1. Pendulum Summoning
Overview: Pendulum Summoning is a unique method that allows you to summon multiple monsters simultaneously from your hand or face-up from the Extra Deck.
How It Works:
Pendulum Zones: Place two Pendulum Monsters in the leftmost and rightmost Spell & Trap Card Zones. These zones become Pendulum Zones.
Pendulum Scale: Each Pendulum Monster has a scale value. As long as the scales are set, you can Pendulum Summon monsters whose levels fall between the scales.
Summoning: Simply announce your Pendulum Summon and place eligible monsters on the field from your hand or face-up Extra Deck.
Key Cards: Use cards like "Performapal Monkeyboard" and "Performapal Celestial Magician" to set the scales and facilitate summoning.
2. Fusion Summoning
Overview: Fusion Summoning combines two or more monsters into a single, powerful Fusion Monster using a Fusion Spell Card.
How It Works:
Requirements: Gather Fusion Material monsters specified on the Fusion Monster card.
Fusion Spell: Activate a card like "Neos Fusion" or "Fusion Destiny" to initiate the Fusion Summon.
Summoning: Send the materials to the Graveyard or as specified, then summon the Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck.
Key Cards: Utilize "Elemental HERO Neos Kluger" and "Destiny HERO - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer".
3. Xyz Summoning
Overview: Xyz Summoning involves overlaying monsters of the same level to summon an Xyz Monster, which ranks at the level of those monsters.
How It Works:
Materials: Use two or more monsters of the same level as Xyz Materials.
Overlay: Place the Xyz Materials under the Xyz Monster card vertically.
Summoning: Declare the Xyz Summon and place the Xyz Monster in the Monster Zone.
Key Cards: "Number 61: Volcasaurus" is a prime target for Xyz Summoning.
4. Synchro Summoning
Overview: By combining a Tuner monster and one or more non-Tuner monsters, you can Synchro Summon powerful Synchro Monsters.
How It Works:
Requirements: Use one Tuner and one or more non-Tuner monsters whose total levels equal the Synchro Monster's level.
Summoning: Declare the Synchro Summon, then send the materials to the Graveyard and bring out the Synchro Monster.
Key Cards: Use "Enlightenment Paladin" for Synchro Summoning.
5. Ritual Summoning
Overview: Ritual Summoning calls upon a powerful Ritual Monster, usually requiring a specific Ritual Spell and tribute of monsters.
How It Works:
Ritual Spell: Have a Ritual Spell Card and the corresponding Ritual Monster in your hand.
Tributes: Sacrifice monsters from your field or hand equal to the Ritual Monster's level.
Summoning: Activate the Ritual Spell and summon the Ritual Monster to your field.
Key Cards: "Preparation of Rites" can help retrieve important Ritual Spell Cards and monsters.
6. Link Summoning
Overview: Link Summoning allows you to bring out a Link Monster using any number of monsters as specified, ignoring levels and ranks.
How It Works:
Materials: Check the Link Monster's instructions for required materials.
Zones: Make sure you have a Main Monster Zone or Extra Monster Zone pointed to by Link Arrows.
Link Markers: Consider Link Arrows when planning future plays and placements.
Summoning: Use the specified number of monsters, sending them to the Graveyard, and place the Link Monster in the zone.
Key Cards: Utilize "I:P Masquerena" and "Beyond the Pendulum" for strategic Link Summons.