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| image     = GimmickPuppet.png
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| image         = PuppetParade-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png
| caption   = "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head (anime)|Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll (anime)|Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]".
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| caption       = "[[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Bisque Doll|Bisque Doll]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll|Magnet Doll]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker|Twilight Joker]]" in the artwork of "[[Puppet Parade]]".
| ja_name   = ギミック・パペット
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| ja_name       = ギミック・パペット
| romaji   = Gimmikku Papetto
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| romaji         = Gimmikku Papetto
| fr_name   = Poupée Truquée
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| fr_name       = Poupée Truquée
| de_name   = Gimmick Marionette
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| de_name       = Gimmick Marionette
| gr_name  = Μαριονέτα Τεχνάσματος
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| it_name       = Burattino Arnese
| it_name   = Burattino Arnese
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| it_trans       = Tool Puppet
| it_trans = Tool Puppet
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| it_name2       = Burattino Truccato <small>''(anime)''</small>
| it_name2 = Burattino Truccato <small><small>(anime)</small></small>
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| it_trans2     = Rigged Puppet
| it_trans2 = Rigged Puppet
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| ko_name       = 기믹 퍼핏
| ko_name   = 기믹 퍼핏
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| ko_romanized  = Gimik Peopit
| ko_trans  = Gimik Peopet
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| pt_name       = Engenhoca Marionete
| pt_name   = Engenhoca Marionete
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| es_name       = Marioneta Trucada
| es_name   = Marioneta Trucada
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| sets          =
| tcg       =
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* [[Ignition Assault]]
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* [[The Infinite Forbidden]]
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* [[Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha December 2012 membership promotional card]]
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* [[Weekly Shonen Jump March 2013 membership promotional card]]
 
* [[Number Hunters]]
 
* [[Number Hunters]]
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* [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 1]]
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* [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 2]]
 
* [[Premium Gold]]
 
* [[Premium Gold]]
 
* [[Primal Origin]]
 
* [[Primal Origin]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Hero's Revenge]]
* [[V Jump promotional cards]]
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* [[Legendary Duelists: Immortal Destiny]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Chapter 1]]
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| ocg           =
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* [[V Jump April 2012 promotional card]]
 
* [[Numbers Guide promotional card]]
 
* [[Numbers Guide promotional card]]
 
* [[The Valuable Book 15 promotional cards]]
 
* [[The Valuable Book 15 promotional cards]]
* [[Shonen Jump promotional cards]]
 
 
* [[Premium Pack 15]]
 
* [[Premium Pack 15]]
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* [[V Jump September 2013 promotional card]]
 
* [[Collectors Pack: ZEXAL Version]]
 
* [[Collectors Pack: ZEXAL Version]]
 
* [[Premium Pack 16]]
 
* [[Premium Pack 16]]
| anime     = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Advent Calendar ZEXAL Edition]]
| manga     = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL]]
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* [[Premium Pack 2019]]
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* [[Duelist Pack: Legend Duelist 5]]
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* [[Infinite Forbidden +1 Bonus Pack]]
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* [[Animation Chronicle 2024]]
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| korea          =
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.8]]
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* [[Structure Deck: The Blue-Eyed Dragon's Thundering Descent Special Set]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.9]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.14 1st Wave]]
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| anime         = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
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| manga         = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL]]
 
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"'''Gimmick Puppet'''" (ギミック・パペット ''Gimmikku Papetto'') is an [[archetype]] of mostly [[DARK]] [[Machine]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] (with the exception of "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]" being [[EARTH]] Machine monsters) used by [[Quattro]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime. They are also a sub-archetype of the "[[Puppet]]" archetype.
  
"'''Gimmick Puppet'''" (ギミック・パペット ''Gimmikku Papetto'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Machine]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] that are used by [[Quattro]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime. They are also a sub-archetype of the "[[Puppet]]" archetype.
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Initially, the only used by Quattro that were released in the ''[[OCG]]''/''[[TCG]]'' were "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]", "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]", and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]"; however, the ''TCG'' release of ''[[Number Hunters]]'' brought with it several more of the archetype's Monster Cards, making a pure "Gimmick Puppet" Deck possible. As the ''Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL'' anime progressed, several more "Gimmick Puppet" cards were unveiled, including three "[[Number C]]" monsters. All of these new monsters and some previously not yet released in the ''TCG'' have been released in the ''[[Premium Gold]]'' set.
  
