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FieldNeo Space
Archetype:
Elemental HERO
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"Elemental HERO Neos" and all Fusion Monsters that specifically list "Elemental HERO Neos" as a Fusion Material gain 500 ATK. Fusion Monsters that specifically list "Elemental HERO Neos" as a Fusion Material do not have to activate their effects during the End Phase that shuffle them into the Extra Deck.
Neo Space — Power Evaluation
Final Score: 44 ± 6 · Confidence: Medium
- Intrinsic: 44 · Deck: 50 · Meta: provisional
- Primary role: Utility · Secondary: Archetype Support
Why it scores here
Neo Space is an archetype-specific field spell providing modest passive enhancements to Elemental HERO Neos Fusion decks: +500 ATK and prevention of End Phase shuffling. While it shows strong inclusion in Neos-focused decks (91.3% co-occur with Elemental HERO Neos), its effects are narrow in scope and entirely dependent on running Neos Fusions. The +500 ATK buff is marginal, the shuffle prevention extends the board by only one turn, and the unique field spell slot creates inherent deck-building friction. Outside Neos homes, the card is nearly unplayable.
Axis scores
| Axis | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | 60 | Neo Space requires commitment to Neos Fusions and has no inherent tutoring, limiting accessibility to 60 despite appearing in 104 decks. (verified) |
| Combo & Conversion | 40 | As a field spell, Neo Space generates no combos on its own and provides only +500 ATK and one-turn board extension, earning 40. (inferred) |
| Resource Economy | 35 | Neo Space is a -1 if drawn without Neos Fusions on field and generates no card advantage or refuel, scoring 35. (inferred) |
| Effect & Interaction | 45 | The shuffle prevention creates soft pseudo-control by extending Neos Fusions' board presence one turn, scoring 45, but is not true disruption. (inferred) |
| Material Utility | 5 | As a spell card, Neo Space cannot be used as material, monster name, level, or attribute provider, scoring only 5. (verified) |
| Resilience & Flexibility | 40 | Field spells are vulnerable to field destruction (Twin Twisters, Mystical Space Typhoon), creating a single point of failure and a resilience score of 40. (inferred) |
| Deck-Building Efficiency | 55 | Running 1–3 copies competes with the unique field spell slot and requires Neos Fusions to justify inclusion, but is moderately efficient within Neos homes, scoring 55. (verified) |
Calculation
Weight profile: Utility / no clear role (default). Intrinsic ≈ 44, Deck ≈ 50, Meta = provisional. Modifiers: Archetype specificity (-2); Field slot competition (-2). Final formula: 0.40*Intrinsic + 0.60*Deck - 4 (archetype specificity + field slot competition)
Strengths
- Strong synergy with Elemental HERO Neos and Neos Fusion-based strategies (91.3% co-inclusion with Neos).
- Prevents End Phase shuffling, extending Neos Fusion board presence for one additional turn.
- Appears in 17 distinct archetype homes, suggesting some broader applicability in adjacent strategies.
- Clear card text with no rules ambiguity or complex interactions.
Weaknesses
- Provides only +500 ATK, a marginal offensive boost that does not swing matchups alone.
- Entirely dependent on running Neos Fusions to be useful; dead card outside those homes.
- Field spell slot is unique and contested, creating deck-building friction and opportunity cost.
- Vulnerable to field destruction effects (Twin Twisters, Mystical Space Typhoon, Duster, etc.), creating a single point of failure.
- Generates no card advantage or resource refuel on its own.
- End Phase shuffle prevention buys only one turn of extended board presence.
Counters / choke points
- Field spell destruction (Twin Twisters, Mystical Space Typhoon, Cosmic Cyclone, Duster).
- Any disruption to Neos Fusions on-field eliminates Neo Space's value.
- Decks not running Neos Fusions render Neo Space completely ineffective.
Best use
Field spell support for Neos Fusion strategies. Decks: Elemental HERO Neos, Heroic Neos, Neo-Spacian. Suggested copies: 1.
Evidence & gaps
- Verified: Neo Space provides +500 ATK to Neos Fusions (card text).; Neo Space prevents End Phase shuffling of Neos Fusions (card text).; 91.3% of Neo Space decks also run Elemental HERO Neos (deck evidence).; Appears in 104 decks with 1.47 average copies per deck (deck evidence).; Field spells compete for a unique slot (card type rule).
- Observed: 37.5% of Neo Space decks are Heroic archetype (deck evidence).; Top partners are all Neos-related cards: Neos (91.3%), Brave Neos (73.1%), Neos Fusion (72.1%) (deck evidence).; Running distribution: 75 decks with 1 copy, 9 with 2 copies, 20 with 3 copies (deck evidence).
- Inferred: As a field spell, Neo Space cannot generate combos or serve as material.; +500 ATK is a modest buff that does not swing matchups alone.; End Phase shuffle prevention extends Neos Fusion board by one turn maximum.; Accessibility is moderate in Neos homes, low outside them.; Field slot competition creates inherent deck-building friction.; Vulnerability to field destruction creates a single point of failure.
- Data gaps: No combos supplied (expected for field spells, but limits combo_conversion assessment). No guides supplied, limiting human context on card role. No StatisticsCard data for archetype inclusion % (inferred from 104-deck sample only). No banlist token (assumed unlimited/3 copies). Archetype labels include "Không có" (unclassified), suggesting data classification issues.