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Discover the Power of “Duel Ignition Deck: Hero and Swordsoul”! | Featured Product Hey everyone! ArcKnight here. Today, we’ll do a featured product review for the newest product in Asian English – DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO and SWORDSOUL! Get ready to ignite your dueling skills and take your game to the next level! What is a DUEL IGNITION DECK? This exciting new deck in Asian English is perfect for new and competitive players who want to enhance their gameplay without breaking the bank. Whether aiming to dominate your local tournaments or enjoy casual play with friends, the DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO and SWORDSOUL is the perfect addition to your collection. What’s inside the DUEL IGNITION DECK? The DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO and SWORDSOUL deck offers a balanced mix of powerful cards and strategic options, making it an excellent choice for those just starting and seasoned duelists. With various versatile cards, this deck provides the tools needed to compete at a high level while remaining budget-friendly. Let’s review the product contents! DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO The DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO features 50 cards, including multiple copies of some necessary to optimize your HERO deck using only one box. The HERO deck aims to bring out powerful HERO Fusion monsters while maintaining control of your opponent’s strategy. This box has various copies of Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring, Maxx “C,” and Called by the Grave, essential staples for a competitive deck. What I like about the DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO is the inclusion of the majority of some hard-to-obtain promotional Extra Deck cards, which are essential in making your HERO deck formidable. Since the deck maximizes Mask Change, you might also want to get your Masked Hero Dark Law copy from the RARITY COLLECTION – QUARTER CENTURY EDITION Asian English. DUEL IGNITION DECK: SWORDSOUL Swordsoul is one of the most popular Synchro strategies in Yu-Gi-Oh!, which aims to bring out powerful Wyrm synchro and generate free card advantage or interruption as you slowly grind your way to victory. The 50-card set DUEL IGNITION DECK: SWORDSOUL is also jam-packed with ready-to-play staples like the HERO deck with the addition of Raigeki and Harpie’s Feather Duster. It also has multiple copies of the critical Swordsoul cards, making it playable immediately! What’s nice about this DUEL IGNITION DECK is that it houses most of the necessary Wyrm and generic synchro and link monsters fit for the Swordsoul Strategy. Did I mention that it even has the Tenyi engine inside? If you’re looking to enhance your Extra Deck line-up, you might also want to grab a copy of Baronne De Fleur and Pot of Desires from RARITY COLLECTION – QUARTER CENTURY EDITION Asian English.   Summary The DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO and Swordsoul is a top-tier starter deck in Asian English, perfect for new and competitive players. This deck offers a balanced mix of powerful cards and strategic options, making it a must-have for anyone looking to ignite their gameplay. Whether you're a novice starting your journey or a seasoned player aiming to boost your collection, the DUEL IGNITION DECK: HERO and Swordsoul is the ideal choice. This deck is truly a "fusion" of value and power, ready to help you "synchro" your way to victory and become the hero of your dueling saga! The DUEL IGNITION DECK: Hero and DUEL IGNITION DECK: Swordsoul are now available at TCG-Corner, so be sure to get your copy now. Happy Dueling!

Welcome to the Primite Archetype Starter Guide! This guide will introduce you to the Primite archetype from the RAGE OF THE ABYSS set and its robust support cards from SUPREME DARKNESS. The Primite archetype revolves around cards that support Normal monsters that can help you dominate the battlefield with their powerful effects. These cards are designed to synergize with each other, creating a formidable strategy that can overwhelm opponents. In this guide, we'll cover the key cards, strategies, and decklists to help you use the Primite cards and unleash their full potential in your duels. Let's dive into the primal world of Primite and discover how to harness their strength!   Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your Primite deck: Introducing the new “Primite” cards! Sample Decklists Summary Introducing the new “Primite” cards! The Primite cards are prevalent in today’s metagame with their synergy in decks that cater to Normal monsters. The cards in the theme can provide additional consistency boost and interruption when necessary. Let’s discuss their cards and the recommended ratio. Primite Imperial Dragon Attribute: EarthType: Dragon Level: 6ATK: 2600DEF: 0 Requires 1 Normal Monster Tribute to Normal Summon. During your opponent's Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can reveal this card in your hand; immediately after this effect resolves, Normal Summon 1 "Primite" monster. You can only use this effect of "Primite Imperial Dragon" once per turn. If this card is Tribute Summoned: You can apply these effects, in sequence.- Negate the effects of all face-up monsters your opponent currently controls.- Banish all monsters your opponent controls with the same Type and/or Attribute as any of the Normal Monsters in your GY. ===== The boss monster of the theme. It acts as an instant hand trap that allows you to normal summon 1 Primite monster (including itself, provided you have the required tribute material). It acts as a mass negate for your opponent's monsters or a potential monster wipe depending on the Type and/or attribute of any Normal Monsters in your GY. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy or 1-3 copies if playing pure. Primite Another Beryl Primite Another BerylCard Number: Suda-JP015Card Type: EffectLevel: 4Rarity: NAttribute: EarthTypes: DragonATK: 1600DEF: 0 If this card is Normal Summoned: You can Set 1 "Primite" Spell/Trap from your Deck. You can only use each of the following effects of "Primite Another Beryl" once per turn. You can Tribute this card; send 1 Normal Monster from your Deck to the GY. During your Standby Phase, if you have a Normal Monster on your field or in your GY: You can add this card from your GY to your hand. ==== The newest Primite monster in SUPREME DARKNESS and the best one so far! When Normal Summoned, it can directly set any 1 Primite Spell/Trap from your deck making it a perfect starter. It can also set up your Normal Monster to the GY and recycle itself back to your hand during your standby phase when you have a Normal Monster on your field or GY. Ratio: Run 3 copies.   Primite Lordly Lode Primite Lordly LodeCard Number: Rota-AE058Card Type: SpellRarity: SRTypes: Continuous Spell When this card is activated: Add 1 "Primite" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Primite Lordly Lode". You can declare 1 Normal Monster Card name; Special Summon 1 declared Normal Monster from your hand, Deck, or GY in Defense Position, also you cannot activate the effects of Special Summoned monsters on the field this turn. You can only use each effect of "Primite Lordly Lode" once per turn. Normal Monsters and "Primite" monsters you control gain 300 ATK for each Normal Monster with different names in your GY. === The primary searcher spell of the theme. It can search 1 Primite card from your deck on activation and can even special summon 1 Normal Monster from hand, Deck, or GY on its own. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies. Primite Roar Primite RoarCard Number: Rota-AE059Card Type: SpellRarity: NTypes: Quick Play Spell Pay 2000 LP, then declare 1 Normal Monster Card name; the declared Normal Monsters and "Primite" monsters you control cannot be destroyed by battle (until the end of your opponent's turn), then if you control no monsters, you can Special Summon 1 declared Normal Monster from your Deck in Defense Position. If your opponent Normal Summons a monster: You can banish this card from your GY, then target 1 Normal Monster you control or in your GY; banish 1 monster from the field with less ATK than that monster. === This Primite spell helps you special summon any 1 Normal Monster Card name that you declare from your Deck and provides neat battle protection. Its graveyard effect acts as an additional interruption depending on the ATK of the Normal monster you have in your GY. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies.   Primite Drillbeam Primite DrillbeamCard Number: Rota-AE060Card Type: SpellRarity: NTypes: Quick Play Spell Reveal 1 "Primite" card, or 1 Normal Monster, in your hand, except "Primite Drillbeam" (or if you control a Normal Monster or a Level 5 or higher "Primite" monster, except a Token, you can activate this effect without revealing a card), then target 1 face-up card on the field; negate its effects, and if you do, banish it. During your Main Phase, if you control a "Primite" monster: You can Set this card from your GY. You can only use each effect of "Primite Drillbeam" once per turn. === Primitive Drillbeam is one of the main interruptions of this deck. It allows you to negate any 1 face-up card on the field and banish that card as a result. The cool part is that you can set it during your main phase from the GY for as long as you control a Primite monster. