Difference between revisions of "Cloudian"

From Yugipedia
Jump to: navigation, search
(→‎Recommended cards)
(Tags: Mobile edit, Mobile web edit)
(33 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{Infobox archetype
+
{{Infobox archseries
−
| image                   = CloudianTurbulence-TF04-JP-VG.jpg
+
| cut_from_names = true
−
| caption                 = "[[Cloudian - Smoke Ball]]" (above) and "[[Cloudian - Turbulence]]"
+
| image       = CloudianTurbulence-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png
−
| ja_name                 = {{Ruby|雲魔物|クラウディアン}}
+
| caption     = "[[Cloudian - Smoke Ball]]" (above) and "[[Cloudian - Turbulence]]" in the artwork of the latter card.
−
| romaji                 = Kuraudian
+
| ja_name     = {{Ruby|雲魔物|クラウディアン}}
−
| sets                   =
+
| romaji       = Kuraudian
 +
| trans        = Cloud Devil
 +
| fr_name      = Nuagien
 +
| de_name      = Wolkian
 +
| it_name      = Nubiano
 +
| ko_name      = 운마물
 +
| ko_hanja    = 雲魔物
 +
| ko_romanized = Unmamul
 +
| ko_trans    = Cloud Devil
 +
| pt_name      = Nuviano
 +
| es_name      = Cloudian
 +
| sets         =
 
* [[Gladiator's Assault]]
 
* [[Gladiator's Assault]]
 
* [[Light of Destruction]]
 
* [[Light of Destruction]]
−
| anime               = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]
+
* [[Dark Neostorm]]
 +
| tcg          =
 +
* [[Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows]]
 +
| anime       =
 +
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]
 +
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
+
"'''Cloudian'''" ({{Ruby|雲魔物|クラウディアン}} ''Kuraudian'') is an [[archetype]] of cards used by [[Adrian Gecko]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' anime.
−
"'''Cloudian'''" ({{Ruby|雲魔物|クラウディアン}} ''Kuraudian'') is an [[archetype]] of cards introduced by [[Adrian Gecko]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' anime. They are all [[WATER]]-[[Attribute]] [[Fairy]]-[[Type]]s, with the exceptions of "[[Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon]]" ([[WIND]]-Attribute [[Aqua]]-Type), "[[Cloudian - Poison Cloud]]" and "[[Cloudian - Ghost Fog]]" (both [[Fiend]]-Types). They were introduced in ''[[Gladiator's Assault]]'' with further support in ''[[Light of Destruction]]''. Most of these monsters can't be [[destroyed by battle]] while in [[Attack Position]], but if they are in [[Defense Position]] they are destroyed by their own [[effect]]. "Cloudians" have their effects [[activate]]d with [[Fog Counter]]s.
+
All members of this archetype are [[WATER]] [[Fairy]] [[Monster Card|monsters]], except for the [[WIND]] [[Aqua]] "[[Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon]]" and the [[Fiend]] "[[Cloudian - Ghost Fog]]" & "[[Cloudian - Poison Cloud]]".
−
 
+
Most of these monsters [[cannot be destroyed by battle]] while in [[Attack Position]], but if in [[Defense Position]] they are destroyed via their own [[Monster effect|effects]]. Most "Cloudians" have their effects [[activate]]d or become active while they have [[Fog Counter]]s.
−
{| class="wikitable"
+
==Etymology==
−
! Cloudian Card !! Origin
+
===Members===
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 +
! Cloudian !! Origin
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Cloudian - Acid Cloud|Acid Cloud]] || [[wikipedia:Acid rain|Acid rain]]
 
| [[Cloudian - Acid Cloud|Acid Cloud]] || [[wikipedia:Acid rain|Acid rain]]
Line 21: Line 39:
 
| [[Cloudian - Cirrostratus|Cirrostratus]] || [[wikipedia:Cirrostratus cloud|Cirrostratus cloud]]
 
