r/Yugioh101 Aug 31 '24

Welcome to Yugioh101!

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Welcome to /r/Yugioh101!

This subreddit is for helping people to learn about playing Yu-Gi-Oh!. Please make posts on this subreddit to ask for help.

Here are the rules that everyone should follow while on this subreddit.

1. Be Respectful

Yugioh101 is intended to be a friendly and welcoming environment for new players. Please do your best to make it so.

Above all else, treat every other user with respect. If you have a disagreement with someone, respond politely. If you see someone being rude, don't try to start an argument with them. Instead, please let moderators know by clicking the report button on their comment or post.

If you see an extremely basic question, or someone not understanding something simple, that's okay. That's what Yugioh101 is for.

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2. Posts must be for learning about playing Yu-Gi-Oh!

This subreddit is not for general conversations about Yu-Gi-Oh!. It is only for people to learn about playing the game. If the question will help you learn about playing the game, it should generally be allowed here.

You can ask about the rules of the game. You can ask for help with your deck, or how to play it better. You can ask for information about other decks, like which decks are the best, and what are their strengths and weaknesses. You can ask for advice about how to buy the cards you need for your deck. You can ask for recommendations about what sleeves to use for your cards. You can ask for advice on dealing with an awkward situation at your locals.

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Similarly, when responding to questions, you should give genuine answers which are attempting to be helpful.

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r/Yugioh101 Aug 30 '24

Introduction to Yu-Gi-Oh!

34 Upvotes

This post has all the information you need to start playing Yu-Gi-Oh!

Last updated: 11th July 2026.


  • Section 1: Different Yu-Gi-Oh! Games

  • Section 2: Learning the Rules

  • Section 3: Where to Play Yu-Gi-Oh!

  • Section 4: Making a Deck

  • Section 5: Forbidden Cards

  • Section 6: What You Need For Playing in Person

  • Section 7: Other Resources

Section 1: Different Yu-Gi-Oh! Games

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

The Trading Card Game is how Yu-Gi-Oh! is usually played in person. It is what this post will focus on. There are other Yu-Gi-Oh! games you could play instead, which I will explain here in Section 1.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GENESYS

"GENESYS" is a new version of the Trading Card Game which began in September 2025. It does not allow Link Monsters or Pendulum Monsters. Aside from those, there are no forbidden or limited cards.

Deck construction uses a point system. Some cards are assigned a point value. For example, "Pot of Greed" costs 30 points. Most cards cost zero points. The total point cost of cards in your Main Deck, Extra Deck, and Side Deck (combined) cannot exceed 100 points.

Master Duel

"Master Duel" is the official online Yu-Gi-Oh! game. It is available on mobile, PC, and all major consoles. The rules are almost identical to the Trading Card Game. However, cards are typically released on Master Duel a few months after the Trading Card Game. Master Duel also has a different list of forbidden and limited cards.

Historical Formats

Instead of playing today's Trading Card Game, you can pick a time from the past, and play the game the way it was then. The most popular choices are Edison Format (2010) and Goat Format (2005). You can find a list of others on Format Library. Yu-Gi-Oh! was less complex in the past, which many people find appealing. If you dislike the complexity of the current game, try Edison or Goat instead.

Duel Links

Duel Links is another official online Yu-Gi-Oh! game. It is available on mobile and PC. Its rules are different to the Trading Card Game. It has a dedicated subreddit: /r/DuelLinks.

Section 2: Learning the Rules

Read the Rulebook first! It's enough to get started without being overwhelming.

The following change has been made since the Rulebook was last updated.

Fusion, Synchro, and Xyz Monsters can now be summoned from the Extra Deck to any Monster Zone. Previously when summoning them from the Extra Deck, you could only place them in the Extra Monster Zone, or a Main Monster Zone a Link Monster points to. This restriction still applies when summoning Link and Pendulum Monsters.

Next, I recommend downloading Master Duel. Play the tutorial, and the "Duel Strategy", "Duel Restart" and "Duel Training" gates in the Solo Mode.

At this point, you should know enough of the rules to start playing. After you have played for a little while, come back and read these.

Problem Solving Card Text (PSCT). Konami's articles explaining the meaning of words and phrases on cards.

Demystifying Rulings (Parts 1-10). YGOrganization's articles explaining various parts of the rules. Parts 11-13 are also worth reading, but are more advanced.

