Are the new "Yubel" cards in PHANTOM NIGHTMARE enough to break the meta? | Archetype Review

Hey everyone! Arcknight here and I'm back with another archetype review. Today, I'll cover the new Yubel support cards that will be released in the October main set of OCG which is PHANTOM NIGHTMARE (PHNI). Is it strong enough to become a meta contender? Let's find out! 

Without further ado, let's get started!

"Rex Rampage!" - Week 3 Jan 2022 Metagame Report

Hey everyone! Arcknight here and I'm back after a very long break. We'll cover the 21 topping lists out of 40 participants in our chart. This week is the official release (arrival) of Dimension Force in the Philippines and a lot of interesting cards have been tried as well. 

Last week is also the official release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel in all platforms except iOS and Android and this is exciting as this ignites a lot of seasoned, new and even returning players to play the game we love. We'll have a separate discussion on what I think of Master Duel and hopefully, I can also do some quick gameplay recaps and deck list discussion soon. 

For now, here is our chart: 

New Product: Dimension Force (DIFO)

Let's go!

What kind of support does "Dinomist" deserve? | Future Support Discussion

Hey everyone! ArcKnight here. Today, I'm going to make another future support discussion article. This time, I'll focus on the "Dinomist" archetype, a WATER Machine pendulum theme with dinosaur-like features which debuted in Breakers of Shadow (BOSH). 

I always wonder, what kind of support does "Dinomist" deserve in the future? Let's discuss further.

Here's why you should pick-up the new "Armored XYZ" engine | Tech Card Discussion

Greetings! ArcKnight here. Today, I'm going to talk about one of the new engines released in AGE OF OVERLORD called "Armored XYZ." 

Is your deck compatible with it? Let's find out.

What will the next "Mikanko" card look like? | Future Support Discussion

Heya~ ArcKnight here! I'm back with another article and this time, we'll talk about one of the Deck Build Pack: Amazing Defenders' theme which is "Mikanko". I always wonder, what kind of support does "Mikanko" need to break the scene?

Let's dig into it.

Nerfed-Shaddol-Single Card Discussion

(Arcknight) Hello RespectYGOer! In this article,we will talk about the new "Shaddol" cars in "The Secrets of Eternity" that has just been recently released.Without further ado,here are the cards!

SECE-JP047 エルシャドール・ウェンディゴ (El-Shaddoll Wendigo) (Super Rare)
Lv. 6/WIND/Psychic-Type/Fusion/Effect
1 “Shaddoll” monster + 1 WIND monster
This card cannot be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck except by Fusion Summon. The (1) effect of “El-Shaddoll Wendigo” can only be used once per turn. (1): Target 1 monster you control. Until the end of this turn, the target cannot be destroyed by battle with an opponent’s Special Summoned monster. This effect can also be activated on your opponent’s turn. (2): When this card is sent to the Graveyard, you can target 1 “Shaddoll” Spell/Trap card in your Graveyard. Return that card to your hand.
ATK 200/DEF 2800


-Finally,we have our WIND shaddol fusion monster.Sadly,its effects are not like her other Shaddol fusion.Being protected from being destroyed by battle seemslackluster nowadays considering there are many loopholes floating around such as 101,castel,plover etc.The only good thing I see on this card was that it is another target for Super Polymerization just in case you have a WIND match and offcourse,the artwork is cool considering it is a Shaddol version of Petolphin fusion.It is a decent card but not that great of a card(If you know what I'm saying.

SECE-JP059 魂写しの同化 (Neph-Shaddoll Fusion)
Equip Spell
This card can only be equipped to a “Shaddoll” monster. You can only activate the (2) effect of “Neph-Shaddoll Fusion” once per turn. (1): Declare 1 Attribute. The equipped monster becomes the declared Attribute. (2): You can only activate this effect during your Main Phase. Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, by sending the Fusion Material Monsters listed on that Fusion Monster from your hand or Field to the Graveyard, and this includes the equipped monster.


Secondly,we received a new Shadoll Fusion spell card.The great thing about this card is you don't need to splash other attribute monster so you can Fusion your Egrystal,Shekhinaga and Construct(or maybe wendigo).It changes attribute and fuses the monster which is good.Overall,this is a great card to add to our shaddoll deck.

