Kouzuki Oden

Strategic Overview

Kouzuki Oden emerges as a formidable Green/Red Leader, anchoring a defensive yet aggressive [Land of Wano] archetype. His passive ability is a game-changer: "All of your [Land of Wano] type Character cards without a Counter have a +1000 Counter, according to the rules." This effect significantly enhances the survivability of your board, effectively turning every non-counter [Land of Wano] character into a 1k counter, saving precious DON!! for proactive plays. This passive makes it much harder for opponents to clear your board efficiently, forcing them to over-commit DON!! or specific removal.

Beyond defense, Oden also provides an efficient offensive push. His [DON!! x1] [When Attacking] effect grants him +1000 power until the start of your next turn, provided you control a [Land of Wano] Character with a cost of 5 or more. This allows Oden to consistently attack as a 6000 power Leader for just 1 DON!!, putting pressure on the opponent's life or clearing smaller characters. The condition for this boost is easily met in a dedicated [Land of Wano] deck, which naturally features high-cost characters like Yamato (OP06-003) or Kin'emon (OP01-030).

Oden's dual nature — bolstering defense through his passive and providing cost-efficient offense — makes him a resilient and versatile Leader. Players can focus on building a strong board presence, knowing their characters are inherently tougher, while Oden himself contributes to the attack phase without requiring excessive DON!! investment. This allows for a more flexible resource management strategy, often enabling powerful multi-attack turns or saving DON!! for defensive counters from hand.

Key Strategic Synergies

• Kin'emon (OP01-030): A staple [Land of Wano] Blocker. Oden's passive turns him into a 6000 power blocker, making him incredibly sticky and difficult to remove.
• Momonosuke (OP01-036): An essential searcher for [Land of Wano] cards. Benefits from Oden's passive, becoming a 2000 power character with a 1k counter value, making him less of a liability on board.
• Yamato (OP06-003): A high-cost [Land of Wano] character that fulfills Oden's [When Attacking] condition. Yamato's own powerful effects combined with Oden's passive make her a centerpiece of the deck.

Pro Strategy Tip

Prioritize establishing a strong board of [Land of Wano] characters early to maximize the defensive value of Oden's passive. Use your DON!! efficiently; Oden's 6k attack for 1 DON!! allows you to save DON!! for powerful character plays or defensive counters from hand. Don't be afraid to take early hits to build your board, as your characters will be harder to remove later.