Mitsurugi the New Best Deck? Here’s What You Need to Know

The “Mitsurugi” archetype from Creation Pack 09 (Asian English) has exploded onto the scene, and duelists everywhere are calling it “the new best deck.” Built around Level 8 Ritual Monsters that recycle themselves when tributed, “Mitsurugi” is a deck that never runs out of gas. Every tribute fuels another search, another summon, another layer of pressure. Let’s break down the cards and see why Mitsurugi is dominating across formats.

Playstyle and Strategy

The Mitsurugi archetype thrives on tribute synergy and graveyard recursion. Every time you tribute a Mitsurugi monster for a ritual summon (or through an effect such as with Ame no Habakiri), you’re not losing resources—you’re setting up effects that trigger in the graveyard. This means Mitsurugi constantly recycles advantage while applying pressure.

With its Level 8 Ritual Monsters, Mitsurugi can wipe boards, swarm the field, and recycle resources endlessly.

Mitsurugi Card Breakdown

Here’s a look at the key cards that make Mitsurugi so dangerous:

Monsters

Ame no Habakiri no Mitsurugi - Weakens all opponent’s monsters by 800 ATK, can Special Summon a Mitsurugi from the Deck once per Duel, and when Tributed, searches any Mitsurugi card and revives itself. Habakiri pressures the board while ensuring you never run out of resources. (Run 3 copies, no questions asked)

Ame no Murakumo no Mitsurugi - On Special Summon, destroys all opponent’s monsters. Has a Quick Effect that forces the opponent to discard or see their effect negated. When Tributed, it searches and revives itself. Murakumo is the card that makes duelists sweat—it wipes boards and doubles as a walking negate. (Run 1-2 copies)

Futsu no Mitama no Mitsurugi - Whenever your opponent Special Summons, you can revive a Reptile from the GY. When Tributed, it searches and revives itself. The lockdown partner to Murakumo. Together, they create a board that’s nearly impossible to break—Murakumo clears, Futsu punishes. (Run 1-2 copies)

Mitsurugi no Mikoto, Aramasa - On summon or Tribute, searches a Mitsurugi monster. Can also protect other Reptiles by tributing itself. Your monster searcher and protection piece. Aramasa keeps your plays flowing. (Run 1-3 copies)

Mitsurugi no Mikoto, Saji - On summon or Tribute, searches a Mitsurugi Spell/Trap. Can tribute itself to protect other Reptiles. The spell/trap searcher. Saji ensures you always have access to Ritual Spells or disruption. (Run 1-3 copies)

Mitsurugi no Mikoto, Kusanagi - On summon or Tribute, recycles a Mitsurugi card from GY or banished. Can tribute itself to protect other Reptiles. Kusanagi is what makes Mitsurugi grind so well. (Run 1 copy)

Mitsurugi no Miko, Wousu - Can Special Summon itself by tributing one of your Reptiles and one of your opponent’s monsters. When Tributed, it discards a card to return itself to hand. Wousu punishes opponents by turning their monsters into your ritual fuel. (Run 0-1 copy post Siding).

Spell and Traps

Mitsurugi Ritual – The deck’s signature spell. Can Ritual Summon directly from the Deck by tributing hand/field monsters, or Ritual Summon from the hand using Deck materials. This insane flexibility is why Mitsurugi is so consistent. (Run 3 copies)

Mitsurugi Prayers – A Quick-Play that searches a Mitsurugi monster and can also Special Summon one from hand/GY. Tribute a Reptile when activating, and you get both effects. (Run 3 copies)

Mitsurugi Mirror – Ritual Summons from hand or GY. If Murakumo, Futsu, or Habakiri are tributed, Mirror recycles itself back into the Deck. (Run 1 copy)

Mitsurugi Magatama – A Quick-Play that either destroys a face-up card by tributing a Reptile or Ritual Summons a Mitsurugi from hand. (Run 1 copy)

Mitsurugi Sacred Boundary – Protects your Rituals from Extra Deck monsters’ targeting effects. Can recycle 4 Mitsurugi cards and force your opponent to tribute a monster. (Run 0-1)

Mitsurugi Great Purification – A trap that negates and destroys by tributing a Level 5+ Reptile. From the GY, it revives a Reptile and forces another tribute. (Run 1 copy)

Mitsurugi Tempest – The nuke. If you have a Mitsurugi Ritual Spell in GY, tribute Murakumo, Futsu, and Habakiri to make your opponent banish exactly 8 cards from across their resources. (Run 0-1)

View all “Mitsurugi” cards here.

Sample Decklist: Mitsurugi

Summary

The Mitsurugi archetype is not just hype—it’s the real deal. With its ability to wipe boards, punish Special Summons, and recycle endlessly, Mitsurugi has already proven itself as a top-tier deck across formats. Its unique ritual mechanics make it consistent, resilient, and terrifying to face.

If you’re ready to sharpen your game, you can grab Mitsurugi cards now in Creation Pack 09 (Asian English) through TCG-Corner. Don’t wait—this archetype is already in high demand, and it’s only going to get stronger as duelists refine their builds.

This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling.