Monday, February 23, 2015

101's Tournament Report 2/22/15 Featuring "Yosenju"

(ArcKnight)It's been a while since I did a tournament report but this time,I'm going to share a Locals report using "Yosenju".

101's Tournament Report Featuring Yosenju

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

"Your Reliable Quick Reference"-Crossover Souls(CROS) Full Set Spoiler+ Images

 (ArcKnight) Just a random article containing all CROS cards to all our RespectYGOers.This can serve as your quick reference in case you got a random card in this set and you want to classify it by image or effect. Enjoy and don't forget to Bookmark!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

All Hail the Great Monarchs!-Official Guide to "Vassal Monarchs"(Updated)

(ArcKnight) Hello there. Awhile ago, I was making a full set spoiler for CROS like we were always doing but unfortunately,the "Blogger" has malfunctioned and corrupt my whole post(I was like on the 42nd card then every characters on that article got distorted.) Anyway,I will just make another article about the things I like in Yu-Gi-Oh!,and one of them is the new "Vassal" archetype in CROS.If you look at these cards,you will notice that they are the younger version of our monarch which I found very adorable.In addition,they are good fodder to summon the big "Monarchs" consistently.And because of that,I decided to compile these new and amazing "Vassal" cards.Here they are!


From Humble Beginnings...

Fuuetei Kashin Garm / Garm the Storm Vassal
Level 3 WIND Winged Beast-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Garm the Storm vassal” once per turn.
(1) You can return 1 Tribute Summoned monster you control to the hand; Special Summon this card from your hand. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can add 1 monster with 800 ATK and 1000 DEF from your Deck to your hand, except “Garm the Storm Vassal”.






Review:
Just one of the new "Vassal" card that can make a "Monarch" deck consistent.The fact that it can search other "Vassals" solidifies the whole concept.Furthermore,it recycles our "Monarchs" which can then re-used their trigger effects.This card is a great addition to our arsenal of emperors so I suggest RUN 3.


Raitei Kashin Mithra / Mithra the Thunder Vassal
Level 2 LIGHT Thunder-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Mithra the Thunder vassal” once per turn.
(1) During your Main Phase: You can Special Summon this card from your hand, and if you do, Special Summon 1 “Vassal Token” (Thunder-Type/LIGHT/Level 1 /ATK 800/DEF 1000) to your opponent’s side of the field in Defense Position. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: During your Main Phase this turn, you can Tribute Summon 1 monster in addition to your Normal Summon/Set. (You can only gain this effect once per turn.)


Review:
I never thought that "Zaborg,the Thunder Monarchs" has a female counterpart.This card is simple,you can easily summon this card with ease.If your wondering why it summons a random token,if you are a "Monarch" player before,there are times that you wanted to push for damage but your "Monarchs" will trigger and remove itself because its the only card on the field.With these card,you are ensured to avoid self destruction.I suggest RUN 3.



Chitei Kashin Landrobe / Landrobe the Rock Vassal
Level 4 EARTH Rock-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Landrobe the Rock Vassal” once per turn. (1) You can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; Special Summon this card from your hand, and if you do, change that target to face-down Defense Position. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn. (2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can target 1 monster with 800 ATK and 1000 DEF in your Graveyard, except “Landrobe the Rock Vassal”; add it to your hand.




Review:
How adorable that pic.It is "Grandmarg,the Rock Monarch's" younger servant.Even though I do not play "Monarchs",I still want to get a copy of this card for my collection.As for the effect,it recycles your vassals after you tributed this cute little rock.It also has the inbuilt "Cyber Dragon",Ghostrick Jackfrost esque effect to make sure that you can have a tribute fodder for your "Monarchs".RUN 3



Jatei Kashin Lucius / Lucius the Shadow Vassal
Level 1 DARK Fiend-Type Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Lucius the Shadow Vassal” once per turn.
(1) You can banish 1 Level 5 or higher monster from your Graveyard; Special Summon this card from your hand. You cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck for the rest of this turn.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can look at all Set cards your opponent controls. Your opponent cannot activate cards or effects in response to this effect’s activation.





Review:

He can be useful as another tribute fodder by just banishing a "Monarch" monster in your grave but I think this card is a little bit slow.Also,his second effect is a bit random.No advantage at all unless you want to be a fortune teller(predicting your opponent's set cards).Not unless this can cause those set cads miss the timing lol.

RUN 0 or 3 ,really,not that useful in our strategy.