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Primite Howl Primite HowlCard Number: Rota-AE076Card Type: TrapRarity: NTypes: Normal Trap Declare 1 Normal Monster Card name; you take no battle damage from battles involving your declared Normal Monsters or your "Primite" monsters (for the rest of this turn), then if you control no monsters, you can Special Summon 1 declared Normal Monster from your Deck or GY. During your opponent's turn: You can banish this card from your GY, then target 1 Normal Monster you control or in your GY; take control of 1 monster your opponent controls with higher ATK than that monster, until the End Phase. === Another Normal Monster searcher in the form of a trap card. Suppose you banish it from your GY during your opponent’s turn. In that case, you can also take control of 1 monster your opponent controls with higher ATK than the Normal Monster you targeted on your field or in your GY, making it an excellent interruption to stop your opponent, from establishing their combo. Ratio: Run 0-3 copies. Primite Resounding Reaction Primite Resounding Reaction Card Number: Suda-JP076 Card Type: Trap Rarity: N Types: Counter Trap When your opponent would Normal or Special Summon a monster(s) while you control a Normal Monster or a Level 5 or higher "Primite" monster, except a Token: Negate the Summon, and if you do, banish that monster(s). During your Standby Phase, if you control a "Primite" monster: You can Set this card from your GY, but banish it when it leaves the field. You can only use each effect of "Primite Resounding Reaction" once per turn. === The newest Primite trap from SUPREME DARKNESS and this one’s a counter trap that could negate the Normal or Special Summon of monster(s) for as long as you control either a Normal monster or a Level 5 or higher Primite monster except a Token. Like Primite Another Beryl, it has its way of recycling itself from your GY, making it excellent during grind games. Ratio: Run 0-3 copies. Check out the RAGE OF THE ABYSS Asian English Bonus Pack for cool Normal monsters that you can include in your deck!     Sample Decklists Here are some sample lists that use the Primite engine. Primite Six Samurai Primite Blue-Eyes Primite Gladiator Beast Summary The Primite archetype from RAGE OF THE ABYSS is an excellent engine that could work with many decks. With support from SUPREME DARKNESS, these cards become even stronger, offering powerful combos and strategies to dominate the battlefield. If you’re a fan of decks that require Normal monsters, consider using the new Primite cards. By understanding the core mechanics of the Primite archetype, you'll be well on your way to mastering this powerful deck and achieving victory in your duels. This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy dueling!  

Welcome to the mystical world of the Arcana Force archetype! Known for their unique tarot card-inspired mechanics, these enigmatic warriors have received a powerful boost in the SUPREME DARKNESS Booster Pack. Whether you’re a seasoned duelist or a newcomer, this guide will help you harness the unpredictable yet potent abilities of the Arcana Force. Get ready to turn the tides of fate and dominate the duel with the power of destiny on your side! Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your own Arcana Force deck: Introducing the new “Arcana Force” cards! Sample Decklists Summary   Introducing the new “Arcana Force” cards! The SUPREME DARKNESS Booster Pack has unveiled a new chapter for the Arcana Force archetype!  With these fresh additions, you’ll find even more ways to manipulate luck and destiny to your advantage. These new cards bring enhanced synergy and powerful effects that can turn the tide of any duel. Let’s discuss their new cards and highlight the critical cards that make this deck formidable. Arcana Force V - The Hierophant Arcana Force V - The HierophantCard Number: Suda-JP004Card Type: EffectLevel: 4Rarity:Attribute: LightTypes: FairyATK: 1500DEF: 1500 You can discard this card; for the rest of this turn, your opponent cannot activate cards or effects when an "Arcana Force" monster(s) is Summoned to your field. If this card is Summoned: Toss a coin.- Heads: Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Arcana Force" monster from your Deck with a different name from the monsters you control and in your GY.- Tails: Special Summon 1 "Arcana Force" monster from your Deck to your opponent's field. ===== This monster has two abilities: To protect your Arcana Force monsters from being interrupted when summoned and to bring other Arcana Force monster(s) to your field. It’s one of your ways to swarm the field with Arcana Force to quickly bring Arcana Force EX – The Chaos Ruler. Ratio: Run 3 copies.   Arcana Force XIX – The Sun Arcana Force XIX - The SunCard Number: Suda-JP005Card Type: EffectLevel: 7Rarity: RAttribute: LightTypes: FairyATK: 2900DEF: 2900 If a card with a coin-tossing effect is on the field, You can Special Summon this card from your hand. You can only use this effect of "Arcana Force XIX - The Sun" once per turn. If this card is Summoned: Toss a coin.- Heads: Set 1 Spell from your Deck that has a coin-tossing effect.- Tails: Destroy all cards in the Spell & Trap Zones. ==== This new monster is your real ideal initial starter for its effect to set any 1 Spell Card from your Deck that is having a coin-tossing impact or wipes all cards in the Spell & Trap Zones. With Light Barrier on the field, you can always choose the effect that could benefit you the most, and it can special summon itself for free for as long as a card that has a coin-tossing effect on the field. Ratio: Run 3 copies.   Arcana Force EX – The Chaos Ruler Arcana Force EX - The Chaos RulerCard Number: Suda-JP034Card Type: FusionLevel: 10Rarity: URAttribute: LightTypes: FairyATK: 3300DEF: 3300 3 "Arcana Force" monsters with different namesMust be Special Summoned (from your Extra Deck) by sending the above cards from either field to the GY. If this card is Special Summoned: Toss a coin.- Heads: Special Summon 1 Level 10 "Arcana Force" monster from your hand or Deck, ignoring its Summoning conditions.- Tails: Add 1 card from your Deck to your hand that has a coin-tossing effect.Your opponent cannot activate monster effects on the field while "Light Barrier" is in a Field Zone. ==== Here comes the newest boss monster of the Arcana Force theme. Both of its coin-tossing effects are useful regardless of what lands. It is one of your best ways to easily access Arcana Force XXI – The World for that turn-less combo. Aside from its easy summoning requirement, it also has a built-in floodgate effect wherein your opponent cannot activate monster effects on their field while Light Barrier is in a Field Zone. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies   The Wave of Light The Wave of LightCard Number: Suda-JP053Card Type: SpellRarity: NTypes: Continuous Spell Once per turn, during your Standby Phase, if you do not have "Light Barrier" in your Field Zone: Toss a coin. If the result is tails, the following effects are negated until your next Standby Phase.- Fairy monsters you control gain 300 ATK/DEF.- You can discard 1 card; add 2 "Arcana Force" monsters with different names from each other from your Deck to your hand, also you cannot Special Summon for the rest of this turn, except "Arcana Force" monsters. You can only use this effect of "The Wave of Light" once per turn. ==== This spell is one of your main starters. Aside from the 300 ATK/DEF boost, it also allows you to search any two Arcana Force monsters with different names from each other from your Deck to your hand by just discarding any card! Ratio: Run 3 copies   Arcana Spread Arcana SpreadCard Number: Suda-JP054Card Type: SpellRarity: NTypes: Normal Spell Toss a coin and apply this effect. If "Light Barrier" is in your Field Zone, you can choose the effect instead.- Heads: Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Arcana Force" monster from your Deck.- Tails: Special Summon 1 monster from your GY with a coin-tossing effect.You can banish this card from your GY; add 1 card from your GY to your hand that has a coin-tossing effect. You can only use 1 "Arcana Spread" effect per turn, and only once that turn. ==== This spell card can help you bring out the Hierophant right after you set it with the Sun. Unless the luck is on your side, its coin-tossing effect relies on Light Barrier face-up in your Field Zone for maximum effectiveness. Its graveyard effect is helpful in recycling a coin-tossing effect card for future use. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies.   