JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 54

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Summer Myr 2➞3, Kaede 2➞3, Izanagi ❀➞3, New Year’s Yomi 3➞❀, Yomi Dragon 3➞❀, Dantalion added to ❀, Neptune Dragon removed from ❀, Artemis removed from ❀, Balboa removed from ❀, Fujin removed from ❀, Ceres removed from ❀, New Year’s Kanna removed from ❀, Ushio & Tora removed from ❀, Sherias Roots removed from ❀, Halloween Sonia Gran removed from ❀, Armored Batman removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
1937 - 最強戦士・超ベジット
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
3504 - Reincarnated Izanagi
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3431 - 真の大妖怪・Sesshoumaru
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
2991 - Confusing Face Great Duke of Hell, Dantalion
3515 - 浄弓の鋼星神・Meridionalis
3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
3418 - Gazing Moonlight Princess, Tsukuyomi
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


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Card Notes
3524 - 水華の喜女神・Uruka
Ranked Sites: Game8 (SS), AppMedia (SS), Altema (SS)

I was skeptical of Uruka at first, but after watching a few videos, it’s hard to deny her power. Perhaps her biggest draw is her ability to raise the consistency of color-match leads with her 7×6 board which is particularly good for middle-tier ones like Kaworu Kali and Rei Myr. The added bonus being you don’t have to roll Uruka herself to benefit. I’ve never been a fan of 7×6 boards, but I’m eager to try her out on NA to see if she can change my opinion.

3527 - 清杖の龍機博士・Julie
Ranked Sites: Game8 (A), Altema (A)

Julie(?) is a leader that benefited greatly from her evo, getting an offensive bump up from 36x to 56.25x. This makes her a 2.25/56.25/1 leader with a 43.75% shield which is a good combination of offensive and tankiness not all that far off from something like Myr. Of course, the usual complaints of bind vulnerability and killer damage control cap her potential. Still, she’s arguably the best actual water lead in the game, rivaling Summer Myr, and one of the best to take advantage of water’s growing TPA sub base.

3513 - 救書の灰幻魔・Ilmina
Ranked Sites: Game8 (A), AppMedia (S-)

Unlike Uruka, I’m not as optimistic about Ilmina. There’s a big difference between 4.5x and 6x and Uruka’s more demanding activation isn’t as much of a drawback on a 7×6 board. Despite that, Ilmina is still pretty great and, as with her base form, should see some amusing pairings with cross leaders, the updated uevo Kenshin likely being the most relevant of those available to NA. Pairing a ridiculous multiplier with a 43.75% shield seems pretty good.

3491 - Reincarnated Haku
Ranked Sites: Game8 (A)

After playing revo Haku firsthand, I can say she’s very strong, although I think Game8 probably has her a little overrated relative to the rest of their list. She’s basically a much worse DAthena, but that is still a pretty good place to be. While Haku can compete with DAthena’s tankiness and ease of activation, the lower damage and lack of bind immunity are obvious shortcomings. The 7-combo awakening and strong TPA subs bring enough damage for most situations, but it isn’t something you’d want to face a Radar with. Being able to fully utilize uevo Satsuki is quite nice, but despite the quad TPAs she does damage similar to the leads or a DAthena sub and the devil killer is a liability. Having to dedicate a sub slot to bind utility doesn’t hurt as much since activation is so consistent, but is still a drawback when much of the current meta is based around saving actives over long dungeons to deal with those 2-3 problem floors. Despite this, I’m happy to see finally see revos creep into the fringes of the tier lists; hopefully future ones will have a similar power level.

3507 - Reincarnated Astaroth
Ranked Sites: AppMedia (S), Altema (A)

I’ve been spoiled by today’s top leads. After watching a few Astaroth videos, all I could think of was the amount of effort you had to put into her activation. Six wood orbs usually results in about one million damage per sub so you almost always have to use an active to burst. It’s funny how that is thought of as high effort nowadays, but Aizen and DAthena are just that ridiculous. Comparisons aside, Astaroth looks to have quite a few things going for her this time around. Being bind immune is always huge, but my biggest complaint previously was a shallow sub pool with very few time extends. Well, not only does Astaroth have one herself, but Romia can serve the role of TE stick while also supplying an board change that is compatible with Astaroth’s orb change.

