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“Argostars”: A New Era of Control Strategy! | Archetype Starter Guide Ever since I first delved into the world of control strategy, I've been hooked. So, when I heard about a brand-new archetype making its debut in SUPREME DARKNESS, my excitement went through the roof! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of Argostars, one of the freshest and most intriguing themes from SUPREME DARKNESS Asian English. And the best part? This is just the beginning, as Argostars will be getting even more powerful with upcoming support in ALLIANCE INSIGHT. Buckle up, because this is going to be an epic journey! Let's go!    Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your Argostars deck: 1.      Meet the Argostars! 2.      Sample Decklist 3.      Sample Combo 4.      Summary    5.      Meet the Argostars! Argostars - Glorious Adra Card Number: Suda-AE010 Card Type: Effect Level: 4 Rarity: UR Attribute: Earth Types: Warrior ATK: 1800 DEF: 1800 During your opponent's turn, if you control a Continuous Trap (Quick Effect): You can banish this card from your hand; change the ATK of 1 monster on the field to 0 until the end of this turn. If this card is Normal Summoned: Your opponent cannot activate cards or effects in response to the activation of your Continuous Trap Cards and effects for the rest of this turn. You can banish this card you control; place up to 2 "Argostars" Continuous Traps with different names from your hand and/or Deck face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone. You can only use this effect of "Argostars – Glorious Adra" once per turn. Review: The deck's main starter fetches your continuous trap cards and makes them immune to interruptions. Plus, when banished from your hand, it modifies ATK to shield you from potential OTKs. Ratio: Run 3 copies, no questions asked.   Argostars - Fierce Parthe Card Number: ALIN-JP020 Card Type: Effect Monster Level: 4 Rarity: R Attribute: EARTH Types: Warrior / Effect ATK: 1400 DEF: 1400 Gains 700 ATK/DEF for every other "Argostars" monster you control with different names. You can only use each of the following effects of "Argostars - Fierce Parthe" once per turn. (Quick Effect): You can reveal this card in your hand; return 1 face-up "Argostars" Continuous Trap you control to the hand, and if you do, Special Summon this card. You can banish this card; Set 1 Continuous Trap from your hand. It can be activated this turn. Review: The newest monster in ALLIANCE INSIGHT is a powerhouse! It can be the main beat stick of the theme, help your continuous trap monsters dodge targeting effects, and speed up the activation of a Continuous Trap card from your hand. Ratio: Run 0-3 copies.   Argostars - Home Stadium Card Number: Suda-AE058 Card Type: Spell Rarity: N Types: Field Spell Once per turn: You can pay 1000 LP; add 1 "Argostars" card from your GY or banishment to your hand. Each time a Continuous Trap in the Spell & Trap Zone is Special Summoned to your field, inflict 500 damage to your opponent. Once per Chain, if a Continuous Trap activates its effect in your Monster Zone, while you have a banished "Argostars" monster: You can target 1 face-up card your opponent controls; negate its effects until the end of this turn. Review: This field spell lets you recycle Argostars cards from your GY or banishment and offers an alternate win condition by inflicting 500 damage for each special summon of continuous trap monsters. Plus, it can negate any face-up card your opponent controls, though it's reactive and less effective against trigger effects. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies.   Argostars - Giant Hunting Card Number: ALIN-JP062 Card Type: Quick-Play Spell Card Rarity: N Description: Add 1 "Argostars" monster from your Deck to your hand, then, if you control a Continuous Trap in the Monster Zone and/or a Continuous Trap with an effect that Special Summons itself as a monster in the Spell & Trap Zone, immediately after this effect resolves, you can Normal Summon 1 Warrior monster. During your Main Phase: You can banish this card from your GY, then target 2 cards on the field, including an "Argostars" Continuous Trap you control; return them to the hand. You can only use 1 "Argostars - Gian Hunting" effect per turn, and only once that turn. Review: This quick-play search is packed with utility! It can instantly summon Adra to make your continuous trap cards unresponsive, serve as potential removal, and recycle them. Ratio: Run 3 copies, no questions asked.   