Komainu

Description
Komainu is an animal-shaped like a lion and a dog, typically found placed in pairs at the entrance of a Shinto shrine.

Strategy
Komainu is part of the core set and therefore guaranteed to appear in every game during the spring season. Her ability is useful in the following scenarios:
 * To have an extra Shinto available to dominate a Kami shrine. Other clans have one less Shinto than the clan that owns Komainu).
 * To use the betray mandate to replace another clan's monster (as Komainu will be moved to the reserve at the end of each season.)

Do Shinto Upgrades apply to Komainu?
Yes, they do.

During Betray Mandate, can Komainu be replaced by a Shinto?
Yes, it can. Komainu counts as a Monster and a Shinto and may be targeted as either.

Can Komainu be targeted by abilities that apply to Shinto?
Yes, Komainu counts as a Monster and a Shinto.