Important Arcana Force Support Cards Let’s review other vital cards you can use to build your deck. Goddess of Duality Goddess of DualityCard Number: Suda-JP029Card Type: EffectLevel: 3Rarity: NAttribute: LightTypes: FairyATK: 950DEF: 700 If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 monster from your Deck to your hand that has a coin tossing effect, except "Goddess of Duality". During your Main Phase: You can toss a coin and call it. If you call it right, the ATK of all monsters you currently control becomes doubled until the end of this turn. If you call it wrong, send as many monsters you control as possible to the GY, and if you do, draw 1 card. You can only use each effect of "Goddess of Duality" once per turn. ==== This new monster can search all monsters that have a coin-tossing effect, which means you instantly have access to all your Arcana Force monsters of choice. Ratio: Run 3 copies.   Arcana Force XV – The Fiend AC03-JP005 Arcana Force XV – The Fiend LIGHT Fairy / Effect LV7 2500/2500   (1) You can discard this card; add 1 “Light Barrier” from your Deck or GY to the hand. (2) If this card is Summoned: Toss a coin and gain the appropriate effect. Heads: When an attack is declared involving this card: You can target 1 monster on the field; destroy it, and if you do, inflict 500 damage to its controller. Tails: When an attack is declared involving this card: Destroy all monsters on the field. ==== This monster is your instant access to Light Barrier to ensure that the Arcana Force coin-tossing effects that will resolve are what you desire. The coin-tossing effects are neat but not usually used all the time.   Ratio: Run 3 copies.     Arcana Reading Arcana Reading Normal Spell   You can use each effect among the (1)st and (2)nd effects with this card’s name only once per turn. (1) Toss a coin and apply 1 of these effects depending on the result, OR, if “Light Barrier” is in your Field Zone, choose 1 to apply without tossing a coin. – Heads: Add 1 card with a coin tossing effect from your Deck to your hand, except “Arcana Reading”. – Tails: Your opponent chooses 1 card in their Deck to add to their hand. (2) You can banish this card from your GY; immediately after this effect resolves, Normal Summon 1 “Arcana Force” monster from your hand. ==== This is one of your main searchers for as long as Light Barrier is in your Field Zone. It also allows you to do an extra normal summon for any 1 Arcana Force monster from your hand. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies   Light Barrier Light Barrier Field Spell Card During your Standby Phase, toss a coin. If the result is Tails, the following effects are negated until your next Standby Phase: When you Summon an "Arcana Force" monster, choose which effect to apply without tossing a coin. If an "Arcana Force" monster destroys an opponent's monster by battle, you gain Life Points equal to the destroyed monster's original ATK. ==== The heart and soul of the deck. This ensures that you can safely use the coin-tossing effect of your Arcana Force monsters with no drawbacks. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies.   Other Arcana Force Monsters Because of their name, you would want to main some of these Arcana Force monsters. Arcana Force XXI - The World is essential if you’re gearing towards the turn-less combo, while Arcana Force EX – The Dark Ruler is here to conduct an OTK after pulling off the turn-less combo. The other level 4 or lower Arcana Force monster serves as additional harmless targets for Arcana Force V – The Hierophant.   Sample Decklists   Below are two sample OCG deck lists from which you can try or get inspiration.   Arcana Force (Pure Version) Arcana Force Fiendsmith Summary Whether you’re a seasoned duelist or new to the game, the Arcana Force archetype offers a blend of strategy, power, and thematic flair that makes every duel exciting and unpredictable. With the recent SUPREME DARKNESS Booster Pack additions, this archetype has become even more formidable and versatile. Are you ready to master the art of fate manipulation and rise to the top? Thanks for reading until the end. This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling!

[RespectYGO] Forge Your Way to Victory with “Metalmorph”! | Archetype Starter Guide Welcome duelists to another archetype starter guide! This time, we’ll discuss the newest archetype in RAGE OF THE ABYSS called Metalmorph, which is ready to “steel” the spotlight as it is released in Asian English! This cool new archetype promises to shake up duels with its strong strategies and shiny, metallic monsters. Imagine a duel where metal and magic combine, creating powerful cards and clever plays that even the most experienced duelists will find exciting. As we explore the mechanics and potential of Metalmorph, get ready to be amazed by the blend of tech and fantasy that makes this archetype truly special. Time to gear up and duel your way to victory! Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your own Metalmorph deck: Introducing the “Metalmorph” cards! Sample Decklist Summary Introducing the “Metalmorph” cards! If you’re diving into the Rage of the Abyss booster pack, you’re in for a treat with the Metalmorph archetype. Inspired by the classic trap card Metalmorph, this new addition to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Universe is all about transforming your monsters into powerful, metallic monsters. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this archetype so exciting. Metal Illusionist Metal Illusionist is your go-to starter that can help you set 1 Metalmorph trap card from your deck to your field and can even net you one free draw when a Max Metalmorph is in your graveyard when this effect activates, generating your card advantage. It can manipulate its levels and monster type, making it perfect for transforming into your Machine monster upgrades. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Red-Eyes Black Fullmetal Dragon This classic Red-Eyes Black Metal dragon is upgraded with powerful effects! It can help you set any 1 Metalmorph trap card from your deck by revealing and shuffling itself back to your deck. On the field, it can negate any card or effect and even deal effect damage to your opponent! Ratio: Run one to two copies. Metalzoa X The newest machine upgrade of Zoa. Like Red-Eyes Black Fullmetal Dragon, it can replace itself from your hand and set 1 Metalmorph trap from your deck instead. Up to twice per turn, it can destroy one face-up monster your opponent controls when they activate any monster effect or spell card/effect, which is excellent for providing field control. Ratio: Run one to two copies. Zoa the Fiendish Beast This is the retrained version of the classic monster Zoa. This is another way to fetch your Metalmorph trap cards, which could act as a tribute fodder when you summon it in your field. Ratio: Run one to three copies. Incoming Machine! Incoming Machine is the main searcher that can help you access monsters that mention Max Metalmorph or 1 Metalmorph trap card from your deck or graveyard to your hand. It also has a bonus graveyard effect that can force one defense position monster your opponent controls to attack position. Ratio: Run three copies. Max Metalmorph The newest upgrade of Metalmorph and Rare Metalmorph. This trap card can help bring out Red-Eyes Black Fullmetal Dragon and Metalzoa X so long as you have the proper tribute materials. It provides ATK/DEF boost and immunity to destruction via Spell or monster effects and targeting effects of the mentioned card types. Ratio: Run one to three copies. Time Engine Time Engine is an additional target, always treated as a Metalmorph card. Its situational effect relies on your opponent’s move, making it tricky to resolve. It’s still a neat card that can bring a surprise attack when the conditions are met. Ratio: Run 0 to 1 copy. SUPREME DARKNESS Supreme Darkness releases two new cards for the theme, potentially boosting the deck’s strategy. Metal Flame Swordsman Level 6 FIRE Machine Special Summon Effect Monster ATK 2500 DEF 1600 Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned with “Max Metalmorph” activated by Tributing a Level 5 or higher Warrior monster. You can only use the (1)st effect of this card’s name once per turn. (1) You can reveal this card in your hand; add 1 card that mentions “Max Metalmorph” from your Deck to your hand, except “Metal Flame Swordsman”, and if you do, shuffle this card into the Deck. (2) Each time your opponent activates a card or effect, this card gains 300 ATK; if it does, it inflicts 500 damage to them. ====== The newest Metalmorph support is here, and you can finally search all the Max Metalmorph-related cards like Metal Illusionist, Incoming Machine, and many more! While on the field, it deals 500 damage for every card or effect your opponent does, making it devastating mid to late game. Ratio: Run three copies (Post SUDA)  Flame Metalmorph Normal Trap Card You can only activate 1 card with this card’s name per turn. (1) Tribute 1 face-up monster that mentions “Max Metalmorph”; Special Summon 1 monster from your Deck that cannot be Normal Summoned/Set and mentions “Max Metalmorph,” ignoring its Summoning conditions, then you can equip this card to it as an Equip Card with this effect. If the equipped monster would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can send this card to the GY instead. ==== An excellent new Metalmorph card that is easier to use thanks to ignoring the summoning conditions of the monster that mentions Max Metalmorph so long as you tribute a monster that mentions that trap card. Pre-SUDA (Supreme Darkness), you would be stuck with only one Max Metalmorph, and you would have to choose between Metalzoa X and Red-Eyes Black Fullmetal Dragon. You can potentially set Max Metalmorph and this trap card with your theme monsters. Ratio: Run three copies. (I feel this is stronger than the original Max Metalmorph and is easier to resolve.) Decklists Below is a sample Max Metalmorph deck from the OCG that you can use as a reference point. Details: This is a Fiendsmith Metalmorph deck. The Fiendsmith engine provides the necessary materials for Metalzoa X. With Red-Eyes Black Fullmetal Dragon, you are guaranteed an omni-negate that can protect you from your opponent’s plays. Summary The Metalmorph archetype brings a fresh layer of strategy to your duels. