Staples
Played in a variety of Meta decks since is release, this pot card would eventually see a small stint on the banlist, being immediately put to 2 the next list.
Pot of Desires
Salamangreat
Salamangreat Sanctuary
Yugi’s Ace monster, a popular GOAT format flip monster
Dark Magician of Faith
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Mekk-Knight Avram
Orcust
Orcustrated Crescendo
Released in 2007, this handtraps would see almost zero play competitively until later years in which graveyard reliant decks would become relevant, it is also a popular counter to a current meta threat in Spright
D.D. Crow
Deskbot
Deskbot Base
A field spell for the Knightmare achetype, a popular extra deck card used for link climbing and removal
World legacy’s Knightmare Unicorn
A ferocious dragon with deadly attack
Red-eyes Black Dragon
Infernity
Infernity Barrier
One of the oldest forms of S/T removal printed, this card would go on to be in almost every deck since it’s release, with multiple stints on the banlis, but it is currently residing at 3
Mystical Space Typhoon
Destiny HERO
Dark City
A tuner monster banned for its ability to summon tokens and revive itself, a continuous trap played in the original Yu-Gi-Oh Dm anime
Blackwing - Gofu the Vague Shadow Spell
Of all insect fighters, he is the paragon of the Indestructible Insect Invaders, which only the elite of the elite can join. We can no longer ignore their unmatched battle prowess.
Insect Knight
Code Talker
Cynet Conflict
All the way back in Photon Shockwave, this XYZ monster would end up as one of the most powerful extra deck plays people could make at the time, with protection and removal, this was a nightmare for decks to out
Wind-Up Zenmaines
D/D/D
Dark Contract with Patent License
A search spell within Dragon link, a generic L2 that reduces attack on both players field, while reviving itself for later use
Chaos Space Insulator
A soul of light covered by mystical shine. When you see the beautiful shape, your dream will come true.
Mystical Shine Ball
Mecha Phantom Beast
Do A Barrel Roll
Played in a similar light to Gorz, this monster would be put to use as a tool during the battle phase, as well as some interesting removal, which required you to give up cards in your hand
Tragodia
Arcana Force
Light Barrier
A monster that can search Machine Angel ritual, a level 4 normal tuner monster that generates a delusional mist to keep away intruders
Cyber Petit Angel Trumpeter
A Knight whose horse travels faster than the wind. His battle-charge is a force to be reckoned with
Gaia The Fierce Knight
Drytron
Drytron Meteor Shower