Here’s What’s Inside the New Chronicles Deck – Spirit Charmers! The Charmer archetype has always been a fan-favorite for its elemental flair and spellcaster synergy, and now it’s back in the spotlight with THE CHRONICLES DECK: Spirit Charmers (CH02), released on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Let’s dive in and check these cards, starting with the headline additions that are already turning heads in the community. Card Reviews (Quick Insights) Charmers of the Grand Circle This new Fusion Monster is the centerpiece of the deck, and it’s nothing short of a powerhouse. Upon Fusion Summon, Charmers of the Grand Circle lets you repeat its effect up to four times depending on the Attributes of the materials used. That means you can stack multiple benefits in one summon:  ATK boost: Gain 800 ATK per activation, letting this monster punch through even the toughest boss monsters.  Search power: Add a “Possessed” Spell/Trap directly from your Deck to hand, ensuring immediate follow-up plays.  Field control: Return cards on the field to the hand, disrupting your opponent’s setup.  Revival: Special Summon a Spellcaster from the GY, swarming the board with resources. The sheer flexibility here is staggering. You can tailor your plays to the situation—whether you need removal, recursion, or raw damage. And because you can repeat effects up to four times, this card scales beautifully with diverse Charmer support. It’s a must-have Fusion boss for anyone serious about the archetype. Spellbook of the Grand Circle If the Fusion Monster is the deck’s muscle, then Spellbook of the Grand Circle is its brain. This Normal Spell is the ultimate consistency card for Charmers:  Effect (1): Add four Charmer monsters with different Attributes from your Deck, GY, or banished pile to your hand, then recycle two cards back into the Deck. This is an insane level of resource generation, ensuring you always have the right Charmer lineup.  Effect (2): From the GY, banish this card to Fusion Summon a Charmer or Familiar-Possessed Fusion Monster. Best of all, your opponent cannot respond when that monster is summoned, guaranteeing your Fusion effect resolves. This card single-handedly fixes the archetype’s biggest weakness—consistency—while doubling as a Fusion enabler. And because it carries the “Spellbook” name, it synergizes with the Spellbook engine included in the Structure Deck, opening up even more combo lines. Simply put, this is the key Spell card that makes the Charmer strategy viable in modern play. Additional Cards (Blazing Dominion) Beyond the two headline cards, Spirit Charmers also ties into the latest set, BLAZING DOMINION, which introduces three new Charmer cards. These expand the archetype’s toolbox even further, so be sure to check them out here. Set Contents Here’s what you’ll find inside THE CHRONICLES DECK: Spirit Charmers (CH02): Summary With Charmers of the Grand Circle providing explosive Fusion utility and Spellbook of the Grand Circle delivering unmatched consistency, this Structure Deck is a turning point for Charmer fans. Add in the synergy with BLAZING DOMINION and the wealth of reprints, and you’ve got a product that’s both competitive and collectible. If you’re looking to strengthen your Spellcaster lineup or finally give the Charmers the spotlight they deserve, this deck is a no-brainer. THE CHRONICLES DECK: Spirit Charmers Singles and Boxes are now available at TCG-corner—don’t miss out on securing yours today. This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling!

Why Odion’s “Temple of the Kings/Apophis” Deck Is the Control Choice of 2026? Why is Odion’s deck suddenly the talk of the format? With the January 2026 Asian English banlist shaking up the meta, duelists are searching for strategies that combine nostalgia with competitive control. Odion’s Temple of the Kings/Apophis deck — straight from Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Duel Monsters — finally gets its spotlight in Creation Pack 10. Here’s why this deck deserves your attention. Card Reviews (Quick Insights) Here’s a concise look at each card in the Odion lineup: Anubis the Last Judge – Your searcher for your starter “The Man with a Mark” and also offers some beatstick power and card removal. The Man with the Mark – Sets the tone for Odion’s trap-centric playstyle, offering consistency by searching cards necessary for your combo as well as providing protection to your backrows. Mystical Beast of Serket – Classic summon enabler tied to Temple of the Kings; iconic and functional. Merciless Scorpion of Serket – Aggressive attacker that punishes opponents who leave openings. It also acts as your secondary searcher for your Temple of the Kings spell cards. Divine Serpent Apophis – Act as an instant boss monster that could help reuse your “Apophis” traps for further negation and card removal.  Divine Scorpion Beast of Serket – Modernized Serket evolution, bridging old mechanics with new synergy. Offers monster removal and huge damage output. Treasures of the Kings – Resource engine that keeps Odion’s grind game alive. It can provide +2 on its own making it the centerpiece of the strategy. Defense of the Temple – Your theme fusion spell that could also act as a removal in combination with your Serket fusion monsters. Temple of the Kings – The classic spell that helps speed-up the activation of your trap cards. Apophis the Serpent – Trap monster utility; flexible body for both offense and defense. This searches your Apophis monster traps and allows them to be activated the turn they are set. Embodiment of Apophis – The classic Apophis monster that you can also incorporate in your strategy. Apophis the Swamp Deity – It provides card negation for additional control. Verdict of Anubis – Reactive counter that punishes spell-heavy strategies searchable by “The Man with a Mark”. Sample Decklists (Post January 2026 Asian English Format) 1. Pure Odion Build Focuses on Temple of the Kings synergy. Trap-heavy, grind-oriented, with Apophis forms as finishers. 2. Odion + Primite Engine (Control Build) Competitive variant leveraging Primite’s control factor. Stronger against meta decks post-banlist, offering layered disruption.   Final Thoughts Odion’s Temple of the Kings/Apophis deck is more than nostalgia — it’s a genuine control contender in the new meta. With Creation Pack 10 Asian English now available, duelists can explore Odion alongside the pack’s other fresh themes, all ready at TCG-Corner. This has been ArcKnight of RespectYGO. Happy Dueling!