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive duelist, these cards offer new ways to outsmart your opponents. Boosting your monsters’ stats and shielding them from harm can turn the tide of any duel, making Metalmorph cards a must-have in your deck. Are you thinking about building a deck around the Metalmorph archetype from RAGE OF THE ABYSS? We’d love to hear your thoughts below! This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling!   Image Source: Yu-Gi-Oh! 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How to Unleash the Full Potential of “Magical Musket”? | Archetype Starter Guide Welcome, duelists, to the ultimate guide for crafting your Magical Musket deck! If you’re ready to wield the power of the musket and outsmart your opponents with style, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned duelist or a newcomer looking to make a splash, this guide will help you assemble a formidable and fun deck now that it’s available in Asian English from INFINITE FORBIDDEN! So, grab your deck box, shuffle those cards, and let’s dive into the world of Magical Muskets! Ready, aim, duel! Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your own Magical Musket deck: Introducing the “Magical Musket” cards! Tech Cards and Engines Sample Decklists Summary   Introducing the “Magical Musket” cards! The Magical Musket archetype in Yu-Gi-Oh! is a fascinating and strategic set of cards that revolves around LIGHT Fiend monsters. Its core strategy involves using its themed monsters to accumulate and activate Magical Musket Spell/Trap cards instantly from your hand, making the deck unpredictable and versatile. Let’s talk about the key cards in this strategy. Note: All their archetype monsters continuously allow Magical Musket Spell/Trap cards from your hand to be activated during either player’s turn. They are also LIGHT Fiend monsters, making all their monsters an instant bridge to the Fiendsmith engine. Magical Musketeer Caspar Caspar is your go-to Magical Musketeer who can search any other Magical Musket card when a Spell/Trap card is activated in its column except the card that was activated. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Magical Musketeer Starfire Starfire fetches the Magical Musketeer of preference when a Spell/Trap card is activated in its column. Like Caspar, Starfire is one of your preferred starters. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Magical Musket Doc Magical Musket Doc is one of the ways you can recycle a Magical Musket card from your Graveyard. It isn’t a starter and can only generate an advantage mid to late-game. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Magical Musket Kid Brave Kid Brave is your draw power, allowing you to generate card advantage when a Spell/Trap card is activated in its column. Unlike the other starters, it’s reliant on having (1) a Magical Musket to discard for its draw and (2) a Spell/Trap to activate, which makes Magical Musket Doc better at times. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Magical Musketeer Calamity Calamity is your go-to monster to revive your fallen Magical Musket monster. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy. Magical Musket Wild Magical Musket Wild is here to help you recycle your bullets (Magical Musket Spell/Trap) and draw 1 card. Ratio: 0-1 copy. Magical Musket Mastermind Zakiel Zakiel is the archetype’s boss monster, and it’s here to replenish your hand cards up to the number of Magical Musket Spell/Trap cards you activated during that turn. Other than that, it requires a monster for its tribute summon and doesn’t do anything extra for its comrades. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy. Magical Musketeer Max Max is a themed link one monster of Magical Musketeers and has the powerful effect of generating a huge amount of card advantage depending on your choice. You can either add Magical Musket Spell/Trap cards with different names from your deck to your hand up to the number of monsters your opponent controls when it is linked summoned or special summon Magical Musket monsters with different names from your deck to your field up to the number of Spell/Trap cards your opponent controls. The best part about it is it’s a LIGHT Fiend, and you can use it to climb the Fiendsmith engine. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies in the Extra Deck Magical Musket - Cross-Domination Cross-Domination is your go-to Quick Play Spell Card to negate the effects of 1 face-up monster on the field and weaken its ATK/DEF to 0 until the end of the turn. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Magical Musket - Steady Hands This Spell Card makes your Magical Musket monsters bigger regarding ATK/DEF. However, it prevents that monster from attacking directly. In the current metagame, this card is outclassed by Cross-Domination. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy. Magical Musket – Desperado It is one of my favorite Magical Musket traps that can help you clear your opponent’s board or disrupt their strategy. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Magical Musket – Last Stand This trap card negates your opponent’s Spell/Trap card and destroys them. Aside from Desperado and Cross-Domination, this will be one of your go-to Magical Musket searches via Caspar or Max. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Magical Musket – Dancing Needle When it resolves, this trap card allows you to banish up to 3 cards in any Graveyard. This trap can also be chained against the opponent’s Called by the Grave when they attempt to banish your Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring or Maxx “C”. Ratio: 1-3 copies. Magical Musket – Fiendish Deal Magical Musket relies on your monsters staying on your field, and this card can protect them from being destroyed by card effects. Like the rest of the Spell/Trap cards of the archetype, you can activate this card right away from your hand, making it a searchable protection. When destroyed, it lets you fetch any Magical Musket from your Deck or GY to your hand. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy. Magical Musket – Crooked Crown This card can help you swarm the field with additional Magical Musket monsters. It has another effect that prevents the opponent from using the empty main monster zone from the column of the newly summoned monster, which is neat but not that impactful in today’s metagame. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy.   Tech cards and Engines Magical Musket is home to different engines or tech cards that you can use to strengthen your deck. Whether you are going pure or Fiendsmith route, there’s a perfect game plan for you. Fiendsmith Engine Fiendsmith and Magical Musket have a common denominator: LIGHT Fiend. All your Magical Musket are LIGHT Fiend which makes them perfect with Fiendsmith to add additional consistency or fire power. Generic Cards Generic cards such as Pot of Prosperity and Ties of the Brethren can help tutor your Magical Musket cards. Forbidden Droplet can help aid potential threats going second, and Dominus Purge is an additional interruption that works perfectly in an all-LIGHT deck.   Decklists Below are sample Magical Musket decklists in Asian English format post INFINITE FORBIDDEN. Customize the decks according to your preference. Note: These decklists follow the November 2023 AE Forbidden & Limited List Deck: Magical Musket (Pure) Details: This deck shines best when played second to maximize Magical Musketeer—Max. It can also be played first, depending on the match-up. Deck: Fiendsmith Magical Musket Details: This build incorporates the Fiendsmith engine to climb to powerful link monsters or Fiendsmith Desirae. Summary   The Magical Musket archetype offers a dynamic and engaging playstyle, perfect for duelists who enjoy strategic depth and quick, reactive gameplay. If you’re looking to try a new Asian English deck from INFINITE FORBIDDEN, Magical Musket could be one of your options. Ready to start building your deck? This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling!

