Vinsmoke Ichiji (060)

Strategic Overview

Vinsmoke Ichiji (OP06-060) is the primary engine piece for the Germa 66 transformation strategy. His role is to bridge the early game into a crushing mid-game by sacrificing himself to summon the high-cost 7-cost Ichiji from the hand or trash. This mechanic allows Purple Germa decks to cheat the curve, putting a 7000 power threat on the board as early as Turn 3.

Strategically, this card demands precise graveyard management. Since he can pull from the trash, you can aggressively discard your 7-cost finishers during the drawing phase of your turn, knowing this 4-cost variant will act as a portal to bring them back. This creates a relentless cycle of high-power threats that most opponents struggle to answer efficiently.

Key Strategic Synergies

• Vinsmoke Ichiji (OP06-061): The intended target. Summoning this version provides immediate board presence and power reduction.
• Vinsmoke Reiju (Leader): The draw power provided by Reiju ensures you always have the "Transformation" pieces in hand or discarded.
• GERMA 66 (OP06-069): Searches for both Ichiji components to keep the transformation chain alive.