3514 - 裁槌の鋼星神・Elgenubi
Ranked Sites: Altema (A)

I was a bit surprised to see Elgenubi appear on even the fringes of any list. A 2.25/36/2.25 line is not bad. Until you factor in the machine restriction and match-five activation.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 53

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Meridionalis 3➞❀, Shiva Dragon removed from ❀, Ichigo removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
1937 - 最強戦士・超ベジット
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
3418 - Gazing Moonlight Princess, Tsukuyomi
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
3431 - 真の大妖怪・Sesshoumaru
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
3263 - 聖舶神・Neptune Dragon
2749 - Awoken Artemis
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
3414 - 翠角の天鬼姫・Fujin
3240 - Reincarnated Ceres
2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
3429 - 2体で最強の妖・Ushio & Tora
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
2943 - Destroying Wing Dragon Emperor, Sherias Roots
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


Altema reworked their list, but it didn’t affect the aggregate list too much.

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Card Notes
3524 - 水華の喜女神・Uruka
Ranked Sites: AppMedia (SS), Altema (S)

I’ve only had a chance to watch a handful of videos. I wasn’t overly impressed. I’ll take a deeper look once I get more time.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 52

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Vegito added to 3, Meridionalis ❀➞3, Acala ❀➞3, Ilm ❀➞3, Typhon Ana ❀➞3, Sesshoumaru added to 3, Yomi Dragon ❀➞3, Sumire removed from ❀, Neptune removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
1937 - 最強戦士・超ベジット
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
3418 - Gazing Moonlight Princess, Tsukuyomi
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3431 - 真の大妖怪・Sesshoumaru
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3262 - 鍛煉神・Shiva Dragon
3263 - 聖舶神・Neptune Dragon
2749 - Awoken Artemis
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
3414 - 翠角の天鬼姫・Fujin
3240 - Reincarnated Ceres
3429 - 2体で最強の妖・Ushio & Tora
2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
2943 - Destroying Wing Dragon Emperor, Sherias Roots
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
3353 - The Final Getsugatensho, Ichigo Kurosaki
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


GameWith was removed from the aggregate due to them changing to a ranking list format. I’ll be looking into replacements, but don’t expect that to happen soon as I don’t have much time to update the script. Most movement was due to their removal with Vegito and Sesshoumaru being the only notable additions since then.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 51

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Kinnikuman 2➞3, Acala 3➞❀, Ilm 3➞❀, Typhon Ana 3➞❀, Yomi Dragon 3➞❀, Ushio & Tora added to ❀, Akuma Shogun removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3418 - Gazing Moonlight Princess, Tsukuyomi
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3262 - 鍛煉神・Shiva Dragon
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3263 - 聖舶神・Neptune Dragon
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
2749 - Awoken Artemis
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
3414 - 翠角の天鬼姫・Fujin
3240 - Reincarnated Ceres
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
3429 - 2体で最強の妖・Ushio & Tora
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
2943 - Destroying Wing Dragon Emperor, Sherias Roots
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3353 - The Final Getsugatensho, Ichigo Kurosaki
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


Game8 did some stuff after three weeks of silence. The other lists essentially stood pat. I believe the JP stream starts in like nine hours from this post (converting to Moon time is hard) so hopefully there’s some interesting news.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 50

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: None
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
3418 - 物見の夜月神・Tsukuyomi
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3262 - 鍛煉神・Shiva Dragon
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3263 - 聖舶神・Neptune Dragon
2749 - Awoken Artemis
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
3414 - 翠角の天鬼姫・Fujin
3240 - Reincarnated Ceres
2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
2943 - Destroying Wing Dragon Emperor, Sherias Roots
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
3353 - The Final Getsugatensho, Ichigo Kurosaki
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3129 - Akuma Choujins' Final Assassin, Akuma Shogun
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


A quiet week, the only change being GameWith’s addition of Ushio & Tora to their lowest tier. Hopefully the JP stream will shake things up a bit (assumed, I haven’t heard an announcement nor looked into it). On a tangent, I’m really not liking this new convention of saving uevos for the stream. I much preferred it when they spread then throughout the month.

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Card Notes
3429 - 2体で最強の妖・Ushio & Tora
Ranked Sites: GameWith (B)

Once considered the inferior Rukia, Ushio & Tora now has the more desirable traits, the bind immunity in particular, as well as an improved sub pool including June Satsuki, light Cecil and Ilm’s sub form. They’re also expecting YamaP buffs; it’ll be interesting to see if they get enough of a push to appear on the other lists.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 49