Explore the depths of the “White Forest”! | Archetype Starter Guide Ready to branch out and dominate your duels? The White Forest archetype, straight from the new INFINITE FORBIDDEN set in Asian English, is here to root itself in your strategy and grow into a powerhouse of synchro summoning! Combining the heart of the cards with strategic plays, this deck can potentially turn the tide of any duel. So, get ready to branch out and grow your way to success with the White Forest archetype starter guide! Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your own White Forest deck: Introducing the “White Forest” cards! Sample Decklists Summary Introducing the “White Forest” cards! The White Forest deck is a new archetype in INFINITE FORBIDDEN, known for its unique synergy and powerful synchro-summoning capabilities. The deck has a unique gameplay that maximizes their themed spell and traps that can recycle themselves, making the cost to activate the White Forest monster effects almost free. Combined with various support engines, White Forest can create a formidable strategy to outpace opponents in card advantage and field presence. Let’s discuss the core cards of the strategy! Astellar of the White Forest Astellar is a key starter card, allowing you to special summon any 1 LIGHT Spellcaster monster from your deck by sending any 1 Spell/Trap card from your hand or field to the graveyard. This card’s ability to summon itself and a LIGHT Spellcaster Tuner from your Deck makes it essential for setting up synchro plays. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Elizette of the White Forest Elzette of the White Forest serves as another searcher and extender, summoning itself and searching another White Forest monster straight from your deck at the cost of sending any 1 Spell/Trap from your hand or field to the graveyard. It also has the effect of recycling itself from the Graveyard, helping you with grind games. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Silvy of the White Forest Silvy of the White Forest is a versatile card that can search your White Forest Spell/Trap from your Deck to your hand. It also has the effect of recycling your fallen White Forest synchro and summoning itself for free from the Graveyard as a potential material for a Synchro summon. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Rucia of the White Forest Rucia of the White Forest is another extender of the theme and draw power. Like Silvy, it can also summon itself from the Graveyard by returning 1 White Forest Synchro Monster you control or in your Graveyard to your deck, making it a perfect fodder for your next synchro summon. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Diabell, Queen of the White Forest Diabell, Queen of the White Forest is one of your go-to Synchro monsters to set up your combos and add additional interruption by being able to bring out any 1 Level 7 or lower tuner Synchro monster from Extra Deck, Graveyard, or banishment in response to your opponent’s activation of a card or effect a cost of sending any 1 Spell/Trap card from your hand or field to the Graveyard. It can also recycle 1 Spell/Trap when summoned using a Tuner Synchro monster to help you recover your card advantage. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Silvera, Wolf Tamer of the White Forest Silvera is one of your go-to Synchro-tuner monsters to special summon via Diabell. It can effectively shut down your opponent’s strategies by flipping all face-up monsters they control face-down when this monster graces the field. The synchro material is also generic, making it a breeze to summon in White Forest, and it also boosts your Illusion and Spellcaster Synchro monster with 500 ATK and piercing damage. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Rciela, Sinister Soul of the White Forest Rciela is your go-to Synchro to help set up Diabell and can also help you fetch the missing White Forest or LIGHT Spellcaster monster from your deck at the cost of sending 1 Spell/Trap from your hand or field to the Graveyard. LIGHT Spellcaster? Reminds me of Effect Veiler. It also provides a 500 ATK boost and card destruction immunity for Illusion and Spellcaster Synchro monsters you control. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Beware of the White Forest This spell card allows you to either act as an instant card removal or a reusable cost for your White Forest monster effect cost. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Tales of the White Forest This spell card can search any 1 White Forest monster from your deck to your hand on activation for as long as you control an Illusion or a Spellcaster monster. Like the rest of the White Forest Spell/Traps, this can also set itself back when sent to the Graveyard to activate a monster effect. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. The Fiend of the White Forest The newest White Forest Spell card from RAGE OF THE ABYSS. This spell card acts as an instant face-up card negate by tributing 1 Synchro monster. If you tributed a White Forest Synchro monster, you can also special summon 1 Illusion monster from the Graveyard, such as Diabell. It can also set itself once again when sent to the Graveyard to activate a monster effect. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy. Susurrus of the Sinful Spoils This spell card can help you either dodge a targeting effect or replace 1 Illusion or Spellcaster monster you control back to your hand or Extra deck to revive another Illusion or Spellcaster from your GY or banishment. Like the rest of the White Forest Spell/Traps, this Sinful Spoil spell card can set itself, too. Ratio: Run 0-3 copies. Woes of the White Forest This trap can tutor any White Forest monster from your hand or Deck and help facilitate an instant synchro summon of 1 White Forest monster on resolution. It can also be set again as a cost like the other White Forest Spell/Trap cards. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies   Sample Decklists Below are some sample decklists you can use to inspire your building. Test your deck to get the perfect ratio. Observe your local meta and adapt as necessary. Note: These decklists follow the July 2024 OCG Forbidden & Limited List Deck: White Forest Centur-Ion Deck: White Forest Runick Deck: White Forest Azamina Deck: White Forest Allure Queen Deck: White Forest Toy Summary The White Forest deck generates card advantage and maintains field control through its synchro summoning strategy and versatile spell and trap support. By combining the White Forest archetype with engines like Centur-Ion, Runick, and Toy engine, players can create a powerful and adaptable deck. Whether you’re a seasoned duelist or a newcomer, the White Forest deck offers a fresh and exciting way to dominate opponents. Are you ready to explore the depths of the White Forest and unleash its full potential in your next duel? This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling! 😊   Image Source: Yu-Gi-Oh! Asia Facebook Page

