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30-001H – Auron

Why is Auron always a Hero?

And, why is Fire Hero Auron always the first card of the set?

Nevermind that. Why is it that you can discard 2 Final Fantasy X cards to pay for Auron instead of Paying his cost?

And, why does Auron grab a 2 cost Forward from your Break Zone, and plays it straight to the field?

I like it. This is one of the better Aurons. And this one is a Backup as well. The 5 cost Backup, just turned into a Free Play.

How?

It’s simple you’re paying 4CP by discarding the FFX cards from your hand, you grab a 2 cost Forward from your Break Zone. That’s 2CP back to your hand. And you play that Forward for Free. which is another 2CP, bringing Auraon’s cost to 0.

30-002C – Ifrit EX

A 2 cost Summon that can also come off of an EX Burst.

Ifrit will deal 5000 damage to a Forward.

And, if that Forward is a Multi-Element, that damage becomes 8000.

Not bad for a Common Summon.

 

 

30-003H – Edgar

If you’re playing Mono-Fire, you are playing Edgar. End of story,

Edgar comes in reveals the top 2 cards of your deck, and you can add up to 2 Fire cards to your hand. Thus making the 5CP you spent on Edgar 1CP.

And, Edgar’s ability, deal a Forward 4000 damage. But, if you have 5 Fire Characters on the board that damage becomes 8000.

I’m sticking to it. Mono-Fire and you are set. Why worry about the chances of not getting a hit from the top 2 cards of your deck by playing Fire/Whatever. Play Mono Fire, and Edgar will be flipping his Double-Headed coin whenever he enters the field.

Even Sabin won’t mind.

30-004R – Scorpion Sentinel

I’m not too sure about the wording they’re using, but I know what they’re trying to say.

Scorpion Sentinel is a Monster that becomes a Forward, but only if you don’t have any other Forwards on the field. At 2CP, Scorpion Sentinel gives you a 9K body. That might be all you need to save you from taking damage.

And, when Scorpion Sentinel is sent to the Break Zone, you can choose a Forward and deal it 7000 damage.

Not bad, but not great either.

Maybe play this as a one off.

 

30-005C – Samurai.

Samurai here will look at the top card of your deck, and hopes you find another Samurai.

If you do, add it to your hand.

If you don’t, well then nothing happens.

At 2CP, you got a Backup.

Worst case scenario you use it for 1CP per turn.

Best case, you get a free play.

30-006C – Amarant

Hits like Amarant.
Looks like Amarant.

This must be Amarant. A big attack as soon as he enters the field.

And not only that, but Amarant will also search for a Final Fantasy IX Forward.

High cost, but this Amarant is already better than all the other Amarants.

 

 

30-007L – Jecht

4CP, for a Guardian that is almost indestructible.

First off, Jecht has 9000 power, but his abilities hit harder than that.

10,000 damage to a Forward that tries to use it’s ability against him.

His second ability?

You can remove Jecht or Sin from your Break Zone, and deal a Forward 10,000 damage. You can use this ability once per turn.

Meaning that Jecht is nearly unstoppable.

Now, since we already mentioned Sin. We can actually make a 3 Jecht deck. You have Jecht, Braska’s Final Aeon. and Sin. And none of these cards say that you can’t play them while Jecht is on the field or Vice Versa.

Hmm, I’m going to take a better look at this.

30-008C – Zidane

Zidane comes in and you discard a card to draw a card.

I mean, ok.

And, if the discarded card is a Final Fantasy IX Character *cough Garnet *cough cough. Zidane will also gain +3000 power and Haste.

There are better Zidanes, but this one is still decent. In it’s own way.

 

 

30-009C – Bangaa

We’re getting more Moogle Bounty Mayhem cards this set.

This is getting me excited.

Bangaa comes in and will grab an Ice or Water card from the top 4 cards of your deck.

That’s it?

Well, I guess I got excited for nothing. Not that this is a terrible card, but it just doesn’t help me with my MBM deck.

 

30-010C – Vivi

I don’t get it.

If Final Fantasy IX is on the box, why aren’t we getting some new Final Fantasy IX Legends?

