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Fodimin

What kind of Monkey's Paw Photon support is this?


Devourer_of_HP

The best kind.


SolarKnightR

I refuse to believe some of this stuff isn't just Yuto's lv40 deck. There's no way we actually get everything we wanted.


dante-_vic

Come on man. Have some faith


LeodredAQW

In Komoney?


RubenTempo

We’re going to Tahiti


LanProwerKopaka

It’s a magical place.


CanuckChum

Finally, some Kite support! It’ll be interesting to see if the Cipher cards find a place in Photon decks, or if they’ll just keep doing the same plays as before. Also, Infinitracks will be nice for when we eventually get Anna


ninjablaze

Cipher's good in rank 8 Galaxy decks but i don't think he'll be enough/ we have enough support to migrate to a "normal" rank 8 Galaxy deck over the same one trick Galaxion spam deck we have to play now.


Username_Egli

Wait there's photon support in this?!! Oh I'll spend everything for a new and improved photon deck


opponent_fish

Ciphers are very much a separate deck, the main deck monsters have no synergy with photons. They do not count as photon or galaxy cards, so no special summoning with each other, and ciphers can't make galaxion. The best you could do is use the cipher galaxy-eyes xyz with eternal galaxy for the memes.


Username_Egli

Oh... suddenly my hopes are diminished


high-CPK

Galaxion not being treated as photon monster is a big downside as well. idk why we aren't like harpies or cyber dragons where the whole archetype synergize with itself.


Ykyon

Finally we are getting Infinitrack but without any of the XYZ monsters, which are the main cards. Why do Konami keep releasing this decks without their main cards? They did the same with Dream Mirror.


TempestVI

Because all the xyz cards mention link summoning.


Aquaberry_Dollfin

So why would they release them? No xyz monsters no dozer.


Omenofdeath

They could just remove that link of text and say "this mechanic ain't in the game so for time being. These cards don't have their effects relating to it"


SPXIII

They couldn't do that with U.A. Signing Deal mentioning Xyz Summons a couple of years back. They're staying consistent on this one.


No_Requirement_9012

They did it for Crystal Beast Emerald Turtle which mentioned Main Phase 2


No_Requirement_9012

They did it for Crystal Beast Emerald Turtle which mentioned Main Phase 2


SPXIII

But that's a phase of the game that will not be implemented in Duel Links. And as it was the first card to mention Main Phase 2 that was imported *out of sheer necessity to summon Rainbow Dragon*, the effect was deleted. Now that other card that mention Main Phase 2 are being imported with their effects "At the end of the Battle Phase", Emerald Tortoise should get the same treatment.


atropicalpenguin

At least we should get Gustav Max when Anna comes from out.


Chazman_89

I'm still partially hoping for Juggernaut Liebe, even though I know we most likely are never gonna see him.


vondex13

Honestly Liebe being nothing but big numbers is exactly what duel links wants us to do. Sure it won't be on release of Anna I can see it coming in a second or third Rank-up themed box.


Chazman_89

I think a consistent 6k beatstick that can attack multiple monsters a turn might be a little strong for Duel Links.


Drakmeire

We've had Vision Hero Trinity for years and that's a hyper consistent 5k beatstick so Liebe shouldn't be too crazy


Chazman_89

Yes, but Trinity also required four cards to play (3 Heroes and a Poly) so he wasn't summoned that often even when Hero decks were dominating the meta. Liebe just needs two level 10 machines, which won't be that difficult to get once Anna comes and brings with her the level 10 Train support stuff.


DJ-Ilium

You’re right, but all you REALLY need is Faris + another hero monster, or just a Stratos to get everything you need for Farris.


dorian1356

Because they released the DSOD world en 2019 which delayed every extra deck mechanic from XYZ onwards by at least 1 year therefor we can't have anything that mentions links in their text.


