Deck
Construction
Once you have mastered the basic rules of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the next step is
to create your own Deck. This is known as Deck Construction. The rules
for constructing a Deck are simple, but it takes skill to put together
a strong Deck. WeÍll also give you some hints on putting together your
Deck in this section.
A.
Deck Construction Rules
A Deck must contain at least 40 cards. Keep in mind that Decks with too
many cards mean you will have a smaller chance of drawing the cards you
need, so its best to limit your cards to around 40.
You can have up to 3 duplicates of the same card in your Deck. Cards included
in your Side Deck count towards this 3 duplicate limit. Also, be aware
of Forbidden and Limited Cards.
B. Deck Construction Hints
I. Keep the Monster
Card to Magic/Trap Card ratio at 1 : 1
The building blocks of your Deck are the Monster Cards. No matter how
many powerful Magic or Trap Cards you have, no monsters on the field
means you've got nothing to defend your Life Points. A general rule
of thumb is that roughly half of your Deck should be made up of monsters.
Therefore, if youÍve got a Deck of 40 cards, around 20 should be Monster
Cards.
II. Keep The Number of High Level Monsters To A Minimum
In order to perform a Tribute Summon (required for a Level 5 or higher
monster), you will have to offer monsters as a Tribute. If your Deck
is filled with high-level monsters, summoning them to the field will
be very costly. Instead, include lots of Level 4 or lower monsters in
your Deck and keep the number of high-level monsters to a minimum.
III. Make Good Use Of Your Effect Monsters
Effect Monsters with Magic or Trap effects play an important strategic
role in your Duels. You can create a powerful Deck if you take full
advantage of these effects. For example, the "Hane-Hane" card forces
your opponent to return one monster from the field to their hand. Using
this card at the right moment could leave your opponent's Life Points
wide open for an attack from a high-level monster.
IV. Include Cards That Increase Opportunities To Draw
In a Duel, the basic rule is that you can only draw 1 card during the
Draw Phase. Therefore, it is strategically to your advantage to be able
to draw more cards than your opponent. For example, cards like "Pot
Of Greed" increase your chances of drawing vital cards from your deck.
V. How To Create Your Side Deck
In between Duels, you are allowed to use a Side Deck of 15 cards to
adjust the contents of your Deck. Prepare your Side Deck with cards
that help address the weaknesses in your Deck or have the power to neutralize
specific cards.
Powerful
Cards
The following cards will help
strengthen anyone's Deck:
• Raigeki •
Monster Reborn •
Dark Hole
• Pot of Greed •
Change of Heart
C. Forbidden And Limited Cards
According to the Official Rules, certain cards have specific quantity
restrictions that limit the number that can be included in a Deck. These
limited cards are announced at Official Tournaments, and should be taken
into account when customizing your Deck.
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