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Myr 1➞2, New Year’s Yomi added to 3, Meridionalis 3➞❀, Noctis 3➞❀, Fujin added to ❀, New Year’s Kanna added to ❀, Raijin added to ❀, ReiMyr added to ❀, KaworuKali added to ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
3418 - 物見の夜月神・Tsukuyomi
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3262 - 鍛煉神・Shiva Dragon
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3263 - 聖舶神・Neptune Dragon
2749 - Awoken Artemis
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
3414 - 翠角の天鬼姫・Fujin
3240 - Reincarnated Ceres
2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
2943 - Destroying Wing Dragon Emperor, Sherias Roots
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
3353 - The Final Getsugatensho, Ichigo Kurosaki
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3129 - Akuma Choujins' Final Assassin, Akuma Shogun
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


Altema appears to have fallen in line with Game8 and GameWith, making their own Ra Dragon Tier. AppMedia also took steps toward this, demoting Summer Myr from their top tier. The last time the Ra Dragon Tier existed? Early November 2015. He was then included in the top aggregate tier until early July 2016 and was at least an honorable mention until early November 2016. It’s hard to believe that he’ll have another yearlong reign, but, at least considering what the game is like right now, it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched.

I find it strange that Game8 hasn’t updated in a while, at the very least to tweak Gremory’s position post-buff, but perhaps they don’t think that warranted any changes. We won’t know for sure until their next update, though.

The honorable mention tier is now pretty huge. This is in part due to Altema’s addition, but I also think it reflects the wide variety of strong leads currently in the game (or it could just mean everything got pushed down due to the Ra Dragon Tier).

JP Aggregate Leader List Changes of Note

Card Notes
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
Change: 1➞2

Myr would’ve fallen last week anyways had I not added Altema.

3418 - 物見の夜月神・Tsukuyomi
Change: Added to 3

I’m a fan of NY Yomi and I hope to roll one in my quest for multiple NY Spicas. I think this ranking is more than fair.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 48

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Meridionalis ❀➞3, Ilm ❀➞3, Minerva 3➞❀, Shiva Dragon added to ❀, Neptune Dragon added to ❀, Artemis added to ❀, Balboa added to ❀, Ceres added to ❀, Sherias Roots added to ❀, Ichigo added to ❀, Akuma Shogun added to ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
2
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3262 - 鍛煉神・Shiva Dragon
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3263 - 聖舶神・Neptune Dragon
2749 - Awoken Artemis
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
3240 - Reincarnated Ceres
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
2943 - Destroying Wing Dragon Emperor, Sherias Roots
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3353 - The Final Getsugatensho, Ichigo Kurosaki
3129 - Akuma Choujins' Final Assassin, Akuma Shogun
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is an average of the tier lists from multipler JP gaming sites. It is compiled automatically by a script. I endeavor to have as little influence on the results as possible. Feel free to refer to the FAQ. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


Two big changes: Game8’s revamp and the addition of Altema. I’m enjoying the addition of Altema, not only because it lessens the need to tweak the algorithm in response to sweeping changes, but they also include a few cards some of the other sites don’t. The addition didn’t make too much of an impact, though, so I take that as a sign that the aggregate is working as intended and that the sites are mostly in agreement. Sure, there are nuanced differences, but in the big picture being in a tier above or below means little.

As there appears to still be confusion behind the method of this post, I threw together a quick FAQ as well.

Anyways, I’m still working on some backend tools so the comments will be kept to a minimum.

JP Aggregate Leader List Changes of Note

Card Notes
3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
Change: Added to ❀

Perhaps the most amusing thing is that his sub split is generally considered the better leader. 6x vs 7x is no small difference, but the sub version’s bind immunity and utility makes him a bit more appealing, especially in Arena where there are a couple wood binds (Kraken and Apollo).

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3418 - 物見の夜月神・Tsukuyomi
Ranked Sites: Game8 (S), AppMedia (S), Altema (S)

For a card so highly rated, it was a bit difficult finding relevant videos. Here’s a fairly impressive Arena 3 clear, proving that NY Yomi has the sustain and firepower to get through Hephaestus Dragon solo. Six combos for a 43.75% shield is a great return considering the ease and consistency of activation. The seven-combo awakening does some massive damage. Here’s hoping revo Yomi is treated even half as well.