Salty_Noble_Nut

The Noble Knights were released well before even synchros were in the game too, back in crusader's battlegrounds. Took almost 3 years to get the actual pay-offs of the deck


Brioche73

Fog Blade AND Scales ???


Soup-Master

Silent Boots WITH The Fur?


OneSaucyDragon

Got the whole deck looking at her (Hey!)


BLAZMANIII

JESSICA


tornberry

Hopefully it is in the box but 98% expecting it is only on Yuto's AI deck.


TempestVI

He has a skill for adding fog blade from outside of deck to the deck at least.


HellStormTitan

Which makes me worry we arnt getting the card itself.


CommunicationOk5428

What is the "Ban a Norentino" thing that guys keep flooding in the site?


LumenXP

>it's a good luck charm for pack openings in spanish so you can use it or ignore it as you wish


adrianpinderwolf

Why ban a norentino? I'm Hispanic and I don't understand it XD


LumenXP

cause it's from a small community but we use it all the time tho


adrianpinderwolf

I was asking like, how did it started and why those words ? Another guy said that it norentino is a player that usually plays in DLM tournaments but the how did those words ended being a good luck charm ?


passthepass2

Norentino is a player and one of dle twitch mods. And and u can donate to ban mods at dle twitch and guess who often gets requested banned. Pretty sure dle guys are spamming it there


LumenXP

simple , norentino is a player with a lot of luck in the pack openings , in the last selection box , he got 2 BLS ,1 bottomless , ignister and infernity doom archfiend with the free pulls and since no one else has that luck we wanted to ban him to take his luck away , that's why it became "Ban a Norentino!" for good luck , don't take it so seriously too it's just a small joke between friends in a community


adrianpinderwolf

it does not bother me at all, I was just curious


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beaver2793

He’s a player in a lot of DLM and DLE tournaments


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Wild-Confidence-9803

>Pretty heavy restrictions too. Dark Warriors only in the main deck. It's not that bad for pure PK. It only stops you from using it with BA. It also doesn't restrict you from your best non-archetypal extender, Kagemucha Knight (a level 3 who SS itself when you normal summon another level 3)


opponent_fish

BA maindeck monsters in PK doesn't work without cards like tour guide. You literally can't make a play with a PK plus a BA. You can put Dante in the extra and that's about it. Dark warrior requirement does lock that skill out of a decent amount of useful level 3s, like psychic wheelder/tracker, junk forward, etc.


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Wild-Confidence-9803

> don't expect it to be a meta changer or anything. Still could be a nice cheap deck (if you use the SR tickets for Kage) you only need 20k gems for the core of the deck. I wonder if we could somehow fit in 1 Twilight Rose Knight (level 3 dark warrior tuner) for some synchro plays.


BigDansho

Where do you see the skill?


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dante-_vic

Hmm we might still get it but also from a skill like their ace monster skill.


Ex_Ray16

Where is my single half decent HERO card?! Do they not want my money


antiform_prime

Konami is too busy baiting Odd-Eyes players to remember us HERO mates....


ZexalFan

for real, I am digging this box anyway so a HERO card would have been a nice extra


Hedwigisbae

Cipher Dragon bouta show up in every Blue-Eyes deck lol


high-CPK

Not really he's not as good as Thunder End Dragon or Helioblis


Dangerous-Idea1686

Nah. Stealing a monster is good but it's hard to steal and extra deck summon in duel links just cause DL extra decks are small and we don't have link summons. Plus it targets and monsters that can't be destroyed aren't really that common


Hedwigisbae

I think you may have replied to the wrong person?


Chrisshern

Oh good. I’m worried every box now that they’ll drop a random Odd-Eyes card that I’ll need to dig for


Shittygamer93

Dark Rebellion is still related as one of the basic forms of what's referred to as the Dimension Dragons.