On our next article,we will post different build in accordance with Shaddols.Stay tune!
-Arcknight

"Behind the Phantom Shadows"-Single Card Discussion featuring "Phantom Knight Shadow Veil"

(ArcKnight)" Lurking in the shadows of the deepest slots of our binders and deck boxes,is an unwanted and unappreciated card by many.The great overlord of the shadows appointed me to share this knowledge to all mere mortals of dueling community.Let's spread the veil!"

Good Day RespectYGOer! I'm back,your favorite 101! Bringing you another card that may pinch your interest somehow again.Today,I'm going to discuss a card that is worth noticing.(At least for me).Well,allow me to introduce you the "Phantom Knights Shadow Veil"

Phantom Knights Of Shadow Veil(NECH-072 Common)
Normal Trap Card
 Target 1 face-up monster you control; it gains 300 ATK and DEF. When an opponent's monster declares a direct attack while this card is in your Graveyard: Special Summon this card in Defense Position as a Normal Monster (Warrior-Type/DARK/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 300). (This card is NOT treated as a Trap Card.) If Summoned this way, banish this card when it leaves the field.

-First,we have a very common trap card that acts as a monster and a Stat boost.At the first look,it may seem lackluster but if you look closer,there is some pretty cool combos that you can incorporate with this card.

Here are few things you don't (or haven't been yet) know about this card:

1.It's Special summon effect isn't ONCE PER TURN.In other words,if you have multiples of this card,you can special summon all THREE in the form of chain.(And since this is a mandatory SS effect,it doesn't miss the timing EVER.

2.This card becomes a NORMAL MONSTER card.Unlike previous trap monster,it retains its monster Status.Hence,it can't be destroyed by backrow removals.(e.g Heavy Storm,MST etc.)

3.And since this card is a monster card while on your monster card zone,you can use it as free xyz materials.(Its a Dark Warrior level 4 people!)

4.To abuse this card,you can use Imperial Iron Wall,Artifact Lancea and other cards that prevent banishing.In other words,if you prevent the banishing of this card,you can hinder all attacks of your opponent.

-arc knight

Card Reasoning for the card "Reasoning"-Single Card Discussion

(Kaz) Good Day!113 Days to go before Christmasand guess what?25 days to go before the October 2014 Banlist.Seems like christmas,everyone is already been discussing few of their predictions for the upcoming banlist where hate post about their most hated cards arises.My new article for today is about a card that has been Limited for a few long years but is now free from the sealing chain of the forbidden list.The card I am talking about is "Reasoning".For those who don't know what this card does,here is the full effect:

"I choose you!"(using Ash voice from Pokemon)

Reasoning
Normal Spell Card
Card Effect:
Your opponent declares a monster Level. Excavate cards from the top of your Deck until you excavate a monster that can beNormal Summoned/Set. If that monster is the same Level as the one declared by your opponent, send all excavated cards to theGraveyard. If not, Special Summon the excavated monster, also send the remaining cards to the Graveyard.

What makes this card amazing?

• First,it acts a generic searcher for all monster cards(provided that the opponent chose the wrong level and the monster excavated is not a nomi

• Second,It can trigger monsters that has a trigger effects whenever it is special summoned

• Third,It's a one for one.Meaning you do not lose card advantage(Still provided that your opponent picked the wrong level that your monsters has

• Fourth,If there is a point that your opponent might declare the right level,it acts as a lucky-based foolish burial.

• Last,Old cards are cool.:)

What are the decks that can benefit with this card?

1. Melodious-Here is our first candidate.It is an archetype that involves about special summoning.In simpler term,it doesn't do anything if "Melodious" monsters aren't special summoned.This card can be a great help for them because it special summons.It has a high chance that you can special summon a "Melodious" because their levels vary from 3-8

1. Ice Barrier-One of the member of the south water tribe Duel terminal.It receives a massive support on Photon Shockwave which was named "Prior of the Ice Barrier" and the plays that this deck makes involves using Prior everyday.But the biggest problem is that aside from their theme searcher "Medallion of the Ice Barrier",there is no other card or if so,few cards can only search those prior or moreover,the requirement of ice barrier to have another Ice Barrier face up.Good thing Reasoning can aid that.Like Melodious,Ice barrier does have different levels on the monsters part,they can also fully utilize the power of Reasoning.