Argostars - Lightning Tydeu Card Number: Suda-AE071 Card Type: Trap Rarity: SR Type: Continuous Trap While this card is face-up in the Spell & Trap Zone, Warrior monsters you control gain 500 ATK/DEF. Once per turn: You can discard 1 card; Special Summon this card as an Effect Monster (Warrior/LIGHT/Level 4/ATK 2000/DEF 2000) with the following effect (this card is also still a Trap), then you can add 1 "Argostars" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Argostars - Lightning Tydeu".- Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can place this card face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone. Review: The main semi-starter continuous trap card for the theme that can help search any Argostars card from your Deck when it is special summoned. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies.   Argostars - Swift Capane Card Number: Suda-AE072 Card Type: Trap Rarity: N Types: Continous Trap While this card is face-up in the Spell & Trap Zone, Warrior monsters you control cannot be destroyed by battle. Once per turn, if a Continuous Trap is in a Monster Zone: You can Special Summon this card as an Effect Monster (Warrior/LIGHT/Level 4/ATK 1800/DEF 1800) with the following effect (this card is also still a Trap), then if you have a banished "Argostars" monster, you gain 500 LP.- Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can place this card face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone. Review: This Argostars trap card protects your Warrior monsters from battle destruction while face-up in the Spell & Trap zone. Plus, like other Argostars continuous trap cards, you can place it back in your S/T Zone from the monster zone or special summon it from the Spell & Trap zone. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies.   Argostars - Slayer Eteo Card Number: Suda-AE073 Card Type: Trap Rarity: N Types: Continuous Trap While this card is face-up in the Spell & Trap Zone, Warrior monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects. Once per turn, when your opponent activates a card or effect: You can Special Summon this card as an Effect Monster (Warrior/LIGHT/Level 4/ATK 800/DEF 800) with the following effect (this card is also still a Trap), then if you have a banished "Argostars" monster, you can return 1 card on the field to the hand.- Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can place this card face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone. Review: This is your main removal tool in the archetype! To use it, your opponent must activate a card or effect, allowing you to special summon it from the Spell & Trap zone. Then, with a banished Argostars monster, you can return a card on the field to the hand. It's not ideal for preemptive removal, but it's powerful when conditions are met. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies.   Honorary Argostars Let's dive into the cards you can maximize with this theme!   Silhouhatte Rabbit Card Number: INFO-AE052 Card Type: Link Link: 2 Rarity: R Attribute: Light Types: Illusion ATK: 1500 2 Effect MonstersIf this card battles a monster, neither can be destroyed by that battle. You can only use each of the following effects of "Silhouhatte Rabbit" once per turn. If this card is Link Summoned: You can Set 1 Continuous Trap from your Deck with an effect that Special Summons itself as a monster, also this card cannot be used as Link Material this turn. If a card in the Spell & Trap Zone is Special Summoned to the Monster Zone (except during the Damage Step): You can target 1 Spell/Trap your opponent controls; destroy it. Review: This is your go-to link monster for Argostars! It fetches any Continuous Trap card from your Deck to your field that can be special summoned and, as a bonus, clears one of your opponent's Spell/Trap cards when a trap monster is summoned from your Spell/Trap zone. Ratio: Run 3 copies if you’re running Pot of Extravagance. Status of the Anguish Pattern Continuous Trap Card Special Summon this card as an Effect Monster (Rock-Type/EARTH/Level 7/ATK 0/DEF 2500). (This card is also still a Trap Card.) If Summoned this way, this card cannot be targeted by an opponent's card effects while you control another Trap Card that is a monster. If a card is Special Summoned from your Spell & Trap Zone to the Monster Zone while this card is a monster: You can target 1 card on the field; destroy it. Review: This monster trap card offers extra removal! With Argostars trap cards cycling between the Spell/Trap zone and monster zone each turn, you're guaranteed consistent removal. