The fact that Gate Guardian actually HAS this potential makes it my absolute favorite in the format. I love fusions as it is, and to see Guardian as fusions makes me extremely happy.
It’s not the most consistent or powerful deck, but this seems like the absolute definition of a fun deck: strong enough to have a chance at winning a locals, cool boss monsters, not a deck many people see, exactly the sort of deck to be proud of for winning with!
Actually such an amazing deck btw, I’ve only seen very few people mix Endymion with other engines let alone gate f’n guardian, actually insane how strong this deck is. Only downside is that it is incredibly flexible so your options are kind of endless, so people with adhd or lack of brain cells like myself go insane overtime using decks like these. LMAOO amazing video tho, so glad to see these type of cards put together like this.
My favorite deck this format for a competitive duel is traptrix, actually just because of the cheap structure deck (reprints are a bonus) and because I can follow pak in his journey and learn a lot from him. For a casual duel it's Dogmatika Alba Zoa by far, because of how cool the boss monster looks, how much I always loved ritual decks and because it's reasonably viable and super fun to play :).
I'm going to be real here, my favourite Deck this format is already pure Gate Guardian (coming from a casuals perspective) because I used a Deck to try make them work before the support even came out by pendulum summoning them with Dragonpit/Dragonpulse. It couldn't compete, but I just used them for sake that they're my favourite cards of all time. I have to get packs for them eventually :)
This is so cool. I was playing a scareclaw endymion zefra (I call it SEZ lol) deck at my locals two weeks ago that I was experimenting with that was a ton of fun. Once I heard about the gate guardian support and ancient dragon coming back, I felt it would be interesting to take out the zefra engine and include the gate guardian engine instead. You just convinced me to try it out. Good stuff Sam!
Red Dragon Archfiend. My favorite deck hasn't changed since 5ds first was a thing. I can't help but adore Scarlight and Tyrant, but even a seasoned RDA lover like myself has to admit it's not the strongest deck so, I run a hybrid. Red Dragon Archfiend Swordsoul. It dominates in master duel, and I crush it at locals. Super strong and super fun.
For me I have to say hero is my favorite deck to play with the recent support from the previous set and the wake up hero’s cards from this set it give it a new life.
I'm super glad to hear that Sam won with a Gate Guardian deck. Had some of those OG Paradox Bros cards back from Metal Raiders. Started grabbing some Maze of Memories blisters and some single boosters. Definitely want to try and make a Gate Guardian deck myself too
Favorite deck in this current format that I’ve been interested in is Branded Despia. 2nd and 3rd favorite decks are definitely Blackwings and Galaxy-Eyes. Those archetypes are just so much fun. Been building a Traptrix deck too thanks to Sam and Pak. 😊
Traptrix has been so great for a returning player who was crazy confused by all this new Extra Deck stuff haha. Shout out to Park it’s been fun to follow him using it.
Awesome! Thinking of building this deck fr fr. My favorite deck is Zombie Control (no Eldich cards) but they can't effectively compete now :(. Close second is Dragon Link and third is Mikanko Libromancer.
My favorite deck this format 100% has to be branded, I like fusion summoning a lot and the fact that it can summon dragoon so easy without running as many bricks as in the past is so nice, honestly drawing dark magician doesnt even feel bad since you can make it easier once it’s drawn.
Bro I really love the format right now. So many different decks coming back into the mix. And all can go toe to toe with Kash. No more tear 0 decks. Just my opinion. Awesome video
Video starts: "oh great, a cheap but unique playable archetype that cashes in on nostalgia! This is awesome!" Sam: "okay anyways x3 magician's souls..."
Drytron is my favorite at the moment because it is cracked this format. Amorphactor Pain with Saryuja Skull Dread to dig for Terminal World, and cards like Triple Tactics Thrust being able to search Thunder of Ruler to straight up skip your opponents turn over and over and over again is so toxic but effective. Also I'm impressed with your Gate Gaurdian build, nice touch with Endymion along with Odd-Eyes Absolute and Vortex.
Man, love the profiles but I really wish you'd list out the cards in the comments or description. Hard to see what you have especially for new players/returning ones who don't know cards.
My favorite deck this format is ninjas, their form of interruptions are just so cool and unique, plus their art is just beautiful! Also sick decklist man!