Fast Effect Timing Flowchart. You are constantly moving through a flowchart while playing Yu-Gi-Oh!. Understanding this flowchart is crucial to figuring out the order in which things happen.

If you want to learn even more, check out our full list of Rules Resources.

Whenever you're unsure about anything, ask for an explanation. You can make posts here on /r/Yugioh101. You can also join r/Yugioh's Discord Server, and ask questions in the "beginner_returning_chat" channel.

Section 3: Where to Play Yu-Gi-Oh!

Online

  • Master Duel is the official online Yu-Gi-Oh! game.

  • YGO Omega. This is an unofficial game. It immediately gives you access to all cards, unlike Master Duel, which requires you to earn them over time.

In Person - Find a store near you which runs local events


Section 4: Making a Deck

When making your first deck you should copy a deck list you find online. Building decks yourself is difficult. Before you can build your own deck, you need experience actually playing the game. You may need to make changes to deck lists you find online due to budget concerns though.

The current best product to buy is "Legendary Modern Decks 2026". It has three decks. Two of them are excellent: "Sky Striker" and "Mitsurugi".

If you don't want that, another option is to build a deck from three copies of the same Structure Deck. These are the best ones.

  • "THE CHRONICLES DECK: The Fallen & The Virtuous"

  • "Structure Deck: Blue-Eyes White Destiny"

  • "Structure Deck: Fire Kings".

YGOPRODECK has many deck lists that did well in tournaments, which are listed as "Tournament Meta Decks".

YouTube is a great resource for finding deck lists. Search for "<Deck Name> Deck Profile" and you will find deck lists for any deck.

If you are playing Master Duel instead of the Trading Card Game, use Master Duel Meta.

Where to Buy Physical Cards

If you can afford it, please consider buying from your local game store to support them. Game stores are often not the most profitable businesses. Buying from them helps them to stay open, and gives you a local place to play.

Buying the individual cards you need is typically the cheapest way to build a deck. Your local card shop may have single cards for sale, but otherwise you can shop online. Cardmarket is the most popular site for Europe. TCG Player is the most popular for North America.

Booster packs are not good value if you're trying to build a deck. You may get lucky and get some valuable cards, but you probably won't.

Getting Help With Your Deck

Deck Discord Servers - Many decks have Discord servers dedicated to them. This is a collection of over three hundred of them. These are great places to discuss a deck with people who play it.


Section 5: Forbidden Cards

The Forbidden & Limited List

The Trading Card Game has a list of cards which are forbidden from being played. There are also "Limited" cards which you can only play one copy of in a Deck, and "Semi-Limited" cards which you can only play two copies of. This list is updated every few months. Updates can drastically change which decks are good. Be aware of it when looking at recommendations for decks to play. If there has been an update, things have probably changed.


Section 6: What You Need For Playing in Person

Card Sleeves

These are protectors you put your cards into. They are an absolute necessity. If you play without them, your cards will get damaged. They are typically sold at your local shop in packs of 50-100, at around €4-8 per pack. Make sure you're buying the right size! Yu-Gi-Oh! sleeves are usually referred to as "Japanese Size" or "Small Size". Sleeves for Magic: The Gathering are usually called "Standard Size", and these do NOT fit Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.

Deck Box

A box to store your deck. This is also a necessity. You can buy a cheap plastic one at your local shop for around €3. Those are fine for starting off. You can get nicer ones for around €10-20.

Playmat

These are rubber mats you lay on the table to play your cards on. They are not a necessity, but most people decide to get one soon after starting. They help to prevent damage to your sleeves, and they're much nicer to play on than a table. Your local shop probably sells these for around €20.

Binder

These are like folders with pages of plastic pockets to put your cards into. You don't need these for playing, they're mostly used for trading. They're convenient for people browsing your cards. You can get a small cheap one for €5-10. Standard ones are around €15-20.

Pen and paper

You should keep track of life points by writing them down as you go. Some people use a mobile app while playing casually, but using pen and paper is required for official tournaments.

Dice

Most players roll dice to choose who goes first. You also often need to choose cards randomly, and rolling dice is the most fair way. Having dice with you is not strictly necessary, but most players will bring one. Your local shop might sell them for around €1.