I could use a new Legend Vivi to build a deck around.

But, since we’re not getting that, we’ll just take a look at this Vivi, who searches for a Black Mage.

And, that’s it. Black Mages finally have a card that will search for them. Let’s see where this takes us.

 

30-011R – Blank

This is the card that will make Thieves a great deck.

Blank comes on in and your opponent removes the top card of their deck from the game. This will also trigger if a Job Thief enters the field. IT has to be Job, this won’t work if the card is named Thief.

Ok, that’s good and all, but why would we care of removing the top card of our opponent’s deck from the game?

I’m glad you asked.

Whenever a card is removed from your opponent’s deck, Blank will deal 1 of your opponent’s Forwards 3000 damage for each Job Thief that you control.

So far we have, Blank, Marcus, Zidane, Bel Dat, Paul, Fang and Gutsco to add to your deck. And if all of these Thieves are on the field that will be 21,000 damage to a Forward of your choosing.

And, let’s not forget about Ultima Weapon in this set.

30-012R – Marcus EX

We’re finally getting Tantalus. It’s been 30 sets, and this is the first time we’re getting a Tantalus member other than Zidane.

And, what does Marcus do?

He searches for Zidane …

Well, technically not Zidane, just any thief in your deck. Forward Thief in your deck.

It’s not groundbreaking, but maybe some Thief Tribal deck will become viable. Probably not, but this is the first building block you’ll need to get it going.

Maybe it’s time to dust off Gutsco?

30-013C – Mazurka EX

Mazurka is almost like Blank, but she deals 3000 damage per Backup that you control.

Mazurka’s ability will only trigger once, but her ability will also come off of an EX Burst as well.

At 5CP it is a bit expensive.

But, off of an EX Burst it’s pretty good.

I don’t know if it’s worth having her in your deck though.

 

30-014L – Sabin

This is a great Sabin.

Whenever Sabin attacks, you can play a Final Fantasy VI Character from your hand onto the field.

This alone would make it worth it to play Sabin, but Sabin still has another trick up his sleeve, that has nothing to do with Suplexing a train.

Whenever Sabin is put into the Break Zone, you can put a Fire Character in there instead. Sabin will then return to the field. Meaning that your opponent will have a hard time trying to get rid of Sabin.

Mono Fire VI. That is what I will be working on.

30-015R – Luneth

Luneth, what are you doing here?

All I see is a way to farm Crystals. And that way if by sending your Warriors of Light to the Break Zone. And, you can only get 1 Crystal per turn.

You can then use that 1 Crystal to deal a Forward 5ooo damage.

Eh? I mean .. there’s some use to Luneth.

 

 

30-016H – Lulu

3CP, to either search for Wakka, or play him on to the field from your hand.

Either way Lulu is a steal.

3CP, to play both Lulu and Wakka, yes I’ll take it. Now we just need to find which Wakka to play.

Let’s not forget about Fire. Deal 7000 damage to a Forward. Lulu does not become dull when using this ability.

 

 

30-017C – Leon

Fianlly, a Leon that doesn’t suck.

Leon enters the field and deals 5000 damage for each Rebel that you control.

Yes, you read that right.

Leon costs 4CP, an 8K body, and the ability to break a Forward when he enters the field.

How do I know that he’ll break a Forward? Simple really. If you’re playing Leon, you’ll probably already have Hilda on the field. Along with a Leila. Yes, both from this set.

Your plan of attack would be.

Dull Hilda, play Leon, deal damage to a Forward, then use Leila’s ability to remove Leon, and have your opponent choose one of their Forwards to send to the Break Zone.

Rebels also seem like they’ll be fun to play.

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Tears of the Lightning Planet

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25-069C – Varghidpolis

I don’t know about you, but Varghidpolis looks like an “armed” turnip.

…

Yeah, I’m not quitting my day job anytime soon.

Varghidpolis has 2 abilities, just like the other Monsters of the Planet.

1 will deal 1000 damage to a Forward and also dull it. The other deals 1000 damage to a Forward and dulls it.

…

That’s the same thing. One ability, but 2 ways to pay for it.