Gate Guardian Combined: I can negate targeting on my own things thrice per turn. Tytannial in my Rikka Sunavalon deck: Hold my tributes. Rikka Sunavalon is still my favorite deck this format. Tytannial is so good in the deck.
almost ten years i have been underestimating sam for his innovation, thinking he can only play basic popular decks and engines, but lately he keeps surprising me
My favorite deck this format is a bit different from most since I run Branded but because I love the anime I run Branded Red Eyes. It lets me summon my Red Eyes fusions while also being able to actually be competitive
Favorite current archetype is prediction princess. I love competitive but, I have really been enjoying casual play atm. I have 2 really awesome builds for my Prediction Princess, 1. Uses Shaddoll/Invoked, the other uses a more pure build. And is extremely fun.
My favourite deck this format is Gold Pride Punk, as it uses my favourite engine in Punk, with a really cool concept in Gold Pride! Hopefully Cyberstorm Access gives Gold Pride some great support!
Favorite deck of the format is Traptrix picked up for the first time with the structure release and it’s definitely become one of my favorite decks to use
My favorite deck is plantpricess bc i love the artworks hahaha and its fun to play as long as you play for fun. Also the new traptrix cards make good plant Support :)
Hi Sam! My favorite deck currently is Dragonmaids or Ojamas. Dragonmaids aren't quick, but they are powerful late game. Ojamas are quick and have a lot potential. If I play casual I use Dragonmaids and if I play competitive I use Ojamas. I really hope Ojama get some new support. The deck is starting to fall off because of all the negates people can get but, I have always liked Ojamas so I'll keep playing them. Have a great day and keep up the amazing videos!
Just got into branded despia and have been having fun with it, my friend was proud of his wheatherpainter deck but with branded he just stands no chance every round, but I am excited in seeing tearlaments in the future
Not sure about formats or what counts as one but I love playing Dragonmaids. Ever since they were released in 2020 (I think) I've been hooked. I just love how versatile they are and the concept of them changing/transforming. It's also pretty funny to just transform them during your opponents battle phase and use their effects at the end of it. Also, Sheou (Strahl) is really hot, I'm down bad for her 🥵🥵
My favorite deck is Danger dark world (not hand rip version, because I want a challenge) because I’ve always enjoyed dark world and it’s finally playable.
I swear bruh you like the only dude I see that actually makes yugioh look cool. I've always loved the cards and the way they look but to play especially how it is now days I'm good lol but you make it look fun my boy good stuff
Gate Guardian went from a joke boss monster to a playable archetype, pretty cool to see
Need more of this for classic anime decks
You can still brick with the Gate guardian still, but is pretty fun to use.
@@oderflafrredy2790 if you put him in the deck. Folk most likely won’t.
Now Maze of Memories make more sense 🤣
Konami's legacy support is amazing, that's the one thing I can always give em.
The fact that Gate Guardian actually HAS this potential makes it my absolute favorite in the format. I love fusions as it is, and to see Guardian as fusions makes me extremely happy.
It’s not the most consistent or powerful deck, but this seems like the absolute definition of a fun deck: strong enough to have a chance at winning a locals, cool boss monsters, not a deck many people see, exactly the sort of deck to be proud of for winning with!
Actually such an amazing deck btw, I’ve only seen very few people mix Endymion with other engines let alone gate f’n guardian, actually insane how strong this deck is. Only downside is that it is incredibly flexible so your options are kind of endless, so people with adhd or lack of brain cells like myself go insane overtime using decks like these. LMAOO amazing video tho, so glad to see these type of cards put together like this.
My favorite deck this format for a competitive duel is traptrix, actually just because of the cheap structure deck (reprints are a bonus) and because I can follow pak in his journey and learn a lot from him. For a casual duel it's Dogmatika Alba Zoa by far, because of how cool the boss monster looks, how much I always loved ritual decks and because it's reasonably viable and super fun to play :).
I'm going to be real here, my favourite Deck this format is already pure Gate Guardian (coming from a casuals perspective) because I used a Deck to try make them work before the support even came out by pendulum summoning them with Dragonpit/Dragonpulse. It couldn't compete, but I just used them for sake that they're my favourite cards of all time. I have to get packs for them eventually :)
This is so cool. I was playing a scareclaw endymion zefra (I call it SEZ lol) deck at my locals two weeks ago that I was experimenting with that was a ton of fun. Once I heard about the gate guardian support and ancient dragon coming back, I felt it would be interesting to take out the zefra engine and include the gate guardian engine instead. You just convinced me to try it out. Good stuff Sam!
