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Producing 1/1s is the standard for most token producers

With new keywords like mobilize and cards like Alexios and Myrel that trigger on attack being released all the time, Isshin just gets better and better

While not as consistently dominant as Tier 1, success often hinges on strong piloting, matchup knowledge, and potentially a favorable meta or some luck for consistent top finishes

"Skill Drain" is also a viable solution as it counters the anti-Special Summoning effects of the "Shaddoll" Fusion Monsters

That is, Japan releases new sets during a three month interval, then the English TCG syncs up with a majority of those cards at the end of the three months