Dandylion

We end the week of looking at cards that should have an impact during the Zelda format by reviewing the card many players are saying will be the true MVP. Much like Scapegoat, Dandylion has the potential to give out piles of tokens, but without the pesky restriction of not being able to summon other monsters during the same turn. What’s truly odd is that while Gofu got restricted on the upcoming April 1 OCG ban list, Dandylion was left untouched at 2 and Lonefire remained at 3. If anything, Dandylion has the better potential to be abused.

Essentially what we are looking at is a monster that can do one thing better than anything else when it comes to link monsters: scale. Since his effect isn’t once per turn, summoning dandylion over and over can be used through cards such as Soul Charge and Call of the Haunted, and new cards like Mauled Captain, Rescue Ferret and Return to the Frontlines. And more and more tokens means more scaling of links through monsters such as Firewall Dragon and Gaiasaber. His potential, especially in the OCG, is near limitless. And if the game slows down as predicted, he’ll rise that much further to the top, especially in light of trap cards being viable again.

Of all five cards we reviewed this week, Dandylion has the most potential for truly broken plays and decks. While cards like Gofu and Mind Control are obvious adds to get to link monsters, they’re both single-use cards. But Dandy could see the field a dozen times per duel in the right situation. And that’s what makes it truly great.

Advanced: 4/5

Future Potential: 5/5

Hello Pojo Fans,
 
Love Dandylion.
 
How can you not love a cute monster that gives you a plus no matter how he goes to the graveyard? You get two tokens when Dandy hits the grave and you can use the tokens however you want. Sure, can't use the tokens for a Tribute Summon the turn they hit the field, but that's small potatoes. Searchable and flexible, Dandylion has been limited for a while for a reason: it's good. Plus off of discarding costs has always been frowned upon, and most monsters that get grave effects don't get them if used this way. Dandy will always want to give you those fluff tokens when he goes to the graveyard. Still so good after so much has come into the TCG and the changes in trends and playability of cards.
 
 
Advanced-4/5
Art-5/5
 
Until Next Time