When it debuted in the Savage Strike booster set, the Time Thief archetype represented a spark of new potential for Xyz dueling, but it lacked the support to function at even a casual level. However, the new support coming out in the OCG’s Ignition Assault and Extra Pack 2019 rectifies many of the deck’s problems and allows it to perform much better.

In one of the most enthralling top cut runs of 2019, Shannon Long fought his way to second place at PPG Columbus. What made his run so exciting was his deck choice: Mekk-Knights. Not Mekk-Knight Invoked, just Mekk-Knights. Long piloted a nearly identical version of the deck to top 32 at YCS Fort Worth just one week earlier.

At long last, the TCG is set to receive a new Salamangreat boss monster! Releasing in Chaos Impact later this month, Salamangreat Pyro Phoenix is one of the stars of the set. This card is the first Link-4 in the archetype and its effects pack a blazing punch. Today, we will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this latest Salamangreat monster, as well as why it could become a problem for collectors and duelists of the deck.

The Dragon Shield Matte Japanese sized sleeves are considered by many to be one of the best sleeves for the Yugioh TCG. The choice of sleeve can be a polarizing topic in the TCG community in general, so knowing what sleeves are out there is valuable information.

Since the last banlist, Salamangreat has been knocked off its fiery throne as the most successful competitive TCG deck. In the events that have followed, the deck has seen significantly less representation. However, the consistency of the deck has always been its greatest strength. With the release of new cards to the archetype, Salamangreat could regain its former glory in the coming months. A somewhat recent addition increases the number of special summons Salamangreat can perform in a given turn. This card is Fury of Fire.

The July 2019 banlist hit a multitude of cards, shifting the game to a healthier state. Some notable hits included the limitations of the chaos dragons and Sky Striker Mecha Modules – Multirole. The Phantom Knights of Rusty Bardiche, however, received the banhammer. What did banning Rusty really do for Orcust decks? The deck is still topping events consistently, with the only real losers from the banlist were the few loyal Phantom Knight players. We’ll go over the main reasons why Orcust has continued to be a top contender for the late 2019 season.

It’s banlist discussion season (because when is it ever not), and one of the items on a lot of player’s agendas is Sky Striker. There’s been a lot of debate about whether or not Sky Striker deserves to be hit anymore. Quite a few people do not think so. They believe that Striker is not a problematic deck, and people want it out of the meta just due to fatigue.

Trinity Format – August 2019 Top Deck Profiles

Just recently, Yishan McNabb shocked the competitive scene with his top two finish at YCS Portland with Gren Maju Beatdown. While the concept of this deck is not new, its explosive finish has garnered the attention of many. What does the deck aim to do and will it continue to do well in future tournaments?

How good is your favorite Yugioh archetype in Trinity? This article covers some of the most played Trinity Decks, with links to YDK files you can download and netdeck for the next YGOPROdeck Trinity Cup.

Trinity is an Alternate Yugioh Format, just like how the TCG, OCG, Speed Duels, Duel Links, and GOAT are all different ways to play our favorite card game. It’s a pseudo-highlander format with a Summon Limit, making the Duels have much more player interaction, whilst also increasing depth and complexity in deckbuilding. You can read more about Trinity in the introduction article, or watch the intro video here!