1. Spellbooks-Not only it can aid on maintaining a face up Spell caster-type monster for various Spellbook cards to work out,it can also send excavated Spellbook Spell cards as a huge fuel for Spellbook of Fate to banish cards.

1. Dragon Rulers-dragon rulers is marked as one of the most annoying and indeed one of the most hammered deck in Yu-Gi-Oh History.In addition,Dragon Ravine which serves as their Search engine has recently been limited.Reasoning can help on summoning those dragons for no cost and since dragon Rulers has little to no number of level 4 monsters which the opponent might always declare for reasoning's effect,this deck has a great potential for using "Reasoning"

1. Chaos Dragons-The Structured deck 22 which includes a reprint of "Reasoning" and yet no one uses it because let's admit at that time that it is overhauled by many stronger cards such as Future Fusion,Future Fusion and Future Fusion. :D Now that Future Fusion is banned and Reasoning is now unlimited(Semi-Limited for TCG for some reason,kindly explain this to me),I think this is the best deck that can use the card "Reasoning" full force! As I have said,once the opponent has luckily declared the right level that your excavated monster has,it proceeds to the graveyard.For Chaos dragon's case,whether the monster is special summoned and sent to the graveyard,it will have it's uses! In the case where your opponent declares level 4,you have a chance of sending Eclipse Wyvern to grave at the same time triggering it's effect! Then if Eclipse wyvern has happened to be special summoned instead,then you can even plus more because you can have field presence or maybe you can use it to summon Rank 4 xyzs.Same applies with Lightpulsar Dragon. Sweet!

1. Sylvan-Since this card also has the word "Excavate",obviously it is designed as one of the cards that can help in this deck's piloting.If your opponent calls a wrong level,you can summon your Big trees or little plants.If the opponent happens to call the right level which is a very small chance,then you can trigger the effects of your powerful sylvans for no cost and without your normal summon.This is by far one of the most appealing archetypes that can use the card "Reasoning" at full advantage.

While there are many known decks that can benefit from it,offcourse there are some who doesn't and do not have a synergy to start with.

1. Satellarknights-While satellarknights trigger their effects in any method of summoning(aside from ritual and fusion off course),it is very common that the opponent calls level 4 because it is one of the common levels in every deck.It so happens that all satellarknight monster level is 4 so you might end up just sending your knights which Mathematician and Unukalhai already does.

1. Evilswarm-Same as above.

1. Fire Fist-Same as above

1. Rock Stun-most are level 4

1. Geargia-Really,it doesn't help.

1. Gadgets-definitely not.

There you have it, while reasoning has many pros and cons in a certain deck,there are some other decks that doesn't benefit from it.Still,it is a widely known card but yet forgotten due to the luck factor and popularity of other cards but who knows,this card might be the key to speed up your cool decks! See you next time for more exciting articles!-Kazuhiko

A Chaotic Battle:Shadoll Vs. Tellaknight format Discussion

Welcome duelists!

I am Kazuhiko Takashi( Not the creator itself,Mr. Kazuki Takahashi).I one of the new writers of RespectYGO:the game we love .For my very first article,I would like to share my thoughts about the two infamous decks that literally shines this format.(Yes,they literally shines for some reason.)

Who are they?

I'm talking about these two decks namely Shadoll and Tellaknights.There's no doubt that these two decks brought chaos literally to some players.(I'm saying this because other duelist lose all their hopes and dreams when they are about to compete with these decks,well not exactly their dreams though that's insane :D )
In other terms,people tend to side heavily for these decks.Early April,the meta consists mostly of Shadoll but with the recently held World Championship Qualifier,people discover some light on Tellaknights.

