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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 Chaos Dragon.

Gameplay Analysis

The Chaos Dragon is a Legendary Dragon Magic Monster from the Chaos Legion set in Splinterlands. With a substantial Mana cost of 14, it offers a combination of high offensive capabilities and disruptive abilities that can significantly influence the outcome of battles.

Mana Cost: 14
Attack Type: Magic
Abilities:
Level 1: Flying (Increased chance to evade non-Flying attacks), Scattershot (Attacks random enemies)
Level 2: Blast (Deals extra damage to adjacent enemies)
Level 3: Blind (Reduces enemy team’s accuracy)

Level-Based Insights

Level 1:
Stats: 3 Magic Attack, 3 Speed, 10 Health.
Abilities: Flying, Scattershot → Makes it hard to predict but effective against low-health backline monsters.

Level 2:
Gains Blast, significantly increasing damage output by hitting adjacent enemies.

Level 3:
Gains +1 Health and Blind, reducing enemy hit chances and improving team durability.

Level 4 (Max Level):
Reaches 5 Magic Attack, making it one of the strongest AoE attackers.

Comparative Analysis

How does this card compare to other similar ones?

Vs. Djinn Oshannus (Water): Djinn Oshannus is a speed-based tank with self-sustain, while Chaos Dragon is a high-damage scatter attacker with AoE potential.
Vs. Carnage Titan (Dragon): Carnage Titan provides Double Strike and Reach for consistent front-line damage, while Chaos Dragon spreads unpredictable yet devastating Magic damage.
Vs. Queen Mycelia (Earth): Queen Mycelia offers teamwide Armor and Magic Reflect, making her defensive, whereas Chaos Dragon is purely offensive.

Key Takeaway
Chaos Dragon is an explosive Magic damage dealer with randomized targeting and splash damage, making it a devastating but unpredictable choice.

Synergies

Best Pairings:
Magic Amplifiers (e.g., Delwyn Dragonscale, Immortalis): Increases Blast damage significantly.
Blind Support (e.g., Spirit Hoarder, Riftwing): Further reduces enemy accuracy, making Blind more effective.
Resurrect (e.g., Adelade Brightwing, Oshuur Constantia): Gives Chaos Dragon another chance to wreak havoc.
Speed Buffs (e.g., Kelya Frendul, Quix the Devious): Helps it attack before opponents.

Splinter Synergies:
Dragon Splinter: Versatile, allowing pairing with any Splinter for maximum flexibility.
Water Splinter: Works well with Kelya Frendul’s Speed and Armor bonus.
Earth Splinter: Pairs well with Immortalis for Magic damage amplification.

Ruleset Performance

Favorable Rulesets:
Explosive Weaponry: Doubles Blast damage, making Chaos Dragon lethal.
Fog of War: Negates Sneak and Snipe threats, letting Chaos Dragon attack freely.
Equal Opportunity: Chaos Dragon’s high damage and Blast become even more impactful.

Challenging Rulesets:
Reverse Speed: Chaos Dragon’s moderate Speed makes it weaker.
Magic Reflect: Opponents with Magic Reflect can return significant damage.
Aim True: Removes evasion benefits from Flying and Blind.

Market Analysis

Price Overview
Regular Foil: $1.50–$3.00 per BCX
Gold Foil: $20+ per BCX

Investment Potential
High-demand Legendary Chaos Legion card.
Great for players who prefer high-damage, chaotic playstyles.

Conclusion

Chaos Dragon is a high-cost, high-impact Magic attacker with randomized targeting and AoE potential. Scattershot and Blast make it a devastating but unpredictable threat, while Blind provides team-wide utility. A strong pick for players who enjoy aggressive, high-risk, high-reward gameplay.

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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