From Brick Hands to Breakthroughs: My Comeback Story

Hello everyone! I'm back on this blog! After a year away, I finally stepped back into the tournament scene, ready to sling some cards and—hopefully—not brick my way into oblivion. But fate had other plans. This past weekend, I participated in two events: the Challenger Cup Qualifier (a major showdown with serious stakes) and an Asian English Local Ranking Tournament (where I could test my resolve without the crushing weight of expectations).

Spoiler alert: One went terribly wrong, and the other went surprisingly right.

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!

"In my GO SECOND Era" - My Top 16 Battle Nexus 2024 "Tenpai Dragon" Report

"You go first" - Here is just one of the few lines that I kept saying everytime I won the die roll during the 8 rounds of Swiss in the recently held Battle Nexus 2024 in the Philippines. You got it right, I'm using Legacy of Destruction's newest theme called "Tenpai Dragon" also known as "Tenpai Ryu".

Today, I'm going to share my journey on how I managed to be part of day 2's Top 16 from 211 aspiring duelists who competed last March 23rd. Let's gooo!

I. Why "Tenpai Dragon"?

II. Deck Profile and Tournament Report Day 1/2

III. Tech Choices

IV. Realizations

V. Summary

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!

Notice me, "Tenpai"! - My 1st Place "Tenpai" Deck Profile

Hey ya'll! It's me again, ArcKnight. I am finally back with another deck profile/tournament report featuring one of coolest OTK decks I have tried which is "Tenpai Dragons" where I won 1st place in the recent OCG ranking. What's interesting is I didn't have one of their key OTK cards in my extra deck.

Without further ado, let's talk about this new theme "Tenpai", and why it deserves our attention.

"No Diviner? No Nadir? No problem!" | 1st Place "Voiceless Voice" Deck Profile and Strategy Explanations by ArcKnight

Hello fellow Voiceless Disciple! It's me ArcKnight, a Voiceless Voice player since its debut in PHANTOM NIGHTMARE. Most of you have seen the several articles I wrote regarding "Voiceless Voice" and I really appreciate the great feedback you've been giving so today, I'll share another write-up featuring a more budget alternative build that could work and it's my recent 4-0 deck that won ranking yesterday.

Haven't gotten your playset of "Diviner of the Herald" or maybe you're still lacking the extra deck pieces needed for "Nadir Servant"? This is the article for you. (Silent wink)

This new XYZ in LEDE is insane but...

Hello everyone! I'm back with another article. I decided to use my after shifts to do a quick article while thinking about life at 3am. This reminds me of the new generic rank 10 that was revealed two days ago called "Technalogue Valdrath". 

I wonder which decks can take advantage of this at the moment and why we should get this card in LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION (LEDE). Let's discuss!

Here's how this new Illusion card in LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION can help "Chimera" | Single Card Review

Hey everyone! ArcKnight here. It's been a while since I wrote something here due to my hectic work schedule and I hope I can find some free time in the coming weeks. Today, I'm going to talk about the latest Ultra Rare card in LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION which is the new "Nightmare Apprentice"! 

Did the last UR meet the expectations? Let's discuss!

Here's how the new "Goblin Biker" cards in LEDE can boost the theme's strategy!

Hey everyone! ArcKnight here and I'm back in writing articles finally in 2024! Today, I'm going to share my insights on these two new "Goblin Biker" cards revealed today in LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION (LEDE). 

Is "Goblin Biker" finally good? Let's discuss!

"Answered Prayers?" - New "Silenforc"/"Voiceless Voice" card review (LEDE)

Hiya! Arcknight here. I'm so glad that my work deliverables today are complete which means I can finally react on the two new "Silenforc" / "Voiceless Voice" cards in LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION! 

Will these cards see play in the future "Silenforc" builds? Are these cards really what the theme is lacking? Let's analyze everything in this new article!

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*)

"Breaking my SILENCE" - Top 2 "Silenforc" Deck Profile by ArcKnight - BLS Event 2023 | Tech choices and Strategies Explained!

Hey everyone! ArcKnight here~ Today, I'm going to share my full deck profile and tournament report from the recently held Black Luster Soldier (Normal Monster) Tournament 2023 Philippines where I used the newest "Silenforc" / "Voiceless Voice" deck from PHANTOM NIGHTMARE (PHNI) and placed 2nd over 95 players!

Below, I will share why I decided to use this deck in this huge event, my considerations on my tech choices and side deck, and also strategies that I did to "Silence" my opponents (Evil smirk). Kidding aside, continue reading 'til the end and let my 'Voice' be heard~

Tutorial 101: How to generate your own Yu-Gi-Oh! Set Spoilers?

Hey ya'll! ArcKnight here! It's been a while since I wrote something again and I figured I would share something interesting the next time I do it. 

Hence, I will start an article series called "Tutorial 101" where I will share things that relates to playstyle, strategies, and other stuff that deviates the usual meta and archetype related articles you see everyday. (Also, ArcKnight came from the XYZ Number 101: Silent Honors Ark Knight) so why not? :D

One of the key segments that I do as one of the writers of RespectYGO social media channels is doing custom set spoilers to update all fans with the latest set updates 'til its release. Did you know that you can also create your own? Yes! Today, I'm gonna share how you can access all available set spoilers from the past and the present! Read 'til the end to see the tea!

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!

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!

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 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.

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!

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!