The roar of lightning shatters all, and the breath of flame sets blood aflame.
[Stride]-Stride Step-COST [Discard a card with the same card name as a card on your (VC)], Stride this card on your (VC) from face down.
[CONT](G Zone):This card cannot be turned face up by abilities. If this card is face up, you can Stride without paying the Stride cost.
[ACT](VC):COST [Counter Blast (2) & Soul Blast (1)], and until end of turn, this unit battles all of your opponent’s units in one attack, and gets [Power]+10000 and “[AUTO](VC):When its attack hits, Counter Charge (1).”.
Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal is one of the strongest cards from the Dragon Empire. Every clan from the Dragon Empire may play this card in their G-Zone. Like all Progenitor Dragons, Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal allows you to stride for free after you play this card. This G-Unit has a very powerful first skill for destroying an opponent’s field of rear-guards.
First Ability:
Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal battles all of the opponent’s units and gains 10,000 power. This ability hits two birds with one stone. This G-Unit may deal damage in battle and he will retire the opponent’s rear-guard in battle. This ability removes the opponent’s best rear-guards, and the opponent cannot intercept the attack due to their units in the front row are in battle.
Furthermore, Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal swings a powerful attack with 37,000 or 38,000 power due to the additional 10,000 power from this ability. The amount of power depends on the heart. An Imaginary Gift: Force 1 strengthens this G-Unit. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal has 47,000 or 48,000 power with a Force 1 Marker before a boost from your rear-guard. It is respectable offense due to the pressure on the opponent.
In addition, you pay a low cost for this ability when you resolve the full ability after battle. This ability is nearly a free skill due to Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal countercharges damage when he hits a unit. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal will hit many of the opponent’s rear-guards because a wise opponent will not defend their rear-guards.
Second Ability:
Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal provides a lot of value after you play this card. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal sets the condition of you do not need to pay the cost of stride for the remainder of the game. You get free G-Units on every turn, and the free strides save your resources.
Therefore, you may save key cards for your strategy in the duration of the game. You may save triggers in your hand for defense and grade 3 units for offense. These resources provide major advantages.
For instance, you may save triggers such as in your hand. These triggers have the ability to pay for stride, and they serve a defensive purpose at this point in a game. A critical trigger has a shield of 15,000, and it is a valuable card for your defense.
Support:
Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal is a playable G-Unit for all clans from the Dragon Empire. This card adds a lot of value to these clans. They gain the benefits from the first ability to attack all of the opponent’s units and the second ability. A free stride is a huge advantage for every clan in Cardfight!! Vanguard.
Play Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal with these clans!
- Kagero
- Nubatama
- Tachikaze
- Murakumo
- Narukami
Play these archetypes with Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal!
Overlord:
Overlord is the perfect archetype for Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal. The archetype has powerful units with strong effects. Overlord gains the benefits of free strides and the countercharge enables the abilities of each Overlord.
Play these cards with Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal!
Seal Dragons:
Seal Dragons target the opponent’s grade 2 units with their abilities. The archetype consistently uses counterblasts and has G-units. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal perfectly fits this archetype because it covers the cost for the strides of their G-Units.
For instance, Seal Dragon, Blockade (V Series) retires all of the opponent’s grade 2 rear-guards. This ability is an effective skill against decks that rely on grade 2 units. The countercharge from Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal allows you to consistently activate this ability.
Play these cards with Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal!
- Helldeity Seal Dragon, Crossorigin
- Seal Dragon, Blockade (V Series)
- Seal Dragon, Corduroy (V Series)
Vanquisher:
Vanquisher loves binding the opponent’s rear-guards and it sets up their Thunderstrike. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal does not rear-guards units and only retires rear-guards in battle. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal is still a useful G-Unit for Vanquisher due to his ability to control the field and provide free strides.
For instance, Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher “VMAX” and Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal are a great pair in a G-Zone. They put a lot of pressure on the opponent with their abilities. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal retires all of the opponent’s rear-guards from battle. Then, Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher “VMAX” deals one damage to the opponent on your next turn if the opponent is unable to replace their rear-guards or you easily retire all of their new rear-guards.
In addition, Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher “VBUSTER” reduces the opponent’s resources and increases the power of your rear-guards. Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher “VBUSTER” adds 3,000 power to three units if you have more rear-guards than the opponent. You can easily put yourself in position for this ability. Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal may retire all of the opponent’s rear-guards on the previous turn, and an opponent may not be able to quickly replace those rear-guards on their next turn.
Play these cards with Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal!
- Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher “VBUSTER”
- Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher “VMAX”
- Dragonic Vanquisher (V Series)
- Dragonic Vanquisher “FULLBRONTO”
Card Rating:
All in all, Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal is a fantastic G-Unit. I recommend playing Progenitor Dragon of Lightning Flame, Gilgal in every deck with clans from the Dragon Empire. His abilities complements the style for many of the clans from the Dragon Empire. He controls the filed and provides a free stride for the remainder of the game.
Card Rating: [usr 5]