Steelswarm Roach
DARK/Fiend - Xyz - Effect/4/1900/0
2 Level 4 monsters
You can detach 1 Xyz Material Monster from this card to negate the Special Summon of a Level 5 or higher monster and destroy it.
Honestly, I didn't expect it in TCG that fast, but it's only better. However, seeing as it will be a Secret Rare and has an awesome effect, it will be an obligatory money card on GENF.
While being easy to run over, it's pretty much a much better version of Rai-Oh. Wait, how can it be better than Rai-Oh if it can negate only summon of a Level 5 or higher monster, while Rai-Oh any? Because Roach can be used 2 times, and doesn't leave the field open after you negate. Sure, you're can't negate stuff like Doppelwarrior, T.G. Striker, Genex Ally Birdman etc. but notice what happens with most Level 4 or lower monsters in current meta? Yep, they're used for Synchros, which Roach can negate on will. Well, unless it's Armory Arm.
It's a mad card in Gravekeeper's. With a single Spy, you can instantly summon it, and Gravekeeper's play a lot of defensive cards, so it's not that vulnerable. Same for Gladiator Beasts. Samurais can pull it off with double Kizan, and Shi En + Roach is pretty much game. Obligatory Xyz Gadgets aren't even worth mentioning. Shame Roach can't negate summons using Monster Reborn etc. but it doesn't change the fact that it's a ridiculously good card and will have a big impact on meta when released.
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