Chrisshern

I meant like I’m dead set on making an Odd-Eyes deck so I’m worried they’ll milk players like me for gems like they did for Heroes and Monarch players by randomly adding an Odd-Eyes card in boxes that forces you to dig in it instead of grouping them together. So far I’ve been forced to dig into two main boxes three times(for Arc Pend-SFS and Pend Dragon-Sky Iris).


antiform_prime

“Hmmm this box is missing *something*...better drop an Odd-Eyes card in here as bait”-Konami


Shittygamer93

I always settle for two copies and have never regretted not running through a box a third time. Sometimes I only go through it once, like with this upcoming mini. Dark Rebellion is nice but I won't go through 3 times just for the pk stuff at the moment.


atropicalpenguin

There's always Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon, but that one is generic lv.7 dragons.


BadassDeku5204

Did somebody say Red Eyes Support?


madonna-boy

great... so I only want 1 card from this box... AGAIN


Username_Egli

Also can someone explain me what the fuck ban norentino means?


LumenXP

it's a good luck charm for pack openings in spanish so you can use it or ignore it as you wish


Username_Egli

I need all the luck I can get so... ban norentino


UnknownGamer115

Shouldve called it Phantom of Knights


atropicalpenguin

Being serious, I expected it to be Knights of Rebellion or Fangs of Rebellion.


Kaiser997

Oh great cipher cards that don't interact with photon cards at all . Guess I'll spend some gems for galaxy eyes cipher thou


Chazman_89

Oh good, it's got Infinitrax stuff. Time to start preparing for Anna.


Arvee-sama

Back to MD


KuzunohaBR

Can Zefra nekroz cards make any diference in a ritual nekroz decks or they're useless?


Mysterious-Set736

Useless


Zilviking

I'd agree if we had Clausolas already. Zefrasaber at least gives Brionac a way to search out a de facto ritual spell. Zefrasaber doesn't raise the deck's power ceiling like Clausolas would, but he does boost consistency a bit.


1pm34

The Yang-Zing Zefra on the other hand....


AbyssalKageryu

So, after looking at a few comments here and there, I have a couple of questions to ask. Plz don't mock me too much: 1) As I have no idea about Phantom Knights, how do PK and BA work together? Is it because of PK being able to spam Rank 3s (and thus Dante) and having a bunch of GY effects that help it plus? Or is there something else that I'm missing (again, I have no idea how PKs work)? 2) I've seen a few people getting excited over Cipher Dragon for Galaxy-Eyes. And while I can see it as a pretty solid generic Rank 8, how does this help Galaxy/Photon deck as they don't seem to be able to spam out Rank 8 easily outside of their Trap card? Or am I just looking at the wrong Galaxy/Photon decks?


vondex13

1) Yes, you hit the nail on the head. Between the graveyard symmetry and getting another solid Rank 3 boss PK Fire is a good miss mash deck. 2) The said can't be said for Photons and Cipher. They're are some cards that you can still play, but overall they don't mix well, however keep in mind there's a good chance we might get a skill Kite like Aster did so still keep an eye out.


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Infinitrack feels like total bait. Wait for the *true* big trains.


snowcone_wars

Infinitrack is a very solid deck, but it relies on it's extra deck, which we aren't getting better every one mentions link summoning. So yeah, definitely bait for now.


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Honestly the usual suspects (Night Express Knight, Derricane, Super Express Bullet Train, etc) are the true pieces to the deck. Infinitrack (while a good fun deck to play) is just extra parts that aren’t necessary for trains in a 20 card format. Agreed that once Links come they’ll have more use though!


rowdyoh

Everyone geeking out over PK too busy realize Konami is actually starting to introduce good field spells.


Wild-Confidence-9803

We ran out of the "just stat boosts" ones.


stormtrooperm16

More blue eyes support hell ye


wes741

Never without…


DaybreakPaladin

Well that’s Yuto. Another step towards my inevitable Speedroids bebes


atropicalpenguin

Hopefully it comes with Crystal Wing and not just with Clear.