| [[Cloudian - Cirrostratus|Cirrostratus]] || [[wikipedia:Cirrostratus cloud|Cirrostratus cloud]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
|[[Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon|Eye of the Typhoon]] || [[wikipedia:Eye (cyclone)|Eye]]
+
| [[Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon|Eye of the Typhoon]] || [[wikipedia:Eye (cyclone)|Eye of the cyclone]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Cloudian - Ghost Fog|Ghost Fog]] || [[wikipedia:Fog|Fog]]
 
| [[Cloudian - Ghost Fog|Ghost Fog]] || [[wikipedia:Fog|Fog]]
Line 36: Line 54:
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Cloudian - Turbulence|Turbulence]] || [[wikipedia:Turbulence|Turbulence]]
 
| [[Cloudian - Turbulence|Turbulence]] || [[wikipedia:Turbulence|Turbulence]]
 +
|}
 +
===Support===
 +
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 +
! Card !! Origin
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Big Summon Cloud]] || [[wikipedia:Mushroom cloud|Mushroom cloud]]
 
| [[Big Summon Cloud]] || [[wikipedia:Mushroom cloud|Mushroom cloud]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| [[Cloudian Squall]] || [[wikipedia:Rain|Rain]]
+
| [[Cloudian Aerosol]] || [[wikipedia:Aerosol|Aerosol]]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Cloudian Squall]] || [[wikipedia:Squall|Squall]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Diamond-Dust Cyclone]] || [[wikipedia:Diamond dust|Diamond dust]]
 
| [[Diamond-Dust Cyclone]] || [[wikipedia:Diamond dust|Diamond dust]]
Line 47: Line 71:
 
| [[Updraft]] || [[wikipedia:Vertical draft|Vertical draft]]
 
| [[Updraft]] || [[wikipedia:Vertical draft|Vertical draft]]
 
|}
 
|}
−
 
+
==Playing style==
−
==Play Style==
+
"Cloudians" require an advanced degree of skill to use properly, because their usefulness depends on how many Fog Counters there are on the [[field]]. Most "Cloudians" cannot be [[destroyed by battle]], but their low [[ATK]] leaves their [[controller]] open to taking damage unless "[[Spirit Barrier]]" or "[[The Sanctuary in the Sky]]" are used. Once your [[support]] cards are in play, the opponent will find it frustratingly difficult to get past a "Cloudian" Deck's defenses. While the opponent is being stalled, the "Cloudian" user can then generate enough Fog Counters to whittle down the opponent's defenses, eventually leaving them with nothing to protect themselves from the otherwise "weak" monsters.
−
"Cloudians" require an advanced degree of skill to use properly, because their usefulness depends on how many [[Fog Counter]]s there are on the [[field]]. Most "Cloudians" cannot be [[destroyed by battle]], but their low [[ATK]] leaves their [[controller]] open to taking damage unless "[[Spirit Barrier]]" or "[[The Sanctuary in the Sky]]" are used. Once your [[support]] cards are in play, the opponent will find it frustratingly difficult to get past a "Cloudian" Deck's defenses. While the opponent is being stalled, the "Cloudian" user can then generate enough Fog Counters to whittle down the opponent's defenses, eventually leaving them with nothing to protect themselves from the otherwise "weak" monsters.
 
−
 
 
 
A "Cloudian" Deck can focus on [[swarm]]ing the [[field]], on [[destroy]]ing the opponent's cards, on inflicting [[effect damage]] with "[[Natural Disaster]]", on a Stall Victory, on raw Beatdown power with "[[Cloudian - Nimbusman]]", or any combination of the above. "Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon" can also provide some field [[control]] by messing with the [[battle position]]s of opposing monsters. The seemingly weak monsters in the Deck such as "[[Cloudian - Altus]]", "[[Cloudian - Cirrostratus]]" and "[[Cloudian - Acid Cloud]]" become surprisingly useful with enough Fog Counters on the field. Through cards like "[[Cloudian Squall]]" and "[[Fog Control]]", anyone facing these three puff-balls will quickly find themselves with no monsters, no back row, no hand and no options.  Hence the name: "Cloud Control". A killer combo can be made by using "Cloudian Squall" to put a Fog Counter on "Cloudian Turbulence" every turn. Then you can play a "Cloudian Smoke Ball" and tribute it to play "[[Mecha Sea Dragon Plesion]]", and every turn tribute the "Smoke Ball" that you can play each turn to devastate your opponent's field.
 