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Reinforcement of the Army Card Number: RC04-AE052 Card Type: Spell Rarity: SR Type: Normal spell Add 1 Level 4 or lower Warrior monster from your Deck to your hand. Review: Surprise! Argostar Adra and Parthe are Warrior-Type so you need more ways to consistently search them, especially Adra.   Sample Decklist: Here is a sample Argostars decklist from OCG. Feel free to modify this depending on the format that you’re playing. Sample Combo: 1.5 Card Combo via Argostars Glorious Adra Step 1: Nomal Summon Argostars Glorious Adra, use its effect to protect your continuous trap cards from your opponent’s effects. Use its other effect to place Argostars – Lightning Tydeu and Argostars – Swift Capane face up in your Spell/Trap zone. Step 2: Use Argostars – Lightning Tydeu’s effect from the Spell/Trap zone to special summon itself (Discard 1 card from your hand) then add Argostars Home Stadium from your Deck to your hand. Step 3: Activate Argostars – Home Stadium in your field zone. Step 4: Use Argostars Swift Capane from your Spell/Trap zone to special summon itself and gain 500 LP. Argostars – Home Stadium in your field zone will trigger to inflict 500 damage to your opponent’s LP. Step 5: Use Argostars - Swift Capane and Argostars – Lightning Tydeu to link summon Silhouhatte Rabbit> Set Argostars – Slayer Eteo from your Deck to your field. Step 6: Use Argostars – Home Stadium in your field zone (Pay 1000) to add Argostars – Lightning Tydeu Or Argostars – Swift Capane from your GY to your hand. Set it back on your field.   End board:   Argostars – Home Stadium (Potential trigger negate for opponent’s face-up card and burn damage.) Silhouhatte Rabbit – (Spell/Trap destruction) Argostars – Lightning Tydeu/Swift Capane (Additional Search or Gain LP/Battle Survival.) Argostars – Slayer Eteo (Trigger card bounce)   Summary:   I hope you all had a blast reading this article! Argostars is such a cool theme, and while it could use a bit more love in future sets, it definitely has some serious potential. What are your thoughts on the new Argostars theme? Let's hear it in the comments below! This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Thanks for reading until the end. Happy Shuffling!      

How good are these new generic cards in ALLIANCE INSIGHT? | Discussion Hey Duelists! ArcKnight here. Over the weekend, the OCG world was electrified by the release of the new booster pack, ALLIANCE INSIGHT! This pack is packed with incredible support for various themes, giving them powerful new tools for the current format. But that's not all—ALLIANCE INSIGHT also introduced several versatile cards and engines that are already making waves. I'm here to break down all these exciting new additions. Let's dive into the details in this article!     Here are some of the cards that caught my attention:   Gordian Schneider  Gordian Schneider Card Type: Normal Spell CardDescription: This card's activation and effect cannot be negated. At the start of your Main Phase: Target any number of face-up cards on the field; banish 1 card from your hand, or 6 from your Extra Deck, for every targeted card, face-down, then return the targeted cards to the hand. Introducing the ultimate board breaker: Gordian Schneider! This new spell card can send your opponent's face-up cards back to their hand for every card you banish face-down from your hand or Extra Deck. The best part? Its activation and effect cannot be negated! So, whether your opponent has a set Solemn Judgment or a Baronne de Fleur, they won't stand a chance against the unstoppable Gordian Schneider! The Psalms of the Kings  The Psalms of Kings Card Type: Normal Trap CardDescription: If you have no monsters in your GY, you can activate this card from your hand. When your opponent activates a monster effect on the field: You cannot activate monster effects in the hand, GY, and banishment until the end of the next turn after this card activated from the hand resolves, also negate that effect, then, if you have a Trap in your GY, you can add 1 "Dominus" card from your Deck to your hand. You can only activate 1 "The Psalms of Kings" per turn. Remember Dominus Purge and Dominus Impulse? Get ready to meet their searcher: The Psalms of Kings! Just like its predecessors, you can activate it from your hand like a hand trap, if you don't have any monsters in your GY. This means you can't use it right after Maxx "C" or similar hand traps. The Psalms of Kings negates the effect of an opponent's monster when it activates on the field, and if you have a trap card in your Graveyard, you can also add 1 Dominus card from your deck to your hand. This trap is a perfect addition to Labrynth's arsenal as a new normal trap!   