All Hail the Great Monarchs!-Official Guide to "Vassal Monarchs"(Updated)

(ArcKnight) Hello there. Awhile ago, I was making a full set spoiler for CROS like we were always doing but unfortunately,the "Blogger" has malfunctioned and corrupt my whole post(I was like on the 42nd card then every characters on that article got distorted.) Anyway,I will just make another article about the things I like in Yu-Gi-Oh!,and one of them is the new "Vassal" archetype in CROS.If you look at these cards,you will notice that they are the younger version of our monarch which I found very adorable.In addition,they are good fodder to summon the big "Monarchs" consistently.And because of that,I decided to compile these new and amazing "Vassal" cards.Here they are!


From Humble Beginnings...

Fuuetei Kashin Garm / Garm the Storm Vassal
Level 3 WIND Winged Beast-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Garm the Storm vassal” once per turn.
(1) You can return 1 Tribute Summoned monster you control to the hand; Special Summon this card from your hand. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can add 1 monster with 800 ATK and 1000 DEF from your Deck to your hand, except “Garm the Storm Vassal”.






Review:
Just one of the new "Vassal" card that can make a "Monarch" deck consistent.The fact that it can search other "Vassals" solidifies the whole concept.Furthermore,it recycles our "Monarchs" which can then re-used their trigger effects.This card is a great addition to our arsenal of emperors so I suggest RUN 3.

Raitei Kashin Mithra / Mithra the Thunder Vassal
Level 2 LIGHT Thunder-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Mithra the Thunder vassal” once per turn.
(1) During your Main Phase: You can Special Summon this card from your hand, and if you do, Special Summon 1 “Vassal Token” (Thunder-Type/LIGHT/Level 1 /ATK 800/DEF 1000) to your opponent’s side of the field in Defense Position. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: During your Main Phase this turn, you can Tribute Summon 1 monster in addition to your Normal Summon/Set. (You can only gain this effect once per turn.)


Review:
I never thought that "Zaborg,the Thunder Monarchs" has a female counterpart.This card is simple,you can easily summon this card with ease.If your wondering why it summons a random token,if you are a "Monarch" player before,there are times that you wanted to push for damage but your "Monarchs" will trigger and remove itself because its the only card on the field.With these card,you are ensured to avoid self destruction.I suggest RUN 3.

Chitei Kashin Landrobe / Landrobe the Rock Vassal
Level 4 EARTH Rock-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Landrobe the Rock Vassal” once per turn. (1) You can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; Special Summon this card from your hand, and if you do, change that target to face-down Defense Position. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn. (2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can target 1 monster with 800 ATK and 1000 DEF in your Graveyard, except “Landrobe the Rock Vassal”; add it to your hand.




Review:
How adorable that pic.It is "Grandmarg,the Rock Monarch's" younger servant.Even though I do not play "Monarchs",I still want to get a copy of this card for my collection.As for the effect,it recycles your vassals after you tributed this cute little rock.It also has the inbuilt "Cyber Dragon",Ghostrick Jackfrost esque effect to make sure that you can have a tribute fodder for your "Monarchs".RUN 3

Jatei Kashin Lucius / Lucius the Shadow Vassal
Level 1 DARK Fiend-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Lucius the Shadow Vassal” once per turn.
(1) You can banish 1 Level 5 or higher monster from your Graveyard; Special Summon this card from your hand. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can look at all Set cards your opponent controls. Your opponent cannot activate cards or effects in response to this effect’s activation.





Review:

He can be useful as another tribute fodder by just banishing a "Monarch" monster in your grave but I think this card is a little bit slow.Also,his second effect is a bit random.No advantage at all unless you want to be a fortune teller(predicting your opponent's set cards).Not unless this can cause those set cads miss the timing lol.

RUN 0 or 3 ,really,not that useful in our strategy.

Entei Kashin Berlines / Berlines the Firestorm Vassal
Level 3 FIRE Pyro Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Berlines the Firestorm Vassal” once per turn.
(1) You can discard 1 card; Special Summon this card from your hand. During this turn, you cannot Special Summon monster from the Extra Deck.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can reveal your opponent’s hand, and banish 1 card there until the end of the turn.








Review:
Finally we have our FIRE "Vassal".Basically,it combos pretty well with Lucius the Shadow Vassal. However,it offers the same mediocre effect just like the little caius.Banishing a card on your opponent's hand is a little random knowing that it can go back to your opponent's hand during the end of the turn.

Cool art tho.

RUN 0-3 If you find it useful.

Escher the Frost Vassal
Level 4 WATER Aqua Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
(1) If your opponent controls 2 or more card(s) in their Spell & Trap card zone;You can special summon this card (from your hand).

Review:
Who would've thought that "Vassals" can be an archetype.This is the very first "Vassal" released way back then.It's condition really compliment "Mobius the Frost Monarch" as it destroys up to 2 Spell & Trap cards. It is quite descent but it is outlassed by new "Vassals" It is also very dependent on your opponent cards.
RUN 0-3 If you insist lol.


Behold the true Dominion!

Shin Teiou Ryuuiki / The True Monarch Dominion
Field Spell Card
(1) If you have no cards in your Extra Deck and control a Tribute Summoned monster while your opponent does not control a Tribute Summoned monster, your opponent cannot Special Summon from their Extra Deck.
(2) Tribute Summoned monsters you control gain 800 ATK during damage calculations when they attack an opponent’s monster.
(3) Once per turn: You can have 1 monster with 2800 ATK and 1000 DEF in your hand lose 2 Levels until the end of the turn.






Review:
At last we have our true Field Spell card(let's graduate from the good 'ol orichalcos).

It helps us to push for damage and we know that "Monarchs" struggle from monster who has greater attack.Also,it's lockdown ability for extra deck monster is very insane.

RUN 1-2


Wrap-up:
I really wanted to post a full CROS spoiler but blogger has prevented me from doing it for some reason lol.
Hopefully,you have fun reading my article.Don't forget to share this to your friends!

Also,Happy 1st Anniversary to our blog.It's been a year of inspiring and respecting the game we love!

So long!


-ArcKnight