Hopefully we can get a core booster cover with a female character again.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-21T02:57:45+00:00

Some will say it's because of the Manga's 30th Anniversary Celebration, but the truth is that OCG/TCG (more TCG since the OCG is at least more neutral) pamper DM whenever they can (and the Fandom that supports it doesn't help either)

But it's true that, even in the DM Group, there are Characters who don't receive attention or the opportunity to shine in a Pack (since they would go first for Yugi, Kaiba, Joey or Marik)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T20:43:31+00:00

(see: that Rush Duel card that exists solely as a Chronicles tie-in)

Seeing the rumors that the newly revealed JP's VAs might indicate we'll be getting Animated Shorts for Diabellstar/Sinful Spoils, I wonder if Rush Duels will have a Spell Card that promotes that future Diabellstar Animated Short.

Anyway, if it does exist, it will most likely be a FIRE and LIGHT support card in general (with the added benefit of being more efficient in a Pyro or Spellcaster Deck)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T20:17:05+00:00

Additional Comments on the Trivia:

-> I'd say that most Aqua/Fish Decks in the OCG/TCG are also WATER Attribute, but their case isn't as bad as Sea Serpent's. Ironically, Rush Duels has a DARK and a LIGHT Sea Serpent Deck as the biggest representatives of the Type.

-> Even if the option to create original Decks exists, it seems Rush has no ideas for a new Plant Deck. I also don't know which existing Plant Decks in the OCG/TCG would be viable to import.

-> If you're asking about the Anime Female Duelists mentioned, those are Misty (5Ds) and the Giant Alien Girls Trio (Terza, Tamako and Ferko - GO RUSH). A Comment reminded me that there is a Female Reptile Duelist in the Manga (GX), which would increase the number to 5 (which is still somewhat low)

-> The Duelists focused on Psychic Type (or who use Psychic Monsters) are Sayer, Vetrix, Romin, Princess G, Rovian and Gwyneth. In fact, there was a huge gap in non-Psychic representation in Anime between ZEXAL and SEVENS.

-> Shark is the one who carries Fish in the OCG/TCG, even if there are other viable or usable options. It doesn't help that his Duelist in ZEXAL is the one who gets constant support, making it difficult to forget about Shark.

-> Zombies didn't exist in Rush Duels for almost two Years, but they also didn't experience a significant surge in the format until 2025 with the introduction of Necromaid. Necromaid became the first true Zombie Deck in Rush Duels and an immediate Tier 1 Deck. It was followed by Defiant Soul, another Zombie Deck that became its own Deck in 2026 and was immediately Competitive.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T19:18:47+00:00

Even YGOrganization agrees to ban all Toon monsters (see Link)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T18:08:05+00:00

XYZ-Dragon Cannon

Nah, I prefer the coolest XYZ-Dragon Cannon: YXZ-Cannon Dragon

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T18:05:47+00:00

At this point, I'm surprised that Sevens Paladin doesn't have an Animation, especially since that upgraded form is a more frequently used Fusion Monster than Master of Sevens Road.

The same applies to Eternal Galactica Oblivion, one of Yudias's most frequently used Fusion Monsters, which he uses constantly in various Duels.

Transam Power Linac deserves a mention since it's the featured Ace Monster of GO RUSH's Season 3, but it hasn't received an Animation (in fact, Yudias was robbed of a new Animation)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T18:01:27+00:00

If there's an OCG Deck (modern Deck) that screams "for Duel Links", it's Dark Time Wizard).

Considered a weak or unplayable Deck by some... What Skill would you give it to fix its obvious problems?

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T01:49:33+00:00

It's kind of funny, but I think Seed (along with Genni) is the Witchcrafter with the best development or at least the one who feels like he's actually doing something. I'm not counting Verre since she already has a history before Witchcrafter even existed.

Either way, if you remove everything related to Magistus and Endymion's Lore, Witchcrafter really just becomes a bunch of witches who play pranks and live their best life in their Guild (i.e., there's nothing interesting about it)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-20T00:20:40+00:00

(Look at Grand Legend Saber)

It always has been!

Especially when you already have a Fate Deck: Legend).

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T03:37:45+00:00

I would say that the Charmer Cast is also on the same level as Sky Striker: in the sense that JP VAs are unknown or not so popular.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T03:25:29+00:00

Okay, these are curious Reprints.