Dragon’s Mind Dragon’s Mind Counter Trap CardYou can only use the (1)st and (2)nd effect of this card’s name each once per turn.(1) When a Spell/Trap Card, or monster effect, is activated and you control a monster with 2500 original ATK or DEF: Negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card.(2) If this card is in your GY: You can pay 2500 LP; Set this card, but banish it when it leaves the field. Get ready for a game-changer! This new countertrap is a perfect fit for themes that summon powerful monsters with 2500 ATK or DEF, like Dark Magician, Blue-Eyes, Regenesis, Diabell, Invoked, and more. The best part? It can return itself to your field by paying 2500 life points, making it a recurring interruption during grind games. Plus, it can act as a free cost for decks that discard resources from your hand. This card is set to revolutionize your strategy!   Abduction AbductionNormal Trap CardYou can only activate 1 card with this card’s name per turn.(1) Target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; banish 1 monster from your Deck or Extra Deck with the same original Type, Attribute, and Level/Rank/Link Rating, and if you do, take control of it, but if you banished a monster with the same original name, negate the taken monster’s effects. Another Labrynth toy? Absolutely! With most decks relying heavily on field presence, this new trap card is a game-changer. It allows you to permanently control one of your opponent's monsters. If that monster has a threatening effect, you can simply banish one monster with the same original name to negate the controlled monster's effects. This card is perfect for mirror matches, giving you the upper hand in controlling the battlefield!   Chaotic Elements Chaotic Elements Card Type: Normal Spell CardDescription: Add 1 Level 5 or higher LIGHT or DARK Pyro or Aqua monster from your Deck or GY to the hand, then, if you have 3 or more Pyro and/or Aqua monsters in your GY, you can destroy 1 card on the field. If your opponent controls a LIGHT or DARK Pyro or Aqua monster: You can banish this card from your GY, then target 1 monster your opponent controls; take control of it until the End Phase. You can only use each effect of "Chaotic Elements" once per turn. Get ready for a meta-shifting card! This new generic card, designed as a pseudo-boost for both Ashened and Tistina, is here to shake things up. Not only can it search for a level 5 or higher LIGHT or DARK Pyro or Aqua monster from your Deck or GY to your hand, but it also has a powerful Graveyard effect. By banishing this Spell card from your Graveyard, you can take control of one of your opponent’s LIGHT or DARK Pyro or Aqua monsters. Did you know you can even take control of your opponent’s Ryzeal Detonator since it's a LIGHT Pyro monster? This card is a must-have for combating the current meta!    Philia Regis Philia Regis Card Type: Effect Fusion MonsterLevel: 8Rarity: RAttribute: DARKTypes: Dragon / Fusion / EffectATK: 3000DEF: 2500Description: 1 Dragon Fusion Monster + 1 Level 7 or higher Dragon monster During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can target 1 card your opponent controls or in their GY; banish it, then, if you banished a card from the field, return 1 Dragon monster you control to the hand. At the start of your opponent's Battle Phase, if this card is in your GY: You can return 1 Dragon monster you control to the hand/Extra Deck, and if you do, Special Summon this card. You can only use each effect of "Philia Regis" once per turn. Get ready for the ultimate Dragonmaid combo! With Super Polymerization, you can now fuse your opponent’s Lady’s Dragonmaid and Dragonmaid Sheou to bring out this powerhouse. Not only does it combine the best of Dragonmaid Boost and Dragonmaid Counter, but it also has additional effects that can disrupt your opponent’s field and Graveyard. Plus, it can revive itself, making it a formidable force on the battlefield.   