Reasons why these decks are extremely a Popular Choice :

Shadoll:With extremely powerful effects ranging from monster destruction,monster revival, and search power,there is no doubt that Shadoll is definitely a force to be reckoned with.Not only that,they also have the ever powerful Shadoll Fusion in their arsenal as well as the well-known El-Shadoll Midrash and El-Shadoll Nephilim.Many people mentioned that this deck resembles similarly as the good ol' Evilswarms but I think Shadolls can create a mark in the history in the future years as one of the greatest decks in terms of control.
Budget wise,while many people claim that they are quite expensive because of their rarities,well I can call it one of the balancing tactics of Konami.Well at least they can get the most out of their investment because its definitely worth investing right?

Overall,Shadoll is extremely one of the best choice if you want to have a competitive meta deck this July format adding the fact that they will surely get a boost for the upcoming The Next Challengers(NECH) booster pack.Exciting!


Tellaknights:Next up is one of the so called "Rogue deck" at the start of April ban list but later on received some appreciation in tandem with the Star Seraph "Brothers" namely Star Seraph Scepter and Star Seraph Sovereign(Well I'm not exactly sure if whose the male or the female or if they have a gender LOL).

Tellaknights are known for its great consistency and together with Star Seraphs,they'll surely be the great contender this format.
Budget wise,it is definitely cheaper to build than Shadolls considering their low rarities aside from Satellaknight Delteros which is an Ultra.
Many people started to shift their gears to tellaknights and the latest OCG WCQ is definitely a great influence.Overall,I consider this deck a Tier 1 potential and I'm really sure that it can go along way with new support cards from The Next Challengers(NECH) to be released on July 19 in OCG.



To sum up,both of these decks definitely shows a great impression for many players.For players who wanted to start competitively,I highly suggest to try one of these.
In less than two weeks,a new booster pack will rise and I'm sure old and new decks will come across their way.But with these choices which is very solid like a rock,I'm pretty convinced that they can dominate future formats and to an extent,players will experienced a world of pain with Tellaknight and Shadolls,having a Chaotic Battle!!!!


Just Sayin...
Til next time!
Stay Tune for more articles!

-Kazuhiko

How effective is "Ghost Belle & Haunted Mansion" in this format? | Strategy Discussion

One of the reliable ways to deal with the opponent's plays is by using hand traps. Unlike regular traps set on the field or field negations, hand traps are quite unpredictable as they dwell in the player's hand cards...hidden..until the perfect timing arrives. In today's metagame, a lot of effects involve moving cards from the graveyard to a different place, and there is a perfect "haunted mansion" that is ready to cater guests. (*Door screeches*)

Does that ring a "Belle"? Well, well...allow me to introduce you to "Ghost Belle & Haunted Mansion."  Enter the mansion and let's begin discussing. (*Thunder*)

How GOOD is the new "Diabellestarr" engine from AGE OF OVERLORD? | Tech Card Discussion

Hey RespectYGOers! I'm finally back with another article and today, we'll talk about the hottest engine right now in the OCG land no other than the Diabellestarr and Sinful Spoils engine!

Does this engine really have what it takes to make an impact? Why are people on the hunt to get this engine? Let's dive in!

Is "Super Starslayer TY-PHON - Sky Crisis" a must in every Extra Deck? | AGE OF OVERLORD Single Card Discussion

Have you been in that situation wherein, you had a good sleep, joined the locals, and suddenly, you are facing "Baronne de Fleur", "Mekk-Knight Crusadia Avaramax", "Borrelend Dragon", or even the "Supreme King Z-Arc" and you find yourself not having enough resources to out these boss monsters? Well, gone are the days that we feel helpless after not having any main deck out to it as AGE OF OVERLORD brings us the newest generic XYZ that can "Slay" these potential threats!

Today, we'll feature the newest XYZ in AGE OF OVERLORD (AGOV) which is called "Super Starslayer TY-PHON - Sky Crisis" which will arrive in TCG in October! Let's dive into it!

What kind of support does "Dragonmaid" need? | Future Support Discussion

Welcome to the "Dragonmaid Mansion" !

Last time, I conducted a poll in X and our RespectYGO Broadcast Channel on Facebook and it shows that you're interested to see what support could "Dragonmaid" have in the future.

