ATK/1,600 DEF/1,000
If this card attacks an opponent’s monster, it gains 400 ATK during the Damage Step only. If this face-up card is destroyed in a Monster Zone, you can place it face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone as a Continuous Spell, instead of sending it to the GY.
Topaz symbolizes wealth and it is the perfect word in the name of Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger. This effect monster is a valuable monster for Crystal Beast. This effect monster has two useful effects. Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger has a good flow of synergy with many cards in the archetype.
First Effect:
Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger is a beater for Crystal Beast. Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger gains 400 when he attacks an opponent’s monster. This effect monster’s ATK rises from 1,600 to 2,000.
Therefore, the effect is a useful advantage against monsters with less than 2,000 ATK. Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger can destroy monsters with less ATK battle. You inflict damage to the opponent and destroy one of their monsters.
Second Effect:
An essential effect for Crystal Beast is sending Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger to the spell and trap zone when the card is destroyed in the monster zone. This effect is a key component for Crystal Beast’s strategy. Many cards in the archetype uses your monsters in the spell and trap zone.
Therefore, the second effect keeps Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger on the field. You want Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger in the spell and trap zone for these cards. Due to it is on field, you can easily use it for fusion material and other effects.
Fusion Material:
Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger is fusion material for Crystal Beasts. His place in the spell and trap zone after his destruction keeps him on the field for fusion summons. You may play some of the strong monsters of the archetype from the extra deck.
For instance, Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger is one of seven fusion materials for Rainbow Overdragon. You only need Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger on the field, in the graveyard, or in your hand for the summon. You would have one of the strongest monsters from the archetype with Rainbow Overdragon on the field.
Use Crystal beast Topaz Tiger as fusion material for these fusion monsters!
- Rainbow Overdragon
- Ultimate Crystal Rainbow Dragon Overdrive
Support:
Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger has an abundance of support. You can consistently play this effect monster. Many cards in the archetype adds this effect monster to your hand or the spell and trap zone.
Crystal Abundance may special summon Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger from the graveyard. This spell card also destroys the opponent’s cards. Crystal Abundance is a unique strategy of summoning Crystal Beasts like Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger.
Crystal Bond is a stellar card with Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger. These cards have a strong synergy. Crystal Bond may add Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger from your deck to your hand or this spell may place Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger from the deck to the spell and trap zone. These options allow you to choose the best cards in each place during the duel.
Play these cards with Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger!
- Crystal Abundance
- Crystal Bond
Anime Appearances:
Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger appears in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Jesse Anderson plays this card in this deck. This effect monster first appears in episode 107 of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Jesse Anderson summons Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger during this duel against Jaden Yuki.
Card Rating:
All in all, Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger is a staple for Crystal Beasts. This effect monster provides consistent and effective support. Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger is a strong beater against the opponent’s monsters. You may place this card in the spell and trap zone for your combos. Therefore, I recommend playing three copies of Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger in your deck.
Card Rating: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
