When the Banner got previewed yesterday, the general thought was that the new SP SSB Kaioken Goku YEL would’ve been a game-changer for God Ki. The Tag was both in need of a new good Yellow Fighter, and of someone that could Effectively carry the Team through an adverse Meta.

The new SP SSB Kaioken Goku YEL only fills one and a half of those requirements. His Unique Abilities’ Damage Boost are a bit mediocre for the current Meta, both in his Base and his Transformed state. Overall, with the Kaioken active he’ll be able to inflict great Damage, also thanks to his Extra Move, and he also becomes a decent Tank. However, it only lasts 30 timer counts, and the Buffs don’t feel high enough to justify that, especially if compared to other Transforming Fighters. To top it off, once his transformation elapses he suffers some serious Ki Cost drawbacks.

Overall, SP SSB Kaioken Goku YEL is a good addition, but he only feels like a piece of a puzzle that has yet to be completed in order to compete at the very top levels.