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Introduction

Another post in this series. Thank you for your support in the previous posts 😊

This series intends to determine if there are other aspects of cards that may contribute to increasing its value. Based on your feedback I can focus on more/other things – so feel free to tell me where you want me to go into further detail.
I include some analysis on where the cards fit in terms of gameplay, strategy, comparison with other cards, and a market analysis of its price. Feel free to suggest what more do you want me to look into in this series, and your support is much appreciated!
In this edition I will be looking at the Djinn Apprentice.

Gameplay Analysis

Djinn Apprentice is a Rare Fire Magic attacker from the Chaos Legion Core Set. With a moderate mana cost and increasing Magic damage as it levels up, it serves as a consistent spellcaster in Fire-based Magic teams. At Level 6, it gains Deathblow, making it a situational high-damage finisher in certain matchups.

Mana Cost: 4
Attack Type: Magic
Abilities:
Level 1: No abilities
Level 6: Deathblow (Deals 2× damage when attacking a lone enemy)

Level-Based Insights

Level 1:
Base Stats: 1 Magic Attack, 2 Speed, 3 Health.
A simple Magic attacker with no abilities but decent stats.

Level 3:
Gains +1 Magic Attack (2 total), significantly increasing its damage output.

Level 5:
Gains +1 Speed (3 total), improving its chances of attacking early.

Level 6:
Unlocks Deathblow, allowing it to deal double damage (4 Magic Attack) against the last remaining enemy.

Level 8:
Gains +1 Magic Attack (3 total), making it one of the strongest low-mana Magic attackers.

Level 10:
Gains +1 Health (4 total), slightly improving its survivability.

Comparative Analysis

How does this card compare to other similar ones?

Vs. Tenyii Striker (Fire): Tenyii Striker has Sneak and Dodge, offering more mobility and survivability, whereas Djinn Apprentice provides consistent, armor-piercing Magic damage.
Vs. Venari Spellsmith (Neutral): Venari Spellsmith has Amplify, making it better in Reflection Shield and Thorns-based setups, while Djinn Apprentice is better for raw Magic damage output.
Vs. Djinn Inferni (Fire): Djinn Inferni has Stun and Giant Killer, making it more effective against high-mana enemies, whereas Djinn Apprentice is cheaper and better for general use.

Key Takeaway
Djinn Apprentice is a low-cost, high-damage Magic attacker that scales well with levels. While it lacks versatility, Deathblow makes it a lethal finisher in 1v1 situations.

Synergies

Best Pairings:
Delwyn Dragonscale (Dragon Splinter): Increases its Magic damage, making Deathblow even more devastating.
Obsidian (Earth Splinter): Boosts its Magic Attack, making it a solid pick in Earth Magic teams.
Jacek (Fire Splinter): Grants +2 Speed, making Djinn Apprentice attack faster and secure Deathblow kills before the enemy attacks.

Splinter Synergies:
Fire Splinter: Works well in Magic-heavy Fire builds, especially with Djinn Inferni.
Dragon Splinter: Can be paired with Magic-boosting summoners for a burst-damage strategy.
Earth Splinter: Works under Obsidian's Magic buff, turning it into a high-damage attacker.

Ruleset Performance

Favorable Rulesets:
Weak Magic: Since it lacks Armor, this rule doesn’t hinder it much, while enemies with Armor suffer more.
Fog of War: Since Sneak and Snipe are disabled, it remains safe in the backline.
Noxious Fumes: Works well if paired with a healer, since its Magic damage bypasses Armor.

Challenging Rulesets:
Lost Magic: Completely disables it, making it unplayable.
Reverse Speed: Its higher Speed at max level (4) makes it less effective.

Market Analysis

Price Overview
Regular Foil: $0.05–$0.10 per BCX
Gold Foil: $1.20–$2.50 per BCX

Investment Potential
A budget-friendly Magic attacker with strong Deathblow potential, but situational compared to other Magic units.

Conclusion

Djinn Apprentice is a strong mid-mana Magic attacker with consistent damage and a high-risk, high-reward Deathblow ability. While it lacks early-game abilities, its scaling Magic damage and Deathblow make it a deadly finisher. Now tradable due to the unbinding of Soulbound cards, it remains a solid pick for Magic-based Fire and Dragon strategies.

What do you think about this card? Do you use it in your lineups? Share your experiences in the comments and let me know which card you'd like me to analyze next!
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