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Hidden Arsenal 5

HA05-EN017 HA05-EN018 HA05-EN019 HA05-EN020
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This archtype needs all the support it can get to make up for their overall terrible effects like this one, which won't be able to take much down as it is. Same as HA05-EN017's comments. He powers up for each Gem- monster you tribute each turn and deals piercing Battle Damage but the ATK boost it gains by its effect isn't permanent. Are you really going to attack with this guy when his ATK is only 1400? Moreover, why waste the time bringing him out when he's got a bad effect?
HA05-EN013 HA05-EN014 HA05-EN015 HA05-EN016
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I think we all know that Cyber Dragon is clearly the better card so leave this in the trash your trade binder. He does deal what I consider to be decent Effect Damage but he can't attack if he does so you're better off with King Pyron, whom has no TOS for using his effect. Thankfully he isn't specific on the LIGHT Synchro Monster or the Equip Spell categories but with so few playable Equip Spells, he doesn't have much to offer. He'll need at least 1 Equip Spell to boost his ATK, especially with Honest at 1 so that'll let you draw at least 1 card.
HA05-EN009 HA05-EN010 HA05-EN011 HA05-EN012
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For Laval decks, FIRE or regular Beatdown, you've got a good choice with this guy! Same as HA05-EN009's comments. Another Tuner for wherever you may need it. The ATK boost is permanent but only works on Laval monsters so keep this in your Laval deck.
HA05-EN005 HA05-EN006 HA05-EN007 HA05-EN008
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You can pick any Gem-Knight you want but not anytime this guy is summoned. So he's basically a wannabe Honest because he only works on EARTH Normal Monsters and gives them 1000 ATK for the turn. Lavals love to rest in the Grave and this guy helps out with that plus he isn't all that bad with Firewall. Here you have a Tuner that fits with his comrade Miller nicely although once he uses his own effect, he gets banished
HA05-EN001 HA05-EN002 HA05-EN003 HA05-EN004
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Solid Level 4 ATK but lacking any DEF is enough to still leave it with 3 stars. All he has to work with is 2100 DEF to hold off against even his comrade Garnet or any Gemini Elves that may be attacking him. Your tourmaline powers are no match for many of the playable monsters like your friend Garnet that launch an assault against you. If he's not enough, you can tribute him and bring out Garnet or perhaps Sapphire to defend your Life Points!