Sakazuki

Strategic Overview

Sakazuki (OP06-046) is a definitive tempo-swing character for Blue. His [On Play] effect targets 2-cost or less characters, sending them to the bottom of the owner's deck. This is a devastating answer to the game's most common searchers (Nami, Bonney, Pudding) and low-cost blockers (Law, Rebecca), effectively erasing the opponent's resource engine without triggering "On KO" abilities or filling their trash.

A 5-cost character with 6000 power that removes an opponent's body is the gold standard for efficiency. He develops a serious offensive threat on your side of the board while simultaneously deleting a piece of theirs. In a meta where early game momentum is determined by small utility units, Sakazuki acts as the gatekeeper that resets the board in your favor.

Key Strategic Synergies

• Hina (OP02-096): Using cost-reduction effects allows Sakazuki to bottom-deck characters that were originally 4 or 5 cost, greatly expanding his removal range.
• Rebecca (OP05-091): Use Rebecca to stall or clear the way, then follow up with Sakazuki to clean up the remaining small utility pieces.
• Sakazuki (OP05-041): The Leader's inherent synergy with Navy removal characters makes this version of Sakazuki a staple inclusion for board control.