Soar to New Heights with “Floowandereeze”! | Archetype Starter Guide Ready to take your game to the skies? Meet Floowandereeze, the deck that’s all about birds with big dreams and even bigger combos! Whether you’re a seasoned duelist or just winging it, Floowandereeze is here to make your dueling experience soar. It’s time to spread your wings and show everyone who’s the real top bird in the nest with our newest Floowandereeze starter guide! Here’s a quick guide to get you started with building your own Floowandereeze deck: Meet the “Floowandereeze” cards! Honorary “Floowandereeze” tech cards Sample Decklist Basic Strategy and Gameplay Summary   Meet the “Floowandereeze” cards! The Floowandereeze monsters are currently composed of Level 1 and Level 10 monsters. The Level 1 monsters have similar effects where they are banished when they leave the field face-up and can return themselves back to hand when a Winged-Beast monster is Normal Summoned making them great in grind games. Your goal is to bring out the level 10s or other higher-level Winged-Beast monsters to provide card advantage, additional interruption, or card removal. Let’s discuss the core cards of the strategy! Floowandereeze & Robina Floowandereeze & Robina is one of the basic starters of the deck. Your go-to search is Floowandereeze & Eglen so you can easily climb to your level 10s. Ratio: Play three copies.   Floowandereeze & Eglen Floowandereeze & Eglen is your usual follow-up search from Floowandereeze & Robina. It is your gateway to access any level 7 or higher Winged-Beast monster from your deck to your hand. Ratio: Run three copies.   Floowandereeze & Stri Floowandereeze & Stri is your go-to bird to banish a card from either GY. It combos well with Floowandereeze & Toccan to help you banish the Floowandereeze cards in your graveyard if they happen to be placed there. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies.   Floowandereeze & Toccan Floowandereeze & Toccan allows you to recycle your banished Floowandereeze card, whether a monster or a Spell or Trap. Ratio: 1-2 copies.   Floowandereeze & Empen Floowandereeze & Empen is your go-to boss monster in this deck as it fetches your Floowandereeze Spell/Trap cards and acts as a floodgate for attack position special summoned monsters. This disables link monsters from attempting their effects as they are always summoned in attack position, and Empen ensures he’s the king of the battlefield as it can reduce the attack/defense of the opponent’s monster it is battling to half at the cost of banishing a card from your hand! Ratio: Run 1-3 copies.   Floowandereeze X Snowl Floowandereeze X Snowl is your secondary boss monster that could turn all your opponent’s special summoned monsters face-down on their turn at the cost of banishing a card from your hand on their turn. It can also help in dealing piercing battle damage while it is face-up. Ratio: 0-1 copy.   Floowandereeze and the Magnifent Map Floowandereeze and the Magnificent Map helps you search the required Floowandereeze card that fits your scenario and helps you land your combos safely. By banishing another level 1 Floowandereeze monster from your deck, your first Floowandereeze level 1 normal summon that searches (Robina or Eglen) are safe from a potential Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring for as long as you place the triggering effect of the banished level 1 as chain link 2. On your opponent’s turn, it allows you to immediately Normal Summon 1 Floowandereeze monster when your opponent Normal summons a monster. Ratio: Run 3 copies.   Floowandereeze and the Advent of Adventure Floowandereeze and the Advent of Adventure has three purposes: Search a Floowandereeze monster or Floowandereeze Field Spell, help you gain additional 500 life points, and allow you to dodge a potential targeting hand trap by banishing the Floowandereeze monster you summoned that you need to trigger to continue your combo. It’s a versatile spell card that boosts your deck’s consistency. Ratio: Run 3 copies.   Floowandereeze and the Unexplored Winds Floowandereeze and the Unexplored Winds is a nice addition to the deck to help you use your opponent’s card as a material for your Tribute summons. Since this (1) effect doesn’t activate, it can help you clear your opponent’s Expurrely Noir, as Noir is only unaffected by activated effects. Its second effect allows you to shuffle back up to 2 Winged-Beast monsters in your hand to the bottom of your deck to draw additional cards, allowing you to dig for better cards to start your flight and unbrick your hand from high-level Winged Beast monsters. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy in the main or side deck.   Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town is your go-to trap card to search from Floowandereeze & Empen. It provides additional interruption by allowing you to normal summon 1 Level 4 or lower Winged Beast monster when activated (preferably on your opponent’s turn) to bring out interruptions such as Raiza the Mega Monarch or Mist Valley Apex Avian. It also has a graveyard effect that can change all the monsters your opponent controls to face-down defense position by banishing itself when you tribute summon a Level 7 or higher monster. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies.   Floowandereeze and the Scary Sea Floowandereeze and the Scary Sea can help shut down all the special summons of your opponent’s monsters if it successfully negates the special summon of a monster in exchange of allowing them to Normal summon/set up to 3 times that turn. However, it can only negate special summons that do not start a chain (aka inherent special summons), so the activation window is quite limited, and you would want to prioritize searching Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town instead. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy.   Honorary “Floowandereeze” tech cards One strength of the “Floowandereeze” strategy lies in the tech cards you can run in this deck. Aside from your immunity to Maxx “C”, below are additional cards that you can consider: Raiza the Mega Monarch This is your go-to Winged Beast monster for card removal and can potentially block your opponent’s next good draw by placing one of the targeted cards on the top of their deck. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies.   Mist Valley Apex Avian This provides an instant omni-negate, especially when your opponent forces your Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town to be activated (when they are about to enter the battle phase for Evenly Match or they activate board wipes). Ratio: Run 1 copy. (Main Deck or Side Deck)   Dimension Shifter Aside from using Dimension Shifter to tame Snake-Eyes and other graveyard-reliant decks from progressing, it can also prevent your opponent from using popular interruption cards such as Effect Veiler, Droll & Lock Bird, and Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit. It also provides additional utility to Floowandereeze & Toccan, allowing it to recycle more targets. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies. (Asian English allows up to 3 copies, the more the merrier :D)   Harpie’s Feather Storm Harpie’s Feather Storm allows you to shut down your opponent’s monster effects for the turn it resolves for as long as you control a WIND Winged Beast monster. This can easily be achieved as Eglen, Empen, Mega Raiza, Apex Avian, and Toccan. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies in the main deck or side deck.   Sample Decklist Since “Floowandereeze” is now available in Creation Pack 05, below is a sample list using the Asian English format. Main Deck: 40 Monsters: 23 3 Floowandereeze & Robina 3 Floowandereeze & Eglen 2 Floowandereeze & Stri 1 Floowandereeze & Toccan 2 Floowandereeze & Empen 1 Raiza the Mega Monarch 1 Mist Valley Apex Avian 3 Maxx “C” 3 Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring 3 Dimension Shifter 1 Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo   Spells: 13 3 Floowandereeze and the Magnificent Map 3 Floowandereeze and the Advent of Adventure 1 Floowandereeze and the Unexplored Winds 2 Pot of Extravagance 2 Pot of Duality 2 Pot of Prosperity   Traps: 4 1 Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town 3 Infinite Impermanence   Extra Deck: 15 3 Downerd Magician 3 Divine Arsenal AA-Zeus – Sky Thunder 1 Super Starslayer TY-PHON Sky Crisis 2 Drytron Fafnir 1 Tantrum Toddler 1 S:P Little Night 1 Accesscode Talker 1 Underworld Goddess of the Closed World 2 Linkuriboh   Basic Strategy and Gameplay   Basic Combo: Normal summon Floowandereeze & Robina> Use its effect to add Floowandereeze & Eglen Immediately normal summon Floowandereeze & Eglen > Use its effect to add Floowandereeze & Empen. Tribute summon Floowandereeze & Empen> Use its effect to add Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town> Chain Robina and Eglen from banished and recycle them back to your hand (or leave one of them as banished for potential chain block next turn. On your opponent’s turn. Activate Floowandereeze and the Dreaming Town to normal summon Floowandereeze Robina/Eglen> Eglen search Raiza the Mega Monarch or Mist Valley Apex Avian and tribute summon them using your Robina and Eglen etc. Tip: When using the effect of Raiza the Mega Monarch, you can target itself and return it to hand when it effects resolve. This ensures that when you use Floowandereeze and Dreaming Town, you can tribute summon the same Raiza the Mega Monarch in your hand and use its effects again.   Summary Understanding the current meta and knowing how to counter popular decks will give you an edge when using Floowandereeze. Adjust your deck and side deck accordingly to handle different matchups. The more you play, the better you’ll understand the nuances of your deck. Playtest against various opponents to refine your strategy and improve your decision-making. Floowandereeze deck offer a lot of versatility, so use that to your advantage. Remember, the most important part of any game is to enjoy yourself. Floowandereeze is a fun and unique deck, so have a blast experimenting with different strategies and combos. I hope this guide captures the spirit you’re looking for! This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling! 😊    