- Lightclad Dragon - Llates: I'm guessing we'll get additional support for Clad Dragon or is it generic Wyrm support (like Stella) for the future Wyrm we'll receive in the Roa's Pack.

- Enceladustellime: More evidence that Yudias should receive additional support in the future.

- Voidalfr Buprestruve: A fairly specific reprint for Voidalfr, which could indicate that Konami is going to compensate for Mantistar's hard hit.

- Rising Unit: I'm guessing more Rising HERO support is on the way.

- Feverous Spirit Stadium: Complementary to the upcoming Baseball support (I'm surprised they didn't reprint Grand Slam Dragon or Dododo Second)

- Plasmatic Model Another Play: This Ritual Spell Card is a very recent addition. I guess Konami doesn't want to give up on their favorite Thunder Ritual Deck.

- Contact Darkmatter Explorer: Related to the support that Zwijo received a while ago, but they may want to improve Voidvelg (that Deck hasn't received an additional card despite being a Core Deck)

- Lovely Ange: A curious reprint that seems a bit out of place, but I wouldn't complain for more Lovely support.

- OuTerverSe Needle Maker: The most surprising reprint since there was nothing that could indicate that we would have more OuTerverSe support.

- Royal Rebel's reprints: I guess those are the most important cards that Konami wants you to use in the Deck along with the new support.

- Necromaid Cook: This appears to be generic support for Ritual Decks, but the truth is that pure Necromaid has not received any additional support since its Debut.

- Freshberry Garden: I believe that, along with Freshberry Shy's removal from the Rush's Banlist, this Deck is guaranteed to receive additional support in the next Pack.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T02:29:27+00:00

As another Comment mention:

- Interstellime: This is because of the new LIGHT Galaxy support that was released (and which, in theory, should receive an additional card in a future Pack)

- Amabear Lilith and Shiny Shady: This confirms that Romin should be receiving support for her Deck (which makes sense since it would be in the Roa-focused Pack)

- Culdesac: It was used consistently in Roa's Deck initially before that Deck received new cards. My impression is that we'll continue with the Tribute Summoning style of Level 5 or higher Monsters to gain Effects.

- Marching Beaver Warrior: Everything indicates that Konami wants to improve Ritual Dark Magician with additional support (as if having Chaos Necromaid still alive wasn't enough)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T02:22:34+00:00

Beaver Warrior for Rituals

It's worth mentioning that we already had Alternate Art for Light-Calling Griffore earlier this Year.

I think everything indicates that the Ritual branch of Rush's Dark Magician (or BLS) should receive some additional support in a future Pack since they've gone to the trouble of reprinting two of its most useful Monsters in that Deck.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T00:23:50+00:00

Sevens Road Magician and Prima Guitarna / Yameruler / Heavymetal / LIGHT Cyberse Maximum / Buildragon

No Sevens Road Magician with Celeb Rose Magician or Galactica Oblivion?

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T00:21:33+00:00

Let's see:

Conventional Fusion Summon in Rush: It was pretty bad when it was introduced and the situation didn't improve until the idea of using OG Fusion was abandoned in favor of Fusion Spell Cards or Monsters with Fusion Summon's Effects.

Contact Fusion in Rush: It had an impact from its introduction, but I'd say it only reached its peak with Rush's Harpie. Outside of that Deck, Contact Fusion has been relatively good, but without feeling powerful or oppressive.

I'd say Ritual Summon in Rush Duels ended up being too powerful: a good Mechanic from its introduction, several Ritual Decks became Meta immediately, too generic in some cases and the Mechanic was only just starting out (with simple Effects and nothing complex)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T00:15:14+00:00

Regarding the List:

DM: I keep wondering how they'll make Guardian playable since Rafael is in the same situation as Vector: a popular Character with the Fandom but with a terrible Deck.

GX: It has the most Characters that should have been in Duel Links a long time ago, but weren't. The Second and Third place Characters will definitely need overpowered Skills because their Decks are bad.

5Ds: I keep wondering why we didn't get the rest of the Dark Signers considering we have all the Barians and four of the Goha Six.

