Is Nekroz of Sophia worth
playing? A hard question to answer indeed. The nifty Vanity-esque effect from
hand is hard to pass off since all Nekroz Spells currently available allows you
to fetch another Spell for free. It is kinda sick to able to waste opponent’s
Mask Change or Shaddoll Fusion. The fact that Nekroz has the option to run a
one-sided hand trap version of Archlord Krystia which is searchable through
Nekroz of Brionac is downright demoralizing. However, by relying on Sophia’s
effect players effectively bear the cost of constantly depleting their
resources to gain temporary control. It’s a known fact that most Nekroz pilots
run only six Ritual Spells in the current competitive scene. To incorporate
Nekroz of Sophia into your arsenal might see that you increase the amount of
Spells played which one way or another brings upon the predicament of opening
or drawing into dead cards.
Assuming players utilizes Nekroz
of Sophia with six Ritual Spells in their deck, indirectly they are forced to
play a rush or OTK style due to the limitations with resources. No doubt the
control option is available but the lack of resources will begin to creep in
once the match enters midlife or late-game (not accounting for the nuts the
opposition could possibly have yet. ) For what it’s worth, at the very least,
Sophia is a magnificent last resort with her Trigger Effect. Who doesn’t like a
clean slate really? Though, again, choosing to make this move pushes you
further into a corner when you are already in deep shit. So far the cons weigh
much heavier than the pros. One thing to notice is how much Sophia’s Quick
Effect simplifies the game stage with one-for-one trades or an early minus
later turning into a plus (stopping Exceed/Synchro plays and running over weak monsters during
your turn.) IF there is no Main Phase 2 involved. Truth be told, having an Effect Veiler or Maxx "C" would warrant a safer bet.
What I am thankful for is this
card requires tributes belonging to different types from the field and don’t
come with the usual Nekroz Monster privilege of being free. Also, having
additional clause of preventing Normal and Special Summons after activating
it’s Trigger Effect is a good curb. Good job on Konami’s part for keeping the
card design healthy. Calling the thought of dealing with Sophia that is
accessible through Nekroz Kaleidomirror or Nekroz Cycle a mind-fuck is perhaps
an understatement. But I admit it is regrettable as well since it would have
propelled Nekroz mirror matches to a different level (skills and whatnots.)
Conclusion, would I play Nekroz of Sophia? Yes, probably as a tech or at two.
The answer to “is it worth playing question” though depends entirely on
individual perspectives. Put on your thinking cap I suppose? Once again, thank
you for spending time here and I hope you enjoyed the article!
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