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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 Gargoya Scrapper.

Gameplay Analysis

Gargoya Scrapper is a Common Life Melee Monster from the Chaos Legion Core Set. As a low-mana tank, it serves as a durable front-line unit, becoming more effective at higher levels due to its Void ability, which improves its resistance against Magic damage.

Mana Cost: 1
Attack Type: Melee
Abilities:
Level 3: Void (Reduces damage from Magic attacks)

Level-Based Insights

Level 1:
Stats: 1 Melee Attack, 2 Speed, 1 Health.
Basic 1-mana tank, with minimal survivability.

Level 3:
Gains Void, making it more resistant to Magic attackers.

Level 5:
Gains +1 Armor (1 total), providing some defense against Melee and Ranged attacks.

Level 8:
Gains +1 Melee Attack (2 total), increasing its offensive potential.

Level 10:
Gains +1 Health (2 total), slightly improving its survivability.

Comparative Analysis

How does this card compare to other similar ones?

Vs. Chaos Agent (Neutral): Chaos Agent relies on Dodge and Phase for evasion, while Gargoya Scrapper has Void, making it better against Magic teams.
Vs. Pelacor Conjurer (Life): Pelacor Conjurer has Flying, Magic Reflect, and Phase, making it a superior anti-Magic tank, but Gargoya Scrapper is cheaper and still viable.
Vs. Soul Fiend (Neutral): Soul Fiend has no attack but serves as a sacrificial unit, whereas Gargoya Scrapper provides a low-cost tank with Void.

Key Takeaway
Gargoya Scrapper is a 1-mana tank that becomes notably stronger at Level 3 with Void, making it a cheap and effective Magic damage sponge.

Synergies

Best Pairings:
Grandmaster Rathe (Life Splinter): Grants +1 Armor and Void Armor, making Scrapper much harder to kill.
Pelacor Conjurer (Life Splinter): Works well together to shut down enemy Magic attackers.
Venari Crystalsmith (Life Splinter): Can heal Gargoya Scrapper, extending its usefulness in battle.
Scavo Hireling (Neutral): Repairs its Armor, improving durability.

Splinter Synergies:
Life Splinter: Benefits from Armor boosts and Magic resistance.
Dragon Splinter: Can be used as a cheap frontline tank in Dragon setups.

Ruleset Performance

Favorable Rulesets:
Little League: Fits well since it has 1 mana.
Weak Magic: Armor stays intact, making it more durable.
Melee Mayhem: Can attack from any position, improving its utility.

Challenging Rulesets:
Noxious Fumes: Lacks Immunity and dies quickly to Poison.
Unprotected: Loses Armor, making it easier to defeat.

Market Analysis

Price Overview
Regular Foil: $0.01–$0.05 per BCX
Gold Foil: $0.50–$1.00 per BCX

Investment Potential
Cheap 1-mana tank with Void, making it useful in niche situations.

Conclusion

Gargoya Scrapper is a low-mana, cost-effective tank that gains value at Level 3 with Void, making it useful in Magic-heavy battles. While it lacks offensive power, it is a solid option for Little League and anti-Magic strategies in Life Splinter teams.

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!
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. 😊