Charge (Can attack the same turn it enters the Garden) until the end of the turn.

Errata. Printed: “Main: Give an entity with a cost of 4 or less Charge.” Official errata

How to play it

Portaling from the Alley still gives cooldown. Cast this after the portal; with Hydromancy Gate, the untapped IKZ can pay for it.
Charge doesn't change targets: it can still only attack the leader or tapped entities. Use it to push leader damage or punish an entity that attacked you.
Stalking Assassin, which only attacks leaders anyway, and Ed, a 3/3 at cost 4, are strong Neutral targets.

From The Gate

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Gives Young Shao Charge for surprise damage or a snipe.
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In the story, the sword returned to the Alley with a charm holding a single red bean, which Shao used to pass through the gate into the Garden.
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Given as the Anime Expo 2026 promo to all Learn to Play participants.

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Details

Card number: AZK01-009
Rarity: Rare
Released in: Booster
Illustrator: Pandart Studio
Tournament status: Legal

Printings

Rare · Pandart Studio
Rare ★ · Pandart Studio
Rare ★ · Tina Wei

Questions

What does The Red Bean do in the Azuki TCG?

Main: Give an entity with a cost of 4 or less Charge (Can attack the same turn it enters the Garden) until the end of the turn. A 1-IKZ finisher that lets an entity costing 4 or less attack the turn it is played or portaled.

How much does The Red Bean cost?

The Red Bean costs 1 IKZ to play.

Is The Red Bean legal in tournaments?

Yes. The Red Bean is not banned, but it has official errata: use the updated text.

Does The Red Bean have errata?

Yes. Charge lasts until the end of the turn. Printed: "Main: Give an entity with a cost of 4 or less Charge." Now: "Main: Give an entity with a cost of 4 or less Charge until the end of the turn."

Who illustrated The Red Bean?

Pandart Studio and Tina Wei, across its 3 printings.