Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
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Decks for starting out
Greetings!
I'm fairly new to Master Duel and didn't play much Yu-Gi-Oh! in general for the past decade - you could say I'm a complete amateur.
Now, I've done most of the solo mode stuff to get to know some more archetypes and played the current Theme Chronicles event to the point where I got all obtainable gems with the vendread loaner deck. Luckily, the loaner was actually quite good, so I didn't need to build a deck. (Got all gems with a 22:8 win ratio.)
After all of this, I want to dive into ranked. For the solo mode stuff I've used an Endymion deck, which seems to be rouge at best - and I've only got the bare basics for the deck anyway (pretty much no extra deck). But now I have no clue which deck to go for. I don't know shit about the meta game and even less about the longterm viability of decks, as I don't want to spend all my ressources on building a deck that will banned soon anyway (like, Baronne seems like something that will be banned soon). Or worse, something that is simply unfun to play.
I don't particually enjoy stun decks and I'm not into all or nothing combo decks ending on a board full of generic boss monsters (looking at the new superheavy stuff). Is there something viable to start building, ideally with a low power version to test the strategy, before commiting to pulling/crafting all cards needed? (like, Mannadium would take all my ressources and it's gamble if I'd like it)
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A brief discussion on expectation and courtesy in a duel
Just this week, I've come back to Master Duel after being absent for several months. One thing that has hit me like a truck, much more than during previous hiatuses, is just how rude most decks are - even casual strategies, such as Dark Magician. As an example, I was playing on the ladder against someone running a Stardust deck, and just going through my regular effects (Circle, Combination, Soul + Dragon Knight, Magician's Right-Hand, Ebony magicians, Rivals, etc) was enough to shut down my opponent every time they tried a new play. Osiris forbid I actually went for a full combo with Apollousa or Dragoon or any number of other bothersome negates. I actually felt bad for them, their fun was effectevely being prevented by my regular plays, even running a fairly low power deck. This brings me to the discussion - is it really okay for Yu-Gi-Oh to be this toxic as a game? Other TCGs and CCGs tend to not be nearly as bad in this regard. Is it really okay to expect your opponents to accept that being fully shutdown is just a normal part of the game? Lastly, how do you guys feel about how long it takes to make a play in Master Duel? I'm always worried that my opponent is getting bored after the 10th card activation.
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This cute little guy is the reward for completing the newest solo mode gate
Also available in card sleeve form, I guess. He just looks happy to be there.
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Cool SPYRAL deck
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This guy gave SPYRAL a hand rip combo, leaving them with 1 topdeck card that you chose for them to draw. When they pass back to you, you can OTK with Accesscode, too.
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December 5th Banlist
Cards to be Limited
- Runick Fountain (-1)
- Mathmech Diameter (-2)
Cards to be Semi-Limited
- Cynet Mining (-1)
- Tempest, Dragon Ruler of Storms (+1)
- Pot of Desires (-1)
- Quick Launch (-1)
- Chaos Space (-1)
- Purrely (-1)
- Purrely Delicious Memory (-1)
- Labrynth Stovie Torbie (-1)
Cards to be Unlimited
- Zoodiac Drident (+2)
- Lyrilusc - Cobalt Sparrow (+1)
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Ritual Festival thoughts
This has been one of the most enjoyable events so far. The power level is basically perfect, and even though they're pushing Nouvelles, they don't feel oppressive either.
I've had a lot of fun playing Megaliths, personally. Being able to quick-effect summon a pop 3-5 and a bounce 3, along with a targeting negate is so good in this event.
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October 10th Forbidden and Limited List
Tearlaments and Spright still getting hits. Diablosis and Tear hits seem to confirm leaks about the new Kashtira cards being in the next pack.
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Master Duel Leaks
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We're getting the next wave of Kashtira support.
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Final September Pack Leak
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I don't like shorts, but that's how he did it this time. But we're getting Purrely.
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September Main Pack Leaks
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Lots of new photon/galaxy eyes support.
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I:P Masquerena Alt Art Got Released
I was lucky enough to get it from the free pack they gave out. Looks sick
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New Selection Pack Announcement
August 10, Kashtira, Draco Slayer, Chaos Angel.
New Banlist also announced but not really deserving its own post because it's only one card. Kashtira Fenrir is semi limited.
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25th Anniversary Countdown
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Excited to see what may be coming. Lots of speculation around this.
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World Championship Finals Coming Up!
With the finals happening tomorrow and over the weekend, I’m curious to see if any team came up with something unique to try and counter the current meta knowing the pool is limited.
Challenge is that all the meta decks right now don’t have too many cross over cards aside the common staples like MaxxC, Ash, Imperm, Called By, etc. So I’m sure almost if not all teams will have the first two plus one more as their shared cards. Then decks like Spright, Tear, DLink, Branded, Lab, Rikka, all should be able to function pretty well under the restriction.
Either way, looking forward to it and the follow up afterwards. Maybe this will help Konami realize just how much MaxxC and Ash are essentially “play it or lose” cards and adjust. Or at the very least get us a banlist that actually shakes the meta. I had my fill of Tears haha.
What are your thoughts?!
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What's a non-archetype card you can't wait for?
I know everyone's probably looking forward to Kashtira or Dracoslayers, but I'm waiting for this so Labrynth can get rid of towers (and links)
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August Pack Leak - 7/31/23
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We're finally getting Kashtira, BUT we're not getting Arise Heart in this pack.
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August Pack Leaks - 7/29/23
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Dracoslayer. Combos and replays featured.
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Season 18 Marincess Gameplay
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If anyone's looking to play a fun link deck, this is a good one to pick! Only takes 3 UR and has a lot of different plays it can make ✌️
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August Pack Leaks - 7/28/23
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Sky Striker and Adventure support
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August Pack Leak - 7/27/23
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Looks like a bunch of different archetype support, Live twin and amazement seem to be getting the most, not much shown in this video.
He did play some scenarios, demonstrate combos.
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New update featuring 2 new secret packs and cosmetics
3 secret packs in a row. Hope this trend continues 🙏
Secret Packs
- Guardian of the Sacred Summit
- Swordsoul + Yang Zing
- The Ultimate Traditional Art
- P.U.N.K. + Karakuri
Shop Items
- Two bundles with accessories and 5 master packs
- "Legendary Dragon of White"
- "Legendary Magician of Dark"
- P.U.N.K. card sleeves
- Guardian of the Sacred Summit
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Traptrix gameplay with new support
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It's funny how these guys went from being a stall control deck to controlling your opponent with traps then becoming OTK gremlins the next turn. Been a lot of fun playing them every once in a while 😂
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Second wave of missions for the Monster Type Festival
Win 10 duels and destroy 10 cards will give you 200 extra gems
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August Pack Leaks (Chaos Angel)
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Do you love playing against labrynth? Well, it's going to get more busted 🙃
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How I felt playing the event
- Chain link 1: Cooclock
- Chain link 2: Stovie
- Chain link 3: Feel despair, hoping to draw evenly
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Anyway, I got enough points for all the gem rewards so I'm never looking back, hope everyone else enjoys the event!
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Invoked Generaider, also only 3 URs.
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Seems like an improvement, I'm probably going to take this deck and build off of it myself.
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What are you playing this month?
Curious what everyone (as we start this community up) is playing this month?
I was waiting for the Evil Eye support and really enjoying it so far. I also got what I needed for Generaider which has been a lot of fun as well.
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Got my Labrynth deck updated!
not sure exactly what I want to put in here, but this is the first iteration. Playtesting it in solo has definitely been fun, but haven't had the chance to play against ppl with it yet