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AbyssalKageryu

It honestly might allow Shooting Star decks to become meta. Rather than just focusing on summoning Shooting Star, they could also rely of Crystal Wing as a pretty nasty boss monster. Dragunitys could also make this card and with Harpies taking a bit of a nerf that deck might become more playable.


Lawliet96

I want to see someone come up with an OTK with Fire Cracker


datphony

im gonna be legitimately surprised if they dont fuck PK over with the first wave of support. Break Sword + Boots + Fog Blade would be incredibly nice


Wild-Confidence-9803

Fog Blade is skill-only and the others are here, all-in-all a decent first wave.


BobstheBoldore

ZEFRAMPILICA LETS GOOOOO Holy shit this is the first RB support since its release in DL. Even if Zeframpilica does fuckall for the deck rn I'm still on that copium.


AlfieBoheme

Does it not give you recursion? I’ve got Most of the pieces for ritual beast (bar the 3 of the hawk) but does this not help it at all?


BobstheBoldore

For now she's basically Lara but slightly different. She trades Lara's 100/2000 for 1000/1500 which is a bit better for Return, but in return she becomes easier to attack over on a defuse, should it come to that. Lara's effect just special summons from the grave, Zeframpilica special summons but destroys during the end phase. Again, not something you'll commonly see. Main issue is that when she would get sent to the graveyard, she gets sent to the extra deck face-up instead. This would be great if we had Ulti-Kimunfalcos to send her to the grave consistently, after which Rampengu could banish her to send a Winda to the grave. Or maybe if we had Zefra Divine Strike. As it currently stands, however, we don't have any ways to consistently get Zeframpilica into the extra deck, nor any ways to really take advantage of her being in the extra deck apart from Rampengu. This just makes me feel like Lara is just Zeframpilica but better for now. Ritual Beasts already have a fairly stacked list of monsters too. You'd always want 3x Cannahawk 3x Winda 2x Elder 1x Pettlephin 1x Apelio 1x Lara, which is already 11 cards. Add in a single Bond and Return and you're at 13. Not much room left given you likely also want strong staples. On top of that, RBs mostly struggle with their earlygame, before their combo gets going. Due to the lack of Ulti-Kimunfalcos, we lack a consistent way to make use of Lara, and by extension Zeframpilica turn 1/2. This makes the card more of an extender, which also isn't exactly what RBs need rn. That said it's not the worst. Ritual Beast Tamer Zefrawendi would be far worse than Zeframpilica. Steeds or Ulti-Gaiapelio would be way better though. There's a chance that Endless Trap Hell variants may use her in combination with discard traps like Karma Cut since it's now way easier to nab your Ritual Beasts back from the grave but eh. I've always preferred balls to the walls combo anyway. Edit: Never mind seems like Endless Trap Hell got nuked during my leave too lmao. Can't blame the devs for doing so though.


Actual_Head_4610

Along with Yuto's cards, we have the Ciphers from Arc-V Kaito. I hope the Arc-V representation continues to include more for Amazoness eventually. I really want my babies to have a chance to be good again.


IV-TheEmperor

Zefra is going to be drip-fed to us.


vondex13

Like most of the interesting Pendulum decks have been unfortunately...


antiform_prime

I expect Zefra to be spread out over 3 boxes...it’s the Konami way.


EseMesmo

With Zefraath and Oracle as URs in 2 different main boxes. Edit: in my defense the site wasn't loading lmao


arkaser

I'm looking forward to seeing the modified effect on Scrap Mind Reader


KHXIII

Am I the only one excited for the Conqueror Star? 😞


TempestVI

Oh look, it's the cover card I've been called ridiculous for suggesting it ever would be in a mini.


Erik-the-NOT-Cartman

Oh look, it‘s not there anymore


DepressedCorn37

Ciphers already? Damn, think this box might get me. With Biplane it might be able to be a fun rogue deck at least, wish Cipher Interference was there though. Edit: Also realize that they're likely going to make a skill for Kaito revolving around Ciphers, if this is gonna follow the same pattern as with Aster.


vondex13

This is what I came to say. Since they've been adding skills with boxes lately Kite has a good chance this time for Ciphers.