Well, today is the day we will analyze the theme and figure out some concepts that can make or break "Dragonmaid"! Please proceed to the lobby!

Will "Fiendsmith" refine the Meta soon? | New Archetype Discussion

Greetings! Today, I'm going to talk about the newest theme revealed in INFINITE FORBIDDEN called "Demonsmith" / "Fiendsmith." It's a LIGHT Fiend theme composed of 8 cards on its upcoming debut and this archetype has a great potential!

Will this refine the metagame or will it start off as an....engine to something else? Buckle your seatbelts and let's dive in!

Is it TIME for new "Harpie" support? - Future Support Discussion

Lately, I have been checking some of the reprints in QUARTER CENTURY CHRONICLE Side: Pride and I noticed that "Harpie" got some important reprints. Then, I realized that "Harpie" never had any follow-up in OCG or TCG from LINK VRAINS PACK 2 aside from "Cyber Slash Harpie Lady","Toon Harpie Lady", and "Harpie's Pet Dragon Fearsome Fire Blast."

I have seen reprints here and there and I wonder, is this them giving us a hint supporting one of the popular archtypes of the DM era? What kind of support will they get to be on par with the current meta? Let's discuss that in this featured article!

How to counter "Centur-Ion" | Strategy Discussion + Tips!

Heya! ArcKnight here and I'm back with another article featuring one of the topics you voted for in the poll which is the best way to counter "Centur-Ion." "Centur-Ion" has just been released in Valiant Smashers in TCG too and I feel this is the perfect timing to revisit the counter strategy against them.

Without further ado, let's get started!

What's the best way to counter "Kashtira"? | Counter Strategy Discussion

Greetings duelists! ArcKnight here and today, I'm sharing some best practices to counter "Kashtira" from the POV (Point-of-view) of a "Kashtira" player like me. "Kashtira" has been one of my go-to decks when joining big events in OCG as it's very versatile and it counters the meta as an anti-meta strategy. It was my bread and butter when I topped (4th) in this year's Duelist Cup. While the recent OCG and TCG forbidden & limited list nerfed "Kashtira" real hard, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel introduced the remaining "Kashtira" cards this week which are already starting to create a huge impact. 

So, what's really the weakness of "Kashtira"? Let's talk about this now before papa "Fenrir" sees me.

READ: My 1st Place "Fire King" Deck Profile | Backstory and Tech Choice Discussion

Hey everyone! Arc here. As a result of the recent poll I held in X (formerly twitter), I will share the deck profile of my recent OCG ranking top for "Fire King". I will also share a bit of a backstory on how I landed on this deck and what I discovered after numerous testings here and there.

Let's begin!

How GOOD is the new "Voiceless Voice" theme in PHNI? | Archetype Discussion

Hello there! Arcknight here. I'm back with another article and this time, I'll feature the newest ritual theme in PHANTOM NIGHTMARE (PHNI) called "Voiceless Voice"! Does this archetype have what it takes to enter the competitive scene?

Let's find out!

"Diamond Overdose"-Single card discussion

(J.)I just wanted to share this info.It is one of the most OP Koa'ki Meiru card.It is the Koa'ki Meiru who holds the Diamond core of the Koa'ki Meiru!
Please welcome! the badass "Koa'ki Meiru Overdose!

During each of your End Phases, destroy this card unless you send 1 "Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru" from your hand to the Graveyard or reveal 1 Rock-Type monster in your hand. During either player's turn, when your opponent would Summon a monster(s): You can Tribute this card; negate the Summon, and if you do, destroy that monster(s).

 So basically,it is an instant summon negator for inherent summons such as normal,tribute,pendulumand inherent special summoned cards! What's cool about the card is the artwork because as you can see in the middle chest of the monster card,you can see the "Diamond core!"

It searches the whole koa'ki meiru family! What else can you ask for?

Overall,the new card is cool and seems like the Rock stun factor is now complete!
I'm looking forward to the success of this card though Necloths and the other tribe force stuffs looks more promising.

This card comes out on "The Secret of Evolution" that will be released in Japan on November 15,2014!

Stay Tune for more exciting infos!


-Jhay