Thoughts on the latest Banlist! π
Hello, cool young Gen Z Duelists! π₯ The brand new Banlist has just arrived, and it's super exciting! From unlocking more powerful cards to limiting annoying "final bosses", this Banlist will definitely change the meta quite a bit. Here are my thoughts, along with tips on how to play around the changes and suggested deck builds for newbies! π‘β¨
π Newly Unlimited: Released
Notable names:
- Eva (2 β 3): Fairy type is great! This card makes a strong comeback for those who are playing Herald or Drytron. π
- Dinowrestler Pankratops (2 β 3): Best boi to clear the field, especially useful when you play second. π¦π₯
- Destiny HERO - Malicious (2 β 3): HERO deck welcomes the enthusiastic Malicious brothers! HERO players must be very happy. β€οΈβπ₯
- Purrely Delicious Memory (2 β 3): Purrely fans, hearing this makes you feel "delicious", right? ππΎ
π‘ Tips for playing:
- Use Pankratops in most second-play decks to put a lot of pressure on your opponent's first turn.
- Eva is a great piece to add consistency to Fairy-based decks!
βοΈ Newly Semi-Limited: A Little Restraint
Notable leaves:
- Performapal Monkeyboard (1 β 2): Pendulum players have been slightly buffed! Pendulum has a chance to dominate again. πβ¨
- Master Peace, the True Dracoslaying King (1 β 2): This is the real "king". But it's hard to use effectively because it requires specific engines. π
- Snatch Steal (1 β 2): Steal an opponent's monster and turn the tide. Awesome, huh? π
π‘ Tips for playing:
- Pendulum players can experiment with Chronograph Sorcerer + Monkeyboard to optimize field setup.
- Snatch Steal is a fun tech card, but use it carefully because it heals your opponent!
β οΈ Newly Limited: You can only use one card!
Typical victims:
- Cyber ββJar (0 β 1): If you like playing meme decks or retro formats, this is a "must-try"! π€π£
- Gozen Match (2 β 1): Control decks got a slight nerf, making it a bit harder to lock field.
- Artifact Scythe (3 β 1): Bye-bye lock Extra Deck. This is necessary to avoid toxic meta. π‘οΈ
π‘ Tips for playing:
- Cyber ββJar can be added to Fun Decks or meme builds for super cool highlights.
- Artifact Scythe is now less of a problem in trap-heavy decks than it used to be.
π« Newly Forbidden: Goodbye
"Fallen" leaves:
- Abyss Dweller (3 β 0): A counter card that's too strong for graveyard-centric decks. The meta will be a bit lighter.
π‘ Tips for playing:
- Abyss Dweller being banned means decks like Tearlaments and Shaddoll can operate more comfortably. But be prepared to counter it.
Deck building suggestions for newbies:
- HERO Deck: With Malicious back, HERO is a sustainable, accessible, and super cool option! π¦ΈββοΈ
- Purrely Deck: Use Purrely Delicious Memory to create a super cute and powerful field. πΎ
- Pendulum Magician: Use Monkeyboard and Chronograph to explode the field. π©β¨
π‘ Tips for newbies:
- Prioritize building decks with simple but effective combos.
- Always add hand traps or spell/trap to counter common strategies.
- Learn how to side deck properly to deal with different meta decks.
β¨ Summary: This new banlist is a balance between the old meta and the opportunity for other decks to emerge. If you are a newbie, take advantage of easy-to-use cards like Pankratops, Malicious to gradually improve your skills. Wish you all have fun dueling and always draw the best cards! π
DRAW PHASE! LET'S GOOO! π΄π₯






