143. Verzar Swordman

Race – Human
Affiliation – Val na Vos

1/2/1/2

Card Review

EOJ Connection Writer, Asahara says

“Just like Flame Novice, this is all for one hit creature. This is an only creature in the game at this time that has pure attack power of 2 with mere 1 Summoning cost. As I have previously stated 1 mana creatures can be used as *Tsujigiri creature. This card, in fact is the King of *Tsujigiri.”

*Tsujigiri (辻斬 tsuji-giri, literally ‘crossroads killing’) is a Japanese term for a practice when someone, after receiving a new katana or developing a new fighting style or weapon, tests its effectiveness by attacking a human opponent. Originally, this practice took the form of traditional duels between bushi, but as the classical ideals of Bushidō were largely forgotten during the Edo Period, the mannerisms of Tsujigiri became increasingly dishonorable. By the 18th Century, it was not uncommon to hear of ronin ambushing unarmed peasants in the dark for simple amusement. A warrior who practiced this often would often be referred to as a Tsujigiri.

Theme Deck included Strategy Guide

The Verzar Swordsman provides one of the best ‘cheap shots’ available (Summoning Cost 1, Attack 2) and should be a staple in any Earth deck whatever its theme.