First article
here at Pojo, yet starting off big. I'm one of
those few players who've been at it since the
release of Yugi and Kaiba starter decks. I've
just come out of a 3 year retirement and have
spent the last 3 months studying the game and
what it has become. You can't call this Yu-Gi-Oh
anymore. Everyone has the same deck idea, with
only 3-4 to choose from, most going to
Monarch-Trooper or Destiny Hero. And this is why
people struggle to win. I'm sure everyone has
heard the phrase, fight fire with fire, but when
you do, you get a bigger fire. In the game's
terms, the same decks continue to grow, burning
old ideas, putting new print to waste. So how do
you beat the best...
I've already discussed not fighting it with the
same thing, why do you think there's a new SJC
Champion every time. If all decks run the same
idea, it's up to luck.
Don't rely on luck: If you have a good strategy,
put some effort into it. Demise OTK goes all out
on the Sonic Bird and Senju / Manju. If you
wanted to run a Huge Revolution Deck, make sure
you have the cards you need to pull it off. Max
out each requirement with some searchers and put
in stall.
There is no such thing as a monster staple. It
may seem like there is because Trooper and Cyber
Dragon fit into the Metagame's decks, but the
truth is, it's far from that. Don't think just
because you've got 3 Cyber Dragons collecting
dust means they need to be in the next unique
deck you make. Use them for trade to someone
who's all for the Metagame.
Speaking of staples. If you're running a Royal
Decree, then traps are obviously not staples. As
for Brain Control and Snatch, see if it's really
all that important. Unique decks have built in
answers.
And finally, the one thing you need to put into
your new deck. Surprise. If your opponent isn't
expecting a BEWD, chances are, they haven't main
decked or side decked againt it. But when they
do, make sure you have the answer in your side
deck.
So form new ideas, use that Don Zaloog you
worked hard to get a few years back but now
collecting dust. Surprise your opponent by
summoning 2 BEWD in one turn with Lord of D.
Destroy your opponent with Huge Revolution,
getting rid of their hand and field all in one
with a free 1700+ attack. Swarm the field with
Zombies and devastate their deck with Vampire
Lord and Skull Tower. Laugh at your opponent
when you're down to 100 lp with a full Exodia in
hand. Bring on the Six Samurai's wrath with an
Irou, Grandmaster, and Shogun. Infinite
possibilities to beat the Metagame. It only
takes one unique idea. And when you wanna
practice against it, create one off the computer
or go to a local tourney and beat those Monarch
users.
My deck in my opinion is unstoppable. Beaten
Demise, Perfect Circle, Machine. Now take a
guess on what it is, it's not on here.
If you have any questions, ideas, criticism, or
anything at all, feel free to e-mail me at
bamoon518@yahoo.com
Hope this article was helpful and until next
time...
That Guy