Top Decks Nerfed! Asian English January 2026 Banlist Breakdown The January 2026 Asian English Forbidden & Limited List is here, and it’s one of the most impactful updates we’ve seen in a while. No Forbidden cards this time, but the hits to top decks and staples are enough to shake up the format. Let’s recap what happened in the latest AE Banlist!  A. Banlist Recap NEWLY FORBIDDEN No changes. 「NEWLY LIMITED」Cupsy Yummy (3⇒1)K9 66A – Jokull (3⇒1)Maliss March Hare (3⇒1)Maliss White Rabbit (3⇒1)Herald of Arc Light (3⇒1)Ketu Dracotail (3⇒1)Maliss in Underground (3⇒1)Obedience Schooled (3⇒1)Pre-Preparation of Rites (3⇒1)Gozen Match (3⇒1)Rivalry of Warlords (3⇒1) 「SEMI LIMITED」Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring (3⇒2)Ice Ryzeal (3⇒2)K9-17 Izuna (3⇒2)Maxx “C” (3⇒2)Vanquish Soul Razen (3⇒2)Yummy Snatchy (3⇒2) 「UNLIMITED」 Cyber Jar (0⇒3)Pot of Desires (2⇒3)Purrely Sleepy Memory (2⇒3)Snatch Steal (0⇒3) Source: Official Asia Yu-Gi-Oh! Facebook Page   C. Banlist Highlights 1. Top Tier Deck Major Hits Maliss took the biggest blow this round, with three of its core cards limited: Maliss March Hare, Maliss White Rabbit, and Maliss in Underground. That’s a huge consistency cut. Yummy also got trimmed down. Cupsy Yummy, Obedience Schooled, and Arc Light are now limited, while Yummy Snatchy is semi-limited. Still, the deck feels playable thanks to the new Marshmao Yummy from DOOM OF DIMENSION AE. Vanquish Soul and K9 weren’t spared either. The K9 engine lost steam with K9 Jokull limited and Izuna semi-limited, which definitely lowers its firepower. 2. Top Tier Deck Minor Hits Dracotail only saw Ketu Dracotail limited, but with three Branded Fusion still available in AE, it remains a top contender. Mitsurugi took a consistency hit with Pre-Preparation of Rites limited. Ryzeal continues to be chipped away, now with Ice Ryzeal semi-limited, weakening its starter options. 3. Staple Hits Big staples finally got touched. Maxx “C” and Ash Blossom are now semi-limited. This feels like a shift we’ve been prepared for, especially with the Tactical Try Decks showing us new play patterns. Floodgates like Gozen Match and Rivalry of Warlords were limited, weakening stun strategies and opening space for more interactive gameplay. 4. Major Comeback Purrely is back at full power with Purrely Sleep Memory now unlimited. Pot of Desires returns to 3, alongside nostalgic classics like Cyber Jar and Snatch Steal. Cyber Jar and Snatch Steal has a modern AE print yet, which raises the question: are reprints coming soon?   D. Final Thoughts This January 2026 update is a big step forward for Asian English. By hitting the top meta decks hard, the format opens up space for new strategies to shine. With upcoming AE events like the Rank-Up League and 3-on-3 Tournament, deck building is about to get very interesting. If you’re looking to power up your AE decks, don’t forget to check out TCG-Corner for the latest card options. Once again, this has been ArcKnigt of RespectYGO, wishing you happy holidays and an exciting start to the new dueling year!