Unit of The Week: Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series)

That armor is said to bring victory while losing one’s calm heart.

[AUTO]:When this unit is rode upon by “Dragon Knight, Nehalem”, COST [Counter Blast (1)], search your deck for up to one grade 1 card, reveal it and put it into your hand, and shuffle your deck.
[AUTO](RC)1/Turn:When your vanguard’s attack hits, this unit gets [Power]+5000 until end of turn.

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr is a classic unit from Kagero in Cardfight!! Vanguard. Bushiroad retrained this demon for the standard format. Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) has two abilities. This unit supports Dragonic Overlord. It provides offense and consistency to the deck.

Set:

D-Standard Format:

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) is a member of the ride deck for Dragonic Overlord. This unit’s abilities fit the archetype and other members of the ride deck. The main purpose of this unit is adding consistency to the deck.

Furthermore, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) has one ability as the vanguard  and one ability as a rear-guard. Both abilities fit the strategy for Dragonic Overlord. The first ability provides a card from the deck when this unit is the vanguard. The second ability increases its power for battle or a boost.

First Ability:

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) adds a grade one unit from the deck when you ride Dragon Knight, Nehalem (D Series) on top of it. You are gaining a useful card from this ability. You are building your hand and it replaces the card when you discarded a card for the cost of the ride deck.

Furthermore, Dragon Empire has many effective grade one units. You can choose sentinel for defense. You have the option to add a strong booster for the back row such as a copy of Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) from the deck.

Sparkle Rejector Dragon is one of the best cards for Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) to add from the deck to the hand. You have the perfect defense from this sentinel. You are ready to block a powerful attack from the opponent.

Second Ability:

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) gains 5,000 power when your vanguard hits the opponent’s unit. This ability only activates it effect once per turn. This unit has the potential to increase its power to 13,000.

Furthermore, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) has synergy with Dragonic Overlord (D Series). This grade one unit’s ability fits the style of the deck. Dragonic Overlord (D Series) stands himself for a second battle. This vanguard is likely to hit the opponent once per turn.

Therefore, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr becomes a rear-guard with 13,000 power. He becomes a good booster for a rear-guard in the front row. These units can swing a powerful attack at the opponent.

However, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr has a flaw from his second ability. It depends on your vanguard hitting the opponent’s unit. Your vanguard will not always be able to hit the opponent. Therefore, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr will not gain 5,000 power in this situation.

Support:

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) requires a deck with Dragonic Overlord. This unit serves as a powerful booster. You can create strong columns with this grade one unit.

For instance, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) and Dragon Knight, Nehalem (D Series) are a strong column. They can pressure the opponent. Dragon Knight, Nehalem’s total power becomes 28,000 with all abilities and the boost from this grade one rear-guard.

Play these cards with Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) in the D-Standard Format!

• Dragon Knight, Nehalem (D Series)
• Dragonic Overlord (D Series)
• Dragonic Overlord the End (D Series)
• Sparkle Rejector Dragon

Premium Format:

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) is a downgrade from Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (V Series) in the premium format. The version from the V Series has a lot more value with its ability to control the field, and it has a more consistent offense. Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) depends on the conditions for both of its abilities in the premium format.

Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) needs support from Kagero’s G-Units with the ability to stand themselves. These G-Units are more likely to hit one of the opponent’s units. This situation triggers the second ability of Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series).

For instance, Flare Arms, Ziegenburg and Flare General, Dumjid Valor have the ability to stand themselves after battle. They have a good chance to hit one of the opponent’s units in one the two battles. Then, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) gains 5,000 power. 

Play these cards with Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) in the Premium Format!

• Dragon Knight, Nehalem (V Series)
• Flare Arms, Ziegenburg
• Flare General, Dumjid Valor

Card Rating:

Overall, Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) is a decent card for Dragonic Overlord in the standard format. This demon’s best quality is his first ability. He consistently gives a sentinel to the player during every game. Your perfect defense is ready to counter the opponent. Therefore, I recommend playing at least one copy of Embodiment of Armor, Bahr (D Series) in your deck with Dragonic Overlord.

D-Standard Format: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0

Premium Format: 1.5 out of 5.0 stars1.5