Sakaretsu Armor (or as I like to declare when an opponent runs into it: SakAr) is a Normal Trap that can only be activated in response to an attack.  This means that it’s pretty much “unchainable” as far as we use the term.

 

Sakaretsu Armor is a solid card.  There are other choices, which are fine: that is what this game needs.  It needs cards that are basically alternatives to each other.  Many would rather use Bottomless Trap Hole.  Some might even consider Raigeki Break or Offerings to the Doomed.  Raigeki Break can hit anything and can only not be activated if it was just set this turn or you have no hand.  However, that discard cost is a lot harder to handle without Sinister Serpent or two copies of Night Assailant.  It isn’t impossible, but especially if Control decks are popular in your area, it’s scary.  Same thing for Offerings to the Doomed: in its case it can kill the face-up of your choice, but you lose a precious, precious draw phase.  Then again, that might be okay if you lump it on top of Reckless Greed…  Still, for most it is a matter of whether to nail it when it attacks or when it’s Summoned (if 1500 ATK or better) and remove it from play.

 

Ratings

 

Traditional: 1/5-Too many better choices and too many counters.

Advanced: 3.5/5-It’s not great, but it is good.

Limited: 4/5-Great surprise.