Back-Up @Ignister and Wizard @Ignister Backup @Ignister Types: DARK/ Cyberse / Tuner / Effect/ 3ATK: 1200DEF: 800Description: If you control a Cyberse monster Special Summoned from the Extra Deck: You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 DARK Cyberse monster from your Deck to your hand, except "Backup @Ignister", then discard 1 card. You can only use each effect of "Backup @Ignister" once per turn. Wizard @Ignister Types: DARK/ Cyberse / Effect / 4ATK: 1800DEF: 800Description: If you control a Cyberse monster Special Summoned from the Extra Deck: You can target 1 DARK Cyberse monster in your GY; Special Summon both this card from your hand and that monster in Defense Position, also you cannot Special Summon for the rest of this turn, except Cyberse monsters. You can banish this card from your field or GY, then target 1 monster your opponent controls; change its battle position. You can only use each effect of "Wizard @Ignister" once per turn. Get ready to power up your Maliss deck with two new @Ignister cards! These cards are perfect for extending your plays and strengthening your end board. From my observation, the common ratio is to play three (3) Back-up @Ignister and one (1) Wizard @Ignister. This setup ensures you have the right balance to maximize your strategy and dominate the game.   Diabell Engine This engine involves these main cards:   3 Witches of the White Forest 1 Diabellestarr the Sin Adjudicator 1 Diabellze the White Witch a.      Curse of Diabell 1 Mystic Mystery of the White Forest   This engine works perfectly in Regenesis in bringing out useful 2500 stats monster that can provide decent interruption and boosting the Azamina White Forest theme in general.   Summary: ALLIANCE INSIGHT has unleashed a flurry of exciting new cards that are already making waves in the meta! From powerful support for various themes to versatile general-purpose cards, this booster pack has something for everyone. Whether you're looking to enhance your current deck or explore new strategies, the cards in ALLIANCE INSIGHT offer plenty of options.     I hope this guide helps you decide if these cards are worth adding to your collection. Remember, the right card can make all the difference in a duel, so choose wisely! This has been ArcKnight, signing off. May your draws be lucky and your duels legendary! Happy Dueling!

Why should you consider building “Crystron” in this meta? | Archetype Starter Guide Hey Duelists! ArcKnight here with some thrilling news! Asian English has just dropped Creation Pack 06, introducing exciting new themes that tie into the upcoming Main Booster Pack – Supreme Darkness, set to release this February. Among these themes is the classic Crystron, which has received a fantastic boost in SUDA, propelling them into the meta spotlight. Today, we'll delve into the key cards and explore some sample deck lists to inspire you to craft your Crystron Deck. Let's dive in! Let’s meet the Crystrons! Crystron Smiger Crystron Smiger Level: 3Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Effect ATK: 1000DEF: 1800 You can target 1 face-up card you control; you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Machine-Type Synchro Monsters, also, destroy that card, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Crystron" Tuner from your Deck. You can banish this card from your Graveyard; add 1 "Crystron" Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand. You can only use 1 "Crystron Smiger" effect per turn, and only once that turn. Card Review: One of the main starters of the theme. You would most likely use its 2nd effect to search for a Crystron Spell/Trap over its first effect, and this works well with the new link monster from SUPREME DARKNESS called Clockwork Knight. Ratio: Play 3 copies.   Crystron Sulfefnir Crystron Tristalos Card Type: Tuner Level: 2 Attribute: Water Types: Machine ATK: 800DEF: 2000 When your opponent activates a card or effect (Quick Effect): You can Special Summon 1 "Crystron" monster from your Deck, except "Crystron Tristalos", then, immediately after this effect resolves, Synchro Summon 1 Machine monster using that monster you control. You can banish this card from your GY; destroy 1 Synchro Monster you control, and if you do, Special Summon 2 "Crystron" monsters from your Deck, also you cannot Special Summon from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Machine monsters. You can only each effect of "Crystron Tristalos" once per turn. Card Review: The newest low-level tuner is released in SUPREME DARKNESS. Crystron Tristalos serves as your ultimate extender or simply a way to dodge those targeting effects with its quick synchro 1st effect. Ratio: Play 2-3 copies.   