3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit
Ranked Sites: Game8 (A), AppMedia (S), Altema (S)

3414 - 翠角の天鬼姫・Fujin
Ranked Sites: Game8 (B), Altema (A)

3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
Ranked Sites: Game8 (B), GameWith (B), AppMedia (S-), Altema (S)

3416 - 黄角の天鬼姫・Raijin
Ranked Sites: Game8 (B), Altema (A)

2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
Ranked Sites: AppMedia (S+)

3372 - 清杖の龍機神・Balboa
Ranked Sites: AppMedia (S-), Altema (A)


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 47

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Aizen 3➞2, Christmas Gremory added to 3, Armored Batman 3➞❀, Anubis added to ❀, Parvati removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
2
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3385 - Reincarnated Anubis
2827 - Armored Batman

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is basically a compilation of the leader tier lists from three JP PAD sites: Game8, GameWith and AppMedia. The idea is that while a single tier list can have many points of contention, hopefully an aggregate can kind of smooth things over (it doesn’t, really, but it helps a bit). I try to keep my hands off the results as much as possible; the extent of my involvement is setting the algorithm to aggregate the results. I wish I could be fully hands off, but as none of the lists have 1:1 correlation in their grades, I have to have that much involvement. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


JP Aggregate Leader List Changes of Note

Card Notes
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
Change: 3➞2

AppMedia bumped up their rating which moved Aizen into elite company at tier-2. He’s the only card there that doesn’t modify HP (through multiplier or shield). I think that says a lot towards the returns you get on his ridiculously easy activation, from easy trash clearing to burst that doesn’t require an enhance. I still haven’t played with him much, but of what I have, I can say he’s pretty busted. Perhaps this is the face of the new “glass cannon” along with Yomi Dragon; sure, they have RCV multipliers, but this is probably as close as we’re going to get, at least among the top tiers.

3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
Change: Added to 3

About what was expected.

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Card Notes
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
Ranked Sites: Game8 (AA), GameWith (B), AppMedia (S-)
3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit
Ranked Sites: Game8 (AA), AppMedia (S)
2534 - Crimson Sun Longevity Dragon Caller, Kanna
Ranked Sites: AppMedia (S+)

This is really the only interesting change this update. It’s easy to dismiss New Year’s Kanna since Myr appears to be better in almost every way (higher multiplier, no type restriction, etc.), but since AppMedia gave her such an ambitious ranking (their third highest tier) I decided to take a closer look. What stood out to me the most was her ability to attack and heal without relying on a heart-cross. She’s still a 1/16/2.25 leader without a cross which, coupled with her TPAs, is usually enough to deal with trash floors. I’ve lauded Myr’s TPA team for being so orb efficient, but NY Kanna is arguably even more so; at the very least she’s much more flexible. She’s also much better at stalling for actives with the static RCV multiplier. Her top-end multiplier (36x) will definitely limit her, but a Jewel Princess of some kind should address most issues. I think her flexibility makes her a legit leader. Should she be as high as AppMedia places her? I don’t know about that, but I’m definitely curious if she’ll eventually show up on the other lists.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 46 (Updated)

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Kaede 1➞2, Dark Athena 3➞2, Ilm 3➞❀, Ichigo removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
2
3125 - Miracle Reversal Fighter, Kinnikuman
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3359 - Former Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
2827 - Armored Batman
3276 - Conquest Bow Steel Star Goddess, Meridionalis
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3243 - Reincarnated Parvati
3235 - Maniacal Phantom Demon, Ilm
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is basically a compilation of the leader tier lists from three JP PAD sites: Game8, GameWith and AppMedia. The idea is that while a single tier list can have many points of contention, hopefully an aggregate can kind of smooth things over (it doesn’t, really, but it helps a bit). I try to keep my hands off the results as much as possible; the extent of my involvement is setting the algorithm to aggregate the results. I wish I could be fully hands off, but as none of the lists have 1:1 correlation in their grades, I have to have that much involvement. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


Update: Tier list was regenerated to factor in the recent Game8 updates. Diffs are still based off of last week’s scrape.

JP Aggregate Leader List Changes of Note

Card Notes
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
Change: 1➞2

RIP Kaede. A while ago people were wondering when the heart-cross leads would begin to falter. It would appear that time is now. Game8’s reasoning for their downgrade is the ease — or lack thereof — of hitting her upper damage potential. Where I’m assuming Ra Dragon (partially agree) and Myr (agree) do not have said difficulty.

I still think Kaede is better than the rest of the tier she now occupies, but I can’t deny that she isn’t as good as Ra Dragon or Myr.

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Card Notes
3393 - Rei & Myr Suit
Ranked Sites: Game8 (AA)

I haven’t had time to research Rei or Kaworu, but just looking at Rei’s leader skill, while the multipliers are impressive, it appears the lack of consistency will prevent her from ranking higher. The somewhat awkward active doesn’t help, either.

3394 - Kaworu & Kali Suit
Ranked Sites: Game8 (AA)

Kaworu seems to be fine in the damage department, but his effective HP pool being limited to turns of leader skill activation will limit his consistency. Team building also seems to be a bit difficult, being in a similar position as Ra Dragon a year ago where you have to find a place to squeeze in a double SBR sub within the type and color requirements. However, unlike Ra Dragon, Kaworu isn’t as worth the effort since there are strong alternatives.

