T.G. Hyper Librarian (JUMP-EN051)

Card:  JUMP-EN051
Card Name:  T.G. Hyper Librarian
Attribute:  Dark
Level/Rank:  5
Type:  Spellcaster/Synchro/Effect
ATK:  2400
DEF:  1800

Card Text:
1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
While this card is face-up on the field, each time a Synchro Monster(s) is Synchro Summoned, draw 1 card for each.

Personal Comment:
This is one of the best (if not the best) support card for any Synchro deck...PERIOD.  I'm using the term "support" very loosely because he can stand on his own in most head-to-head battles.  The 2400 ATK is very nice for a level 5 monster but it's the "simple" effect that is devastating (don't let the simplicity of this card's effect fool you though).  T.G. Hyper Librarian has changed the landscape of dueling across all formats the moment he was released.  The ability to be +1 for every monster that is Synchro Summoned has made it possible to bring out some of the most dangerous Synchro Monsters quickly and consistently.  Not only do you gain a +1 card advantage when you Synchro Summon a monster, but also when your opponent Synchro Summons a monster.  This makes it a priority for your opponent to try and remove this card before they do any Synchro Summoning of their own.  In addition, T.G. Hyper Librarian isn't relegated to the "T.G." archetype.  He can be splashed into any Synchro Deck out there and flourish just the same.  To say this card should be used in a Synchro deck is an understatement...it should be mandatory.  Unfortunately, T.G. Hyper Librarian is quite expensive right now because he is sought after by every duelist and collector.  Hopefully they will release another card version soon so everybody can afford it.  An absolutely fantastic card.

Personal Rating:
Artwork - 8/10
Power - 8/10
Easy To Play - 8/10
Collectable - 9/10
Overall Score - 8.25/10

Legendary Six Samurai - Shi En (STOR-EN041)

Card:  STOR-EN041
Card Name:  Legendary Six Samurai - Shi En
Attribute:  Dark
Level/Rank:  5
Type:  Warrior/Synchro/Effect
ATK:  2500
DEF:  1400

Card Text:
1 Warrior-Type Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner "Six Samurai" monsters
Once per turn, when your opponent activates a Spell/Trap Card, you can negate its activation and destroy it.  If this face-up card on the field would be destroyed, you can destroy another face-up "Six Samurai" monster you control instead.

Personal Comment:
Six Samurai decks have been winning dueling tournaments nation wide the moment they were released.  Their victories are based on their ability to swarm the field.  With Shi En in play, he can negate any Spell and Trap card, making it nearly impossible to clear the  field of "Six Samurai" monsters.  In addition to that, the second part of his effect makes it extremely difficult to destroy Shi En.  As long as you have anther "Six Samurai" monster on the field it can be destroyed instead to prevent Shi En from taking the punishment.  The only downside to this card is that it has to be played in a "Six Samurai" deck.  But that's not much of a hinderance since this is one of the top dueling decks available.  This card takes the Six Samurai deck from "great" to "nearly undefeatable".

Personal Rating:
Artwork - 10/10
Power - 7/10
Easy To Play - 8/10
Collectable - 8/10
Overall Score - 8.25/10