Category Archives: Collab REM Reviews

Devil May Cry REM Review and Analysis – July 2020

July 12, 2020 Mantastic 32 Comments

Introduction

The Devil May Cry Collab comes to North America on July 13, 2020 and features Weapon Assists for every single card. This may lead to a conclusion that this is a solid event to roll in but sadly, it is depressingly top-heavy.

This is because the bottom rarity cards are mediocre overall while contributing to 87.5% of the rolling pool but if you remove the one good 5-star, you are left with 84% of depressing rolls (21% x 4). Naturally these cards will have little value in dupes and acquiring these will not benefit players who have modest depth to their Monster Box.

With that being said, the 6-star cards are almost all fantastic and can be worth Monster Exchanging for if they will help you build a stronger team for end game content.

Regardless, this article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the Devil May Cry Collab event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

Devil May Cry Pros & Cons – July 10, 2020
Pros	Cons
Weapon Assists for all cards Top rarity cards are powerful 3/5 are stellar leaders	Bottom rarity is lackluster Comprises 87.5% of the rolls 84% for non Orb Skin 84% chance to be very sad Best to IAP bundle or Monster Exchange Low value in rolling Newer players should not roll here

Devil May Cry Collab REM
6 Star base (12.5% total)
5 Star base (87.5% total)

Devil May Cry Collab REM Rankings – July 10, 2020
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D

Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Icon shows Base form regardless if it is their strongest evolution

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

Bottom rarity quick summary

The bottom rarity should be the main motivation to roll in an event and here is a brief summary showcasing their awakenings and/or Weapon Assists if applicable. Awakenings in (brackets) are Super Awakenings.

( ) – A
( ) – C
( ) – C
( ) – D
( ) – C

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Collab REM Reviews

June Bride REM Review and Analysis

June 29, 2020 Mantastic 25 Comments

Introduction

The June Bride returns to North America and despite the pretty dresses and coming during the correct month, it is a lackluster event.

This is because it is a tremendously old Seasonal REM which means many of these cards are several years old. Furthermore, the bottom rarities seldom receive meaningful buffs and it is hard to keep up with years of Powercreep.

With this in mind, I would be hesitant in spending Stones in this event as you are incredibly likely to roll something disappointing from a value/usability point of view.

Regardless, this article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the June Bride event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

June Bride Pros & Cons – June 26, 2020
Pros	Cons
Pretty outfits for your favourite cards Comes in June	One of the worst machines overall Little value throughout 4-6* are uninspiring and comprise 78.8% of the rolling pool Only 9* have Weapon Assists

June Bride REM
9 Star base (2% total)
8 Star base (6% total)
7 Star base (13.2% total)
6 Star base (18% total)
5 Star base (36.48% total)
4 Star base (24.32% total)

June Bride REM Rankings – June 26, 2020
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D

Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Icons show Base form

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

Bottom rarity quick summary

These comprise almost 25% of your rolls

– D
– D

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Collab REM Reviews

Shaman King Collab REM Review and Analysis – June 2020

June 21, 2020 Mantastic 42 Comments

Introduction

The Shaman King Collab returns to North America and is one of the stronger events due to every single card having a Weapon Assist . This helps offset the pain of rolling a duplicate along with giving all cards a potential use, especially the bottom rarity.

Furthermore, the bottom rarity’s Weapon Assists feature numerous Killers along with Passive Damage solutions and if you have never rolled in this event before, it is worth at least several pulls.

This is because these Weapon Assists will help round out your Monster Box as they may be difficult to replicate along with the fact that many of these cards are valuable. As such, you have a reasonably strong chance of pulling something that will help your develop your account and does make this event worthwhile for those who have never pulled or hardly pulled at all.

Regardless, this article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the Shaman King Collab event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

Shaman King Collab Pros & Cons – June 18, 2020
Pros	Cons
Weapon Assists for all cards Helps offset pain of dupes Gives bottom rarity more value Worth a few rolls if never done so before	Few game breaking cards There is value, but not absurdly strong new things

Shaman King Collab REM
6 Star base (17.5% total)
5 Star base (82.5% total)

Shaman King Collab REM Rankings – June 18, 2020
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Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

Bottom rarity quick summary

( ) – B
( ) – B
( ) – A
( ) – B
( ) – B
( ) – C
( ) – B
( ) – B

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Collab REM Reviews

GungHo Collab REM Review and Analysis – June 2020

June 7, 2020 Mantastic 40 Comments

Introduction

The GungHo Collab makes a return to North America and features 6 new cards to an already massive rolling pool. As a result, many cards will undergo a “rotation” in which several will be absent from any given GungHo Collab event.

This is probably to help alleviate the stress of having so many different characters and it is important to check the roster before rolling to ensure your key chase cards are present.

With that being said, this is a separate 6-stone that features a lacking bottom rarity which will comprise over 50% of the rolls which is saddening to say the least. As a result, it makes it much harder to justify rolling as duplicates are probably unwanted for the bottom rarity cards along with only one having modest value.

Regardless, this article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the GungHo Collab Egg Machine event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

GungHo Collab REM Pros & Cons – June 5, 2020
Pros	Cons
20.7% chance for 7-star card Higher compared to most Seasonal/Event REMs Collab will return on a regular basis Cards should periodically receive buffs No urgency to roll right now if nothing is appealing	51.3% for 5-star card Only 1 is reasonable Duplicates are unwanted Middling value for most 6-star cards Some powerful 7-star cards are absent

GungHo Collab REM
7 Star base (20.7% total)
6 Star base (28% total)
5 Star base (51.3% total)

GungHo Collab REM Rankings – June 5, 2020
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Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

Bottom rarity quick summary

( ) – D
( ) – D
( ) – D
( ) – B
( ) – C
( ) – C

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Collab REM Reviews

Heroine REM Review and Analysis – May 2020

May 21, 2020 Mantastic 31 Comments

Introduction

The Heroine Rare Egg Machine returns to North America this coming Friday and with it, three new cards along with several Weapon Assists at the top rarity.