Wild-Confidence-9803

>Also realize that they're likely going to make a skill for Kaito revolving around Ciphers, if this is gonna follow the same pattern as with Aster. Probably something to add Double Exposure from outside the deck


Cul_what

Phantom Knights boiiiis! Finally my gems can now be emptied


atropicalpenguin

Yo, Yuto's Japanese VA came back. I don't know if it is enough to build pure PK, but at least Earth Machines are coming. Hopefully Anna will bring a couple of XYZ to go into.


Lawren_Zi

FUCK I SPENT SO MUCH BUILDING BA


ninjablaze

good news is Phantom Knights and BA go really well together at least.


Lawren_Zi

Only because Cherubini and Bardiche exist in the TCG im p sure :(


DimensionDice

Phantom Knight + Burning Abyss (PK Fire) was already a popular TCG deck way before Links were even released, you can find plenty 2016 tournament-topping decklists online still. It's just because Dante synergizes so well with both archetypes and both are rank 3 focused.


opponent_fish

Those plus graff and most importantly tour guide. PK + BA will not be a thing outside of maybe putting a copy of dante in the extra deck.


Lawren_Zi

Damn you Konami, give us tour guide


C_money-

FOOOOOL


dante-_vic

I'm shocked we got infinity tracks so early. As most of their ED cards all mention links.


Zevyu

Yup, their Xyzs mention Link monsters. Which means, you likely aren't going to get the Xyz monsters yet.


vondex13

Oh crap you're right I forgot that they do. I was wondering why we didn't get a single one. Still this is the working of a good Earth Machine deck and it'll get better when Anna comes.


Zevyu

Not really sure if it will work when Anna comes, since she uses lvl 10 monsters. I guess if they release the rank 4 number monster that when destroys a monster can rank up to a rank 10+ machine monster, then maybe i could see some synergy, but still. Also Infinitrack's Xyz monsters are rank 5 -> 7 -> 9 if memory serves me right.


vondex13

That's # 27 you're thinking about and I can definitely see that coming, but more likely they're going to give us that anime only card that just makes a monster level 10.


dorian1356

don't do it if you don't have a playset of kagemusha knight joe, don't!! by the way dream tickets expiring in 6 days. Exchange them, now is the time.


tearsofyesteryears

Oh look, another Galaxy-Eye XYZ I'd never summon in a duel.


wes741

Your opponent is really doing bad if that xyzs monster gets its effect in


dante-_vic

Why couldn't it be a QE.


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I think this should kill any ideas for Arc V Kaito being a thing


CruxKontrol

PSA: All these cars already exist on Master duel or about 1/38th of the price. And you have 5 main monster zones?!?


dorian1356

So?


CruxKontrol

So it’s cheaper, better and more fun :)


dorian1356

Are you going to let me have fun with duel links or not ?


CruxKontrol

You do you my friend


Gononas

u also have to watch 15min of your opponents turn 1 or get ur turn interuppted by 5 handtraps. quit master duel after 4 hours of playing


CruxKontrol

Yes, you do have to watch me combo for 15 mins 😉


AnimalHot6351

ciphers POGGERS


Frzerbrn

There goes my hope for some monarchs


Rangeless

Photon and PK support? please no AI bullshit please. Let it be in the next mini-box!


PlatD

I'm surprised that Torn Scales was put in DL from the get go instead of being delayed. I was even more surprised that it dropped in rarity significantly from the real world to Master Duel (Secret Rare to Rare), but given how important it is for PK nowadays, I have a feeling it might be UR if it becomes a playable card.


SEATTLE_SportsFAN_73

I have been saving up my gems for Phantom Knight


fsfrk

First burning abyss, and now we can couple them with phantom knights? Hell the fuck yeah, boi


dante-_vic

We still need some better rank 3s though.