Initially, the only "Gimmick Puppet" monsters used by [[Quattro]] that were released were "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]", "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]", and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]", however the ''TCG'' release of ''[[Number Hunters]]'' brought with it several more of the archetype's Monster Cards, making a pure "Gimmick Puppet" Deck possible. As the ''Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL'' anime progressed, several more "Gimmick Puppet" cards were unveiled, including three "[[Number C]]" monsters. All of these new monsters and some previously not yet released in the ''TCG'' have been released in the ''[[Premium Gold]]'' set.
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==Design==
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[[File:GimmickPuppet.png|200px|left|thumb|[[Quattro]] (back), with "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head (anime)|Egg Head]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll (anime)|Dreary Doll]]" in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|anime]].]]
  
In the dub of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL'' anime, most of the "Gimmick Puppet" monsters' appearances are cut or obscured, likely due to their horrific designs.
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The "Gimmick Puppet" monsters are based on [[wikipedia:Puppet|puppets]], objects resembling humanoid figures or mythological creatures that are animated and manipulated by the [[wikipedia:Puppeteer|puppeteer]]. This is reflected in this archetype's user, Quattro, who manipulates his victims and opponents so he could cruelly and mercilessly destroy them in his Duels.
  
==Playing Style==
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In terms of appearance, certain members of the archetype are based on dolls wearing [[wikipedia:Victorian fashion|Victorian era clothing]], while other members are toys with humanoid doll parts; however, most of the members feature unsettling designs, ranging from creatures made entirely of humanoid doll parts to decrepit humanoid dolls. In the ''TCG'' and the English dubbed version of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL'' anime, most of the "Gimmick Puppet" monsters' appearances are edited, likely due to their horrific designs.
The monsters and associated cards are geared towards Summoning [[Level]] [[Level 8 Monster Cards|8 monsters]] to [[Xyz Summon]] their ace monsters; "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]], and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]".
 
  
"Gimmick Puppet" monsters don't have high [[ATK]] (the strongest non-[[Xyz Monster|Xyz]] being the [[Level 4 Monster Cards|Level 4]] "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]"), but have [[Monster effect|effects]] ranging from [[stall]]ing, [[swarm]]ing and even Summoning monsters to the opponent's side of the field for effect manipulation. Their main strategy is taking advantage of the opponent's monsters with high ATK to deal [[effect damage]] with their ace monsters; "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" and "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]". "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]" offers an [[Victory Condition#Special Victory conditions|alternate victory strategy]] with its effect. Most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters tend to be high Leveled  and can be Special Summoned with ease, although some of them have to be Special Summoned by different methods, such as "[[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker]]", which requires the player to banish a "Gimmick Puppet" that was [[destroyed by battle]].
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==Playing style==
  
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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This archetype and its associated cards are centered around quickly Summoning [[Level 8]] monsters to [[Xyz Summon]] their ace monsters; "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]", and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]".
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[[Main Deck]] "Gimmick Puppet" monsters do not feature high enough [[ATK]] (the strongest non-[[Xyz Monster|Xyz]] being the [[Level]] 4 "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]" at 1600), but they make up for it with different [[Monster effect|effects]] ranging from [[stall]]ing, [[swarm]]ing and even Summoning monsters to the opponent's side of the field for effect manipulation. Their main strategy is taking advantage of the opponent's monsters with high ATK to deal [[effect damage]] with their ace monsters; "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" and "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]". "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]" offers an [[Victory Condition#Special Victory conditions|alternate victory strategy]] with its effect. Most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters tend to be high Leveled and can be Special Summoned with ease, although some of them have to be Special Summoned by different methods, such as "[[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker]]", which requires the player to banish a "Gimmick Puppet" that was [[destroyed by battle]].
* [[Gimmick Puppet Des Troy]]  
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Nightmare]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Shadow Feeler]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker]]
 
* [[Biofalcon]]
 
* [[B.E.S. Big Core MK-3]]
 
* [[Cyber Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Grepher]]
 
* [[Machina Cannon]]
 
* [[Machina Fortress]]
 
