Monday

Welcome to my week of randoms, as we cover four XYZ Monsters, including one from the new set that was just released, and a Monster I'm surprised we haven't taken the time to cover for Friday. We open with the latest World Championship Series Prize Card, Number 106: Giant Hand. This is a Rank 4 XYZ Monster, of the Earth attribute, being a Rock, XYZ Summoned with two Level 4 Monsters. Having 2000 attack and defense, Giant Hand isn't the strongest Rank 4, so let's see if it makes up for the lack of attack in effect. Giant Hand does have a relatively good effect. During either players' turn, when your opponent activates a Monster Effect, save the Damage Step, you can detach two XYZ Material from this card. Then, target an effect Monster your opponent controls. As long as Giant Hand is on the face-up on the Field, the chosen Monster(s) effect(s) is/are negated. Said Monster also cannot change its Battle Position. With only 2000 attack, and having said effect removed when this card leaves the Field (or even would be positioned face down) and only being able to use it once, it's hard for me to see a great deal of potential for this card. Always nice to get another Number though.

Ratings:

Traditional: 1.5/5
Advanced: 2.5/5
Art: 5/5