Happy Pride
This archetype of Racers gets much better if your life points are just barely trailing your opponents'.
Gold Pride
Fiber Jar
Both
This Despian Dragon, who coined the term "Tax Dragon," is currently dominating Duel Links.
Masquerade the Blazing Dragon
These two women weave a story of woe - exemplified by their time spent on the banlist.
Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights
The most successful altwin by far, this card's advantage over cauldron of the old man is that it can't be removed from the field.
Final Countdown
Part of a famous series of Floodgate Pendulum Monsters, this monster prevents duelists from special summoning monsters from the Extra Deck if summoned.
Amorphage Pride
Breaker the Magical Warrior
GOAT
Occasionally played as a time card in Red-Eyes, this Dragon taxes alongside a vanilla reanimation effect.
Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon
This nigh-incomprehensible spell card was the subject of a faked buyout by a group of ultracompetitive troublemakers.
Spell Chronicle
Despite its appearance in one of Pegasus' most iconic duels, I've never seen anyone win with this card - and certainly not against a Duelist of Bandit Keith's caliber.
Flying Elephant
A monster specifically printed for collectors, this 2500-attack-point Dragon gains 2500 attack and defense if your GY is full.
Dragon of Pride and Soul
United We Stand
Both
This retrain of a classic Crow monster taxes - but can ALSO wipe the board if they're sufficiently derelict!
Black-Winged Assault Dragon
This fable tells a tale of drama - and in abyss actors, is the spell sent at the start of its combo.
Abyss Script - Dramatic Story
I've signed more of this card than any other - despite my sins against the community. Why does it randomly have an altwin?
Ghostrick Angel of Mischief
Move over, Katy Perry - this trap card ALWAYS ensures your monster wins battle - it's damage calculation only.
Amorphage Pride
Megamorph
Edison
This Ritual Dragon taxes you on every card effect - perhaps you should "weight" until April 15th.
Odd-Eyes Gravity Dragon
This continuous spell weaves a fable about a young, nerdy boy and the fateful day his comic book came to life.
Libromancer Origin Story
DAILY DOUBLE
Musical Sumo Dice Games
This vanilla monster's famous flavor text describes how deeply he prides himself on his fighting prowess both on the ground, and, of course, in the water.
Sea Serpent Warrior of Darkness
Night Assailant
Both
This monster's namesake is a ruthless man from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms - which is probably why he's one of the only maindeck monsters to tax.
Ancient Warriors - Savage Don Ying
An extender for a LIGHT beast deck enabled by Ancient Fairy Dragon, this field spell does AFD's job for it.
Fairy Tale Prologue: Journey's Dawn
In an attempt to capture the feeling of turning in your last homework assignment seconds before the buzzer, this trap card is a gimmicky altwin for strategies that mill their entire decks.
Summer Schoolwork Successful!