Born of Rokugan, the Unicorn Claim all the rights of one of the Great Clans. Having spent several generations outside the Empire, the Unicorn have seen, experienced and been influenced by the culture of gaijin. Now back in their ancestral homeland, the Unicorn are considered barely civilized, and the repository of outlander tribes and knowledge.

With a concept of honor that is different from the other clans, the Unicorn are the defenders of those who can not defend themselves. With a keen insight into the reciprocal relationship between those that work the land and the Samurai, the Unicorn has acted to defend the people of Rokugan.

Matched with the crushing force of the Naga, the Unicorn put down the army of the Shadowlands. Otaku Kamoko, the legendary Battle Maiden, led the charge that ended the life of the undead terror Yogo Junzo.

The explosive speed and strength of their cavalry make the Unicorn a force to be reckoned with. The cavalry trait gives them an extremely strong early game strategy. By being able to deploy their forces where you have no defenders, they move towards their winning condition while hampering your ability to bring out Dynasty cards. As a side note, you should be aware that the Unicorn is one of the most powerful clans straight out of the starter. If you are participating in a sealed deck tournament, you would be wise to consider the Unicorn.

Presented below is a one on one Unicorn deck and the additional cards needed to make a multiplayer deck. These decks contain very few rare cards. you will also find a list of substitutions; rare cards that you may consider putting in your deck when you can get them.

Uniforn One-on-One

Dynasty

Personalities

Otaku Kamoko 3
Shinjo Masaku 3
Shinjo Rojin 3
Shinjo Goshi 3
Otaku Baiken 3

Holdings

Stables 3
Jade Works 3
Merchant Caravan 3
Quarry 3

Regions

Plains above Evil 3

Fate

Actions

Strength of Purity 3
Charge 3
Superior Tactics 3
Rallying Cry 3
Another Time 3
Karmic Strike 3
Fires of Retribution 3
Another Time 3
The Secret Entrance 3
Confusion at Court 3

Unicorn Multiplayer

Add the following cards to the one-on-one deck for a Multiplayer deck

Dynasty

Shinjo Hanari 3
Market Place 3
Shinjo Parade Grounds 3
Iris Festival

Fate

Light Mounted Infantry 3
Heavy Mounted Infantry 3
Light Cavalry 3
Defend Your Honor 3

Substitutions

When you have the opportunity to bo so, you may wish to add some of the following cards to your deck. Please keep in mind that you should subtract one card for each that you add. It might be tempting to keep cards that you like, but the more cards you have, the less chance you have of getting them when you need them..

Dynasty

Otaku Kamoko exp.
Ide Tadaji
Imperial Gift
Inheritance
Doom of the Dark Lord

Fate

Ancestral Sword
Ancestral Armor
Ancestral Standard
A Gift of Honor
Resist Magic

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