Stunning the Next Format

I've recently heard varied opinions concerning the playability of Stun (anti-meta) decks in the next format. I'm going to give my opinion because I'm realistic.

This format we have Heavy Storm at 1 and MST at 3. 10% minimum of the deck is now hatred towards spells and traps. Not to mention certain other decks have alternatives ways to destroy more spells and traps. Some of these cards include Ryko, Lyla, Worm Apocalypse and Icarus Attack.

Here is the thing: spell/trap hate as always existed whether it's in the form of Malevolent Catastrophe, Cold Wave, Giant Trunade or Heavy Storm. Now to stop playing stun decks simply because Heavy Storm is back and MST is at 3 is childish and stupid. YOUR OPPONENT WILL NOT ALWAYS HAVE HEAVY STORM, MYSTICAL SPACE TYPHOON OR A DIFFERENT FORM OF SPELL OR TRAP HATRED!!!!! I've playtested sample hands with my deck ideas in the next format and I don't always open with a single MST or Heavy Storm. If you do open with one of those 4 cards then that's great but the game doesn't always end if your opponent gains advantage off of a Heavy Storm.

Stun players can still main certain cards like Dark Bribe or Starlight Road to stop Heavy Storm and other significant cards like Dark Hole, Torrential Tribute or Mirror Force. Certain players may question Dark Bribe but I believe it's better to let your opponent draw a card than your opponent clearing 3 traps with Heavy Storm or gaining more advantage with a different spell or trap. Again that's just me... However with all the spell/trap hatred this format Stun players should add more chainable traps like Compulsory Evacuation Device, Waboku, Threatening Roar, Trap Dustshoot, Mind Crush or Deck Devastation Virus.

MST and Heavy Storm aren't the only reasons some players are questioning the playability of Stun decks. The banning of Royal Oppression is definitely a contributing factor. Certain Stun decks (T.G. for example) preferred running this card to control their opponent's special summon capabilities. However that is no longer possible. However is shouldn't be the end of the "Stun" world if this card is banned. It can now be easily replaced with Starlight Road or Trap Dustshoot. Besides not all Stun decks always play Oppression so its non-existence isn't that apocalyptic.

I will agree that Stun decks will lose a little amount of strength this format but they are nowhere close to extinction. Perhaps it isn't the best choice but it shouldn't be omitted entirely. Since I will have 3 Pot of Duality shortly I will attempt many of these slower decks because I don't believe they are dead. Maybe I should play them just to prove the people who question my theories wrong...

Mario