[RespectYGO] What makes the “Millenium”/ “Exodia” deck unstoppable? | Archetype Starter Guide “By the power of the forbidden one, I call forth the ultimate force! Arise, Exodia Incarnate, and unleash your unstoppable might upon the battlefield!”   Exodia is one of the most iconic and legendary monsters in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game. Known for the deck’s unique win condition, the Exodia deck revolves around assembling all five pieces of Exodia the Forbidden One: the head, left arm, right arm, left leg, and right leg. Once all five pieces are in the player’s hand, they automatically win the duel. With the arrival of Infinite Forbidden and Rage of the Abyss, Exodia gained new strength and gameplay in the form of the new Millennium and Wedju cards! That’s why today, we have prepared a starter guide to help you unleash the forbidden strength sealed in a millennia! Ready to summon the Unstoppable Exodia? Let’s begin. Introducing the Millenium and Exodia Key Cards Sample Decklists Basic Strategy and Gameplay Summary   Introducing the “Millenium Exodia” keycards Sangenjin Wakes from a Millenium Sangenjin has finally awakened and can fetch the other Millennium monsters using its search effect. It also has built-in protection, and its 2750 ATK is something not to overlook. Ratio: Play three copies. Shield of the Millenium Dynasty The classic Millennium Shield with its new accent. By itself, it can instantly search the key spell card Millenium Ankh, which is the key to summoning The Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate. Sangenjin Wakes from a Millenium can help in bridging to this monster or Blue-Eyes of the Heart. It is also a free body like the rest of the Millenium monsters. Ratio: Run three copies. Golem That Guards The Millenium Treasures This Millenium monster lets you search their field spell, Wedju Temple, which can also search the other Millenium monsters. It’s also a free body that can be used as free material for summoning. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. There are instances where you can directly search Millenium Shield from Sangenjin, especially if you don’t have Millenium Ankh to reveal and cover the 2000 damage. Fiend Reflection of The Millenium This monster can help you gain the life points you lost from the Millennium monster or The Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate. As an Illusion monster, it can shield you from battle, especially in tight situations. Ratio: Run 0-1 copy. It is a good tech choice. Maiden of the Millenium Moon Another classic monster! Like Fiend Reflection, this monster can special summon itself from the Spell/Trap Zone by reacting to one of your opponent’s cards or effect activation. If you do, it protects your illusion and spellcaster monsters from being targeted by effects, ensuring that your Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate is immune to common targeting effects like S:P Little Night. Ratio: 0-1 copy. Blue-Eyes of the Heart The newest Millennium monster and Blue-Eyes monster from RAGE OF THE ABYSS! Inspired by Solomon Mutou’s very own Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Blue-Eyes of the Heart ensures your plays won’t be stopped when a single Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring is chained against the search effect of Millenium Shield. It can also search the Millenium Ankh, revive itself, and act as a nice removal. Ratio: Play three copies. The Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate The core play of the new age Exodia deck. It has five effects, which range from card effect destruction protection, attack boost, Spell/Trap negation, card search, and maintenance cost. The deck aims to summon this instantly with Millenium Ankh and potentially “obliterate” the opponent’s life points on a single attack. It also has amazing artwork! Ratio: Run 2-3 copies. The Forbidden One monsters Now is your time to break the seal and learn about Exodia’s ultimate power. You need to include the five parts of Exodia to fulfill the requirements of Millenium Ankh. Ratio: 1 copy each. Millenium Ankh The key to unleashing the Unstoppable Exodia! It’s a powerful spell that can bring out your Exodia fusion by revealing 5 Forbidden One monster cards from hand, deck, or field. Your goal is to be able to reach and resolve this spell card to land on the Unstoppable Exodia. Drawing this card is also nice, as it alleviates the 2000 LP damage caused by other Millennium monsters. Ratio: 3 copies. Wedju Temple The theme’s field spell. You can use this to instantly search the Millenium monsters that can help you land on Millenium Ankh. It also has a neat second effect in mid to late games. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Obliterate!!! Blaze The newest spell that The Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate can set by its effect. You would normally set this card after you survived the opponent’s turn while The Unstoppable Exodia is still face-up during the end phase, preparing you to strike back when it’s your turn. This can instantly give 10,000 ATK (2000 per body part). Run 0-1 copy. Exxod Fires of Rage The newest Exxod trap that you can set via The Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate. This trap lets you destroy every card your opponent controls by controlling a level 10 Exodia monster. This ensures you can prevent your opponent from establishing their board and help clear the board to finish them the following turn. Ratio: 1-2 copies.   Sample Deck Lists Post INFINITE FORBIDDEN    Post RAGE OF THE ABYSS Basic Strategy and Gameplay   Your gameplay is simple: bring out the Unstoppable Exodia Incarnate and set Exxod Fires of Rage for additional field control. If you start with a couple of Millenium monsters, you can use them to set Angel Statue – Azurune via Silhouhatte Rabbit for that additional special summon negate. Since most of your combos are 1 to 1.5 cards, you still have room for hand traps to complement your endboard. I prefer having another Exxod Fires of Rage in my deck as my second search so I can clear the opponent’s board when the turn comes back to me, and I can finish them off with Exodia or the Millenium monster attacks. Summary The Exodia deck remains a fan favorite due to its unique win condition and the thrill of assembling all five pieces. It holds a special place in the hearts of many duelists for its nostalgic value and the sheer excitement of achieving an instant win. With the new support in Infinite Forbidden and Rage of the Abyss, the deck received a power boost that could potentially turn this deck into an unstoppable force. Be sure to check out Essential Selection 01 to get your hands on the Forbidden One monsters in Asian English! Is the Millennium Exodia Archetype the Key to Your Next Duel? Comment below! This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Thanks for reading until the end.

