Wednesday 3 March 2010

Changing Trends: March 1st


Cyber Valley

A card I feel will grow in popularity throughout the format. Draw power has been severely cut with Destiny Draw and Allure of Darkness limited, and many decks will search for alternative means of speed. Valley is a great balanced card, providing far more consistency than alternatives such as Reckless Greed. Cyber Valley's battle phase-ender effect allows it to slide under gladiator beasts, which will no doubt be heavily played, as well as allowing you to stall until you have the right cards to make a game changing play. Finally, Valley has great synergy with Brain and Mind control, further increasing draw power and taking out a plethora of common threats such as Synchros.


Legendary Jujitsu Master

A card which is already seeing a lot of play, due to its ability to dramatically stall your opponent's strategies by setting them back a turn. Jujitsu master is a great counter to gladiator beasts and Blackwings, which have both been heavily hyped to be popular decks this format. Slowing down your opponent is a great strategy for winning, and Jujitsu Master offers just that, as well as being the best counter available to Gladiator Beasts.


Nobleman of Crossout

A slower format and new support will inevitably lead to a rise in slower paced decks such as Monarchs and Gravekeepers and even Cat Synchro. Nobleman of Crossout is a great answer to these decks, and removes vital monsters from their decks such as Gravekeeper's Spy, Super-Nimble Mega Hamster and Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter. Nobleman is a great card, and is able to cripple many slower paced decks this format.

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