A "Cloudian" Deck can focus on [[swarm]]ing the [[field]], on [[destroy]]ing the opponent's cards, on inflicting [[effect damage]] with "[[Natural Disaster]]", on a Stall Victory, on raw Beatdown power with "[[Cloudian - Nimbusman]]", or any combination of the above. "Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon" can also provide some field [[control]] by messing with the [[battle position]]s of opposing monsters. The seemingly weak monsters in the Deck such as "[[Cloudian - Altus]]", "[[Cloudian - Cirrostratus]]" and "[[Cloudian - Acid Cloud]]" become surprisingly useful with enough Fog Counters on the field. Through cards like "[[Cloudian Squall]]" and "[[Fog Control]]", anyone facing these three puff-balls will quickly find themselves with no monsters, no back row, no hand and no options.  Hence the name: "Cloud Control". A killer combo can be made by using "Cloudian Squall" to put a Fog Counter on "Cloudian Turbulence" every turn. Then you can play a "Cloudian Smoke Ball" and tribute it to play "[[Mecha Sea Dragon Plesion]]", and every turn tribute the "Smoke Ball" that you can play each turn to devastate your opponent's field.
−
 
+
Also, since most "Cloudians" are Fairy, a good card to add is "[[Athena]]", who can use her effect to Special Summon powerful "Cloudians" from the [[Graveyard]] by sacrificing smaller "Cloudians" like "Cloudian - Smoke Ball".  While the Special Summoning is generally a good idea, bear in mind that most "Cloudians" gain their Fog Counters when they are Normal Summoned.
−
Also, since most "Cloudians" are Fairy-Type, a good card to add is "[[Athena]]", who can use her effect to Special Summon powerful "Cloudians" from the [[Graveyard]] by sacrificing smaller "Cloudians" like "Cloudian - Smoke Ball".  While the Special Summoning is generally a good idea, bear in mind that most "Cloudians" gain their Fog Counters when they are Normal Summoned.
 
−
 
 
 
The effects of the "Cloudians" work when they have enough Fog Counters to pay for them. The number of Fog Counters they get depends on the number of "Cloudians" on the field when each "Cloudian" is Normal Summoned. Since they have many cards to quickly Summon Cloudians like "[[Cloudian - Sheep Cloud]]" and "[[Cloudian - Turbulence]]", they can quickly swarm the field. The strength of the "Cloudians" lies in their ability to destroy cards using the Fog Counters, limiting the opponent's ability to respond.
 
The effects of the "Cloudians" work when they have enough Fog Counters to pay for them. The number of Fog Counters they get depends on the number of "Cloudians" on the field when each "Cloudian" is Normal Summoned. Since they have many cards to quickly Summon Cloudians like "[[Cloudian - Sheep Cloud]]" and "[[Cloudian - Turbulence]]", they can quickly swarm the field. The strength of the "Cloudians" lies in their ability to destroy cards using the Fog Counters, limiting the opponent's ability to respond.
−
 
+
===Fog Counters===
−
==Fog Counters==
+
These are the main power source for "Cloudian" monsters. These counters should be placed mainly on the "Cloudian"-player's monsters but certain "Cloudian" cards can take advantage of Fog Counters anywhere on the field (e.g. "[[Cloudian - Nimbusman]]", "[[Diamond-Dust Cyclone]]").
−
These are the main power source for "Cloudian" monsters. These counters should be placed mainly on the "Cloudian"-player's monsters but certain "Cloudian" cards can take advantage of [[Fog Counter]]s anywhere on the field (e.g. "[[Cloudian - Nimbusman]]", "[[Diamond-Dust Cyclone]]").
+
"Cloudians" generally gain Fog Counters when they are [[Normal Summon]]ed. A good way to gradually strengthen your monsters is to have "[[Cloudian Squall]]" out and stalling tools to buy [[turn]]s for accumulating Fog Counters.
−
 
