[AUTO](VC/RC):When placed, COST [Counter Blast (1)], and this unit gets [Power]+3000 until end of turn. Return a card from your damage zone to your hand, and if you returned a card, deal one damage to your vanguard. This ability may only be used by a card with the same card name once a turn. (Perform a damage check)
Black Arquerias, Japhkiel is an angel from the United Sanctuary. She is a member of the Angel Feathers. Her ability complements her clan’s strategy of manipulating the damage zone. Black Arquerias, Japhkiel is a generic card, and decks in both formats may play her.
Ability:
Black Arquerias, Japhkiel uses the damage zone as an additional resource. Black Arquerias, Japhkiel adds a card from the damage zone to your hand and performs a damage check to replace the original card. Her technical ability brilliantly adds a card to your hand for your advantage. You may get a grade 3 if you need one or you may get Battle Cupid, Nociel (V Series) for a perfect guard.
Furthermore, Black Arquerias, Japhkiel performs a damage check to replace the card from the damage zone. You have a chance to activate a trigger. In addition, her ability places a card face up in the damage zone. You will pay one counter blast for the ability, but the ability is free because you place the damage face up in the damage zone.
Black Arquerias, Japhkiel also gains 3,000 power for the turn. She can deal damage to any vanguard with 12,000 or less power. She will need a booster to combat vanguards with 13,000 power.
Synergy with Arch-aider, Malkuth-melekh:
Black Arquerias, Japhkiel has amazing synergy with Arch-aider, Malkuth-melekh. Arch-aider, Malkuth-melekh can superior call her from the drop zone. If an opponent retires her or she intercepts an attack, then you may play her again and activate her powerful ability!
Furthermore, Black Arquerias, Japhkiel performs an additional damage check. You have a chance to check a trigger to gain power and its effects. You have two chances of activating triggers during your main phase with Arch-aider, Malkuth-melekh and Black Arquerias, Japhkiel.
Play these cards with Black Arquerias, Japhkiel in the standard format!
- Arch-aider, Malkuth-melekh
- Solidify Celestial, Zerachiel (V Series)
Premium Format:
Angel Feather in the premium format may play Black Arquerias, Japhkiel in a variety of decks. Her abilities are useful for all of Angel Feather’s archetypes. Her ability to perform a damage check is a strong advantage. You have an additional opportunity to check a trigger.
Furthermore, Black Arquerias, Japhkiel has chemistry with many units in the premium format. For example, Fanatic Seraph, Gavrail Eden superior calls rear-guards from the damage zone to the field. Black Arquerias, Japhkiel may activate her ability to perform a damage check after Fanatic Seraph, Gavrail Eden superior calls her.
Play these cards with Black Arquerias, Japhkiel in the premium format!
- Fanatic Seraph, Gavrail Eden
Card Rating:
Overall, Black Arquerias, Japhkiel is an amazing card for Angel Feather. Her single ability provides a lot of value for the clan. She manipulates the damage zone and adds a useful card to your hand. In addition, she performs a damage check to activate a trigger, and she places this card face up in the damage zone. All in all, Black Arquerias, Japhkiel is a great rear-guard for the premium format and standard format.
Premium Format: 
(5 / 5)
Standard Format: (5 / 5)