The Grand Witch: Baba Yaga

[Mochi]

Before I show this card, let me just say I neither own or know the maker of this artwork, either way I credit him/her for the artwork on this card. Now with that out of the way:

 

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Card Name: The Great Witch: Baba Yaga

Level/Rank: 9 | Attribute: Dark | Type: Spellcaster | Subtype: Synchro

Materials: 1 tuner + 2 or more non-tuner Monsters.

Effect: When this card is targeted for an attack by a monster whose original ATK points is lower than this monster's ATK points, you may discard one spellcaster Type monster from your hand to cut the opposing monster's ATK points in half.

ATK: 3000/DEF: 2500

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

1 Tuner + 2 or more non-Tuner monsters
If this card is targeted (for an attack or effect?) by an opponent's monster with a lower original ATK than this card: You can discard 1 Spellcaster-Type monster, then the opponent's monster's ATK is halved.

 

(OCG is probably a bit off, but yeah, you need to specify if this is for an attack or a card effect)

 

Going to assume it's a card effect, since unless you're crazy enough to suicide a smaller monster into this card for attacks or trigger something, it won't do much. I suppose it'll deal with stuff like Limiter Removal boosts or some other stat gains, but that's it. If we're dealing with effects, then it won't do much. Let's take into account something like Castel (I think this is still a staple). If you trigger it against this card, Castel's ATK will be halved, yes, but you'll still be out a monster because it doesn't do anything to block the bouncing.

 

That in mind, 3-material Level 9s are rare nowadays; Trish is an example, but its effect is powerful. Nowadays, Level 9 Synchros are 2 mat (see Vermillion Mech Dragon, Floaticastle, etc.) This card has a good body, but its effect relies on you running Spellcasters for only a stat halving effect.

[Mochi]

Actually, I had planned this monster in mind with the ATK thing, and mind you it's not the ATK, it's the ORIGINAL ATK. For example, my opponent's monster is equipped with equip spells to make it stronger, it attacks, I sacrifice one spellcaster, and the monster gets shredded by the iron teeth of Babayaga. Basically Equip spells are useless against Babayaga.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

I didn't forget it was original ATK, hence why I said stuff like stat boosters and the like. But even then, outside of Noble Knights or something, not many Decks even bother with Equip Spells. But again, you still need to mention if it works against an attacking monster or an effect; right now, it is vague.

[Mochi]

But, yah I guess I can see where you're coming from, my opponent would have to be stupid to try the same trick twice. Man, i need to up my game. Also, info of Castel please? I am somewhat behind in the series's universe.

But, yah I guess I can see where you're coming from, my opponent would have to be stupid to try the same trick twice. Man, i need to up my game. Also, info of Castel please? I am somewhat behind in the series's universe.

[Flash Flyer - Sakura]

http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Castel,_the_Skyblaster_Musketeer

http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Number_101

 

I was technically critiquing this on a semi-competitive level, but yeah, not many Decks really utilize Equip Cards nowadays, considering the power creep. I mentioned NKs because those were the only relevant Equip-heavy deck that's recent. I'm assuming Baba Yaga triggers on battle, but then you'd have to deal with removal effects (aforementioned Castel, 101, other forms of removal in monster form, etc.

 

Flavor-wise, it's fine, but usability is still an issue with the power creep. It'll work in slower environments where the power creep isn't as prevalent (or doesn't exist), but even then, you're still going to find some issues using this to its fullest potential (competition with other 9s that do better things for less effort, a Spellcaster deck that can field this card's requirements easily and yes, getting this onto the field without getting destroyed by backrow).