+
===Recommended cards===
−
"Cloudians" generally gain Fog Counters when they are [[Normal Summon]]ed. Cards like "[[Ultimate Offering]]" help generate huge masses of Fog Counters on several monsters in no time at all, allowing for immediate use of their appropriate [[effects]]. Since Fog Counters can only be placed on [[face-up]] monsters, "[[Light of Intervention]]" is a good card to use in a "Cloudian" Deck. A good way to gradually strengthen your monsters is to have "[[Cloudian Squall]]" out and stalling tools to buy [[turn]]s for accumulating Fog Counters.
+
"Cloudian" Decks are often underestimated because, while most of the "Cloudians" cannot be [[destroyed by battle]] while in [[Attack Position]], if they are in [[Defense Position]] they are destroyed by their own [[Monster effect|effects]].  
−
 
 
−
==Recommended cards==
 
−
"Cloudian" Decks are often underestimated because, while most of the "Cloudians" cannot be [[destroyed by battle]] while in [[Attack Position]], if they are in [[Defense Position]] they are destroyed by their own [[Card effect|effects]].  
 
−
 
 
 
It wouldn't hurt to add a "[[Gozen Match]]" or "[[Rivalry of Warlords]]" in the [[Side Deck]] as nearly all the monsters are one [[Type]] and most of them are one [[Attribute]]. If you know what type of Deck your opponent uses, you could slip in one (or both) of the above cards to limit your opponent's Summoning  abilities while leaving yours almost untouched.
 
It wouldn't hurt to add a "[[Gozen Match]]" or "[[Rivalry of Warlords]]" in the [[Side Deck]] as nearly all the monsters are one [[Type]] and most of them are one [[Attribute]]. If you know what type of Deck your opponent uses, you could slip in one (or both) of the above cards to limit your opponent's Summoning  abilities while leaving yours almost untouched.
−
 
−
Another helpful card in a "Cloudian" Deck is "[[Mira the Star-Bearer]]". Its effect protects your "Cloudian" monsters from being destroyed, and it's fairly simple to summon with "[[Cloudian - Turbulence]]". If you choose to play "[[Athena]]" then a good card to use is "[[Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen]]"
 
−
 
 
{{Decklist
 
{{Decklist
−
|color=
 
−
|color2=
 
−
|monsters =
 
 
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 +
|normal monsters =
 +
* [[Cloudian - Smoke Ball]]
 +
|effect monsters =
 
* [[Cloudian - Acid Cloud]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Acid Cloud]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Altus]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Altus]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Cirrostratus]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Cirrostratus]]
 +
* [[Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon]]
 +
* [[Cloudian - Ghost Fog]]
 +
* [[Cloudian - Nimbusman]]
 +
* [[Cloudian - Poison Cloud]]
 +
* [[Cloudian - Sheep Cloud]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Storm Dragon]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Storm Dragon]]
−
* [[Cloudian - Smoke Ball]]
 
 
* [[Cloudian - Turbulence]]
 
* [[Cloudian - Turbulence]]
−
* [[Cloudian - Nimbusman]]
+
* [[Aqua Spirit]]
−
* [[Cloudian - Ghost Fog]]
+
* [[Silent Angler]]
−
* [[Archlord Kristya]]
+
* [[Hecatrice]]
−
* [[Tethys, Goddess of Light]]
+
* [[Zeradias, Herald of Heaven]]
−
* [[Masked Chameleon]]
+
|tuner monsters =
 +
* [[Icejade Ran Aegirine]]
 +
* [[Fishborg Harpooner]]
 +
* [[Herald of Orange Light]]
 
|synchro monsters =
 
|synchro monsters =
−
* [[Stardust Spark Dragon]]
+
* [[Icejade Gymir Aegirine]]
 +
* [[Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying]]
 +
* [[Adamancipator Risen - Dragite]]
 +
* [[White Aura Whale]]
 
|xyz monsters =
 
|xyz monsters =
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
 
* [[Abyss Dweller]]
 