Entei Kashin Berlines / Berlines the Firestorm Vassal
Level 3 FIRE Pyro Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
You can only use each effect of “Berlines the Firestorm Vassal” once per turn.
(1) You can discard 1 card; Special Summon this card from your hand. During this turn, you cannot Special Summon monster from the Extra Deck.
(2) If this card is Tributed for a Tribute Summon: You can reveal your opponent’s hand, and banish 1 card there until the end of the turn.








Review:
Finally we have our FIRE "Vassal".Basically,it combos pretty well with Lucius the Shadow Vassal. However,it offers the same mediocre effect just like the little caius.Banishing a card on your opponent's hand is a little random knowing that it can go back to your opponent's hand during the end of the turn.

Cool art tho.

RUN 0-3 If you find it useful.

Escher the Frost Vassal
Level 4 WATER Aqua Effect Monster
ATK 800
DEF 1000
(1) If your opponent controls 2 or more card(s) in their Spell & Trap card zone;You can special summon this card (from your hand).

Review:
Who would've thought that "Vassals" can be an archetype.This is the very first "Vassal" released way back then.It's condition really compliment "Mobius the Frost Monarch" as it destroys up to 2 Spell & Trap cards. It is quite descent but it is outlassed by new "Vassals" It is also very dependent on your opponent cards.
RUN 0-3 If you insist lol.


Behold the true Dominion!



Shin Teiou Ryuuiki / The True Monarch Dominion
Field Spell Card
(1) If you have no cards in your Extra Deck and control a Tribute Summoned monster while your opponent does not control a Tribute Summoned monster, your opponent cannot Special Summon from their Extra Deck.
(2) Tribute Summoned monsters you control gain 800 ATK during damage calculations when they attack an opponent’s monster.
(3) Once per turn: You can have 1 monster with 2800 ATK and 1000 DEF in your hand lose 2 Levels until the end of the turn.






Review:

At last we have our true Field Spell card(let's graduate from the good 'ol orichalcos).

It helps us to push for damage and we know that "Monarchs" struggle from monster who has greater attack.Also,it's lockdown ability for extra deck monster is very insane.

RUN 1-2


Wrap-up:

I really wanted to post a full CROS spoiler but blogger has prevented me from doing it for some reason lol.
Hopefully,you have fun reading my article.Don't forget to share this to your friends!

Also,Happy 1st Anniversary to our blog.It's been a year of inspiring and respecting the game we love!

So long!


-ArcKnight


Thursday, February 5, 2015

(CROS)Zefra Tree Awakened!+ New "Zefra" Cards and "Zefra" decklists

(Arcknight) Time for some news! Now,we can say that "Zefra" can be taken into a whole new level with these new cards. We are also going to share some sample decklist of a "Zefra" variant but first,let us familiarize ourselves with the new "Zefra" cards from "Crossover Souls"



Here they are!


Sephira no Shintaku/Oracle of the Zefra
Field Spell Card
You can only activate 1 “Oracle of the Zefra” per turn.
(1) When this card is activated: You can add 1 “Zefra” monster from your Deck to your hand.
(2) When you Ritual Summon by using a “Zefra” monster, or Special Summon by using a “Zefra” monster as Material: You can activate each of these effects up to once per turn, depending on the kind of monster Summoned.
● Ritual Monster: Shuffle 1 monster on the field into the Deck.
● Fusion Monster: Special Summon 1 monster from your hand.
● Synchro Monster: Choose 1 monster from your Deck and place it on top of the Deck.
● Xyz Monster: Draw 1 card, then discard 1 card.


Aesatellarknight Sephirathuban / Aesatellarknight Zefrathuban
LIGHT L4 Warrior-Type Pendulum Effect Monster
ATK/0 DEF/2100
PS 1
Pendulum Effect: You can only Pendulum Summon “Zefra” and “tellarknight” monsters. This effect cannot be negated.
Monster Effect: The Monster Effect of “Aesatellarknight Zefrathuban” can only be used once per turn.
(1): If this card is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Pendulum Summoned: You can target 1 other “tellarknight” or “Zefra” card in your Monster Zone or Pendulum Zone and 1 face-up card your opponent controls; destroy those cards.


 Sephira no Shingeki/”Zefra Divine Attack” (tentative)
Counter Trap
(1) When a monster effect or Spell/Trap Card is activated: Banish 1 face-up “Zefra” monster from your Extra Deck; negate that activation, and if you do destroy it.

