[CONT](RC/GC):If you have a vanguard with “Maelstrom” in its card name, this unit gets [Power]+5000/[Shield]+5000.
[AUTO](VC/RC):When it attacks a vanguard, COST [Counter Blast (1)], and until end of that battle, your “when attack hits” effects activate even if the attack did not hit.
Maelstrom with his impressive power relies on his comrades in battle! One of his trusted comrades is Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida. This grade 2 unit from the Aqua Force has two effects. Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida brings a unique dynamic to Aqua Force and Maelstrom.
First Ability:
Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida is an offensive and defensive unit. Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida gains 5,000 power and 5,000 shield when you have a vanguard with Maelstrom in its name. She has a total of 14,000 power from herself before a boost.
Therefore, Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida can hit the opponent’s vanguard without a boost. She pressures the opponent when you boost her with a grade one unit. She can easily have 22,000 power after a rear-guard boosts her.
In addition, Jewel Staff of Emerald Elpida is a good interceptor due to her shield of 10,000. She has a higher shield than the average grade 2 unit. Aqua Force lacks defense, and she provides a respectable defense.
Second Ability:
Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida bends the rules of Cardfight!! Vanguard. She allows you to activate abilities of “when the attack hits” from the units in your battle regardless if the attack is successful. Your grade 1 rear-guard in the back row has a lot of value. You may activate its ability.
This is a huge gamechanger in battle and your strategy. There is no worry if the opponent blocks the attack. You still gain the benefits of the ability from your grade 1 in the back row.
Furthermore, some units in Aqua Force have synergy with Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida. Battle Siren, Viviana has a great effect. You may activate it during every battle with Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida.
However, Aqua Force needs more grade 1 units for this ability. Most of these rear-guards only provide small advantages. Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida has untapped potential with her second ability.
Support:
Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida only fits in the decks with Maelstrom due to her abilities require this archetype. You need to surround her with grade 1 units with abilities of “when your attack hits”. You can maximize her potential with cards such as Analyze Shooter.
Blue Storm Supreme Dragon, Glory Maelstrom (V Series) is the perfect vanguard with Maelstrom in its name for Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida. Blue Storm Supreme Dragon, Glory Maelstrom adds 10,000 power to your units in the front row. Therefore, Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida would have a total of 24,000 power from her skill and Maelstrom’s skill.
- Analyze Shooter
- Battle Siren, Viviana
- Blue Storm Supreme Dragon, Glory Maelstrom (V Series)
Premium Format:
Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida is a decent rear-guard for Maelstrom in the premium format. Aqua Force has a good amount of units with abilities for the attack hits an opponent in the Premium Format. You can create a variety of combos with the perfect rear-guards.
Blue Storm Helical Dragon, Disaster Maelstrom is the best G-Unit in the archetype of Maelstrom for Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida. This G-Unit adds 5,000 power to Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida, and her total power will be 19,000 with all abilities. She has a respectable offense and can gain additional power from a boost.
Play these cards with Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida in the Premium Format!
- Blue Storm Helical Dragon, Disaster Maelstrom
Card Rating:
Overall, the potential of Jewel Staff of Emerald, Elpida has a high ceiling. She brings offense and defense to the deck. She also manipulates the rules of the game with her second ability. This card can become a better unit through time if Bushiroad creates more grade one units with effects for “when attack hits”. I recommend playing at least two copies of this card in your deck with Maelstrom.
V-Premium Format: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
Premium Format: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