* [[Abyss Dweller]]
−
* [[Fairy Cheer Girl]]
+
* [[Bahamut Shark]]
−
* [[Lavalval Chain]]
+
** [[Toadally Awesome]]
−
* [[Mira the Star-Bearer]]
+
* [[Number 37: Hope Woven Dragon Spider Shark]]
−
* [[Number 54: Lion Heart]]
+
|link monsters =
−
* [[Number 83: Galaxy Queen]]
+
* [[Celestial Knightlord Parshath]]
−
* [[Slacker Magician]]
+
* [[Eria the Water Charmer, Gentle]]
−
|spells =
+
* [[Link Spider]]
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
+
* [[Linkuriboh]]
−
* [[Cloudian Squall]]
+
* [[Mistar Boy]]
 +
* [[Saryuja Skull Dread]]
 +
* [[Herald of Mirage Lights]]
 +
* [[Marincess Coral Anemone]]
 +
|normal spells =
 +
* [[Cloudian Aerosol]]
 +
* [[Lucky Cloud]]
 +
* [[Salvage]]
 +
* [[The Chorus in the Sky]]
 +
* [[World Legacy Succession]]
 
* [[Moray of Greed]]
 
* [[Moray of Greed]]
−
* [[Salvage]]
+
|equip spells =
−
* [[Pot of Duality]]
+
* [[Kahyoreigetsu]]
 +
|field spells =
 
* [[The Sanctuary in the Sky]]
 
* [[The Sanctuary in the Sky]]
 +
* [[Duel Academy (card)]]
 +
|continuous spells =
 +
* [[Cloudian Squall]]
 +
* [[Summon Cloud]]
 
* [[Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen]]
 
* [[Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen]]
−
|traps =
+
|quick-play spells =
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
+
* [[Diamond-Dust Cyclone]]
−
* [[Light of Intervention]]
+
* [[Celestial Transformation]]
 +
* [[Fog Control]]
 +
|normal traps =
 +
* [[Raging Cloudian]]
 +
* [[Rain Storm]]
 +
* [[Updraft]]
 +
* [[White Howling]]
 +
* [[The Ice-Bound God]]
 +
|counter traps =
 +
* [[Divine Punishment]]
 +
|continuous traps =
 +
* [[Call of the Haunted]]
 
* [[Spirit Barrier]]
 
* [[Spirit Barrier]]
−
}}
+
* [[Natural Disaster]]
 +
* [[Gozen Match]]
  
−
==Cloudian Quasar==
 
−
This Deck can no longer be played in [[Advanced Format]] due to September 2011 Banlist which banned "[[Fishborg Blaster]]".
 
−
 
−
This Deck used "[[Cloudian - Turbulence]]", "[[Cloudian - Smoke Ball]]" and "[[Cloudian - Storm Dragon]]" to [[swarm]] the [[field]]. "Smoke Ball" can be tuned with "Fishborg Blaster" to Summon "Formula Synchron" and "Storm Dragon" is used to [[Synchro Summon]] any [[Level]] 5 [[Synchro Monster]]. Then you can Synchro Summon "Shooting Quasar Dragon".
 
−
 
−
{{Decklist
 
−
|color=
 
−
|color2=
 
−
|monsters =
 
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist.  Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
−
* [[Cloudian - Turbulence]]
 
−
* [[Cloudian - Smoke Ball]]
 
−
* [[Cloudian - Storm Dragon]]
 
−
* [[Cloudian - Cirrostratus]]
 
−
* [[Cloudian - Acid Cloud]]
 
−
* [[Mother Grizzly]]
 
−
* [[Skreech]]
 
−
* [[Fishborg Blaster]] (Traditional Only)
 
−
* [[Treeborn Frog]]
 
−
* [[Sangan]] (Traditional Only)
 
−
* [[Masked Chameleon]]
 
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
−
|synchro monsters =
 
−
* [[Ally of Justice Catastor]]
 
−
* [[Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier]] (Traditional Only)
 
−
* [[Formula Synchron]]
 
−
* [[Shooting Quasar Dragon]]
 
−
* [[Shooting Star Dragon]]
 
−
* [[Stardust Dragon]]
 
−
* [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]]
 
