Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Adds Powerful New Deck, But There’s a Catch

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Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Adds Powerful New Deck, But There's a Catch

Key Takeaways

  • Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel’s newest Selection Pack introduces the powerful Tenpai Dragon deck to the game at a steep cost.
  • Tenpai Dragon features five different URs for core pieces of the strategy, with several other cards also set at SR rarity.
  • The new Selection Pack also brings the “Goblin Biker” archetype to the game, alongside support for older themes like “Ritual Beast” and “Infernoid.”

As a seasoned Yu-Gi-Oh! fan with over two decades of playing under my belt, I can confidently say that the latest addition to Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel – the Tenpai Dragon deck – is an absolute beast! With its unique focus on the Battle Phase and the ability to pull off one-turn kills, it’s no wonder this deck has been a force to be reckoned with in physical formats.

In the latest update for Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel, a highly potent deck from the physical versions of the game has been incorporated. However, those eager to acquire this formidable deck will have to shell out quite a bit of money. Known for its massive popularity, Konami’s digital card game has regularly introduced popular new decks through updates. Recent pack selections have made available the dominant “Yubel” and “Centur-ion” decks, while enhancing existing strategies such as “Fire King” and “Sky Striker.” Yet, this latest update introduces one of the strongest decks in the game to date.

The “Tenpai Dragon” deck proved incredibly powerful upon its introduction to the real-world Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game (TCG). Its standout strategy revolved around the Battle Phase, a focus that set it apart from many other decks and enabled players to execute deadly combos during this combat-centric phase. In fact, one of its key cards has been limited in the TCG’s latest banlist update, with only a single “Sangen Summoning” allowed per deck. Now, Tenpai Dragon is joining Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel with a high price tag attached.

Earlier this week, the latest Selection Pack for Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel, titled “Outlaws from the Inferno,” was rolled out. This addition brings in the Tenpai Dragon cards and other exciting elements to the game. For players keen on assembling the Tenpai Dragon deck, it’s going to require a significant investment since there are five cards categorized as “UR” rarity. Among them are the Main Deck monsters “Tenpai Dragon Paidra,” “Tenpai Dragon Chundra,” and “Tenpai Dragon Genroku”. Additionally, you’ll find the Quick-Play Spell “Sangen Kaimen” and Synchro Monster “Sangenpai Transcendent Dragion”. Lastly, the deck’s Field Spell, “Sangen Summoning”, was limited upon release.

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Adds Powerful, Expensive New Deck

New Cards in Outlaws from the Inferno

  • UR: Sangenpai Transcendent Dragion, Tenpai Dragon Chundra, Goblin Biker Big Gabonga, Tenpai Dragon Genroku, Tenpai Dragon Paidra, Spiritual Beast Tamer Lara, Infernoid Flood, Ritual Beast Ulti-Reirautari, Flametongue the Burning Blade, Metaltronus, Sangen Kaimen, Void Reignition
  • SR: Carnot the Eternal Machine, Blaze, Supreme Ruler of All Dragons, Kuibelt the Blade Dragon, Ritual Beast Ulti-Nochiudrago, Sangenpai Bident Dragion, Dora Dora, Gen the Diamond Tiger, Goblin Biker Boom Mach, Goblin Biker Dugg Charger, Ken the Warrior Dragon, Tenpai Dragon Fadra, Infernoid Evil, Goblin Biker Grand Entrance, Sangen Summoning, Goblin Biker Grand Pileup, Goblin Biker Grand Stampede
  • R: Vagnawa the Moon-Eating Dragon, Goblin’s Crazy Beast, Goblin Freefall Squad, Goblin Biker Clutter Sploder, Goblin Biker Mean Merciless, Goblin Biker Grand Bash, Materialization, Ritual Beast Inheritance
  • N: Goblin Biker Troika Griare, Pitknight Filly, Void Breach, Sangen Kaiho

In Master Duel, while Tenpai Dragon dominantly fills up the UR slots in the Selection Pack, they’re also introducing a variety of fresh archetypes. One such introduction is the “Goblin Biker” series, which focuses on Xyz Monsters and involves detaching materials from other Monsters for gameplay. Furthermore, the Selection Pack boasts new support for established archetypes like the “Ritual Beast” and “Infernoid”. As with previous Selection Packs, this Master Duel set also features reprints of older cards.

In Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel, Tenpai Dragon is predicted to make a significant impact due to its high initial investment. This deck, known for its aggressive gameplay focused on the Battle Phase, has already proven to be a major concern in the physical version of the game, currently considered the second strongest deck in the Trading Card Game (TCG). Tenpai Dragon is also anticipated to excel particularly well in Master Duel’s “best-of-1” format, as it allows decks to pull off more surprise victories. If players are willing to pay the price, Tenpai Dragon could become a powerful factor in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel’s metagame.

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2024-10-12 19:23