Iwamori of the Open Fist

Iwamori of the Open Fist is a straightforward green aggressor that forces opponents into awkward choices. When it enters, each opponent gets to cheat a legendary creature onto the battlefield—but here's the twist: you're building around the chaos and disruption that creates. Your deck uses green's ramp and big creatures to capitalize on the early-game advantage, while Iwamori's 5/5 trample body applies immediate pressure. You're not trying to be friends; you're turning the table into a battleground where your evasion and efficiency matter more than their surprise threats.

The real gameplan is to lean into green's strengths: mana acceleration to power out Iwamori quickly, then follow up with threats that either go over the top or demand immediate answers. Cards that benefit from opponents having creatures in play—like effects that ping for each creature or punish big boards—turn Iwamori's gift-giving into pure upside. You're essentially saying, 'Sure, you get a legend, but I'm hitting you with a 5/5 trample the same turn, and I have better things coming next.' This is aggro with a philosophical edge.

Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.