![]() ![]() Labrynth controls the opponent by using Normal Traps to pick off the opponent’s monsters, and in turn triggers the other Labrynth card effects to gain card advantage. Labrynth is a Trap heavy control deck that debut in Deck Build Pack: Tactical Masters, but only became competitive with the addition of Lady Labrynth of the Silver Castle in Darkwing Blast and Big Welcome Labrynth in Photon Hypernova. Hetawo (ヘタヲ) went 6-1-1 and finished 5 – 8th in “16th Tetsu Champion Ship ~Road to TCS~” which had 141 participants. While the player could not end on Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess directly, they could go into I:P Masquerena first, and using I:P Masquerena effect to Link Summon Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess on the opponent’s turn. Tri-Brigade Kerass is a Level 2 monster, Tri-Brigade Kitt Tri-Brigade Ferrijit the Barren Blossom, Tri-Brigade Bearbrumm the Rampant Rampager and Ancient Warriors Oath – Double Dragon Lords are Link-2 monsters, so they could be Special Summoned as usual. Using Spright Starter or Gigantic Spright would restrict the player to only Special Summoning Level/Rank/Link 2 monsters, but that is just a minor inconvenience. Tri-Brigade Kitt is a Level 2 monster and could be sent to the graveyard with Spright Sprind effect, Tri-Brigade Kitt and Tri-Brigade Kerass are Level 2 monsters and could be Special Summoned by Spright Elf and Gigantic Spright effect, while Nimble Beaver is a Beast monster and could be banished as cost to activate the effect of Tri-Brigade monsters. Tri-Brigade and Spright have a certain amount of synergy that allowed the two themes to flow together and form a congruous strategy. But the Limit Regulations have dealt a heavy hand to these decks, severely lowering their power level and consistency, allowing for Spright Tri-Brigade to shine. Spright Tri-Brigade has been around in the metagame since Spright was released back in Power of the Elements, but has been largely overshadowed by Spright, Tearlaments and Kashtira. Popularity usually translates to success, and that is a great way to ensure a certain deck’s rise up the tier rankings.Kusyano (クシャノ) went 10-0 and finished 1st in “16th Tetsu Champion Ship ~Road to TCS~” which had 141 participants. Then either top a regional or get the build popular. One final afterthought regarding the list- if one is looking to improve his/her deck’s ranking, a good start would be to bring out an innovative build. Of course, one of the few constants was that of Nekroz which managed to stay top. Burning Abyss very nearly collapsed to the bottom of the tier, only to garner an unusual number of wins and tops late format. Nevertheless, making it out of tier 3 to tier 2 remains a tough job.ĭisappointments on the list? Yang Zing and Heroes were expected to rise more than they did. One has to maintain the credibility of the tier, after all. Tier 4 decks fight to enter tier 3, and it was difficult cutting the tier 3 deck count short. Tier 3 is by far the most competitive tier in terms of ‘peer pressure’ between decks.Others are older archetypes which are only being added in now ( Yubel or Jester anyone?) Some are new archetypes that sprung into the spotlight due to (concrete) new support. There were 14 new archetypes introduced this time.Not all concerns were addressed, but this tier list looks to be a more accurate reflection of the state of our meta-game. The first tier rankings got a lot of productive reviews, and a lot of them have been integrated into this one.Many decks have dropped down due to unfavorable changes to the meta-game.New support always helps, although a top is more credible in everyone’s eyes.Decks that topped or won events were bumped up.For more of these ‘disclaimers’ check out the first ever tier ranking here. One can only be so accurate and satisfy so many people. Of course, don’t forget that tier rankings are based on both fact and opinion. Note: The release of this post was delayed by the inevitable ban list delay due to the World Championships. A fresh start for some and a new challenge for others, the 3rd format of the year is now upon duelists worldwide. Its that time of the Yugioh season again.
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