At least Varghidpolis is consistent. Plus you then can play Black Belt (25-058C) to break that dull Forward.

25-070C – Eight

3CP for a 7K body. 7? This is Eight, we need to give him 8000 power.

And, you can.

At 3 points of damage Eight gains +1000 power, making his power 8000.

Eight also comes in with Haste, so he can start attacking from the get go.

One more thing. Whenever Eight deals damage to your opponent, Eight will grab a Class Zero Cadet from your Break Zone.

It’s time to start recycling.

25-071R – Scorpion Sentinel

Ever needed a defensive play?

Scorpion Sentinel is here to do just that.

When one of your opponent Forwards attacks, Scorpion Sentinel will come into play, dulling one of their Forwards. Sentinel Scorpion will also become a Forward until the end of the turn, and will be able to block your opponent’s next attack.

You get this for 1CP, which I would say is worth it.

Only thing that would have been better, is if you could have had multiple copies on the field.

25-072R – Kuja

For 2CP you can break one of your opponent’s Forwards.

Yes, you do need to place a Forward in the Break Zone in order to pay for this ability. But it’s worth it..

Imagine, Using Viking (2-132C) or Viking (4-133C) as part of the cost. You’re really only playing these cards so they can block an attack and be sent to the Break Zone just so you can draw a card.

Or, what if your opponent is casting a Summon or ability on one of your Forwards. That Forward is pretty much toast depending on what it’s being hit with, so, why not use Kuja’s ability and use that Forward as part of the cost, and break one of your opponent’s Forwards in the process.

Turn the tides, before they are turned on you!

Or something like that.

25-073L – Zack

Final Fantasy VII will be getting plenty of support. With plenty of Lightning support, even if you throw Zack in a Shinra themed deck, he will become a threat.

Every time Zach attacks, you can bring a Final Fantasy VII Character back from the Break Zone, only requirement is that, that Character costs 2CP or less. Shouldn’t be that hard to find one, even if you keep bringing the same Character in after they attack or block.

Rush Assault? When Zack Attacks, you can use his Signature ability and break one of your opponent’s Forwards! No cost Requirements, no nothing. Just stock up on all Zacks from every Opus.

Yes, please. May I have another?

25-074C – Amarant

For 5CP you get the ability of a Summon and a 9K body.

And, this might just be the best Amarant to date.

Amarant comes in and deals 5000 damage to all of your opponent’s active Forwards. You’ll probably break some of them, and the rest will be weakened enough that when your Forwards attack, they will either Break the Forward or your opponent will decide to let the attack go through just so they can save their Forwards for later.

We need more Final Fantasy IX cards, so we can finally make a decent FFIX deck.

25-075C – Jack

Jack of all trades?

I’m not so sure about that, but Jack can Break some Forwards. One when he comes in, as long as you have 5 Cadets on the field. If not, then Jack will only dull that Forward.

And, once per turn you can use Jack’s Special ability to break a Forward.

Jack’s Special ability is good because you don’t have to send Jack to the Break Zone for it to activate.

Meaning you can use it over and over, as long as you have enough Jacks in your deck.

25-076C – Elite Riot Trooper

Once again our elemental Backups make a return.

This time it is Lightning with Elite Riot Trooper.

At 3CP, Elite Riot Trooper comes on in and you can either draw a card, or deal a 2 cost Forward 7000 damage, which will most likely break that Forward.

As mentioned before, the ability you choose will depend on what part of the game you are at.

And, that’s about it.

25-077C – Cinque

The more Cadets that you have on the field, the better this card becomes.

Cinque enters the field and grabs a Class Zero Cadet and plays them straight to the field. Let’s say you grab Ace (3-153S). You just paid 4CP to get 2 Characters on the field, and Ace’s cost is 6CP. Now when Ace enters the field, You get to play another Class Zero Cadet Forward from your hand. And, if you happen to have Nine (13-123L) in your hand, you’re off to a great start.

And, if you ever need to get rid of Cinque, just so you can play her again, she had an ability that sends her to the Break Zone, and deals a Forward 9000 damage.

Might have to dust off that old Cadets deck.