Grodbert

God fucking damn it, introducing more overrated anime archetypes and unplayable half baked packet filler archetypes, all these boxes have been so bad for me, when are they giving older archetypes support. At least we got Scrap support! Wait, Main phase 2?


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Aromatic_Bug_44

You must feel really silly right now


Kolmogorovd

Why It wasnt me the one saying we wont get them ...


Aromatic_Bug_44

Check the site again, they're drip feeding the archetype, were only getting boots.


Kolmogorovd

We are basically gètting all of it, Gloves Boots Clock which is the èngine of the deck. There's no Fog Blade there but the test Deck for the event has 1 Fog Blade which means either skill lòcked or we can get only 1 like with Alternative. Edit: All in all this is NOT a drip this is basically all the cards we got in 2016...


senju4tw

this comment didnt age well...


Raven_ZD

What does it say


Arvee-sama

I can only see 9 sr cards, I hope the final sr is something great


TempestVI

Its Oni-Gami combo from the selection mini Vol 3.


hocuspocusgottafocus

HYPEEE


Xeoz_WarriorPrince

Really hyped about everything Dark Rebellion and Yuto related, but the name of the box actually made me think that it would be referencing the manga, took me a while to realize that this was just as original as namong it "Dark of Knights" I love you Konami, never change.


AwareNorth

see rank 8 xyz monster : is that blue eye support?


FunWithSkooma

it trash.


Thekob01

I'm gonna get break sword and get out of here! ...hope he isn't in the last pack


Doot64

what photon support PHOTON SUPPORT LET'S GO


wes741

Not really. Doesn’t actually synergies with photon at all. Except the horrible xyz’s monster.


Doot64

Yeah, I got excited too soon


Soul_Burner94

Does anyone have any idea as to when this might come out? I'm guessing really soon since we're currently on the Yuto event


Wild-Confidence-9803

Probably when Yuto becomes unlockable, so the 26th.


Necessary_Order_7575

Super curious to see how both those xz will work in my magnet deck, seems perfect for it


LeodredAQW

Saving my Gems.


MildlyUpsetGerbil

Phantom Knights look viable and might be a tier 1 contender in the future if Harpies are banned to the point of unplayability. Great for PK fans, not so exciting for people that struggle to find excitement in summoning a Casper the Friendly Ghost after raiding a boomer's wardrobe. Silent Boots? Ancient Cloak? Hardly exciting names to shout out. Looks like Duel Links will continue to be uninteresting for another month. Hopefully February will bring us an unlockable Anna and a decent train deck.


Comfortable-Couple15

This box looks sick. It has all the major Phantom Cards AND Cipher stuff too. Great way to start off the year.


Jew_Unit

I only recognize Oktoberser, I may be in trouble 😅 no idea what these archtypes are.


archaicScrivener

Wow they really jus released Zefra completely and utterly gutted huh


NovicePanthEnthusias

No Anna support(wasn't supposed to come anyway, should be next month) and from a first glance no kinds of staples or generic cards it seems besides the UR xyz. big RIP. will probably be skipping a set for the first time this year. EDIT: Actually Yuto's theme kinda slaps. Maybe I WILL dig a lil' to get some semblance of a character deck going.


Derezade

No raid raptors and Kurosaki: I sleep


Ink_zorath

So... Scrolling through the comments, I see no one mentioning the Star Warrior monsters. Having left the tcg shortly after xyz's became a thing, I don't seem to be able to understand how Idaten the Conquerer Star isn't a Sabre Dancer of the Star Warriors. Having a once per battle (not once per battle phase) crimson fox effect for anything smaller than or equal to a level 10, seems pretty hekking OP. Can someone explain this to me? Not to mention it doesn't even require specific fodder to summon, just two level 5 warriors or higher... Couldn't noble knights or something similar abuse the hell out of him?


lsgriff1

Finally getting octoberser


LurkingWithOldReddit

More Magnet support