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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 Regal Peryton.

Gameplay Analysis

Regal Peryton is a Rare Earth Magic attacker from the Chaos Legion Core Set. With Flying and high Speed, it excels in evasion and survivability, making it a strong mid-line Magic damage dealer in Earth teams.

Mana Cost: 5
Attack Type: Magic
Abilities:
Level 1: Flying (Increases evasion against non-Flying attacks)

Level-Based Insights

Level 1:
Stats: 1 Magic Attack, 5 Speed, 6 Health.
Flying grants natural evasion, making it harder to hit with Melee and Ranged attacks.

Level 3:
Gains +1 Health (7 total), improving survivability.

Level 5:
Gains +1 Magic Attack (2 total), making it a stronger Magic damage dealer.

Level 7:
Gains +1 Speed (6 total), increasing its ability to dodge attacks.

Level 10:
Gains +1 Health (8 total), making it even harder to eliminate.

Comparative Analysis

How does this card compare to other similar ones?

Vs. Mycelic Slipspawn (Earth): Slipspawn has Taunt and higher Health, making it a better tank, while Regal Peryton provides evasion and speed-based Magic damage.
Vs. Djinn Apprentice (Fire): Djinn Apprentice has Deathblow at Level 6, giving it burst potential, while Regal Peryton is more evasive and harder to hit.
Vs. Venari Spellsmith (Neutral): Venari Spellsmith offers Amplify, making it useful in Thorns and Magic Reflect strategies, whereas Regal Peryton focuses purely on survivability and damage output.

Key Takeaway
Regal Peryton is a fast, evasive Magic attacker that scales well with Speed and survivability. Its Flying ability makes it a great counter against Melee and Ranged attackers, especially in Earth Magic-based teams.

Synergies

Best Pairings:
Obsidian (Earth Splinter): Grants +1 Magic Attack, making Regal Peryton a high-speed, high-damage attacker.
Mycelic Slipspawn (Earth Splinter): Acts as a frontline tank with Taunt, keeping Regal Peryton safe in the backline.
Spirit of the Forest (Earth Splinter - Wild Format): Grants Snipe and Healing, further enhancing its evasion and support potential.
Quix the Devious (Dragon Splinter): Reduces enemy Speed, making Regal Peryton even harder to hit.

Splinter Synergies:
Earth Splinter: Works well under Obsidian, as it benefits from the Magic attack boost.
Dragon Splinter: Can be used effectively with Quix the Devious to slow down enemy teams.
Water Splinter (if allowed by ruleset): Can be used with Kelya Frendul for extra Speed and Armor.

Ruleset Performance

Favorable Rulesets:
Earthquake: Since it has Flying, it takes no damage from Earthquake, making it a strong pick.
Reverse Speed: Its high Speed is a disadvantage here, but at lower levels, it can still work.
Fog of War: Since Sneak and Snipe are disabled, it remains safe in the backline.

Challenging Rulesets:
Noxious Fumes: Lacks Immunity or Self-Heal, making it vulnerable without a healer.
Lost Magic: Completely disables it, making it unplayable.

Market Analysis

Price Overview
Regular Foil: $0.10–$0.15 per BCX
Gold Foil: $2.00–$3.50 per BCX

Investment Potential
A solid Magic attacker with strong evasion, making it valuable in Earth teams.

Conclusion

Regal Peryton is a speedy and evasive Magic attacker, excelling in dodge-based strategies and Earthquake rulesets. While it lacks abilities beyond Flying, its high Speed and Health make it a difficult target. Now tradeable, it remains a key piece in Earth Magic teams and a great mid-mana investment.

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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