Assault Mode

set	min	mtgo
-	2.35	0.0 tix

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Name	Red Nova Dragon/Assault Mode
Type	Dragon effect monster
Description	Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned with "Assault Mode Activate". When your opponent activates a card or effect (Quick Effect): You can banish this card you control until the End Phase; banish cards your opponent controls up to thSee more
Artist	Konami
Set	No set #82323997
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About Red Nova Dragon/Assault Mode

Red Nova Dragon/Assault Mode, Dragon effect monster, designed by Konami first released in Jan, 2026 in the set No set and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 2.35.

Red Nova Dragon/Assault Mode fits best in a dedicated **Resonator/Red Dragon Archfiend (RDA)** strategy that can reliably make **Red Nova Dragon** first and then use **Assault Mode Activate**, meaning it’s essentially a niche combo finisher for Synchron-style builds that load the GY with Tuners. It benefits decks that can stack multiple Tuners in the GY to maximize its banish effect and that want a reactive boss monster with built‑in protection and battle control. However, it’s generally considered inconsistent and win‑more because it requires multiple specific pieces (Red Nova Dragon + Assault Mode Activate), making it slower and less flexible than modern boss monsters. In most competitive builds, cards like **Red Supernova Dragon** (easier payoff, stronger field control, self-banish protection without extra traps) or even generic Synchro bosses like **Baronne de Fleur** or **Bystial Dis Pater** provide more immediate value with fewer setup requirements. Overall, while it’s flashy and