Crystron Sulfefnir Crystron Sulfefnir Level: 5 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Effect ATK: 2000 DEF: 1500 If this card is in your hand or Graveyard: You can discard 1 "Crystron" card, except "Crystron Sulfefnir"; Special Summon this card in Defense Position, then destroy 1 card you control. If this card on the field is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can Special Summon 1 "Crystron" monster from your Deck in Defense Position. You can only use each effect of "Crystron Sulfefnir" once per turn.   Card Review: Crystron Sulfefnir is another way to fetch your Crystron Smiger or other relevant Crystron monster, depending on the scenario, for as long as you have another Crystron card to discard. Ratio: Play 3 copies.    Crystron Sulfador Crystron SulfadorLevel: 5Attribute: WaterTypes: MachineATK: 1900DEF: 2250 If this card is in your hand or GY: You can target 1 "Crystron" card you control; destroy it, and if you do, Special Summon this card, also you cannot Special Summon from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Machine monsters. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can send up to 2 "Crystron" cards with different names from your Deck to the GY, except "Crystron Sulfador". You can only use each effect of "Crystron Sulfador" once per turn.   Card Review: Crystron Sulfador is another new Crystron card from SUPREME DARKNESS, one of your primary targets for the new spell Crystron Inclusion. When summoned, it can send up to 2 Crystron cards with different names from your Deck to your GY which helps send your combo pieces. Ratio: Play 2-3 copies.   Crystron Prasiortle Crystron Prasiortle Level: 2 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Effect ATK: 500 DEF: 2000 You can target 1 face-up card you control; you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Machine-Type Synchro Monsters, also, destroy that card, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Crystron" Tuner from your Deck. You can banish this card from your Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Crystron" monster from your hand. You can only use 1 "Crystron Prasiortle" effect per turn, and only once that turn. Card Review: Crystron Prasiortle helps you further extend your plays by allowing you to summon 1 Crystron monster from your hand by banishing this card from your Graveyard. Ratio: Play 1-3 copies.   Crystron Citree  Crystron Citree Card Type: Effect Tuner monster Level: 2 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Tuner / Effect ATK: 500 DEF: 500 Description: During your opponent's Main Phase or Battle Phase: You can target 1 non-Tuner monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon it, but it has its effects negated (if any), and if you do, immediately after this effect resolves, Synchro Summon 1 Machine-Type Synchro Monster using only that monster and this card (this is a Quick Effect). These Synchro Materials are banished instead of being sent to the Graveyard. You can only use this effect of "Crystron Citree" once per turn. Card Review: Crystron Citree is another Tuner target for your Crystron that can also help strengthen your board as it can revive a non-tuner monster in your Graveyard to Synchro summon 1 Machine synchro. Ratio: Play 1 copy.   Crystron Thystvern  Crystron Thystvern Level: 3 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Effect ATK: 1500 DEF: 1500 Description: You can target 1 face-up card you control; you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Machine-Type Synchro Monsters, also, destroy that card, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Crystron" Tuner from your Deck. You can banish this card from your Graveyard; add 1 "Crystron" monster from your Deck to your hand, except "Crystron Thystvern". You can only use 1 "Crystron Thystvern" effect per turn, and only once that turn. Card Review: Like most non-tuner Crystron monsters, you can also special summon 1 Crystron tuner from your deck when you destroy 1 face-up card you control. Unlike Crystron Smiger, its ATK doesn’t work with Clockwork Knight, so you won’t easily be able to take advantage of its effect to add 1 Crystron monster from your Deck to your hand without a way to send this card to the Graveyard. It’s a neat starter when paired with Foolish Burial or Crystron Sulfador, to name a few. Ratio: Play 1 copy.   