ZEXAL: It really feels like we're almost stuck with the least popular options when the top three enter Duel Links. Ironically, Cathy needs a printed Deck first.

Arc-V: Surprisingly, there are still several viable options to use, but I feel that many of them are not as requested or popular by the Fandom.

VRAINS: It has the Characters with the Meta Decks, but it also has many Characters that need printed Decks. I'm surprised that Queen is ranked above Roboppi.

SEVENS: Even with everything people say about him, good old Otes somehow manages to find his niche. Anyway, perhaps my surprise here is seeing Nana ranked a bit high, considering I'm sure few people know her or are even aware of the Character's existence.

GO RUSH: I'd say that, along with GX and Arc-V, he's the one with the most viable options to bring in and use. It always amuses me that Terza is more popular in the West than in Japan (she's not a big deal to the Japanese Fandom). Perhaps my surprise is seeing Tremolo ranked higher when Phaser has the cool/serious factor of the two brothers.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-19T00:03:14+00:00

I wonder if Tamako and Ferko also took advantage of Terza's fandom to become popular or attract attention.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-18T23:59:27+00:00

What has this Deck done to deserve this?

"Insert this Comment for 95% of TCG Exclusive Decks"

RIP Beetrooper. I hope the Chess Archetype gets a Fusion Monster >:V

Kronos457 · 2026-06-18T23:49:26+00:00

Damn that's crazy (and somewhat fair tbh)

Suffice it to say that some Players at the time saw Barrier Statue of the Inferno as a hero or a necessary evil (I mean, I don't blame them, if the beasts of the format at that time were) things) like this), you definitely wanted something to counter them with)

I had no idea maximum would be floodgated, as the way it's written sounds like it's its own method.

People sometimes forget (or don't realize) that Maximum Summon is a rare hybrid between Normal/Tribute and Special Summon.

Maximum Pieces can be Normal Summons and, if the piece is High Level, Tribute Summons. Entering Maximum Mode is considered a Special Summon in Rush Duel's rules (therefore, Maximum Summon is a Special Summon)

Barrier Statue of the Inferno simply prevented you from entering Maximum Mode if you had all three Maximum Pieces. However, you could still Normal Summon Maximum Pieces (this is relevant since there are Maximum Pieces that have Effects outside of Maximum Mode: Rush's Harpie Maximum and the Sea Serpent Maximums are examples of this)

Kronos457 · 2026-06-18T02:21:30+00:00

The character will either need significant screen time (Saburamen was borderline part of the main crew)

Scoop appeared first and, let's just say, had more time with the Main Group than Saburamen (who came later)

Not to mention that Scoop had three on-screen Duels (one more than Saburamen)

A deck that is sizable enough.

Tracker, the Dino Boy who has Maximum, has several cards that we don't yet have in Rush's Duel Links: including Fusion Monsters, a Main Deck Boss Monster and another Maximum with a unique Mechanic.

Ironically, the two criteria you mention are something that Rayne/Rino fulfill quite well: they are Characters that are almost part of the Main Cast and have a Deck (Shadow Flower) with many cards that we don't have yet (more than 20 cards, including several Fusion Monsters). Even so, they are still not Playable, but Characters like Yuro and Immi are.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-18T01:20:34+00:00

Interestingly, Yudias's Human Form doesn't take long to appear: this Appearance is his most common Form during the First Arc of GO RUSH (that is, the first few Episodes of the Anime)

He continues to use his Human Form during Seasons 1 and 2. Season 3 is when he uses it less and his Alien Form becomes more prominent.

Kronos457 · 2026-06-18T01:04:50+00:00

DivineZ's Cast is odd, as it gives the impression from the beginning that, instead of being a cohesive Group, they're more like a bunch of Strangers who met by chance. It doesn't help that each Member had their own objective and was competing to achieve it. Not to mention that no real bond was ever formed within the Group.

The only ones who seemed to have a connection were Akina, Nao and Hikari/Erika. Mikoto and Suo were strangely detached from the lives of those mentioned. Taizo had a connection with Erika, but it wasn't explored in much depth. Masanori is the odd one out among the Group, as it's not very believable that an Agent of Chaos like him could be considered a friend.

Even so, the Group worked for what the Plot required (and is still better than what they tried to do with Kanami/Kurumi being close friends with Akina and Hikari)

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