Meta Report Week 04/03-10/03

Events:

  • 19th Komachi CS (37 players)
  • 36th Ram Cup (74 players)
  • Moonlight Cup (35 players)
  • Xiamen Chuixue Hut (48 players)
  • Hangzhou Geiqu Card Opening Tournament (64 players)
  • Qidian Card Studio’s (60 players)
  • Superbrand Top deck (70 players)
  • Shijiazhuang School Opening Cup (36 players)
  • 1923cs (50 players)
  • 6th Tulio CS (87 players)
  • Weekly OCG Tournament DayDream (38 players)
  • Dual Soul (73 players)
  • Dragon Road OCG (40 players)
  • Beijing Xingjiyuan (80 players)
  • Six Martial Arts Gate (148 players)

Meta Report: 75 Decks (Only top 3/4):

 

 

  • Fire King 21 (28%)
  • Snake-Eyes 6 (8%)
  • Tenpai Dragon 5 (6.67%)
  • Voiceless Voice 4 (5.33%)
  • Ritual Beast 3 (4%)
  • Dragonlink 3 (4%)
  • Runick 3 (4%)
  • Melodius 3 (4%)
  • Vaylantz 3 (4%)
  • Branded Despia 2 (2.67%)
  • Infernoble Knight 2 (2.67%)
  • Yubel 2 (2.67%)
  • Adamancipator 2 (2.67%)
  • Sky Striker 2 (2.67%)
  • Labrynth 2 (2.67%)
  • Chimera 2 (2.67%)
  • Dinosaur 1 (1.33%)
  • Superheavy Samurai 1 (1.33%)
  • Pendulum Magician 1 (1.33%)
  • Salamangreat 1 (1.33%)
  • LL-Tri-Brigade 1 (1.33%)
  • Tri-Brigade 1 (1.33%)
  • Rikka 1 (1.33%)
  • Naturia Horus 1 (1.33%)
  • Evil Twin 1 (1.33%)
  • Mannadium 1 (1.33%)

Fire King

In the proposed list, there are no notable changes in the main deck.
The Fire King package is minimized, with the exception of 3 Fire King High Avatar Kirin and Fire King Sky Burn is being played to provide a second searchable target for Legendary Fire King Ponix.
A variation in the flex spots is observed, where instead of playing 1 Droll & Lock Bird and 1 Nibiru, the Primal Being, we find 2 Triple Tactics Talent and One for One as extenders, which many OCG lists forego.

In the extra deck, Dharc the Dark Charmer, Gloom, and Garunix Eternity, Hyang of the Fire Kings are absent to make room for a tech that is becoming increasingly popular to counter Tenpai Dragon strategy, namely Lyrilusc – Assembled Nightingale and Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS – Sky Thunder. In the side deck, besides the standard hand traps like Nibiru, the Primal Being and Droll & Lock Bird, Artifact Lancea is present to counter cards such as Cosmic Cyclone, Evenly Matched, various Runick variants, as well as commonly used cards like S:P Little Knight and the OTK of Worldsea Dragon Zealantis.

Winner of Moonlight Cup piloted by 怒火长空:

 

Snake-Eyes

In the proposed list, we notice two notable changes in the main deck.
Firstly, the addition of a second copy of Snake-Eyes Flamberge Dragon, which had been previously replaced by Snake-Eyes Diabellstar, and secondly, the reintroduction of a second copy of Divine Temple of the Snake-Eye, which has been featured for two consecutive weeks.
The version of the deck without the synchro package appears to be the most popular version currently.
The extra deck has remained unchanged from previous weeks. In the side deck, we observe the presence of Lyrilusc – Assembled Nightingale, which has become a staple side deck card.
Additionally, Dramatic Snake-Eye Chase and Sinful Spoils of Betrayal – Silvera are included to increase the number of conservative plays under the effect of Maxx “C” going first.

 Winner of 19th Komachi CS piloted by ケーマリ:

 

Tenpai Dragon

This week, Tenpai Dragon once again opts for an approach that blends hand traps and board breakers, although to a smaller degree compared to previous weeks.
Notably absent from the main deck is Dimension Shifter, replaced by 2 copies of Cosmic Cyclone.
Forbidden Droplet is utilized not only to negate opposing end boards but also to counter Lyrilusc – Assembled Nightingale.
In the extra deck, Odd-Eyes Meteorburst Dragon makes an appearance for the mirror match, alongside the Promethean Princess, Bestower of Flame package for the Worldsea Dragon Zealantis OTK.
In the side deck, alongside floodgates like Kaiser Colosseum and Rivalry of Warlords or Dimensional Barrier to go first and address various matchup types,
there is a particularly interesting card: Koa’ki Meiru Drago, useful against Branded Despia and Voiceless Voice strategies.

Winner of Xiamen Chuixue Hut:

 

Conclusion

This week’s tournaments provided an intriguing glimpse into the shifting landscape of competitive play.
While decks like Fire King and Snake-Eyes maintained their positions, they did so with adjustments aimed at enhancing consistency and adaptability.
The Fire King archetype, for instance, saw a reduction in its core package, accompanied by strategic inclusions like Triple Tactics Talent and One for One for versatility.

Meanwhile, Snake-Eyes decks opted for a version without the synchro package, indicating a preference for streamlined strategies capable of navigating through disruptive scenarios.

In contrast, Tenpai Dragon decks exhibited a more pronounced shift, embracing a blend of hand traps and less board breakers.
This adjustment allowed for greater flexibility while still maintaining disruption potential, as evidenced by the strategic use of Forbidden Droplet to counter opposing threats like Lyrilusc – Assembled Nightingale.

The side decks of these decks further emphasized the importance of adaptability, with choices like Artifact Lancea and Koa’ki Meiru Drago.

Overall, this week’s tournaments underscored the dynamic nature of the competitive scene, where even minor adjustments can have significant implications.

If you want to access more decklists and delve deeper into this week’s tournaments, check out this spreadsheet: [link to the spreadsheet]. 📊

Stay tuned for more insights and updates on the evolving Yu-Gi-Oh! competitive scene!

The Sources to each Event have been posted on our Website under “OCG Tournament Reports” Category.