Thanks Maotd, great advice! Yes, I remember you saying you defeated the Nidhogg with your all star gold team; and here I was with my rainbow lineup, unable to finish off the last 10% HP before time was up. I think I will actively look to get Pink and Aster (Shion).

After looking at your solid lineup, I think equipment DEF bonuses definitely play a large/crucial role. For the first time since playing FKG, I finally lvl'd my equipments, the ones w/ highest DEF bonuses anyways. So with my below lineup:

Rose / Rosy Lily / Poppy / Fire Lily / Mountain Lily (Yamayuri)

Which of the above girls can be eventually be phased out / replaced with better units like Pink (Miko ver.), Safforn Rainbow, etc.? And which are keepers?

Also, I have like 2 gold equip. flowers, who should I give them to..? If anyone at this point?