Ophidia the Legendary Assassin [Week 9/Card 5]

[Kyng's Old Account]

 
When an opponent's monster declares an attack: You can Special Summon this card from your hand; negate the effects of the attacking monster and, if you do, destroy it. During the current Duel, negate any card effect that would move cards with the destroyed monster's card's name in the Graveyard, other than itself, to a different place. The effect of "Ophidia the Legendary Assassin" can only be activated once per Duel.[hr]Flavour Music - Assassin
The Legendary Assassin Ophidia lurks hidden well within the shadows, far from the line of sight, or perhaps within plain sight. As a master of stealth, his ability to strike like a Snake, and kill his target with a venomous strike from out of nowhere makes him a one-of-a-kind assassination expert.
 
A hand-trap that I feel is balanced due to the stats it yields. Also a small form of Dragon Ruler hatred, but am open to alternative suggestions for manners to address the Dragonic Tyranny.

[Ren✧]

My first thought was that this card was broke. That is just my general assumption when I see a hand trap, so you'll have to give the fact that I judged your card without giving it much thought. Now that I have mulled over the idea a bit more, it is closer to balanced than I thought. Definitely could be used against Dragon Rulers, and might see a lot of use in side decks. The restriction of only being able to be used once per duel is what leads me to believe that this card is balanced. Of course any card that destroys an opponent's monster as well as takes to the field as 2000 beater is something to be wary of. Of course 2000 ATK doesn't stand too much of a chance against its intended targets, I can't help but think that it should be lowered to 1900...or maybe even 1950. This puts him above most Level 4s(save a few of course), but easily squashed by anything else. Feeling slightly conflicted about this card, but definitely scores high in creativity and originality, and anything that kicks Dragon Rulers in the teeth are okay in my book. 

[Therrion]

A short and concise review I will make:

I feel like the ATK should be lowered to 1800. A effect negation, destroy, lockdown (of the dead card) and Special Summon of a quite capable body is a tad much for just having this card in hand.

A lot of flavour and originality. Leaning towards OP more then UP, but 1800, I feel, should put it in that middle area.

Short, but wise. kthnx.

[Kyng's Old Account]

Card has been adjusted, ATK has been lowered from 2000 to a compromise between 1900 and 1800 - 1850.