Sam here just turned a $100 budget deck into an $800 money hole. I don't think he should be praised for this.
This gate guardian archetype looks extremely fun. I loved XYZ from kaiba, so I'm looking forward to opening some Maze of Memories!
Red Dragon Archfiend. My favorite deck hasn't changed since 5ds first was a thing. I can't help but adore Scarlight and Tyrant, but even a seasoned RDA lover like myself has to admit it's not the strongest deck so, I run a hybrid. Red Dragon Archfiend Swordsoul.
It dominates in master duel, and I crush it at locals. Super strong and super fun.
Ninjas are by far my favorite deck and the most fun I’ve had playing in a minute. Appreciate the great content
For me I have to say hero is my favorite deck to play with the recent support from the previous set and the wake up hero’s cards from this set it give it a new life.
I'm super glad to hear that Sam won with a Gate Guardian deck. Had some of those OG Paradox Bros cards back from Metal Raiders. Started grabbing some Maze of Memories blisters and some single boosters. Definitely want to try and make a Gate Guardian deck myself too
@Giveaway.2_Check-Name Wow awesome, where do I send the DM too? Never won a TH-cam contest before
@@Dwheel_91 it's a scam, it's not really them
@@BlazeCon97 thank you mate 😁👍
Favorite deck in this current format that I’ve been interested in is Branded Despia.
2nd and 3rd favorite decks are definitely Blackwings and Galaxy-Eyes. Those archetypes are just so much fun. Been building a Traptrix deck too thanks to Sam and Pak. 😊
Favorite deck rn is 100% Dark world. You can actually use dark world dealins and card destruction without just losing to tears on the spot.
Traptrix has been so great for a returning player who was crazy confused by all this new Extra Deck stuff haha. Shout out to Park it’s been fun to follow him using it.
Awesome! Thinking of building this deck fr fr. My favorite deck is Zombie Control (no Eldich cards) but they can't effectively compete now :(. Close second is Dragon Link and third is Mikanko Libromancer.
My favorite deck this format 100% has to be branded, I like fusion summoning a lot and the fact that it can summon dragoon so easy without running as many bricks as in the past is so nice, honestly drawing dark magician doesnt even feel bad since you can make it easier once it’s drawn.
my favorite deck this format so far is swordsoul and gate guardian.. both are fairly cheap and gate guardian is actually kind of fun
Real insane is this Burtnatrix art
Bro I really love the format right now. So many different decks coming back into the mix. And all can go toe to toe with Kash. No more tear 0 decks. Just my opinion. Awesome video
Video starts: "oh great, a cheap but unique playable archetype that cashes in on nostalgia! This is awesome!"
Sam: "okay anyways x3 magician's souls..."
My favourite deck for this format is definitely traptrix..such a good competitive deck
Drytron is my favorite at the moment because it is cracked this format. Amorphactor Pain with Saryuja Skull Dread to dig for Terminal World, and cards like Triple Tactics Thrust being able to search Thunder of Ruler to straight up skip your opponents turn over and over and over again is so toxic but effective. Also I'm impressed with your Gate Gaurdian build, nice touch with Endymion along with Odd-Eyes Absolute and Vortex.
Man, love the profiles but I really wish you'd list out the cards in the comments or description. Hard to see what you have especially for new players/returning ones who don't know cards.
My Favorite deck is still Tearlaments because I love the artworks and mill decks.
My favorite deck this format is ninjas, their form of interruptions are just so cool and unique, plus their art is just beautiful! Also sick decklist man!
This format playing the branded despia deck for me is the funniest I loved the archetype from the get go when it was released.
My favorite deck is Springans since the Photon Hypernova support single-handedly made it able to build an unbeatable board
Gate Guardian was 1 of my favorite boss monsters back in the day. Now we need a mighty Beaver Warrior archetype haha
Im playing gates as well its such a fun deck and they way its felxiable and youre bls to do these types of things is what makes the deck insane
I'm super hyped for Gate Guardian, LOVE when they revive old archetypes and engines
My favorite is dark world. If I win, pay it forward to someone else please.
happy to see gate guardian doing good, i'm tryin my luck with despia this format
My favorite deck this format is my favorite deck every format. HERO BEST DECK!!!!
