Cardfight Vanguard Episode 171 Review! -Spoiler

After the encounter with the Quatre Knights, Kai realizes that his effort in trying to make his friends remember Aichi, actually put them into danger. Kai decides that he will seek Aichi alone and tries to leave. However, Kamui does not agree to Kai’s decision and decides to challenge Kai to a battle. The battle introduces the new perfect raiser supports and after a long battle, Kamui defeats Kai. Kamui makes a speech regarding the importance of allies and “mates” and the episode ends with the group of friends deciding to seek Aichi together.

Highlight Cards

Ultimate Raizer Mega Flare

Grade / Skill	Grade 3
Power	11000
Critical	★1
Nation	Star Gate
Clan	Nova Grappler
Race	Battleroid

Card Effect(s)

[ACT](VC): Legion 20000 “Ultimate Raizer Dual Flare” (If your opponent has a grade 3 or greater vanguard, only once, this unit may return four cards from your drop zone to your deck, and search your deck for the specified card, and perform Legion.) [AUTO](VC):When this unit attacks a vanguard, if this unit is in Legion, and the number of [Rest] units you have is four or more, this unit gets [Critical]+1 until end of that battle. [AUTO](VC):When this unit’s attack hits a vanguard, if you have another unit with “Raizer” in its card name in the center column, choose one of your rear-guards, and [Stand] it.

Ultimate Raizer Dual Flare

 

Grade	Grade 2
Power	9000
Critical	★1
Shield	5000
Nation	Star Gate
Clan	Nova Grappler
Race	Battleroid

Card Effect(s)
[AUTO](RC):During the turn that your vanguard performed Legion, when your vanguard attacks, [Stand] this unit, and this unit gets [Power]+5000 until end of turn. This ability cannot be used for the rest of that turn.

Opinion The episode itself was like any other Vangaurd episodes where it focused on the “mate” aspect of the game and how everyone has to stick together as a team. Despite the predictable story plot, the true exciting part was the new Nova Grappler Legion support. The first card and the main grade 3 is Ultimate Raizer Mega Flare. Personally I really like this card but I don’t think it is considered op, I believe other legion will be better. Although it kind of forces the opponent to block since it is an on hit effect, the opponent has to guard anyways since it is +2 critical anyways. However this card will give Nova Grapplers high pressure VG with high pressure rear guards which will make the deck extremely fun to play and pretty competitive. The only problem I see is trying to protect your rear guards and facing Glendios.  Ultimate Raizer Dual Flare, this card I think is what makes this deck a fun deck to play. It gives the deck the Nova Grappler vibe of re standing  and also gives the player a reason to try use legion as a finishing blow. I just like how the mate synergizes with the legion so well and this gives the deck the ability to face higher tier decks.  The deck seems quite fun to play with all the crits and stands going back and forth. Maybe someone will run 16 crits for the deck?

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-RAD