Crystron Rosenix Crystron Rosenix Level: 4 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Effect ATK: 1800 DEF: 1000 You can target 1 face-up card you control; you cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Machine-Type Synchro Monsters, also, destroy that card, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Crystron" Tuner from your Deck. You can banish this card from your Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Crystron Token" (Machine-Type/WATER/Level 1/ATK 0/DEF 0), but it cannot be Tributed. You can only use 1 "Crystron Rosenix" effect per turn, and only once that turn. Card Review: Crystron Rosenix helps you add another body with its token-generating Graveyard effect. It works best when you already have another monster to synchro with. Ratio: Play 0-1 copy.   Crystron Rion  Crystron Rion Level: 3 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Tuner / Effect ATK: 500 DEF: 500 During your opponent's Main Phase or Battle Phase: You can target 1 of your banished non-Tuner monsters; Special Summon it, but it has its effects negated (if any), and if you do, immediately after this effect resolves, Synchro Summon 1 Machine-Type Synchro Monster using only that monster and this card (this is a Quick Effect). These Synchro Materials are shuffled into the Deck instead of sent to the Graveyard. You can only use this effect of "Crystron Rion" once per turn. Card Review: Like Citree, Rion can also help you Synchro-climb, but instead of a non-tuner monster from your Graveyard, it can fetch a monster straight from banishment. Ratio: Play 0-1 copy.   Crystron Quan Crystron Quan Level: 1 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Tuner / Effect ATK: 500 DEF: 500 During your opponent's Main Phase or Battle Phase: You can Special Summon 1 non-Tuner monster from your hand, but it has its effects negated (if any), and if you do, immediately after this effect resolves, Synchro Summon 1 Machine-Type Synchro Monster using only that monster and this card (this is a Quick Effect). You can only use this effect of "Crystron Quan" once per turn. Card Review: This Crystron tuner monster can bring a synchro on your opponent’s Main Phase or Battle Phase by special summoning a non-tuner monster from your hand. With a game revolving around card advantage, it is preferable to use Citree or Rion. Ratio: Play 0-1 copy.   Crystron Eleskeletus Crystron Eleskeletus Card Type: Synchro Level: 5 Attribute: Water Types: Machine ATK: 2600 DEF: 2100 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monstersMonsters your opponent controls lose 500 ATK/DEF. You can only use each of the following effects of "Crystron Eleskeletus" once per turn. If this card is Synchro Summoned: You can add 1 "Crystron" card from your GY or banishment to your hand. If this Synchro Summoned card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can Special Summon 1 "Crystron" monster from your GY or banishment.   Card Review: This is your go-to Crystron Synchro monster. This synchro combos well with Crystron Sulfador to help you fetch Crystron monsters and Crystron Spell/Traps from Graveyard or Banishment. Ratio: Play 2-3 copies.   Crystron Ametrix Crystron Ametrix Level: 5 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Synchro / Effect ATK: 2500 DEF: 15001 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters If this card is Synchro Summoned: You can change all face-up Special Summoned monsters your opponent controls to Defense Position. If this Synchro Summoned card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can target 1 "Crystron" monster in your Graveyard, except a Synchro Monster; Special Summon it.   Card Review: One of the OG Crystron Synchro monsters. By itself, it can help mass change your opponent’s battle position to defense position to prevent OTK or allow you to run over them. It also floats to a new Crystron monster from your Graveyard when it is destroyed by battle or card effect. Ratio: Play 1 copy.   Crystron Quandax  Crystron Quandax Level: 4 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Synchro / Tuner / Effect ATK: 1800 DEF: 20001 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monsters Once per Chain, during your opponent's Main or Battle Phase, you can (Quick Effect): Immediately after this effect resolves, Synchro Summon 1 Synchro Monster, using materials including this card you control. If this Synchro Summoned card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can target 1 "Crystron" monster in your GY, except a Synchro Monster; Special Summon it.   Card Review: This synchro helps you climb to another Synchro monster, ala Formula Synchron. Also, it has a floating effect that can revive a Crystron monster from your Graveyard when it is destroyed by battle or card effect. Ratio: Play 0-1 copy.   