Young Shao
A 4-cost entity that grows to 3/3 when your Garden holds 2 more entities than theirs, for wide Shao decks.
How to play it
- Returning their entities to hand with Mirage Frog or Shao's Perseverance is the fastest way to get 2 ahead.
- Alley entities don't count. Portaling one in can switch the bonus on, and their new arrivals can switch it off.
- Gate Power 2 makes it a good Hydromancy Gate portal, untapping 2 IKZ.
From The Gate
Azuki Tech Talk
AquabassDescribed as the usual 4-cost entity in Water decks, which Ed can replace.
Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q1 2026
AezPlayed in the Alley and portaled in on turns 4-5; pairs with The Red Bean for rushed chip damage or a snipe.
Explore the Lore II: Raizan and Shao
JunRepresents Shao's younger self; with Rei in the Shao starter deck it mirrors her childhood flashbacks.
Play it
Details
- Card number
- STT02-012
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released in
- Starter Deck 2
- Gate Power
- 2
- Illustrator
- Pandart Studio
- Art based on
- Azuki #187
- Tournament status
- Legal
Printings
- Uncommon · Pandart Studio
- Uncommon ★ · DKANG!
Questions
What does Young Shao do in the Azuki TCG?
If the number of entities in your Garden is 2 or more than the number of entities in your opponent's Garden, this card has +1 attack and +1 health. A 4-cost entity that grows to 3/3 when your Garden holds 2 more entities than theirs, for wide Shao decks.
How much does Young Shao cost?
Young Shao costs 4 IKZ to play.
Is Young Shao legal in tournaments?
Yes. Young Shao is not banned.
What decks play Young Shao?
Water is Wet by Aquabass, tadpolite · Peoria by tadpolite, Shao Starter by Azuki. You can play any of them free at IkuzoClash.
Who illustrated Young Shao?
Pandart Studio and DKANG!, across its 2 printings.
