[Warrior/Fusion/Effect]
ATK/2,800 DEF/2,500
1 “Buster Blader” + 1 Dragon monster
Must be Fusion Summoned. Cannot attack directly. Gains 1000 ATK/DEF for each Dragon monster your opponent controls or is in their GY. Change all Dragon monsters your opponent controls to Defense Position, also Dragon monsters in your opponent’s possession cannot activate their effects. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage.
Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman is a fusion monster of Buster Blader and any dragon. The name of the monster reveals its effects. This monster’s design counters every dragon in Yu-Gi-Oh!.
First Effect:
You may only fusion summon Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman. You cannot summon Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman in any other ways. This monster requires fusion material for your only option to play him.
Therefore, you cannot revive Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman from the graveyard. He requires protection to remain on the field. An opponent may destroy this fusion monster by battle or an effect. You would need to play another copy from the extra deck.
Second Effect:
Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman is unable to directly attack the opponent. This restriction limits the offensive capability of this card. The effect does not allow you to fully capitalize on Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman’s high ATK against opponents with dragons.
Therefore, you cannot easily win the game with the increase of ATK from his third ability. Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman can only attack the opponent if he or she has a monster on the field. He only deals damage after he destroys a monster by battle.
Third Effect:
Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman lives up to his name with his third effect. Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman gains an impressive 1,000 ATK for each dragon on the opponent’s field and in their graveyards. He unleashes an unstoppable force on offense.
In addition, Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman is a great card against dragons. He quickly gains a huge amount of ATK. He can easily destroy most monsters in battle. For example, Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman’s ATK becomes 7,800 if the opponent has five dragons in the graveyard.
Furthermore, Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman is an effective counter against Blue-Eyes, Red-Eyes, and other archetypes of dragons. He gains ATK in duels against these decks. He can destroy these archetypes’ most powerful dragons in a single attack.
Fourth Effect:
Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman negates all of the effects of the opponent’s dragons and changes those dragons to defense position! This effect perfectly counters the opponent’s strategy. You avoid powerful effects that could potentially stop your actions.
In addition, this effect builds the momentum from the third effect. An opponent is unable to activate any effects of their dragons to counter Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman in battle. You have a great opportunity to deal massive damage in battle.
Fifth Effect:
The final effect of Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman allows the mighty warrior to inflict piercing damage. This ability complements the third and fourth effects. He forces opponent’s dragons to change to defense position, and he is still able to deal massive damage. You consistently putting pressure on the opponent.
Furthermore, an opponent cannot avoid any damage from Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman. The fifth effect applies to all types of monsters. An opponent can only minimize damage by choosing the position with the higher state for the monster.
Weakness:
On the other hand, Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman is an ineffective monster against other types of monsters. His third and fourth effects only activate their abilities if the opponent is playing a deck with dragons. An opponent without dragons would not fear Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman.
Therefore, Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman loses many advantages from his effects against certain opponents. He is unable to launch direct attacks, and only his last effect provides an advantage. An opponent could easily destroy it with effects or by battle.
Fusion Summon:
Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman requires Buster Blader and one dragon for his fusion summon. You may use any dragon for material. You may also use Buster Blader, the Destruction Swordmaster for material because his name becomes Buster Blade on the field and graveyard. These cards provide multiple options for the fusion summon.
Destruction Swordsman Fusion is a powerful spell for Buster Blader. Destruction Swordsman Fusion allows you to fusion summon Destruction Swordsman Fusion with your materials and the opponent’s cards. You can use the opponent’s dragon for material with your Buster Blader.
Furthermore, many decks in Yu-Gi-Oh! play dragons in their extra decks. You can consistently activate Destruction Swordsman Fusion against your opponents. The opponent loses a monster, and you gain the mighty Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman! This play swings the momentum of the duel in your favor.
Play these cards to fusion summon Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman!
- Buster Blader
- Buster Blader, the Destruction Swordmaster
- Destruction Swordsman Fusion
Card Rating:
Overall, Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman truly lives up to his name. Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman is the slayer of dragons. This fusion monster has amazing effects and an impressive offense. You only gain the majority of these amazing effects against dragons. Therefore, I recommend playing two copies of Buster Blader, the Dragon Destroyer Swordsman.
Card Rating: 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