And their Spell/Trap Searcher!

Zefra,Qiuniu,Secret of the Yang Zing
 Earth/Wyrm/Pendulum/7
0/2600
Blue Scale: 7/Red Scale:7

Pendulum Effect
You cannot Pendulum Summon monsters, except "Yang Zing" or "Zefra" monsters. This effect cannot be negated
Monster Effect
When this card is Pendulum Summoned, or when this card in your Monster Zone or Pendulum Zone is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can add 1 "Yang Zing" or "Zefra" Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand. You can only use this effect of "Sephira Qiuniu, Secret of the Yang Zing" once per turn.


 We also gather some sample decklist courtesy of konami! 

Courtesy:Konami CROS video
 Deck:Zefra/Shaddol/Nekroz/Tellarknight/Ritual Beast

3 Zefra Fuxi, Treasure of the Yang Zing
3 Zefra Qiuniu, Secret of the Yang Zing
3 Aether Satellarknight Zefra Thuban
3 Astellarknight, Zefra Byuth
1 Iesous Shaddoll Zefra Naga
1 Ohr Shaddoll Zefra Roots (Zefra Core)
2 Zefra Saber, Nekroz of Sword Saint
1 Zefra Exa, Nekroz of Blaze Beast
1 Zefram Pilica the Bold Ritual Beast Tamer
1 Zefra Windy/Wendy the Shadow Ritual Beast Tamer
1 Nekroz of Brionac
1 Nekroz of Unicore
1 Shaddoll Beast
1 Shaddoll Dragon
2 Shaddoll Hedgehog
2 Shaddoll Fusion
1 {Miracle} of Zefra
3 Oracle of the Zefra
2 Terraforming
1 Harpie’s Feather Duster
3
Divine Attack of Zefra
2 Echo Oscillation
1 El Shaddoll Shekhinaga
1 El Shaddoll Construct
1 El Shaddoll Winda
1 Leo, the Keeper of the Sacred Tree
2 Giganticastle
1 Clear Wing Syncrho Dragon
1 Yazi, Evil of the Yang Zing
1 Metaphys Horus
1 Gagaga Cowboy
1 Abyss Dweller
1 Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon
1 Castel, the Skyblaster Musketeer
1 Evilswarm Exciton Knight
1 Number 20: Brilliant

Courtesy:Konami CROS video snapshot
Deck:Zefra Tellarknight

3 Aether Satellarknight Zefra Thuban
3 Astellarknight, Zefra Byuth
3 Satellarknight Altair
3 Satellarknight Deneb
2 Satellarknight Vega
1 Satellarknight Unuk
2 Honest
2 Trobull Diver
1 Summoner Monk
1 Black Luster Soldier,Envoy of the Beginning

Spell:
3 Oracle of the Zefra
3 The Warrior Returning Alive
1 Reinforcements of the Army
1 Instant Fusion
1 Soul Charge
1 Harpie's Feather Duster

Trap:
1 Divine Attack Of Zefra
3 Stellar Nova Factor
2 Call of the Haunted
2 Compulsory Evacuation Device
2 Bottomless Trap Hole


Don't Forget to share this to your friends!
Let the light of "Zefra" shine upon us!

-ArcKnight






Tuesday, February 3, 2015

(CROS)I "Saw",I "Chain",I "Frightfur"!- Saikyo Jump News

(ArcKnight) Today,I am going to compile some of the confirmed (and unconfirmed) news about the new "Fluffal" related cards in "Crossover Souls".Here are some of the confirmed cards based on my speculation post on my previous article.Looks like my speculations are legit.Anyway,,,,,

Without further ado,here they are!(Courtesy of Saikyo Jump Magazine)

Saikyo Jump Magazine Scans

The New "Edge Imp" monsters!!




 Edge Imp Saw
Level 3 DARK Fiend-Type Effect Monster
ATK 500
DEF 1000
You can only use the effect of “Edge Imp Saw” once per turn. (1) When this card is Normal Summoned: You can send 1 “Furnimal” monster from your hand to the Graveyard; draw ? card(s?), then return 1 card from your hand to the top or bottom of your Deck.

-Basically,this card is their new themed draw card.I just dont get it why is it necessary to send furnimal monsters.I think,sending dead "Edge Imp" for a draw is better tho.Otherwise,it is still a great card to add to our pile.