25-078H – Seven

A 2 cost Backup that can do a couple of things each turn.

For one, she can give Haste to any Class Zero Cadet. All you have to do is dull 2 Active Cadets, It might be worth it, depending on the situation.

And secondly, this one is the better ability of the two, Sadistic Spikes. Every time you use Sadistic SPikes, you will be able to break one of your opponent’s Forwards, as long as their cost is less than the Class Zero Cadets that you control.

Over all, Sadistic Spikes is a good enough reason to use this Seven in your Cadets deck.

25-079C – SOLDIER Candidate

Do you recycle?

This SOLDIER Candidate does. He actually recycles himself to get you another SOLDIER Candidate.

Whenever SOLDIER Candidate gets sent to the Break Zone, you can search for another SOLDIER Candidate and play it onto the field. That way your front line has Backups. No, not those Backups. Backup Forwards.

I already said SOLDIER Candidates are a card away from being great.

And someone is going to find that card, and we’ll have Shinra’s version of Chocobos.

25-080H – Paine

Paine brings the Pain!

Yep, bad puns as usual.

Paine comes right in and deals a 3 cost Forward or less 7000 damage. Which would break most Forwards that cost 3CP or less.

Hold on let me check.

Yep, there are more Forwards than I thought that cost 3CP or less and have more than 7000 power.

Ok, where was I?

Ah yes, when that Forward is put into the Break Zone, Paine gives a Final Fantasy X Forward Haste.

Which can be herself as well, allowing her to attack and hopefully deal some damage, or break another one of your opponent’s Forwards.

It’s a decent Hero, but better Paine’s exist.

25-081R – Baralai

Baralai comes in and grabs a Forward from your Break Zone.

For 3CP that is not bad at all.

Baralai can also break a Forward as well. The cost might be high for this ability, but you can use it any time you’d like as Baralai will already be on the field for it.

I would probably play this card for Baralai’s first ability alone. The second one is just the cherry on top.

 

25-082C – Vivi

Here we are, Vivi comes in with a one-two punch.

For 2CP, Vivi will come into the field and dull one of your opponent’s Forwards.

After that Vivi will just produce 1CP per turn, until you’re ready to use his ability to break a damaged Forward.

It’s 2CP, this is worth it. You can probably find a way or two to activate Vivi as soon as he enters the field.

Get rid of that pesky Forward that’s been bothering you.

25-083H – Adrammelech, the Wroth

Once again you can remove a Lightning Backup from the game and reduce the cost for Adrammelech, the Wroth by 2 CP. Making Adrammelech a 3 cost Summon. Plus you get to remove that Backup that does not serve a purpose anymore.

And what does Adrammelech, the Wroth do?

Well, he .. it.. deals 7000 damage to all of your opponent’s Forwards, possibly braking most of them.

You’ll also receive 1 point of damage as part of the cost of using this Summon.

25-084R Rude

Rude comes in and you can grab a Member of the Turks from your Break Zone and add it to your hand. Bringing Rude’s cost down to 1CP. If that’s not reason enough to play Rude, we got more for you.

At the begining of the Attack Phase, both yours and your opponent’s, Rude will dull one of your opponent’s Forwards.

This means that, you’ll be able to successfully keep one of your opponent’s Forwards incapable of getting anything done.

You should see, what happens if Reno is on the field as well.

25-085L – Reno

Back to Back Turks.

With Reno, anytime a Forward becomes dull due to Summons or abilities, Reno will give a Member of the Turks Haste, and deal one of your opponent’s Forwards 4000 damage.
This is where things get interesting.

If you read Rude, Rude will dull a Forward at the beginning of every Attack Phase, meaning that Reno will give Haste to a Turk, and deal one of your opponent’s Forwards 4000 damage.

You also have EM Flail, which will dull a Forward and deal 5000 damage to another Forward, which in turn will activate Reno’s first ability will go into play once again.

You know your opponent will be trying everything in their power to get rid of Reno. Let’s go back some cards and take a look at Zack once again. “When Zack attacks, choose 1 Category VII Character of cost 2 or less in your Break Zone. Play it onto the field.”

Guess who costs 2CP.

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