Squall, Gunblade Duelist

Gameplan

Squall is an aggressive Mardu attacker who turns going wide into burst burn to the face. Choose a common number (usually 1) so your token swarm reliably triggers him each combat, then pump Squall's power so the trigger nukes a defending player for big chunks. You win by attacking every turn, draining one opponent at a time while your board also connects.

Key Cards

• Krenko, Mob Boss — Floods the board with 1/1 goblins that all match a chosen number of 1, guaranteeing the trigger and a wide swing.
• Cathars' Crusade — Counters grow your whole team while pushing Squall's power higher each cast, scaling his face damage.
• Embercleave — Cheap when going wide and stacks first strike with a huge power boost to maximize Squall's burst.
• Impact Tremors — Adds incidental drain on top of token strategies, helping reach all opponents, not just the defender.
• Anointed Procession — Doubles your token output so the chosen-number creatures and the swarm both snowball.
• Blade of Selves — Myriad copies of Squall attack each opponent, firing his trigger at multiple players in one combat.

Upgrade Path

Tighten the curve toward cheap, prolific token makers and anthems so the chosen number is always live, then add power-doublers and protection (Heroic Intervention, Boots/Greaves) for Squall. Include Blade of Selves or Combat Celebrant-style extra-combat effects to multiply trigger value, and round out with premium Mardu removal and ramp like Smothering Tithe to keep the aggression nonstop.