Crystron Phoenix Crystron Phoenix Level: 9Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Synchro / Effect ATK: 2800 DEF: 2000 Description: 1 Tuner Synchro Monster + 1 or more non-Tuner Synchro Monsters If this card is Synchro Summoned: You can banish all Spell and Trap Cards your opponent controls and in their Graveyard. If this Synchro Summoned card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can target one other monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon it.   Card Review: This synchro works best against decks reliant on back rows. It is a neat tech that can surprise your opponent. Ratio: Play 0-1 copy.   Crystron Quariongandrax Crystron Quariongandrax Level: 9 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Synchro / Effect ATK: 3000 DEF: 3000 Description: 2 or more Tuners + 1 non-Tuner monsterIf this card is Synchro Summoned: You can target monsters your opponent controls and/or in their Graveyard, up to the number of Synchro Materials used for the Synchro Summon of this card; banish them. If this Synchro Summoned card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can target 1 banished monster, except this card; Special Summon it to your field.   Card Review: The big boss of the Crystron theme. In the actual game, you would most likely use 3 materials to summon this Synchro, which means you can banish up to 3 monsters on your opponent’s field and/or Graveyard, making it a game changer. Ratio: Play 1 copy.   Crystron Halqifibrax Crystron Halqifibrax Link: 2 Attribute: WATER Types: Machine / Link / Effect ATK: 1500 2 monsters, including a TunerIf this card is Link Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 Level 3 or lower Tuner from your hand or Deck in Defense Position, but it cannot activate its effects this turn. During your opponent's Main Phase or Battle Phase (Quick Effect): You can banish this card you control; Special Summon 1 Tuner Synchro Monster from your Extra Deck. (This is treated as a Synchro Summon.) You can only use each effect of "Crystron Halqifibrax" once per turn.   Card Review: Crystron Halqifibrax made a huge comeback in Asian English, which means AE players can maximize It as an additional option. Most of the new cards are designed to work with the absence of Halqifribax, but Halqifibrax will definitely be a great addition to tutoring your tuner monsters. Ratio: Play 1 copy (AE only)   Crystron Inclusion Crystron InclusionCard Type: SpellTypes: Continuous Spell When this card is activated: You can add 1 "Crystron" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Crystron Inclusion". The first time each of your "Crystron" monsters would be destroyed by battle each turn, it is not destroyed. You can banish this card from your GY, then target 1 "Crystron" monster in your GY; Special Summon it. You can only use this effect of "Crystron Inclusion" once per turn. You can only activate 1 "Crystron Inclusion" per turn.   Card Review: Crystron Inclusion is an excellent 3-of card to “include” in your Crystron Deck. This works well with Crystron Sulfador and is one of your key cards to help establish your end board. Ratio: Play 3 copies, no questions asked.   Crystron Cluster Crystron ClusterContinuous Trap "Crystron" cards you control cannot be banished by your opponent's card effects. You can target 1 face-up card on the field, or up to 2 if you control a "Crystron" Synchro Monster; shuffle 1 "Crystron" card from your GY or banishment into the Deck, except "Crystron Cluster", and if you do, destroy the targeted cards. You can only use this effect of "Crystron Cluster" once per turn.   Card Review: Crystron Cluster is an excellent back row that can deal with your opponent’s field presence. It also has a neat banishment protection for your Crystron cards. Since this is also a Crystron card, it is immune to Cosmic Cyclone. Ratio: Play 1 copy. Review all cards related to Crystron here.   Sample Decklists Here are some sample decklists from the OCG that you can use to inspire your Asian English Crystron. Decklist 1   Decklist 2 Summary:  Creation Pack 06 has just dropped, and it's packed with some seriously cool themes and tech cards that could shake up today's meta! One theme that's already making waves in both the OCG and TCG is Crystron.  If you want to dive into this icy archetype, this starter guide will help you build your Crystron Deck. Whether you're a seasoned duelist or just starting, this is a fun and exciting deck to try.   This has been ArcKnight. Happy Dueling!