RCG |
Cyber Angel Idaten
While currently the Cyber Angel deck can’t do
without Idaten, I believe she’s going to be quickly
outdated. While all the Cyber Angel ritual monsters
have dual effects, only Idaten and Benten activate
effects when tributed. So, on the surface, she seems
to be a necessary presence. And I understand that
current Cyber Angels lack the power to compete
against many other decks. Even the non-cyber
components like Saffira and Herald are comparatively
weak, so the attack boost seems to be an important
ingredient. But the Cyber Angel theme isn’t complete
yet in the TCG, and it may not even be complete in
the OCG, as we just were informed of a new ritual
spell and monster for Cyber Angels being released in
the Raging Tempest set.
The point is that the new support for Cyber Angels
that’s coming is really, really powerful. Like
Raigeki-combined-with-Super-Soldier-Shield strong
(Vishnu) or
Monster-Reborn-combined-with-Change-of-Heart strong
(Nasateiya). When you start using those beasts,
Idaten falls by the wayside. I think she could still
be used as tech, simply because she’s the perfect
level for certain plays and could be useful when you
have a plethora of ritual spells, but she quickly
becomes lackluster the more you draw her instead of
her more powerful sisters, especially since rituals
have so much search at the current moment. As for
Idaten’s review of her impact right now, she is
pretty good, especially when her ATK boost is
granted to Herald. But the attack boost is much like
the equip spells of old. Completely unnecessary when
all is said and done. Idaten will be replaced in
good time, and Cyber Angels will only get better.
Advanced: 3/5
Future Potential: 2/5
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Baneful |
Cyber Angel Idaten
This card is not very good for
offense or control, but it's more of a combo card.
Let's do the math. Ritual spell + LV6 monster
for Tribute + Idaten (in hand) = 3 cards. The
Ritual spell pays for itself. Idaten replaces
itself with a search, but essentially, you're just
left with a 1600 beater and 2000 DEF wall for 1
card. It doubtful that you'll swarm enough
Ritual monsters to the point where its tribute
effect becomes practical. Some
Ritual/Fairy-hybrid decks may want this card for
consistency. Mostly, it's a means to an end.
2.5/5
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Warlock
Blitz |
So far so good, until now. Cyber Angel Idaten is
a Level 6 Light Fairy-type Ritual Monster with 1600
Atk and 2000 Def. The stats don't measure up for the
effort that summoning this would require. Upon
successfully summoning this, you can search a Ritual
Spell from the deck to the hand. It's good that you
can also get a used one from the grave, but it's way
easier to just summon Manju and not worry about the
200 Atk point difference. The second effect triggers
when it's tributed for anything. After you tribute
it, you can boost your Ritual Monsters by 1000 Atk
and Def. Having two effects is good, but Cyber Angel
Idaten is a combo card for a deck that can expend
resources quickly. I'd avoid, but there is a dearth
of Cyber Angel options, so try one.
Score: 2/5 There are better options now and in the
future.
Art: 5/5 Still Sexy despite the attempt to cover
up.
-WarlockBlitz
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