 Edge Imp Chain
Level 4 DARK Fiend-Type Effect Monster
ATK 1200
DEF 1800
You can only use 1 “Edge Imp Chain” effect per turn, and only once that turn.
(1) When this card declares an attack: You can add 1 {???} from your Deck to your hand.
(2) If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: You can add 1 {???} {card?} from your Deck to your hand.

-I can speculate that the first effect adds a "Fluffal" then the second searches "Edge Imps"(or vise versa).This is the best Edge imp that can actually plus.






Hey! It's a Flying Sheep!!!




Fluffal Sheep
Level 2 EARTH Fairy-Type Effect Monster
ATK 400
DEF 800
You can only use the (2) effect of “Furnimal Sheep” once per turn.
(1) During your Main Phase (?), if you control a “Furnimal” monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand).
(2) You can return 1 other “Furnimal” monster you control to the hand; Special Summon 1 “Edge Imp” monster from your hand or Graveyard.

-Now,this is the one of the better fluffal aside from bear,dog and owl that you should put at 3-of.With this,you can recycle used Fluffal dogs and Owls so you can use them again next turn.The special summon part makes sure that you can perform your fusion summons.
 




 Death Toy Chain Sheep / Frightfur Sheep
Level 5 DARK Fiend-Type Fusion Effect Monster
ATK 2000
DEF 2000
“Edge Imp Chain” + 1 “Fluffal” monster
You can only use the (2) effect of “Frightfur” once pe turn.
(1) If this card attacks or is attacked, your opponent cannot activate cards or effects until the end of the Damage Step.
(2) If this card is destroyed by battle or your opponent’s card effect: You can Special Summon this card from your Graveyard, but it gains 800 ATK.
-This card may now serve as their new first turn play card due to its recursion ability.In addition,cards such as "Honest","Bujinki Habakiri',"Yosenju Tsujik" etc. are bane to this card then if they manage to respond a massive "Torrential Tribute",this card will just go back bigger and let your opponent feel the "Chains"!!! (Well.that's a bit harsh tho )


Deathtoy Mad Chimera / Frightfur Mad Chimera
Level 8 DARK Fiend-Type Fusion Effect Monster
ATK 2800
DEF 2000
3 “Frightfur” monsters
Must Fusion Summoned, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. You can only use the (2) effect of “Frightfur Mad Chimera” once per turn.
(1) If this card attacks or is attacked, your opponent cannot activate cards or effects until the end of the Damage Step.
(2) When this card destroys an opponent’s monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard: You can Special Summon that monster to your side of the field, but its ATK becomes halved.
(3) This card gains 300 ATK for each monster you control that is owned by your opponent.


--A confirmed Ultra Rare in this set.As of now,we don't have an easy access to this card due to how stiff its summoning requirements are.Furthermore,it doesn't offer any form of defense unlike "Frightfur Sheep".Actually,its stats is pretty much just a bumped "Frightfur Sheep"(Because you can just bump Sheep with your opponent's monster with a higher attack then return with a massive 2800 ATK then proceed to attack again.)But I admit,the artwork is again,pretty cool.


Some of the pictures presented are actually a clearer version of them in the anime but their effects are gathered from a trusted ocg source.

Happy Dueling

 
Source: Maxut


-Arc

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

"Parallel Twister" Anyone?

(ArcKnight) Hello readers! Today,I'm going to feature an interesting card that caught my eye.

I present to you,"Parallel Twister" from "Premium Pack 17"(Yes,your favorite pack because of Number 95!)


A new Whirlwind for your favorite deck!

Parallel Twister
Normal Spell Card
Send 1 other Spell/Trap Card you control to the Graveyard, then target 1 card on the field; destroy it.

Review

-Undoubtedly,a very straightforward card.By just sending an underused Spell/Trap card you control,you are granted to destroy any card you wish on the field!

Q:Now,how can it benefit my strategy?

-First,its effect is already devastating eliminating different threats you may encounter especially cards that can shut down different decks(Vanity's Emptiness,Skill Drain,Mistake,Etc.) There are several ways to maximize the usability of this card and today,we are going to share our menu for some of the most valuable decks that can treasure this hidden gem from PP17!

A: Okay,you got my attention and I like it! Now,where's the menu because I'm getting hungry?

Okay,Okay .Here we go sir/ma'am!

Here's our menu for today! (Ring the Bells)


1.Volcanics

First on our bucket list are "Volcanics".One thing I noticed when it comes to playing this deck was that they need a way to send the new "Blaze Accelerator Reload" to trigger its powerful (3) effect.Now,with "Parallel Twister",reloading your fire gun has never been easier than before!