As a whole, this event has become weaker over time due to its age and rate in which GungHo releases new characters who tend to be stronger. This is the nature of Powercreep and for players who have rolled in here numerous times already, there will be little merits in throwing more Magic Stones at this machine.

With that being said, if this would be the first time or nearly your first time in rolling here, there is some value across all rarities and they may help fill roles/niches you currently have.

On the other hand, this event will return on a regular basis so there is no “rush” to pull right now.

Regardless, this article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the Heroine Egg Machine event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

Heroine REM Pros & Cons – May 20, 2020
Pros	Cons
Value at all rarity levels Weapon Assists provide more value for 6/7* Higher Weighted Stats overall Will return on a regular basis No “rush” to roll Higher rarity cards tend to be buffed	Old event Becoming more top-heavy 5-star cards lack Weapon Assists Low value in Dupes 5-star cards are becoming less unique/powerful

Heroine REM
7 Star base (2% each, 12% total)
6 Star base (41.4% total)
5 Star base (46.56% total)

Heroine REM Rankings – May 20, 2020
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Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

Bottom rarity quick summary

( ) – D
( ) – B
( ) – C
( ) – D
( ) – C
( ) – B

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Collab REM Reviews

Bleach Collab Review and Analysis – May 2020

May 10, 2020 Mantastic 31 Comments

Introduction

The Bleach Collab returns to North America after a prolonged absence. This is good news as all of the cards have received various buffs along with some gaining new evolutions.

Sadly, only the top rarity will gain Weapon Assists which does lower the value of duplicates at the 4 and 5-star rarities. While this is saddening, two out of the five 4-star cards are quite powerful and may be enough justification to do a few rolls.

This is further facilitated by the 5 Magic Stone price tag but at the same time, players should be aware that the overall Weighted Stats are on the lower end.

This article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the Bleach Collab event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

Bleach Collab Pros & Cons – May 7, 2020
Pros	Cons
2/5 bottom rarity cards are valuable 5 Magic Stones per roll Worth doing a couple All cards have Voice awakenings	Only top rarity has Weapon Assists Lowers value of dupes for 4/5* Low weighted stats due to 5-Stone cost Somewhat average event

Bleach Collab REM
6 Star base (2.5% each, 12.5% total)
5 Star base (38% total)
4 Star base (49.5% total)

Bleach Collab Rankings – May 7, 2020
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Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

Bottom rarity quick summary

( ) – C
( ) – C
( ) – D
( ) – A
( ) – A

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Collab REM Reviews

Gintama Review and Analysis – April 2020

April 24, 2020 Mantastic 25 Comments

Introduction

The Gintama Collab comes to North America after a surprising, late night, hours before midnight/release announcement. Upon the initial debut in JP, it was one of the most exciting Collabs but failed to come to us until after a second run.

This means many of these cards are older which has cut into their overall value, especially at the bottom rarity. While every single card does own a Weapon Assist, the 5-star cards bring the bare minimum to the table.

With that being said, it is potentially a way for less developed accounts to acquire Assists and awakenings they do not currently own but also means players with deeper Monster Boxes will find much less value.

As such, this event is better suited towards those who lack a large pool of useful Weapon Assists as they can potentially fill in many of these gaps.

This article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the Gintama Collab event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

This review is somewhat rushed due to the last minute announcement so let me know if there are any errors or areas that require further clarity

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Overview

Gintama Pros & Cons – April 23, 2020
Pros	Cons
All cards have Weapon Assists 5* provides some useful awakenings 5 Magic Stones Cheaper to roll Almost every card has some value	Average is a good word to describe the event as a whole 5* provide the bare minimum for Weapon Assist value Becomes redundant if owning other options

Gintama REM
6 Star base
5 Star base

Gintama Rankings – April 23, 2020
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Order within each tier is random and not reflective of ranking

Regardless of card’s ranking, you should always keep it if it is your very first time acquiring them

5 Star quick summary

The 5-star cards/bottom rarity should be the main motivation to roll in an event and here is a brief summary showcasing their Weapon Assists or sub usage if applicable. Let me know if this information is helpful and I will include it in future reviews.

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Collab REM Reviews

PAD Academy Review and Analysis – April 2020

April 19, 2020 Mantastic 30 Comments

Introduction

The PAD Academy makes a return to North America and comes with delightful school uniforms and glasses for some of your favourite characters.

As a whole, this event is top-heavy with many outdated cards across all rarities. Furthermore, it will be hard to find much value out of the 5 and 6-star cards which further lowers the motivation to roll.

With this in mind, PAD Academy is best approached by doing the free roll and then saving for a stronger event as most rolls will end in sadness from a usability point of view. Of course, if you have a thing for school outfits and glasses, this is the best time to make all your dreams become a reality.

This article will outline the pros and cons for each card within the PAD Academy event to give players a better understanding of what each monster can do.

Video commentary

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Overview

PAD Academy Pros & Cons – April 18, 2020
Pros	Cons
School uniforms Glasses	Laughably bad 5-star cards Bottom rarity is lackluster Low Weighted stats all around due to 5-Stone cost