Bull3tM0nk3y Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 [center][img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120530134643/yugioh/images/thumb/0/06/SnowmanEater-BP01-EN-C-1E.png/300px-SnowmanEater-BP01-EN-C-1E.png[/img][/center] [center]WATER[/center] [center]Level: 3[/center] [center]Aqua / Effect[/center] [center]ATK: 0[/center] [center]DEF: 1900[/center] [center]Card Effect Types: Trigger[/center] [center]When this card is flipped face-up: Target 1 face-up monster on the field; destroy that target.[/center] [center]======== With the upcoming September 2012 banlist now confirmed, and having hit a horde of threats from last format, the game is now moving in a newer, perhaps slower direction. Only time will tell how the new format will shape up, but with the return of Synchro-centric Decks such as "Agents" and Plant Synchro, old Decks are already reinventing themselves to take them on. This has brought upon a new surge of popularity to a variety of cards, one of them being "Snowman Eater". An oldie but a goodie, "Snowman Eater" was first released years ago in the TCG with the coming of Raging Battle and received considerable Side Deck use since, being a great answer to big monsters that are otherwise hard to deal with such as "Legendary Six Samurai - Shi En" and "Evolzar Laggia". For such a popular card, though, it has a very simple effect. First off, let's talk about its stats - "Snowman Eater" is a WATER monster who sits at Level 3, bringing a range of advantages that we'll be covering later on in this article. Its effect is what makes it really shine, however. When "Snowman Eater" is flipped face-up, it must destroy 1 face-up monster; however, this effect is mandatory, and, if it is the only monster on the field, it will no option but to target itself. It's an effect that's akin to other popular monsters like "Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter"; however, what sets it apart from these monsters is its impressive 1900 DEF, and the ability to destroy in the Damage Step, where only a few cards can negate it. With Synchro Monsters projected to rise up once again, "Thunder King Rai-Oh", another popular Side Deck card, has become a useful addition to many a Main Deck. Run in multiples, it threatens "HEROes", Plants, "Agents" and even Rabbit-based Decks with its Special Summon negation and search-blocking capabilities. With many of these Decks unable to get over it without excessively wasting important cards such as "Dark Hole", "Snowman Eater" is a ray of hope. Its 1900 DEF prevents "TKRO" from running it over, and when flipped up, it removes the formidable card from the board altogether. Its bulky DEF also allows it to survive attacks from most other Normal Summonable monsters, letting it stay around to assist in bigger plays, such as Xyz Summoning. With the Semi-Limiting of "Tour Guide From the Underworld", players are finding themselves having to run unorthodox monsters to bolster the Rank 3 engine, or deal with only being able to reliably Summon a Rank 3 monster once per game. "Snowman Eater" helps rectify this problem, becoming the perfect Xyz Material to bring out monsters like "Wind-Up Zenmaines" and "Leviair the Sea Dragon" after it has used its effect. In Plant Decks, "Snowman Eater" becomes a force to be reckoned with - on top of its vigorous effect, it joins an exclusive group of elite members that can be Special Summoned by one of Plant's ace monsters, "Debris Dragon". As a Level 3 monster, "Snowman Eater" becomes yet another material for the Synchro Summon of "Black Rose Dragon", enhancing the Deck's already efficient ability to nuke the field. It also grants access to the almighty "Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier", a power card that can allow many plays, specially when the discarded cards can be used when they go to the Graveyard. With Rabbit-based Decks still likely to be used in abundance, "Snowman Eater" also continues to perform its ability of reliably disposing of "Evolzar Laggia" with limited hassle, as well as other problematic monsters, in a step that can't protect most of them, such as destroying an "Elemental HERO Neos Alius" where "Gemini Spark" can't be used. All in all, get used to enjoying seeing this little critter's face, because you may be seeing it a lot this format.[/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~British Soul~ Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 copy/paste from wikia... OT: It has 1900 DEF so it can resist almost any level 4 or lower monster. It's water so HEROs can use it for Zero. It has 0 ATK so you can revive it with Debris to summon Gungnir. It's an awesome side deck choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 That feeling when you Mind Control this and flip it face-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sander Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 [quote name='Devil's Advocate' timestamp='1347130080' post='6021588'] That feeling when you Mind Control this and flip it face-up. [/quote] That feeling is usually much more intense if you Mind Control Ryko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Maining 2 in Gadgets for now. Testing well so far and lets me go into Zenmaines plays on rare occasions/Mind Control, so that's a plus. It's a really good card that's somewhat difficult to run over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Gungnir. I don't care about anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflame Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Laggia hates running into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihop Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Card is amazing especially when it hits a Neos Alius/Tking or something and can then be used to Synchro/Xyz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 This and Raioh are the cards of the format. I am 100% expecting a Gold Rare version of this at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mido9 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 [quote name='Canadian' timestamp='1347143213' post='6021728'] This and Raioh are the cards of the format. I am 100% expecting a Gold Rare version of this at some point. [/quote] Gold rare snowman eater would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Origins Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 [quote name='Canadian' timestamp='1347143213' post='6021728'] This [/quote] no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 [quote name='✖C.C.✖' timestamp='1347170079' post='6021991'] no [/quote]Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhat Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 In YCS events, this card has been ineffective at stopping Dino Rabbit from winning. On DN, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihop Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Stopping Dino Rabbit from winning is easy nowadays, the Deck isn't very good anymore. This card is amazing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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