By sending their themed trap card to the graveyard by "Parallel Twister",you can search "Volcanic Scattershot" or "Volcanic Shell" straight from your deck and also have the opportunity to destroy an unwanted card on the field.With "Magic Planter" in your main deck ,you have a lot of ways to dump this card to your graveyard to unleash Reload's powerful effect!

Also,"Volcanics" main a myriad of Continous Spell/Trap Cards like "Fiendish Chain" ,"Call of the Haunted" or even "Vanity's Emptiness".In other words,you can use "Parallel  Twister's" effect for free using these cards.



2. Qliphort

Isn't it cool to use "Saqlifice" as a Sacrifice? With "Parallel Twister",you can accelerate the search effect of "Saqlifice" and at the same time,destroy a card on the field!

Speaking of free materials for our twin twisters,you can also use your pendulum scales! Absolutely right! Since pendulum monsters are treated as spell cards when placed in the pendulum zone,they can be used to destroy cards!

Cards such as "Masked Hero Dark Law","Mistake",and "Thunderking RaiOh! can definitely slow down this deck but with the help of our new buddy,you can alleviate this weakness.








3.Fluffals

Definitely worth mentioning here."Crossover Souls" will release a number of support cards for them and one of them can be a new "Fluffal" monster and yes,we love to search our card with our "Toy Vendor"!

With "Parallel Twister",you can send you "Toy Vendor" immediately after you used its effect to search your "Edge Imp Sabres" or even any "Fluffal" monster you desire!

In other words,you can get your combo and your materials for swarming your "Frightfurs" to beat your opponent for an otk.In addition,"Parallel Twister" can destroy unnecessary backrows your opponent might use to ruin your strategy.

In case you do not have "Toy Vendor" ready,you can use your excess "Polymerization" and turn them into a card removal.


Conclusion:
This pretty wraps up everything.Hopefully,this card can greatly help your deck's strategy.Nothing more to say so "Parallel Twister" anyone?


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Ciao!
-ArcKnight

Friday, January 23, 2015

Rebirth of the Goddess-"The Nekroz of Sophia" + DT Archetypes Origin Trivia

(ArcKnight) Hey,I'm back in the scene and we've got some news to deliver from the upcoming booster pack "Crossover Souls(CROS)".


First,we have a new "Nekroz" monster in the form of "Sophia,Goddess of Rebirth".
Looks like the final boss has arrived after the "Nekroz Cycle"!

Behold to the powerful "Nekroz of Sophia"!!!

Nekroz of Sophia
[Spellcaster-Type ATK 3600 / DEF 3400 ]
You can Ritual Summon this card with any “Nekroz” Ritual Spell Card. Must be Ritual Summoned from your hand by using 3 monsters with different Types you control, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways.
(1) During either player’s Main Phase 1: You can discard both this card and 1 “Nekroz” Spell Card; during this Phase, your opponent cannot Special Summon from the Extra Deck.
(2) When this card is Ritual Summoned: You can banish all other cards on the field and in both Graveyards. During the turn you activate this effect, you cannot Normal or Special Summon other monsters.

Review
First off,you will notice that it requires 3 different monster cards with various types on the field to Ritual summon this card.That is,if the total levels of those monsters are 11 or more.Well,it wouldn't be hard for "Nekroz" users to fulfill this condition provided that they can summon many monsters in a single turn.Sadly,you cannot use her devastating effect the turn you summon those three monsters because if you look at the final condition on her (2) effect,to quote, " During the turn you activate this effect, you cannot Normal or Special Summon other monsters.".In other words,you can only banish cards on your following turn if you manage to maintain at least three monsters on the field.

Secondly,her first effect seems to be the more useful part of "Sophia".It prevents massive pendulum summons,Synchro summons,Xyz Summons and Fusion summons so your opponent will only have a field full of defenseless tuner or same level monsters.(Not unless it's Yosenju).

To sum up,I think Konami is really good in digging with the lore and I believe this card can be useful in the future though not as useful with her fellow "Nekroz" monsters such as "Nekroz of Trishula" and "Nekroz of Brionac".

We also have the list of the connectivity of "Sephira" towards other DT Archetypes.Looks like each member has an Equivalent card.

Yugioh.Wikia.com

Now we have an idea on what's in and what's left on the members of our favorite DT Archetypes!

More info on our next articles so keep tuning in readers!


-ArcKnight