Shao

Water control leader that cuts 1 attack off an incoming attack every opponent turn for 1 IKZ, keeping cheap blockers and your health intact.

Decks

Shao V2

Aez

Replay your searchers. Turn a wide hand into a wide board.

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Aquabass

Replay your searchers. Pressure with Hunters and Assassins.

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tadpolite · Peoria

tadpolite

Search with Itto and Mizuki. Bounce threats, then land the big Water bodies.

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zakai · Peoria

zakai

Go wide with cheap Water bodies. Replay searchers and bounce threats.

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Shao Starter

Azuki

Official Gates Awakened Water starter deck (STT02). Search with Hayabusa Itto, bounce attackers, and untap IKZ with Hydromancy Gate.

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The Quiet Current

My beginner Water deck! Keep Shao safe, bounce threats, and untap IKZ every time Hydromancy Gate portals.

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In the manga

AZUKI
Arnold Tsang · free on azuki.com
Shao is the lead. Her sister Rei vanishes beyond the Gates, and Shao becomes a relic hunter in the Garden to find her.

From The Gate

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Aez · Sep 15, 2026
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Cali · Jul 27, 2026
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Jun · Mar 13, 2026
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DKB · Feb 4, 2026
Aez's Shao Deck Guide, Q1 2026
Aez · Jan 17, 2026
Introduction to Azuki TCG
ExpectedValue · Dec 17, 2025