You have probably heard about 100 different people say what decks they believe will be on top of the upcoming format. I will do the same like so many others and give reasonable explanations regarding my decisions:
1. Fish OTK/FTK - Both of these are slaughtered with the murder of Fishborg Blaster. I'll also mention that the new fish monsters from Generation Force are nowhere near Regional or YCS worthy in my opinion.
2. Water Synchro - Once again, banning Fishborg injures this deck almost beyond repair. I plan to revisit an old build of mine with Genex Undine and Controller though and this will be the closest to the present generic Water Synchro build (minus Fishborg and including other tech).
3. Formula/Frog/Monarchs: Formula Monarchs are finished, once again, because of Fishborg going away but also because the limiting of Avarice and Formula Synchron. Frog Monarchs is still definitely a contending deck (I am constructing a build for this).
4. Plant/ Junk Doppel - Restricting Formula, Avarice, Debris Dragon and Lonefire Blossom does hurt the deck a little but it's definitely still playable.
5. Six Samurai - Limiting Smoke Signal is an opportunity for more tech or including alternative methods for first turn Shi En, Naturia Beast or Barkion. Hitting Shi En is almost more of a present because it allows for extra space in the extra deck.
6. Fairies - This will undeniably be one of the strongest decks in the format. It wasn't attacked by the ban list which makes it a great contender. The deck will also see increased play with the release of the tins at the end of the month. The existence of Heavy Storm though will eliminate many Sanctuary in the Sky builds.
7. Gravekeepers - Royal Tribute first turn does still exist. However, because of the existence of Heavy Storm, players may not set their entire hand and then use Royal Tribute. Otherwise, the deck is still a concrete option.
8. Tech Genus - Banning Royal Oppression and limiting Librarian does not hurt the deck too much. Also, intelligent and skilled players won't let Heavy Storm interfere.
9. Lightsworn - 3 Judgment Dragon makes this deck almost auto-win with a decent opening hand and decent milling. I will talk about BLS later in the post.
10. Zombies - The deck has updated support and the Exceed rulings with Goblin Zombie make the deck all the better.
11. Flamvell - This is a little random but I believe with Heavy Storm around, people will set less traps allowing Flamvell Firedog to do what it does best. Also 3 Rekindling is auto-win all day everyday.
12. Gladiator Beasts - Heavy Storm does hurt the deck a little but it will always be good.
13. Malefics - This deck does deserve mentioning because I simply love it. 3 MST and Heavy Storm seems to show increased hatred toward the deck but it's still playable and I will still continue working with it.
14. Heroes - OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x 567341789!! Legendary Collection 2 + Super Polymerization + all the rest of the excellent hero cards = tier 1. Wait and see! This is a deck I will definitely be playing.
(I think I just had a Hero-gasm...)
15. Dark World - When the structure deck is released in the TCG it will become tier 1 instantly. It deals with Gravekeeers and Lightsworn very well and can combat everything else.
16. Blackwings - +1 Icarus Attack but -1 Royal Oppression. I believe it will remain at the same status.
17. Scraps - This is another deck that is somewhat hurt by the presence of Heavy Storm. They do benefit from having a 3rd MST to chain with Scrap Dragon's effect (+1).
18. (Machina) Offering Gadgets - The more Exceed monsters the TCG receives the more the playability of this deck in the TCG. It is definitely hurt by 3 MST and 1 Heavy Storm. Numerous duelists may become too afraid to try the deck because of this.
19. Rituals - I made the deck for this format.... I think it will be good.... with Megamorph at 3.... but I may have to drop a Relinquished because of 3 MST...
20. Crystal Beasts - Another random deck I am trying this format. It should be ok but Heavy Storm is a problem for certain cards other than Rainbow Dragon...
21. Psychics - Mind Master is banned this format so I would advise to toss this deck aside. Effect Veiler rapes this deck more than it already did now.
22. Hopeless Dragon - This deck never changes between formats and unless more support is released this deck won't achieve anything mighty, except topping a locals possibly.
23. X-Sabers - This deck has always been good and this deck will definitely be a contender next format. Skilled players can do a lot with this deck and un-skilled players can still spam the field if they open with a good hand.
24. Dragunity - This deck's success will depend more on whether you play first or second. Playing first allows a first turn Stardust Dragon which prevents 3 MST and Heavy Storm. Being second increases raping possibilities with 3 MST and Heavy Storm (assuming those cards are drawn, it is only 10% of the deck maximum).
25. Black Salvo - I believe the deck is still great because you can constantly gain advantage with it and blow up the field with Black Rose Dragon anytime you want.
26. Worms - W Nebula Meteorite is a chainable trap and can be chained to all the massive MST action of the format. It is an anti-meta deck so Heavy Storm does suck. However Starlight Road and Dark Bribe address that issue.
27. Chaos/ Twilight - I saved this for last because I personally believe any deck that originally begins predominantly with Light or Dark monsters, and then adds monsters of the opposite attributes qualifies this deck as Twlight. It also adds "Chaos" to the title. Chaos Plants, Chaos Frog Monarchs and Chaos Lightsworns are all examples of this. With the return of BLS, twilight decks are more encouraged. Players an splash Gorz, 2 Tragoedia, 2-3 Tour Guide and a Sangan into a light-based deck. Players can splash Effect Veiler into a dark-based deck. These builds will see the most play of the format guaranteed, especially with the pending release of Rescue Rabbit.
These are my thoughts. If I missed a deck let me know and I can post my thoughts about it on my next post.
Mario
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