Master the First Strike with The Masamune

The Masamune from Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY is a Legendary Artifact that redefines combat dynamics in your deck. For a modest investment of {3}, equipping this sword grants your creature first strike while attacking, forcing opponents to commit blockers if they can. This changes the tempo of combat by allowing your equipped creature to deal damage before blockers can retaliate, often deciding the outcome of skirmishes early.

Beyond first strike, The Masamune introduces a strategic layer with its triggered ability timing. When the equipped creature causes a dying creature’s triggered ability or emblem effect, you get to respond once more, essentially creating an extra window to capitalize on those effects. This nuanced interaction rewards skilled pilots who understand timing and stack manipulation. Equip for {2} mana and wield a weapon that slices through defenses and grants a tactical edge in any matchup.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: {3}
• Card Type: Legendary Artifact — Equipment
• Card Text: As long as equipped creature is attacking, it has first strike and must be blocked if able. Equipped creature has “If a creature dying causes a triggered ability of this creature or an emblem you own to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time.” Equip {2}