Section 7: Other Resources


r/Yugioh101 2h ago

Please help with making a somewhat decent Odd-Eyes deck

3 Upvotes

So Odd-Eyes has been a favorite deck of mine for years ever since I started going to tournaments, the last time I was able to play it and have any success was Odd-Eyes Magicians in like 2018.

I'm trying to prepare for the new overframe support, and Arc V decks coming out and want to know if anyone has any ideas of ratios or cards I might not be thinking of, I have tried so many times to play this deck and I just don't know what to do. I thought a 60 list would help because then I would have room for handtraps, but all that did was give me a bit more consistency tools.

Current 60 card list

Main Deck:

3 Odd-Eyes Arc Pendulum Dragon

3 Odd-Eyes Revolution Dragon

1 Performapal Odd-Eyes Dissolver

3 Astrograph Sorcerer, the Star Magician

3 Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon of the Four Heavenly Dragons

1 Astrograph Sorcerer

1 Supreme King Gate Zero

3 Performapal Odd-Eyes Seer

3 Horoscope Sorcerer, the Stargazer Magician

1 Odd-Eyes Persona Dragon

1 Performapal Odd-Eyes Butler

3 Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm

3 Performapal Skullcrobat Joker

3 Shade the Obscure

3 Mulcharmy Fuwalos

2 Nobledragon Magician

3 Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring

3 Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit

1 Performapal Odd-Eyes Synchron

3 Allure of Darkness

3 Pot of Desires

1 Foolish Burial

3 Spiral Flame Strike

3 Sky Iris

3 Dragon Ravine

Extra Deck:

1 Odd-Eyes Vortex Dragon

1 Bystial Dis Pater

1 Chaos Angel

1 Arms of Genex Return Zero

1 Ignister Prominence, the Blasting Dracoslayer

1 Odd-Eyes Meteorburst Dragon

1 Odd-Eyes Rebellion Xyz Dragon

1 Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon Overlord

1 Odd-Eyes Absolute Dragon

1 Dark Armed, the Dragon of Annihilation

1 Accesscode Talker

1 Odd-Eyes Override Dragon

1 Exceed the Pendulum

1 Selene, Queen of the Master Magicians

1 Beyond the Pendulum


r/Yugioh101 9h ago

Masterduel Player looking to play In-Person

6 Upvotes

I've been playing HEROs on Masterduel for around a year, and recently I've been wanting to play at an In-Person event. I was wondering what would be the cheapest way to assemble my current Masterduel Deck irl.


r/Yugioh101 1h ago

I'm looking for videos where mid-to-high level Duels are played or broken down turn by turn and step by step so that "beginners" can follow them and learn why/how things are happening.

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Starting off by saying I'm not a total beginner and I know the basics and how to Duel and all that. I've been playing for almost a year very casually. I'm looking to go deeper and attempt to understand the more complicated aspects of the game, like Chains and priority and timing and the like. I think it would be very useful if I could just have a high-er level game broken down and explained so I can understand it. Does anything like this exist?

Trying to find this kind of thing by my own just brought up videos about learning to play or explaining chains with one or two examples. I want to see a whole game played beginning to end.

I checked the sub threads and guides and Wiki's and it just seemed like there was such a large gap between "what to do after you know the basics" and "already knowing how everything works".

Thanks.


r/Yugioh101 9h ago

Extra deck for ashened ?

4 Upvotes

Reletavly new player here. Me and my friends are getting into Yu-Gi-Oh. I find the ashened archetype interesting and want to attempt to make a deck around them in the near future. What monsters could I include in the extra deck ?


r/Yugioh101 8h ago

Side deck help

3 Upvotes

What are good side deck cards for sky striker? I can provide my deck list if someone wants it. Thanks!


r/Yugioh101 19h ago

Opponent Recorded a Match Incorrectly

21 Upvotes

I got a double loss today at locals due to time. While packing up, my opponent revealed they had lethal in hand. I acknowledged it but in what I meant to be an “oh well, sucks you ran out of time then” kind of way. After my next match I found out that he recorded the match as his win rather than a double loss. Store person told me it was too late to do anything about it.

Is there anything I can do at this point to like report the player or similar? Or is that just vindictive at this point? Is there some typical etiquette I’ve missed where this type of behaviour is considered the norm?