“From the depths of ancient machinery, Rise, a colossal titan of gears and steel! Unleash your power and crush my foes, Ancient Gear Golem!” Before the OTK-centric theme “Tenpai Dragon”, Ancient Gear existed as one of my go-second decks when I started playing the game. As a Yu-Gi-Oh! GX fan, I’ve always been a fan of the Ancient Gear theme with its intricate gear designs, hinting at ancient origins. Now that further support cards are released in Creation Pack 04,  Legacy of Destruction, and Animation Chronicle 2024, I feel this is the perfect time to share yet another archetype starter guide to feature one of my favorite machine decks. Are you ready? Let’s begin. Introducing the “Ancient Gear” Key Cards Sample Decklists Basic combos Summary   Introducing the “Ancient Gear” key cards Ancient Gear includes various cards since its release and in this article, we’ll only focus on the key Ancient Gear cards that are used in the competitive scene. Like always, feel free to customize your deck based on your preference and playstyle. 😊 Ancient Gear Wyvern Ancient Gear Wyvern is one of the key searchers of the deck. It also has a bonus effect of preventing your opponent from activating any monster effects until the end of damage step when it attacks. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Ancient Gear Dark Golem The newest retrain of the classic Ancient Gear Golem and it has great uses ranging from searching up to 2 Ancient Gear cards of choice and/or Geartown upon summoned and preventing Spell/Trap cards from being activated by your opponent when it attacks until the end of the Damage step. Ratio: Run 2-3 copies. Ancient Gear Statue Ancient Gear Statue is the newest support card for Ancient Gear in Animation Chronicle 2024. It searches the entire clan and lands in a swift OTK on its own. It has a neat first effect that allows you to special summon it for free from your hand if your opponent controls more monsters than you do. By tributing itself via its second effect, you can special summon 1 Ancient Gear Golem or any 1 other monster that mentions Ancient Gear Golem from your Deck or Hand, ignoring summoning conditions! This can instantly allow you to summon Ancient Gear Dark Golem for more card advantage and a possible OTK. Not only that, but its 500 ATK allows it to be searched by Ancient Gear Box. Ratio: Run 3 copies.  Ancient Gear Tanker Ancient Gear Tanker is one of the newest Ancient Gear cards in Legacy of Destruction. It has an effect to “unbrick” your higher-level Ancient Gear monster from your hand or simply allow you to swarm the field with an additional body. If your opponent controls a monster, you can even revive it from your Graveyard instead. It also has effect to destroy 1 face up card you control and give an ATK boost which will also trigger Geartown or Ancient Gear Fortress when they are destroyed. Ratio: Run 1 copy. Ancient Gear Box From the artwork itself, it is a toolbox that can further extend your plays as it can add 1 EARTH Machine monster with 500 ATK and/or DEF from your deck to your hand when this card is added from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand. This allows you to search a wide-range of 500 ATK or DEF Ancient Gear monsters specifically your newest starter, Ancient Gear Statue. Ratio: Run 1 copy. Ancient Gear Commander This card is based-off Dr. Vellian Crowler’s iconic pose and duel disk. Like Ancient Gear Tanker, Ancient Gear Commander also helps in further extending your plays by allowing you to do an extra normal summon of another Ancient Gear monster by sending Ancient Gear Golem from your hand, Deck, or face-up Monster Zone. Since most of your key searchers like Wyvern and Dark Golem prevent you from setting Spell/Trap cards when you use their search effects, Ancient Gear Commander allows you to directly place 1 Ancient Gear Continuous Trap card from your hand face-up on your field. Ratio: Run 1 copy. Ancient Gear Frame Ancient Gear Frame is your pseudo–Ancient Gear Wyvern at the cost of a discard. It can also search your key Spell Card Ancient Gear Advance which leads to your new key boss monster, Ancient Gear Dark Golem. Post AC04, Ancient Gear Statue can already take its place, but this is still useful in post LEDE builds in my opinion. Ratio: Run 0-3 Ancient Gear Golem Of course, the monster line-up won’t be complete without the classic Ancient Gear Golem. You won’t likely summon it like how you do in the anime, but you’ll use it mostly as a fusion material for your Ancient Gear fusion monsters for its name or swarm the field when going first. (But if you ask me, I’d like to summon it if given a chance to destroy my opponent :D) Ratio: Run 1 copy. Ancient Gear Chaos Giant Ancient Gear Chaos Giant is one of your OTK (One-Turn Kill) enabler. Defense position monsters won’t be enough to guard your opponent’s life points as this card can inflict piercing damage when it attacks them. It also has a Spell/Trap effect immunity and can totally shut down your opponent’s monster effect activation during the battle phase. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem The ultimate machine from the ancients! Like Ancient Gear Chaos Giant, it inflicts piercing battle damage on your opponent when it battles a defense position monster. It retains the classic Spell/Trap prevention when it declares an attack. When destroyed, it can revive a fallen Ancient Gear Golem from your GY ignoring summoning conditions. Ratio: Run 1 copy. Ancient Gear Megaton Golem Ancient Gear Megaton Golem is another OTK option as it can instantly deal 9900 damage provided it’s an empty field you are facing, and you have used 2 or more Ancient Gear Golem and/or Ancient Gear Golem – Ultimate Pound as materials. It can also float to 1 Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem from your Extra Deck when it leaves the field due to an opponent’s card effect. The only downside is you are at risk of bricking by maining multiple copies of Ancient Gear Golem. Ratio: Run 0-1. Ancient Gear Howitzer Ancient Gear Howitzer is another option to fusion summon as it only requires 2 Ancient Gear monsters. It is immune to any other card effects and can inflict 1000 damage during your main phase to your opponent. When destroyed by battle, it can special summon any 1 Ancient Gear monster from your Deck, ignoring its summoning condition. Ratio: Run 0-1. Ancient Gear Ballista Ancient Gear Ballista is one of your generic go-to link monsters to summon in case you didn’t start with your key searchers. It can also help in dealing more damage by reducing the attack of one of your opponent’s monsters to 0 and destroying 1 Spell/Trap card you control preferably Geartown and Ancient Gear Fortress. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Geartown One of your go-to search with Ancient Gear Ballista and can help you in fetching 1 Ancient Gear monster of choice so long as it can be special summoned. It can also aid in tribute summon by reducing the tribute cost by 1 if needed. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Ancient Gear Fortress Before Sangen Summoning, there is Ancient Gear Fortress. It ensures that your opponent won’t have a chance to disrupt the arrival of the Ancient Gear monsters ranging from targeting effects, card destruction, or even effect negation or response the turn they are Normal or Special summoned. It can also special summon 1 Ancient Gear monster from your hand/or Graveyard when destroyed in the Spell and Trap zone. Remember, this card can be activated multiple times so you can use other copies of Ancient Gear Fortress as baits if needed. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Ancient Gear Advance The newest Ancient Gear Spell Card in Legacy of Destruction and one of the best so far. When activated, it allows you to search for 1 Ancient Gear Spell/Trap from your Deck to your hand except itself. It combos really well with Ancient Gear Catapult and allows you to search your Ancient Gear Fortress to shield your monsters. Since Ancient Gear Catapult only works if you control no monsters, you can use this card’s second effect to tribute 1 monster you control to draw 1 card and potentially normal summoning 1 Ancient Gear Golem or a level 5 or higher monster that mentions it without tributing. Ratio: Run 3 copies. Ancient Gear Catapult Ancient Gear Catapult works well in combination with Geartown and Ancient Gear Advance to search the Ancient Gear monster that you need. It also has an additional effect to generate an Ancient Gear Token by destroying a face-up card you control by banishing itself from your Graveyard. Ratio: Run 1-3 copies. Ancient Gear Fusion The fusion spell of Ancient Gear which allows you to fusion summon your Ancient Gear Fusion monsters with ease. If you use Ancient Gear Golem or Ancient Gear Golem – Ultimate Pound you control as a Fusion Material, you can also use the rest of the material straight from your deck. Ratio: Run 1-2 copies. Ancient Gear Duel Ancient Gear Duel ensures that your Ancient Gear Golem or monsters that mention it on your field are safe from monster effects especially when your OTK fails while it is face-up. You can also use it to fusion summon an Ancient Gear Fusion monster with an additional power to attack up to three times by banishing materials from your field or Graveyard including an Ancient Gear Golem you control. Ratio: Run 1 copy. Check out the other Ancient Gear cards here. Sample Deck Lists Below are two sample deck lists that you can use as a baseline. Be sure to watch the sample combos right after to see how this deck works.   Ancient Gear (Asian English) post LEDE Ancient Gear (OCG) Post AC04   Sample Combos Watch this video to see the basic 1 to 1.5 card combos of Ancient Gear as your starting point. Enjoy!   Summary The Ancient Gear archetype is an aggressive deck that aims for One Turn Kills (OTKs). It emphasizes Tribute and Fusion Summons, Battle Phase control, and multiple attacks. If you’re looking for a deck that has high OTK potential, consistent summons, unique Battle Phase control, and fun playstyle, Ancient Gear is worth considering! 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