Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-6057702-20130730010329/@comment-11051098-20130907110002

I don't really see it as likely that all the Espada were Vasto Lorde.


 * Harribel was confirmed to be a VL, so naturally, Starrk and Baraggan should be VL too.
 * Ulquiorra was very strong in his Resurrección. His Segunda Etapa raised his power, and he possessed an immense force in Lanza del Relámpago. I feel that his 2nd form could have been VL-class.

Personally I feel that the top 4 Espada could all be Vasto Lorde.


 * Nnoitra was strong, tough to fight because of his tough Hierro and lethal in his released form, but didn't have any special abilities.
 * Grimmjow was strong in his Resurrección, but was defeated by Ichigo at (seemingly) average captain-level.
 * Zommari was fast, and dangerous with Gemelos Sonído and Amore, but easily defeated with speed and Kidô.
 * Szayelaporro was intelligent, could easily defeat opponents with his dolls and could use his enemies to be reborn if eaten, but was defeated by a greater intellect.
 * Aaroniero could evolve far beyond his limits with Metastacia's abilities, but was easily defeated by someone of Lieutenant-class.

Some of the lower Espada had dangerous abilities, but everyone from #5 and down were clearly not of VL-level.


 * Yammy became the strongest in his release form, and could alter his form and power when his rage reached a certain level, but all he seemed to have was immense physical strength, although it took 2 strong/skilled captains to kill him.