[RespectYGO] How to Unleash the Full Potential of “Magical Musket”? | Archetype Starter Guide

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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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