Single Card Review - Archlord Krystia

This card is single-handedly the most powerful card that was ever created by Konami.  Why do I say so?  Let's skim through the card shall we?

Okay, 2800ATK beatstick that stops special summoning, which is the core method to win this format, and returns to the top of your deck for recycling later.  It is a normal summon monster, so even if it gets hit by solemn warning or rai-oh, you can just monster reborn her back and the opponent will go whoop de doo when you do that.  Combined with the right cards like master hyperion and co., this card can be lethal!  Furthermore, it is a light attribute monster, making it a folder for BLS and it is also Honestable.  You can also pitch it for cards from the sky if you find that it is clogging your hand and net you two new cards that might turn the table on the game.  Simply put, this card is a total mayhem and if you have no outs to it, then it is recommended that you scoop.  As far as my dueling experience is concerned, whenever this card hits the field and you have no answers, then chances are you will lose.  Getting a beatstick that is stronger than her that doesn't require special summoning does not exist!  Even if it does, you will not have enough tribute folder for it.

So, how to get over this card?  The answer is quite simple actually and sometimes you need to gamble a bit and do some calculations on when's the best time to sack her.  For example, when she is SSed to the field and if you have to choose between solemn warning and bottomless, for Christ sake, go with bottomless and banish this girl for good!  If you don't have either, then God bless you bro.  Mirror force and dimensional prison are another alternative but honestly speaking, with Hyperion and 3 MST on a rampage, having it there till you can activate it is a miracle!  Another solution is to run it over with honest but if your opponent has an honest too then just scoop.  Until this very day, this card is still very formidable and no matter when, you should always reserve your trump card against it if you were to face an angel deck.  Setting up a good field before she hits the field is a good option too.  Fill your field with 3k beatsticks that she can't get over would indeed be brilliant.  Skill drain offers a slightly less advantage over her but with skill drain, you can SS again and potentially spank her ass!

Well, that's all for today's single card review, until next time, take care.