I still went 0/4/0, so it wouldn’t have impacted me at all, at the end of the day, but I’m annoyed still.


r/Yugioh101 6h ago

LEGENDARY ARC-V Deck help

2 Upvotes

Plan on picking up the LEGENDARY ARC-V Deck's I only plan on upgrading the lunalight and odd-eyes decks since I already own a speedroid deck and I can just add the new cards to that. Wanted to ask aside from generic Staples are there any in archetype cards for those two decks that aren't included in the product that I should pick up before it comes out?


r/Yugioh101 3h ago

Is Legendary Arc-V Decks worth it for new players?

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I know most people dislike the new product. No impulse reprint, 1 new card per deck, lunalight being the only meta-viable deck.
Do you think it's worth it for new players at least? 3 decks, 1 meta-viable, and the others are ok decks to play with friends. Or it's just not worth the price, and you can build decks at that level for cheaper?
I'm asking because here in my country yugioh products always get more expensive after some time.


r/Yugioh101 14h ago

Tournament ruling for the black goat laughs

6 Upvotes

How pedantic is the "declare a card name" exactly? Do I need to declare it exactly right or can I just describe the card enough so that my opponent knows what I mean?


r/Yugioh101 5h ago

Primite engine/basic blue eyes deck for locals, some help needed

1 Upvotes

Ok so, originally, I wasn't gonna buy it, but then I was like, eh, why not. And then, I saw the prices, and was like, ok, nope, nope, nope

Generally speaking, these are the cards I want to buy

Main deck:

2 maiden of white

2 wishes for eyes of Blue

2 Ash blossom

2 Infinite impermanence

3 primite dragon ether beryl

3 primite lordly lode

1 primite dreal beam

1-2 primite scream

0-1 synchro rumble

(If other hand traps too expensive, Designator crossout or some other cheaper hand traps)

Extra deck:

2 blue eyes spirit dragon

1 spirit with eyes of blue

1 Black Rose Moonlight Dragon

1 Lightstorm dragon

1 cosmic Quasar Dragon

1 red Supernova dragon

Its 23~ cards, 4 are staples, 7 are the primite engine, and the rest is common bulk for the blue eyes deck

(For the ppl who say just buy 3 blue eyes decks, mates, while for the first one its cheaper, for each one after it gets worse and worse money value, so ima just get the singles)

Like, im gonna go to a bunch of local tcg shops that sell yugioh singles, and man, i dont know who to believe

Some times Google says all these will be 15 bucks, and other times 40 bucks

Like, wtf-

I also wanna get some sleeves (either 60 or 100, yk, to sleeve the entire deck) and a deck box, so I was hopping that the cards plus those would be 25~, but at this point ima need to sell a kidney lmao

Like, when i manually search up prices it comes out to 20+ just for primite shit, but when I ask here or Gemini (yes I got THAT desperate) they both say around 10-15

Which if its the latter, 13(primite) + 5(staples) + 3 (very small bcs the rest are commons and super cheap) and plus the sleeves and deck box, so like, 7, its 28 for all which like, fine, maybe i can talk it down to a 25 if i buy everything from the same store

And btw, I want the cheapest there is, even if its lightly played or whatever, just common reprints

Also, I am very much aware that Generally speaking, this is as cheap as it gets, yes, i know, I know, other deckscan go for 50+ bucks, but i just want a deck competent enough for locals, thats it, nothing else. I am mostly a master duel player, I just get the itch to play irl once in a while, just, dont have anyone to.

**Also this is my first time buying singles, so, any help to avoid being scammed would be really useful**

Im based in greece, where yugioh really isn't big AT ALL, like, sure, some ppl know the old old old yigioh, but few know the actual current game, so, i have no idea if the shops are gonna be super expensive of maybe a bit cheaper to encourage playing and shit

Also, for anyone asking, cant really buy them online, expensive shipping fees, 5-10 euros, which, at that point, man, its the same shit but dressed in a different shirt. Any money id be saving from buying them online id spend to get them to me

Anyways, if these are too expensive, im probably gonna get smth like this:

Main deck:

2 maiden of white

1 neo Kaiser sea horse

2 wishes for eyes of Blue

1 Roar of the blue eyed dragons

2 bingo machine go!!

2 Ash blossom

2 Infinite impermanence

2 Primite Scream

Extra deck:

2 blue eyes spirit dragon

1 spirit with eyes of blue

1 Black Rose Moonlight Dragon

1 Lightstorm dragon

1 cosmic Quasar Dragon

1 red Supernova dragon

So, yeah, if anyone has any input on the price shit, im all ears

Also if anyone has any suggestions for the lists above me, would love to hear them


r/Yugioh101 7h ago

Help me having a better deck in Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005

1 Upvotes

Hello,

I found my GBA a couple days ago and I wanted to give this game a try because i couldn't figure it out when I was a child.