−
* [[Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier]] (Traditional Only)
 
−
|xyz monsters =
 
−
* [[Lavalval Chain]]
 
−
|spells =
 
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
−
* [[Pot of Avarice]] (Traditional Only)
 
−
* [[Hand Destruction]]
 
−
* [[Salvage]]
 
−
* [[Creature Swap]]
 
−
* [[Summon Cloud]]
 
−
* [[One for One]]
 
−
* [[The Sanctuary in the Sky]]
 
−
|traps =
 
−
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
−
* [[Royal Decree]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Weaknesses==
+
===Weaknesses===
−
While "Cloudians" cannot be [[destroyed by battle]] while in [[Attack Position]], cards like "[[Stumbling]]", "[[No Entry!!]]", "[[Earthquake]]", "[[Spider Web]]" and "[[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]]" would cripple this Deck as the these cards all force [[Monster Card|monsters]] into [[Defense Position]] making the "Cloudians" [[destroy]] themselves. "[[Spider|Spiders]]" are also a threat for the same reason, since many of them change the [[Battle Position|Battle Positions]] of a monster to Defense Position.
+
While "Cloudians" cannot be [[destroyed by battle]] while in [[Attack Position]], cards like "[[Stumbling]]", "[[No Entry!!]]", "[[Earthquake]]", "[[Spider Web]]" and "[[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]]" would cripple this Deck as the these cards all force [[Monster Card|monsters]] into [[Defense Position]] making the "Cloudians" [[destroy]] themselves. "[[Spider]]s" are also a threat for the same reason, since many of them change the [[Battle Position|Battle Positions]] of a monster to Defense Position.
−
 
+
Effect-negation cards, like "[[Skill Drain]]" and "[[Angel O7]]," can make every "Cloudian" except "Eye of the Typhoon" über-fragile on the field. Without their effects or a significant offensive boost, all of the "Cloudians" save "Typhoon" are easily picked off by monsters with >1800 [[ATK]] and many of them in this day and age can be easily [[Normal Summon|Normal]] or [[Special Summon]]ed.
−
Effect-negation cards, like "[[Skill Drain]]" and "[[Angel O7]]," can make every "Cloudian" except "Eye of the Typhoon" über-fragile on the field. Without their effects or a significant offensive boost, all of the "Cloudians" save "Typhoon" are easily picked off by monsters with >1800 [[ATK]] and many of them in this day and age can be easily [[Normal Summon|Normal]] or [[Special Summon|Special Summoned]]. Their low ATK can also make them easy fodder for the "[[LV]]" "[[Armed Dragon|Armed Dragons]]", "[[King Tiger Wanghu]]" and "[[Deck Destruction Virus]]".
 
−
 
 
 
"[[Savage Colosseum]]" combined with anti-attacking effects also gives trouble, because any "Cloudian" will be destroyed by ''a card's effect'' instead of ''by battle'' if any don't attack; this can also be combined with "[[Begone, Knave!]]" and "[[Des Counterblow]]" to not only remove them from the Field but also bump off Fog Counters (this is especially an issue with "Nimbusman".) Speaking of Fog Counters, the archetype's main offensive cards ("Nimbusman", "Cirrostratus", "Altus", "Acid Cloud" and "Diamond Dust Cyclone") all rely on a steady supply of [[Fog Counter|Counters]] to use their effects, making most "Cloudian" decks weak against "[[Exhausting Spell]]" and "[[Counter Cleaner]]."
 
"[[Savage Colosseum]]" combined with anti-attacking effects also gives trouble, because any "Cloudian" will be destroyed by ''a card's effect'' instead of ''by battle'' if any don't attack; this can also be combined with "[[Begone, Knave!]]" and "[[Des Counterblow]]" to not only remove them from the Field but also bump off Fog Counters (this is especially an issue with "Nimbusman".) Speaking of Fog Counters, the archetype's main offensive cards ("Nimbusman", "Cirrostratus", "Altus", "Acid Cloud" and "Diamond Dust Cyclone") all rely on a steady supply of [[Fog Counter|Counters]] to use their effects, making most "Cloudian" decks weak against "[[Exhausting Spell]]" and "[[Counter Cleaner]]."
−
 
