Frostosaurus

Frostosaurus ———————————————— 'This monster's metabolism enables it to endure long periods of cold, harnessing the power to become a creature of solid ice! Nothing else can withstand such temperatures, especially victims of its glacial rampage.' ———————————————— Can Be Found In: Strike of Neos (STON-EN002), Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony (YS12-EN003), Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants (BP02-EN003)

With the high dominance of effects in the card game, monsters' stats won't mean much when their attacks can be easily countered by one of many methods. This is why Normal Monsters gradually became some of the strongest offensive choices in the game, compensating their lack of abilities with ATK and DEF very few others can replicate. Despite not going beyond the stats of the famous "Blue-Eyes White Dragon", the combination of pressure and array of supporting cards makes Normal Monsters powerful contenders for their simple yet effective approach.

"Frostosaurus" was the first monster to break the overall stats of monsters of its Level, and with a few points of difference becomes one of the strongest Normal Monsters in its category. With 2600 ATK "Frostosaurus" easily becomes a powerful choice involving monsters of its kind, technically becoming the lead monster in many builds involving its pressence. Not only that, but thanks to iits position as a Dinosaur "Frostosaurus" obtains a big list of benefits in both summon and performance from mid to late game.

Dinosaurs are known for their ability to summon powerful creatures and pressure the opponent right from early game, and combined with Normal Monster tools makes "Frostosaurus" a constant threat in any purpose needed. Right from our first turn we can obtain "Frostosaurus" to our hand with the help of either "Summoner's Art" or "Fossil Dig", which then can be followed by either cheap Tribute Summon setups or cards like "Fossil Excavation" summoning it as soon is discarded for its cost (If we already have atleast one Dinosaur in our Graveyard). Our options will furhter increase with other tools to bring it out from inside our Deck, like "Petiteranodon" once destroyed by an effect (Including ours) or "Miscellaneousaurus" recycling Dinosaurs in our Graveyard. When comes to revival effects not only we gain the mentioned "Fossil Excavation" as well cards like "Lost World" to mill "Frostosaurus" with, but many revival effects like "Swing of Memories" and "Birthright" to constantly bring "Frostosaurus" by little to no effort.

Although lacking in abilities, Dinosaurs recently gained some options arround Normal Monsters to make "Frostosaurus" a powerful attacker for the opponent to be aware of. In combination with other powerful Dinosaurs such as "Sabersaurus" and "Megalosmasher X", "Frostosaurus" can completely take dominance of the Battle Phase depending of our Deck's approach. Some will rely on "Lost World" and "Solidarity" to further increase the already high stats of "Frostosaurus" and other Dinosaurs, while others will play along "Heat Wave" and "Skill Drain" to shut down as many opponent options as possible. However, while "Frostosaurus" clearly stands out in battles, don't hesitate on taking advantage of its many summoning options to use it as material for one of many Extra Deck summons.

"Frostosaurus" is probably one of the best Normal Monsters in the game just by the fact that belongs to the Dinosaur-Type. This group of monsters is often known for its high offense and many opportunities to summon powerful creatures with ease, pretty much sharing the same approach many Normal Monster strategies aims for. Therefore, from overwhelming the opponent with supporting cards to being used as material if needed, even though reliant on other cards "Frostosaurus" is a wonderful choice along the other Dinosaur cards that can play along with.

Personal Rating: A

+ One of the strongest Normal Monsters of its Level + Greatly supported by both Normal Monster and Dinosaur options + Flexible approach as either offense or as material