Gate Guardian Combined: I can negate targeting on my own things thrice per turn.
Tytannial in my Rikka Sunavalon deck: Hold my tributes.
Rikka Sunavalon is still my favorite deck this format. Tytannial is so good in the deck.
My favorite deck of all time is sky strikers. Love the artwork and its playstyle
Starting to really love the gate deck! Love the video thanks for the info Sam your the goat !❤🎉
This is what yugioh and this channel is all about, have fun enjoy the game and remember good times!!!!
this new support is possibly the greatest anime retrain of all time
Kashtira with Small World sauce has to be the most fun I’ve had in a while
almost ten years i have been underestimating sam for his innovation, thinking he can only play basic popular decks and engines, but lately he keeps surprising me
fave deck is blue eyes, wish it was relevant again, just got back into yugioh and started with the traptrix deck since it was cheap 2 build.
1:09 my favorite deck is brand despia because I keep catching people off guard with branded expulsion
My favorite deck this format is a bit different from most since I run Branded but because I love the anime I run Branded Red Eyes. It lets me summon my Red Eyes fusions while also being able to actually be competitive
I’m loving gate guardian this format, even though it isn’t very strong, so I went go second beat
Favorite current archetype is prediction princess. I love competitive but, I have really been enjoying casual play atm. I have 2 really awesome builds for my Prediction Princess, 1. Uses Shaddoll/Invoked, the other uses a more pure build. And is extremely fun.
Love to the fact this archetype return, and glad it became both the boss monster and negate.
My favourite deck this format is Gold Pride Punk, as it uses my favourite engine in Punk, with a really cool concept in Gold Pride! Hopefully Cyberstorm Access gives Gold Pride some great support!
Trif squealing like a child at the pend engine, I love it.
Favorite deck of the format is Traptrix picked up for the first time with the structure release and it’s definitely become one of my favorite decks to use
Where buy this playmat ?
What are the cards in the pen magician engine starting at 5:07 ?
Does riryoku guardian work on Gate guardians combined?
I feel like everyone sleeping on the art work! It looks so nice, a mix of old school Yugioh with the dynamic artwork of more modern Yugioh
I'm still a live twin player. I love the gate guardian support so much.
Gotta say im liking the look of traptricks
The man, the myth, the legend 🙏
My favorite deck is plantpricess bc i love the artworks hahaha and its fun to play as long as you play for fun. Also the new traptrix cards make good plant Support :)
crazy that i just got into yugioh tcg and md and I binge sams content all the time now its helped me learn a lot aswell
It would be cool if we can see this deck in action during your locals
Gate guardian finally getting some justice out here
I have to make the obvious joke.
This deck is the perfect representation of an identity crisis.
Preciate the great Content!!! Any Variation of Dinos is my favorite deck
Hi Sam! My favorite deck currently is Dragonmaids or Ojamas. Dragonmaids aren't quick, but they are powerful late game. Ojamas are quick and have a lot potential. If I play casual I use Dragonmaids and if I play competitive I use Ojamas. I really hope Ojama get some new support. The deck is starting to fall off because of all the negates people can get but, I have always liked Ojamas so I'll keep playing them. Have a great day and keep up the amazing videos!
I just blew my brother's mind sharing this vid. He was like, gate gaurdian? The trash brothers gate gaurdian, lololol, not trash no more🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was looking for a Gate Guardian deck, thanks Sam.
My favorite deck this format so far is Swordsoul but I’m looking for something new to do
I've been an avid branded enjoyer since BACH and this format makes branded shine so I'm all here for it
Got the sleeves just need a deck box.. And my favorite deck is traptrix right now.. Cus it's all I could afford lol.
Just got into branded despia and have been having fun with it, my friend was proud of his wheatherpainter deck but with branded he just stands no chance every round, but I am excited in seeing tearlaments in the future
Favorite deck in the format is gate guardians. Finally built my first deck in 15 years because of this new support.
I saw a video of Kashtira locking out nine zones in one turn and got reeled back in. I can’t believe gate Guardian has become this lolol
I started playing this game again since I was a kid because of you :)
loving traptrix so far! Just getting back into yugioh and attended my first locals was so fun!
My favorite deck this format is Ninja. It's fun to learn, and it has a funny matchup against Kashtira
like the gate guardian some oldschool support is everytime epic and the brother paradox are funny =)
Congratulations Sam for winning with gate guardians. I didn't think they where that good.