+
Finally, since the majority of "Cloudian"s are [[WATER]] with meager stats, members of the [[archetype]] are easy targets for the effects of cards such as "[[Elemental HERO Inferno]]" or [[Diamond Dust]]."
−
Finally, since the majority of "Cloudian"s are [[WATER]] with meager stats, members of the [[Archetype]] are easy targets for the effects of "[[Elemental HERO Inferno]]" or the newly-released "[[Diamond Dust]]."
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
 
{{Archseries navbox}}
 
{{Archseries navbox}}
 +
{{Archseries navbox (anime)}}
 +
{{Archseries navbox (Duel Links)}}
 +
[[Category:TCG and OCG archetypes]]

Revision as of 03:50, 18 January 2024

Cloudian
"Cloudian - Smoke Ball" (above) and "Cloudian - Turbulence" in the artwork of the latter card.
"Cloudian - Smoke Ball" (above) and "Cloudian - Turbulence" in the artwork of the latter card.
Japanese
  • 雲魔物（クラウディアン）
  • 雲魔物 (base)
  • クラウディアン (ruby)
  • Kuraudian (romanized)
  • Cloud Devil (translated)
French
  • Nuagien
German
  • Wolkian
Italian
  • Nubiano
Korean
  • 운마물
  • 雲魔物 (Hanja)
  • Unmamul (romanized)
  • Cloud Devil (translated)
Portuguese
  • Nuviano
Spanish
  • Cloudian
Sets
TCG
Anime appearances
Lists

"Cloudian" (雲魔物（クラウディアン） Kuraudian) is an archetype of cards used by Adrian Gecko in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime. All members of this archetype are WATER Fairy monsters, except for the WIND Aqua "Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon" and the Fiend "Cloudian - Ghost Fog" & "Cloudian - Poison Cloud". Most of these monsters cannot be destroyed by battle while in Attack Position, but if in Defense Position they are destroyed via their own effects. Most "Cloudians" have their effects activated or become active while they have Fog Counters.

Etymology

Members

Cloudian Origin
Acid Cloud Acid rain
Altus Altostratus cloud
Cirrostratus Cirrostratus cloud
Eye of the Typhoon Eye of the cyclone
Ghost Fog Fog
Nimbusman Cumulonimbus cloud
Poison Cloud Air pollution
Sheep Cloud Cumulus cloud
Smoke Ball Smoke
Storm Dragon Storm
Turbulence Turbulence

Support

Card Origin
Big Summon Cloud Mushroom cloud
Cloudian Aerosol Aerosol
Cloudian Squall Squall
Diamond-Dust Cyclone Diamond dust
Raging Cloudian Tropical cyclogenesis
Updraft Vertical draft

Playing style

"Cloudians" require an advanced degree of skill to use properly, because their usefulness depends on how many Fog Counters there are on the field. Most "Cloudians" cannot be destroyed by battle, but their low ATK leaves their controller open to taking damage unless "Spirit Barrier" or "The Sanctuary in the Sky" are used. Once your support cards are in play, the opponent will find it frustratingly difficult to get past a "Cloudian" Deck's defenses. While the opponent is being stalled, the "Cloudian" user can then generate enough Fog Counters to whittle down the opponent's defenses, eventually leaving them with nothing to protect themselves from the otherwise "weak" monsters. A "Cloudian" Deck can focus on swarming the field, on destroying the opponent's cards, on inflicting effect damage with "Natural Disaster", on a Stall Victory, on raw Beatdown power with "Cloudian - Nimbusman", or any combination of the above. "Cloudian - Eye of the Typhoon" can also provide some field control by messing with the battle positions of opposing monsters. The seemingly weak monsters in the Deck such as "Cloudian - Altus", "Cloudian - Cirrostratus" and "Cloudian - Acid Cloud" become surprisingly useful with enough Fog Counters on the field. Through cards like "Cloudian Squall" and "Fog Control", anyone facing these three puff-balls will quickly find themselves with no monsters, no back row, no hand and no options. Hence the name: "Cloud Control". A killer combo can be made by using "Cloudian Squall" to put a Fog Counter on "Cloudian Turbulence" every turn. Then you can play a "Cloudian Smoke Ball" and tribute it to play "Mecha Sea Dragon Plesion", and every turn tribute the "Smoke Ball" that you can play each turn to devastate your opponent's field. Also, since most "Cloudians" are Fairy, a good card to add is "Athena", who can use her effect to Special Summon powerful "Cloudians" from the Graveyard by sacrificing smaller "Cloudians" like "Cloudian - Smoke Ball". While the Special Summoning is generally a good idea, bear in mind that most "Cloudians" gain their Fog Counters when they are Normal Summoned. The effects of the "Cloudians" work when they have enough Fog Counters to pay for them. The number of Fog Counters they get depends on the number of "Cloudians" on the field when each "Cloudian" is Normal Summoned. Since they have many cards to quickly Summon Cloudians like "Cloudian - Sheep Cloud" and "Cloudian - Turbulence", they can quickly swarm the field. The strength of the "Cloudians" lies in their ability to destroy cards using the Fog Counters, limiting the opponent's ability to respond.