3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
Ranked Sites: Game8 (A), GameWith (A), AppMedia (S+)

It appears my original assessment of her being on par with her dark form was correct, although it didn’t take a genius to come to that conclusion. It looks like GungHo is reconsidering the Gremory buffs, though, but I still wonder if it’ll be enough to reverse her fall.


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JP Aggregate Leader List: Week 45

JP Aggregate Leader List

Changes from last time: Minerva ❀➞3, Aizen added to 3, Dark Athena added to 3, Yomi Dragon added to 3, Izanagi 3➞❀, Ichigo added to ❀, Akuma Shogun removed from ❀
Legend: ❀: Honorable Mention Tier
1
2972 - Green Earth Wind Dragon Caller, Kaede
3265 - 全能神・Ra Dragon
2969 - Star Cutting Time Dragon Caller, Myr
2
3125 - 奇跡の逆転ファイター・Kinnikuman
3112 - Sniper at Rest, Myr
2995 - Bursting Great Earl of Hell, Ronove
3
3068 - Divine General of the Radiant Heaven, Krishna
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
3359 - 元五番隊隊長・Aizen Sousuke
3202 - Goddess of Great Compassion, Acala
3235 - 魔究の狂幻魔, Ilm
3090 - Chaotic Black Dragonbound Armor, Ana
3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
3305 - The Chosen King, Noctis
3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
2999 - Hell Eye's Evil Duchess, Gremory
2827 - Armored Batman
3276 - 討弓の鋼星神, Meridionalis
2971 - Indigo Ocean Water Dragon Caller, Sumire
3239 - Reincarnated Neptune
3243 - Reincarnated Parvati
2984 - Awoken Izanagi
3223 - Old Castle Freeloader, Sonia Gran
2997 - Crowned Sacred King of Hell, Paimon
3353 - 最後の月牙天衝・Kurosaki Ichigo

Disclaimer: The aggregate list is basically a compilation of the leader tier lists from three JP PAD sites: Game8, GameWith and AppMedia. The idea is that while a single tier list can have many points of contention, hopefully an aggregate can kind of smooth things over (it doesn’t, really, but it helps a bit). I try to keep my hands off the results as much as possible; the extent of my involvement is setting the algorithm to aggregate the results. I wish I could be fully hands off, but as none of the lists have 1:1 correlation in their grades, I have to have that much involvement. Don’t take these ratings as fact; I encourage you to simply take them as a starting point for discussion to figure out which leads are actually the best for your specific situation.


I delayed the post in hopes of snagging some Christmas updates. Only GameWith did, but they were major, the most outstanding being Ra Dragon claiming the top tier for himself. I’m not sure if the other lists will follow suit, but it’s hard to deny that Ra Dragon is once again a powerhouse.

JP Aggregate Leader List Changes of Note

Card Notes
3238 - Reincarnated Minerva
Change: ❀➞3

At first, I underestimated and underrated revo Minerva. Never was a fan of resist-based teams. Although I did concede that if she proved proficient enough at farming specific dungeons, that would warrant her inclusion on the tier lists. Well, that appears to be the case and to a certain degree I’m convinced. She may not be the fastest at farming the Arenas, but she’s extremely reliable and has very low team requirements to get started.

3359 - 元五番隊隊長・Aizen Sousuke
Change: Added to 3

Bleach is coming to NA, and unexpectedly soon. Can’t wait.

3193 - Guardian of the Imperial Capital, Athena
Change: Added to 3

Hopefully this doesn’t start a trend of GungHo selling top-tier leads as promotions for their other games, but I fear that’s the case and it seems likely that the much talked about fire Myr will follow suit. I was very, very tempted to buy this card for my non-IAP JP alt, but I resisted the urge. I regret it now. Here’s hoping we’re able to get these cards somehow on NA, but it seems unlikely.

3266 - 暗黒神・Yomi Dragon
Change: Added to 3

I feel that Yomi Dragon is a bit underrated. She’s no Ra Dragon, but the inheritance skill bonus has gone a long way towards addressing her main weakness and Ulquiorra gives her an impressive burst.

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New cards will be held here temporarily in an attempt to isolate the aggregate list from knee-jerk ratings.
Card Notes
3379 - Holy Night Visitor, Gremory
Ranked Sites: GameWith (A)

GameWith ranked her on par with the original which was about what I expected. In the long term I don’t see her keeping pace, but we never know what GungHo has in store.


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