(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


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Let the light of "Zefra" shine upon us!

-ArcKnight

(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

"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

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

(CROS) More "Frightfuring" than ever!-featuring "Frightfur Leo" from "Crossover Souls(CROS)

(ArcKnight) Looks like we have a new "Frightfur" monster and guess what,it's our themed "Volcasaurus" for our lovely and vicious "Fluffals"!

Prepare yourselves for "Frightfur Lio"!

Frightfur Leo
Dark/Fiend/7*/ATK2400/DEF2000 - Fusion
“Edge Imp Saw” + 1 “Fluffal” monster
This card must be Fusion Summoned, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. You can only activate the effect of “Frightfur Leo” once per turn. During the turn you activate this card’s effect, this card cannot attack directly.
(1) You can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; destroy that opponent’s monster, and if you do, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the destroyed monster’s original ATK.

Translated by The Organization
Source: http://www.yugioh-card.com/…/line…/arc-v/bp_crossover_souls/

 Seeing his effect confirms the existence of "Edge Imp Saw" in CROS.

Review:

1. His effect is pretty straightforward.The great thing about this card is that you can steal games with his "Burn Effect" after you destroy a monster(Let us say you destroy your opponent's "Number 95:Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter" and inflict a massive 4000 damage!)
2. Stat-wise,it is pretty standard in Fusion monster.It is also the first level 7 "Frightfur" to be revealed and based on the Mat presented on the official site,we will receive 2 more fusion monster in CROS and "Fluffal Sheep"

Take a look at this cool mat courtesy of Konami.....

Courtesy:http://www.yugioh-card.com/japan/event/cros/images/field.jpg

 If you look closer,we can speculate that a "Frightfur" that resembles "Fluffal Sheep" is present as well as another "Fluffal Bear" look a like "Frightfur Fusion.

It is very timely for Konami to release Sheep because of this year's part animal which is "Sheep"

Here's an anime art and effect of "Frightfur Mad Chimaera" so you guys will have an idea of what might be the buffed effect of this card once released.


 Frightfur Mad Chimaera
Dark/Fiend/Fusion/8
2800/2000
3 "Frightfur" monsters
Must first be Fusion summoned and cannot be special summoned by other ways.If this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard: You can Special Summon that opponent's monster to your side of the field. This card gains 300 ATK for each monster you control that was Special Summoned by this effect. When this card battles: You can activate this effect; your opponent cannot activate Spell/Trap Cards until the end of the Battle Phase.






What do you think of this new "Frightfur" fusion?
Pretty interesting! Hopefully they can also make it to competitive level once they are released.
Happy Dueling Everyone!

Stay Tune for more exciting updates and see you on RespectYGO's 1st Anniversary Tournament!

-Anime pictures
(Fluffal Sheep,Frighfur Sheep,Frightfur Mad Chimaera/buffed effect)

-Arc

(CROS) Raid Raptor's Revolution-Official Guide to "Raid Raptors" Archetype

(ArcKnight) We have some news to deliver straight from "Crossover Souls"!
Prepare yourselves to meet the new and very cool "Raid Raptors" and their new Rank-Up Magic!
Plus,we also included the previous "Raid Raptor" cards from "The Secrets of Eternity" as well as "Raid Raptors-Force Stix".
Here are the new "Raid Raptor" cards from "Crossover Souls"!

Contents
I-Raid Raptors XYZ monsters support
II-Raid Raptors monsters support
III-Raid Raptors Spell support
IV-Raid Raptors Trap support
V-Conclusion

8th Tetsu CS, Domestic Tournament, 12/21/2015, 280 Players

(ArcKnight) A interesting list featuring "Yosenju"

The Brotherhood

Deck:Yosenju Flame Star
MONSTER CARDS (14):
3 Brotherhood of the Fire Fist – Bear
3 Hermit Youkai Kamaitachi
3 Kamanitachi of the Hermit Yokai
3 Hermit Youkai Kamamitachi
2 Yosenju Tsujikirikaze
SPELL CARDS (20):
2 Instant Fusion
1 Heavy Storm
2 Pot of Duality
2 Smashing Ground
2 Night Beam
1 Dark Hole
3 Mystical Space Typhoon
2 Fire Formation – Gyokkou
3 Fire Formation – Tenki
2 Fire Formation – Tensu
TRAP CARDS (7):
2 Starlight Road
3 Mirror Force
2 Vanity’s Emptiness
EXTRA DECK (15):
1 Mavelus
1 Elder God Noden
1 Stardust Dragon
2 Brotherhood of the Fire Fist – Tiger King
1 Gagaga Cowboy
1 Gagaga Samurai
1 Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon
1 Castel, the Skyblaster Musketeer
1 Lightning Chidori
1 Number 16: Shock Master
1 Number 80: Rhapsody in Berserk
1 Number 82: Heartlandraco
1 Number 85: Crazy Box
1 Evilswarm Exciton Knight
SIDE-DECK (15):
1 Maxx “C”
1 Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1 Santa Claws
1 Effect Veiler
2 D.D. Designator
1 Smashing Ground
3 Twister
3 Mind Crush
2 Fairy Wind


source:The Organization


So a deck revolving around two different types of brotherhood is not bad afterall. What do you think of this build?

Just make sure to adapt it to the new jan. 2015 ocg banlist. This deck is based on 2014 list.

Share us your thoughts


-Arcknight