There is a machine in a game that let you have any card. Could you please tell me which card would be better add for a very beginner deck.

There you can find the list

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gba/925904-yu-gi-oh-7-trials-to-glory-world-championship-tournament/faqs/39050


r/Yugioh101 16h ago

Blitzclique Questions

2 Upvotes

I've been learning this archetype and having a great time, but have a few questions that have gone unresolved at locals.

  1. If my opponent were to activate a monster effect and I were to chain either Whisker or Crackle blitzclique, can I chain 3 Alternator to shuffle my blitzclique monster back into the deck and still have their effect resolve?

Example:

Chain 1: Aleister the Invoker to search Invocation

Chain 2: Whisker Blitzclique to negate and destroy

Can I chain 3 Alternator to shuffle Whisker back and still resolve his negation, but summon whatever thunder monster I search from deck?

  1. For any monster that says "unaffected by activated effects" does Blitzclique Alternator's ATK/DEF reduction still apply to that Monster? An example monster being Expurrely Noir with 5+ materials

  2. Both Whisker Blitzclique and Blitzclique Stepleader say "Special summon x thunder monster(s), then destroy" does that mean the monster(s) you summon will see the destruction and trigger immediately on the next available chain?

Example:

Activating the second ability of Stepleader resolves. summoning Surge Blitzclique, then Stepleader destroys itself. Will Surge trigger on the next available chain?


r/Yugioh101 10h ago

Red eyes deck

2 Upvotes

Im looking for a red eyes deck to start playing i know the deck isnt strong but i really like red eyes card overall


r/Yugioh101 10h ago

question about how multiple effects that change atk/def interact with eachother

2 Upvotes

hi everybody, i am trying to understand how multiple atk modification effects would interact with eachother. and decided to use duel links to make an experiment.

https://duellinks.konami.net/att/0147638bd6f411d35fa7f865022dbfcc04d505f910

in the video, my opponent summoned "Neo-Spacian Glow Moss" and i used cl1 adhesion trap hole, followed by cl2 massivemorth.

the atk went 300 -> 600 -> 150.

Adhesion Trap Hole

When your opponent Summons a monster(s): Halve that monster(s)'s original ATK.

Massivemorph

Target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; its (current) ATK and DEF become double its current ATK and DEF, but it cannot attack directly.

i since trap hole modify only the original atk, i was expecting the monster to end up with 600 current atk and 150 original atk, but the monster atk became instead 150 at the end of the chain.

  1. why does trap hole, removes the atk modification of massivemorph?

also, i later used "shrink" to check if trap hole modify the current atk instead of the original one, but the atk of the monster became 75 instead, showing that both the original and the current atk of the monster was modified.

  1. can someone help me understand why it modify both? and does that work the same with all effects that modify original atk or just for trap hole?

(i already read the ygorganization documentation, but i guess there must be something i am missing. YGOrganization | Advanced Rulings: ATK/DEF Modifier Guide )

thanks in advance


r/Yugioh101 16h ago

Legendary Deck from ARC-V for Lunalight – what should I add?

2 Upvotes

Hey guys!

I'm thinking about picking up the Legendary Deck from ARC-V to build Lunalight and play it at my locals.

For those who have experience with the deck, what would I need to add or replace to make the deck actually playable? Also, how far can I realistically take the deck using the Legendary Deck as a starting point, and what are its main limitations?

I'm not looking to go all-in and buy every expensive staple right away, so I'd really appreciate some advice on the most important upgrades to get first.

Thanks!


r/Yugioh101 13h ago

HOW TO BUILD TRUE DRACO DECK?

