Rebellion Showtime!! (Part 7)

Last but not the least in our Rebellion collection are the Dragon and Neutral Splinter. Their number are not much so I decided to combine them under this post. Dragon Splinter are somehow much more expensive to purchase because they are more limited in number and since they are tend to be stronger than other Splinter. In contrary Neutral Splinter which are superior for being available by all Splinter tend to have inferior parameter and abilities compared to regular Splinter with similar mana costs. Both Splinters have role of their own on whether the set of the battle condition or the financial level of the players.

There are only single Summoner for the Dragon Splinter and that is Akane. In addition this is the only Legendary summoner for the Rebellion editions, which make this card super rare and placed top-tier in term of price per bcx. Akane grant 2 (two) optional abilities, which is 1 (one) Lookout or 2 (two) Ambush. Based on recent play, Lookout have less substantial effect, not only because it only reduces damage by 1 point (which means it will be less effective against very high damage); but also it affect only the adjacent holder (which means the holder itself gain no protection at all).

Ambush might be the better choice. Ambush is a game-changing ability which could allow additional turn prior to battle start. Players will have better chance to cripple the opponent formation especially the damage-dealer cards. More to it this summoner grant 2 (two) Ambush at once.

A total of 5 (five) melee cards are available. Solace Ashinach live up to its Legendary status. Its a great `Tanker` for having an armor and 7 health for just 4 mana. Grimbardun Fighter is rarely being used. A 9 mana card with 1 armor and 6 health only to be compensated with a Shield will be a great burden. Even Living Lava which cost only 7 mana have much better parameter.

Mad Ogre Anarchist isn't also my primary choice for it deal a rather minor damage for quite some mana. Pallus and Mantaroth are the only 2 (two) cards which versatile enough to carry the formation. Pallus is a great combination of Tanker and Striker and a great choice for second row position with its Reach. Mantaroth have been a champion of all time. An 11 health with Shield is an unbreakable Tanker, but the most devastating power come from its Armor Strike which grant a total 3 damage times 2 at prime conditions.

We also gained 5 (five) new ranged cards. Redwyrm Hatchling stand in the mid between Tanker and Striker roles. Its 2 damage might fall short compared to Dhampir Stalker or the cheaper New Sskah Drudge. At least this card gained armor and Dodge to fortify its defense. Nimbledook Ranger is far below my expectation. Its true Double Strike is rare to get; but its not worth trade for 1 damage and 3 health, and still cost you 7 mana. Chaos Lackey is a bit better at least it cost only 4 mana and still own 4 health. Dispel is a rarely used ability which rather minor in value.

Drybone Bowdog is in between Nimbledook Ranger and Chaos Lackey. In one perspective it has Ambush and Scattershot which could caught you opponent in surprise. But with only 1 health provided, this card could barely become a glass cannon. Its somehow not worth it to risk 4 mana for such card. Great Porcupine is a very versatile ranged cards. For low mana cap battle having Close Range on low mana cards is useful to support firepower. In addition 3 health and 3 speed for 3 mana is something to be considered.

Only 3 (three) new magic cards are provided here. The first one is the sole magic cards for Dragon Splinter. Redwyrm Dragon might not be a powerful damage dealer, but 5 armor and 7 health are thick enough to hold the line. I see this card as the upgraded version of Void Dragon. Moxian Rebel with its Weapon Training and magic damage is a great arsenal. So far Moxian Rebel become Weapon Training holder with the lowest mana. This cards should easily lift up the damage output under low to medium mana cap battle. Lastly we have Nalara Geinek. This card might not be the best card you could get. Surely if compared with Redwyrm Dragon, this card lack in term of endurance and damage. Even Amplify is use infrequently. Still this cards is good to make fill out any leftover mana in high mana cap battle.

This might be the most interesting section. Runeseer Sevaya seemed like a substitute to the departing Truthspeaker. While it might cost an extra 1 mana, this card has better in term of number of abilities. But most importantly this card started with 4 health compared to Trutspeaker with only 1 health.

Next, who would dare to pay 11 mana for a non-attack card?! But wait, don't underestimate Ulundin Overseer yet. I've used this card several time and the thick armor and health is something not to be taken lightly. And though Flank seemed a mere ability, but under this thick Tanker, Flank could turn your most deadly melee to breakthrough the front-line. Last but not the least is Grimbardun Smith, the card come from the promo of Rebellion release. I'm still doubtful on how to utilize this card fully. A 6 mana for 8 health with only 1 speed doesn't look tough enough and easily replaceable with other card. The only strong point of this card come when it gained Void and Shield at later level.

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