Granmarg the Rock Monarch

Granmarg is an interesting monster, the fourth of the Monarchs.  As a result, then, he has a predictable 2400 ATK, which is good (but not great) for a one-tribute monster.  He’s also, quite predictably, EARTH.  Hence being the Rock Monarch.

Granmarg is different from his brethren in that his effect can kill both monsters and Spells/Traps.  The downside is that he can only destroy one, and he can only kill face-downs.  So if your opponent chains Ceasefire to the activation of Granmarg’s effect, you won’t get to kill the monster.  If your opponent activates Gravity Bind in response to your targeting it with Granmarg’s effect, Gravity Bind will remain on the field.

Of course, some of these situations are pretty rare.  You’re just as likely to kill a Magic Cylinder or something; and of course, face-down monsters are always nice prey.  Get rid of D.D. Warrior Lady/Assailant, then smack your opponent for 2400.  Granmarg works well in decks with cards that flip monsters face-down (Book of Moon comes to mind, as does Tsukuyomi).  An Earth-Trample Deck is conceivable now, with Granmarg in addition to Enraged Battle Ox.  Give him a shot.

Traditional – CCCC: 2.5/5

Traditional – Earth-Trample: 3.5/5

Advanced – CCWC: 3/5

Advanced – Earth-Trample: 4/5

OVERALL RATING: 3.3/5