Tier 1

TPC Comments

Autumn Leaf

Even though people have been testing the non-Grass versions of Shiranui, the overwhelming advantage from the mills is usually more difficult for most decks to deal with, especially in non-Side Deck formats.

EmAyy

Shiranui is still one of the most popular and stronger decks of the format. This deck has seen a lot of success in different leagues and tournaments this past week despite players teching to counter it.

Dark Magician was moved to Tier 1 as it’s well balanced against most of the meta. + alongside cards like and make this deck really powerful

Francisco

The 30-card version of Shiranui using the Skill continues to perform well and overwhelm decks that are unable to deal with the consistent activation of . Many decks continue to adapt in order to counter this strategy, which further shows the impact of this deck on the meta and provides more evidence to justify its Tier 1 status.

This is one of the few decks that has the potential to completely counter the 30-card Shiranui strategy by combining the use of with , which can be easily summoned using . The Dark Magician deck may not be oppressive like most tTer 1 decks usually are, but it does have good matchups against many of the tiered decks and few unfavorable matchups. Konami should strive to release decks that are powerful and balanced like this deck.

kcful

Shiranui remain at the top of the food chain, it continuously pluses off of fat mills, and influences how every other deck in the format is built.

Although its conversion has been rough since its release, Dark Magiian offers consistently stable matchups across the Meta. With the addition of they bolster a very easy win con vs the explosive Grass Shiranui deck.

Tier 2

TPC Comments

gift

Darklords are still a strong deck in this meta, and although they’re not worth investing into right now, its a solid Tier 2 deck. While , , etc. can be problems, I believe the main problem is just the popularity of 30 -card Shiranui which is a very difficult / awkward matchup. If there is a nerf to the 30-card Shiranui deck in any way, then Darklords may become far more relevant with many favourable matchups across the board.

Jason

As the meta shifts away from one or two key effects per turn, the power of has dropped dramatically. With a bad matchup against 30-card Shiraui and relying on drawing the / going 2nd vs newly Tier 1 Dark Magician, this deck remains Tier 2.

Elementsabers stay at a strong Tier 2 while they optimize their flexible backrow and monster lineup for the meta. has more playability by being a decent opener vs , Dark Magician combos, and .

kcful

Elementsaber Invoked are my choice for the best deck of the format. They boast incredible consistency, and by running more than 20 cards they make substantially worse and can tech cards such as and the to make bad matchups favored. If the format isn’t changed soon this deck will be Tier 1 again.

Tier 3

TPC Comments:

Autumn Leaf

Crystrons have resurfaced onto the Tier List after a slight shift in the meta with strong performances in recent weeks. With the ability to play a consistent 30-card deck that counters Grass Shiranui and the ever-decreasing popularity of Darklords, Crystrons should give players some food for thought.

Francisco

Crystrons have returned to the Tier List due to their ability to have a favorable matchup against the 30-card Shiranui deck since it can increase its deck size to 30 cards and keep its consistency. The deck’s easy access to and allows the deck to make powerful plays while also having the ability to play defensively with and , both of which can be summoned using to play around , one of the most popular Skills. The deck’s floating effects, as well as its use of to recycle banished resources and negate targeting effects, allows the deck to gain advantage as the duel progresses.

tomvdelzen

Crystrons have a good matchup against Shiranui, the best deck in the meta, for multiple reasons. It’s also a 30-card deck what means is not that valueable. The floating effects from and . being able to negate the targeting effects.

EmAyy

Crystrons being able to play 30 cards helps it against the Grass Shiranui decks. Additionally, powerful synchros like being able to remove cards from grave and field is big against decks like Shiranui and Invoked.

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