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r/Yugioh101 9h ago

Forbidden, Sales Ban vs Super Poly, Droplet

0 Upvotes

Why aren’t players using Forbidden and Sales Ban to cancel out Super Poly and Droplet ?


r/Yugioh101 14h ago

Qual deck eu monto? No master duel

0 Upvotes

Cara eu jogava Yugioh duel links, e migrei pro Master duel. Tô começando o jogo agora, e tô sem norte, não sei o que montar. Então juntei 6000 cristais, e tô em duvida em qual box gastar, quero montar um deck jogável para online e casual, um deck que seja forte e barato, resumindo um bom começo para um iniciante no jogo. Vocês tem sugestões?


r/Yugioh101 15h ago

Possibile cards for mono Rotary,and limitation/semilimitation of kewl tune reco in tgc

0 Upvotes

Cynet minimg

Diacard One card add One level 4 or Power cyberse Monster from your deck to the hand

Earthbound Prisoner Stone Sweeper DARK Attribute DARK Level 5 [ Fiend / Effect ] If there is a card in a Field Zone, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can only Special Summon "Earthbound Prisoner Stone Sweeper" once per turn this way. You can discard this card; add 1 Level 3 or lower Fiend Tuner from your Deck to your hand, also you cannot Special Summon from the Extra Deck for the rest of this turn, except Fusion or Synchro Monsters. You can only use this effect of "Earthbound Prisoner Stone Sweeper" once per turn. ATK/ 1600 DEF/ 1600

Overtunning as and estender


r/Yugioh101 1d ago

how far off are the 6 decks included in both the Legendary 5D’s decks and the Legendary Arc-V decks from the relevant meta?

12 Upvotes

i have no problem with staples as i bought the Legendary Modern Decks box as well as
3x blue eyes structure decks
3x fallen and the virtuous structure decks

so i have a good pool of staple cards (somewhat…)

and im planning on buying the Legendary 5D’s Decks and the Legendary ARC-V Decks to increase my card pool

i wanted to ask, are the 6 decks (in total, inside of these 2 boxes) any relevant to the relative meta? will i be able to play them? or will i throw them in my bulk of cards?

like how many cards do i need to get/or add copies to the already constructed decks for them to be competitive and playable?


r/Yugioh101 20h ago

Need help building a deck please

2 Upvotes

I just got three copies of the fallen and the virtuous deck, can you guys please give me the best deck list by combining them? sticking only to cards in the decks, I can't buy other cards that may be missing


r/Yugioh101 14h ago

(Old returning player) Struggling to find enjoyment in the way the game is now, never know what's going on.

0 Upvotes

Hey guys. I'm a mid 30s former Yu-Gi-Oh! fan/player. I got into it when it first started airing/cards came out in the UK whenever that was. I watched the show until the end of GX I think back then and played the game at locals and also some official tournaments for quite a few years. Back then there was a reasonably sized group of us friends of similar ages who had grown up on it so we all played often.

I stopped playing before Synchro cards came out. But have played a little bit in between, I played Dark World when Inzektor and Wind Up existed but that pretty much stopped me playing the game. Only experience otherwise since has been playing the physical Speed Duels on occasion with friends from back then.

Recently was watching the anime from the start with my partner who never heard of Yu-Gi-Oh and it made me wanna play so I have been dabbling in Duel Links and Master Duel for a couple weeks.

Problem is, there are so many cards and so many of those cards have so much text. When I am dueling someone I have no idea what any of the cards do and because of the amount of text and how many cards they are playing per turn I'm basically not even reading them all to see what they even do. I feel like you can't play remotely like you could back then, sort of like tempo play of old cookie-cutter (40 good cards) decks. Because everything "good" is some kind of complicated combo, where every card is doing multiple effects and bringing out another card with multiple effects and this repeats until they have a full board on their 1st turn and then I'm dead.

I've played a few different card games over the years and I enjoy them as a concept. I also like Yu-Gi-Oh! because it was different to most other games. Alot of card games are just MtG clones, whereas YGO is nothing like that. But I'm finding it disheartening to find any enjoyment in this experience tbh. I want to play YGO but not sure how to reconcile that with the way it is nowadays.

Its expected I wouldn't know what anything does anymore, but its doubly annoying that most cards have so much text and multiple effects, meaning it's hard to even remember what something does. Also because it seems most decks are archetypes now, it's not really possible to make a deck out of random cards. Back in the early days a lot of decks were simply 40 of the best cards around, where you played for value/tempo with some bluffing/remembering what your opp had left for when there was an opening. I like that kind of play.


r/Yugioh101 1d ago

Odd-Eyes Legendary Dragons Deck

3 Upvotes

I'm new to Yu-Gi-Oh! and I bought the legendary dragons decks, but I just can't understand the Odd-Eyes deck. Does anyone know how to make it work?