Fog Counters

These are the main power source for "Cloudian" monsters. These counters should be placed mainly on the "Cloudian"-player's monsters but certain "Cloudian" cards can take advantage of Fog Counters anywhere on the field (e.g. "Cloudian - Nimbusman", "Diamond-Dust Cyclone"). "Cloudians" generally gain Fog Counters when they are Normal Summoned. A good way to gradually strengthen your monsters is to have "Cloudian Squall" out and stalling tools to buy turns for accumulating Fog Counters.

Recommended cards

"Cloudian" Decks are often underestimated because, while most of the "Cloudians" cannot be destroyed by battle while in Attack Position, if they are in Defense Position they are destroyed by their own effects. It wouldn't hurt to add a "Gozen Match" or "Rivalry of Warlords" in the Side Deck as nearly all the monsters are one Type and most of them are one Attribute. If you know what type of Deck your opponent uses, you could slip in one (or both) of the above cards to limit your opponent's Summoning abilities while leaving yours almost untouched.

Deck

Monster Cards

Normal Monsters

Effect Monsters

Tuner monsters

Spell Cards

Normal Spells

Equip Spells

Field Spells

Continuous Spells

Quick-Play Spells

Trap Cards

Normal Traps

Counter Traps

Continuous Traps

Weaknesses

While "Cloudians" cannot be destroyed by battle while in Attack Position, cards like "Stumbling", "No Entry!!", "Earthquake", "Spider Web" and "Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"" would cripple this Deck as the these cards all force monsters into Defense Position making the "Cloudians" destroy themselves. "Spiders" are also a threat for the same reason, since many of them change the Battle Positions of a monster to Defense Position. Effect-negation cards, like "Skill Drain" and "Angel O7," can make every "Cloudian" except "Eye of the Typhoon" über-fragile on the field. Without their effects or a significant offensive boost, all of the "Cloudians" save "Typhoon" are easily picked off by monsters with >1800 ATK and many of them in this day and age can be easily Normal or Special Summoned. "Savage Colosseum" combined with anti-attacking effects also gives trouble, because any "Cloudian" will be destroyed by a card's effect instead of by battle if any don't attack; this can also be combined with "Begone, Knave!" and "Des Counterblow" to not only remove them from the Field but also bump off Fog Counters (this is especially an issue with "Nimbusman".) Speaking of Fog Counters, the archetype's main offensive cards ("Nimbusman", "Cirrostratus", "Altus", "Acid Cloud" and "Diamond Dust Cyclone") all rely on a steady supply of Counters to use their effects, making most "Cloudian" decks weak against "Exhausting Spell" and "Counter Cleaner." Finally, since the majority of "Cloudian"s are WATER with meager stats, members of the archetype are easy targets for the effects of cards such as "Elemental HERO Inferno" or Diamond Dust."

Retrieved from "https://yugipedia.com/index.php?title=Cloudian&oldid=4980460"