What’s the card list? I can’t read some of the cards
Love the magicians this format but, I always be a Hero duelist for LIFE.
My favorite this format would have to be darkworld. No one ever expects it when it pops off and its just fun to make up your combo as you go.
Gotchu Guys With Decklist Below (In Replies)
DECKLIST- 50 Cards
1x Kazejin
1x Sanga of the Thunder
1x Suijin
3x Shadow Ghoul Of The Labyrinth
3x Labyrinth Wall Shadow
3x Double Attack Wind And Thunder
3x Servant of Endymion
1x Mythical Beast Jackal King
2x Endymion, the Mighty Master of Magic
2x Magicians Soul
1x Spellbook Magician of Prophecy
1x Magical Abductor
3x Spell Power Mastery
2x Illusion of Chaos
3x Kashitira Fenrir
1x Scareclaw Kashitira
1x Scareclaw Reicheart
1x Visas StarFrost
1x Destrudo The Lost dragon's Frisson
3x Pressured Planet Wraitsloth
1x Primeval Planet Perlereino
1x Primative Planet Reichphobia
1x Scareclaw Arrival
1x Dragon's Ravine
1x Terraforming
1x Set Rotation
1x Spellbook of Knowledge
1x Spellbook of Secrets
3x Preparation of Rites
1x Upstart Goblin
Extra Deck -
1x Gate Gaurdians Combined
1x Gate Gaurdian of Wind and Water
1x Gate Gaurdian of Water and Thunder
1x Gate Gaurdian of Thuner and Wind
1x Odd Eyes Vortex Dragon
1x Ancient Fairy Dragon
1x Odd Eyes Absolute Dragon
1x Apollousa Bow of the Godess
1x Cross Sheep
2x Selene, Queen of the Master Magicians
1x Saryuja Skull Dread
1x Beyond The Pendulum
1x Crowley, The First Propheseer
1x Scareclaw Light-heart
Side Deck - 15
2x Secret Village of the Spellcasters
1x Harpys Feather Duster
1x Change of Heart
1x Change Mind
3x Raigeki
1x Dark Hole
3x Triple Tactics Talent
3x Triple Tactics Thrust
My boy cooking w that Gate guardians😂 pretty smart build tho bro props!
My favorite deck to play now is Branded Despia because it got me back into the game around July 2022
Favourite deck is probably sprite live twin
Not sure about formats or what counts as one but I love playing Dragonmaids. Ever since they were released in 2020 (I think) I've been hooked.
I just love how versatile they are and the concept of them changing/transforming. It's also pretty funny to just transform them during your opponents battle phase and use their effects at the end of it.
Also, Sheou (Strahl) is really hot, I'm down bad for her 🥵🥵
I went ahead and starting making trades for the new gate gaurdian archetype just for fun! Glad to see it can actually be viable
fav deck this format has to be bird up I'm just so happy it's seeing some play again
Doodle will always love Dragunity but Punk Gold pride is probs Doodle's favorite deck in this format.
Gate guardian is my favorite crazy they made these cards relevant again
I love how Konami looks back to some old outdated Archetypes and produces some new age bangers
Traptrix would have to be my favorite at the moment for the fact have been wanting it to be great on its own since it's inception
My favorite deck in this format is definitely traptrix, being able to set up lock down my opponent feels so satisfying
That’s crazy! Also my favorite deck right now is the Agents deck mixed with a bunch of other fairy types
Say less! Hype
My favorite deck is Danger dark world (not hand rip version, because I want a challenge) because I’ve always enjoyed dark world and it’s finally playable.
I swear bruh you like the only dude I see that actually makes yugioh look cool. I've always loved the cards and the way they look but to play especially how it is now days I'm good lol but you make it look fun my boy good stuff
favorite deck this format is unchained since nobody expects them and love link climbing using my opponents cards!!!
Already ordered 3x of all the new GG cards. Nostalgia (BUT PLAYABLE) Deck let's goooo
sacred sword of seven stars might be a consideration, gives the guardian pieces some use, plus you can send the extra copies off of souls
My favorite deck this format is Traptrix! It's been a pet deck of mine for a long time, and it being meta viable now feels wonderful
This format branded but hopefully blue-eyes will be back on top soon