* [[Machina Gearframe]]
 
* [[Meklord Emperor Granel]]
 
* [[Shreddder]]
 
* [[Speedroid Pachingo-Kart]]
 
  
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"Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" has the effect to destroy up to two Special Summoned opponent monsters on the field, dealing damage equal to the [[original ATK]] of any Xyz Monster destroyed in this way. Its upgraded form, "[[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]", deals effect damage for any destroyed monster, but its effect can only be activated once per turn (for a total of three monster destruction effects).
* [[Black Salvo]]
 
* [[Chaos-End Master]]
 
* [[Genex Ally Birdman]]
 
  
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"Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" has a similar theme of effect damage, but the player needs "Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings" to complete its destruction effect in the same turn. "Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings'" effect activates when it is Special Summoned, and it can also be revived without the need for Xyz Material for a field nuke. With an Xyz Material, it can function as fuel for its Summon-Triggered effect, "[[Xyz Reborn]]" or something similar is recommended for this strategy.
* [[Chimeratech Fortress Dragon]]
 
  
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"[[Marshalling Field]]" and "[[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]" both give many chances to Summon the "[[Number C]]" forms for stronger effect damage and "[[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]". "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo" and "Disaster Leo's" effects are alternate [[Victory condition|win conditions]] that are far off the archetype's mild focus on effect damage and should be used just as a last strategy.
* [[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]]
 
* [[Star Eater]]
 
  
|xyz monsters =
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The "[[Infinite Forbidden]]" set offers some new Gimmick Puppet support, centered around Special Summoning monsters on your opponent's field in order to gain full advantage of some of the Archetype's cards.
* [[Coach King Giantrainer]]
 
* [[Divine Dragon Knight Felgrand]]
 
* [[Gear Gigant X]]
 
* [[Googly-Eyes Drum Dragon]]
 
* [[Hieratic Sun Dragon Overlord of Heliopolis]]
 
* [[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]
 
* [[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]
 
* [[Number 22: Zombiestein]]
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
 
* [[Number 35: Ravenous Tarantula]]
 
* [[Number 77: The Seven Sins]]
 
* [[Number 84: Pain Gainer]]
 
* [[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon]]  
 
* [[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]
 
* [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
 
* [[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]
 
* [[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]
 
* [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]
 
* [[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
 
  
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"[[Mansion of the Underworld Dolls]]" is a must-have for the Deck. It not only searches a "Gimmick Puppet" monster upon its activation, but your opponent also cannot destroy them by battle nor affect them with monster effects, except those of Xyz monsters, effectively rendering handtraps like "[[Nibiru, the Primal Being]] and "[[Effect Veiler]]" completely ineffective while also offering an excellent protection against non-Xyz Decks. If the player wants, they can also play "[[Gimmick Puppet Bisque Doll]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Terror Baby]]", who can banish themselves from the GY to prevent the opponent from targeting the player's "Gimmick Puppet" monsters with card effects as well as activating effects in response to their effects activation respectively, securing the Deck from handtraps even more. As if it wasn't enough, it can also Special Summon a monster from the player's GY to the opponent's field, allowing for example to Special Summon an Xyz monster to the opponent's field and burn them through the effect of "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder".
* [[Qliphort Genius]]
 
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
 
 
 
|spells =
 
* [[Advance Draw]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Burial from a Different Dimension]]
 
* [[Inferno Reckless Summon]]
 
* [[Iron Call]]
 
* [[Junk Puppet]]
 
* [[Limiter Removal]]
 
* [[Machina Armored Unit]]
 
* [[Machine Duplication]]
 
* [[Oni-Gami Combo]]
 
* [[Puppet Ritual]]
 
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]
 
* [[Rank-Up-Magic - Numeron Force]]
 
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]
 
* [[Space Cyclone]]
 
* [[Trade-In]]
 
* [[Xyz Burst]]
 
* [[Xyz Energy]]
 
* [[Xyz Gift]]
 
* [[Xyz Reception]]
 
* [[Xyz Territory]]
 
  
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"[[Gimmick Puppet Little Soldiers]]" can send a "Gimmick Puppet" from the Deck to the GY upon Summon to change its Level to that monster, having a Level 8 body already present to the field and setting up the GY. It may also banish itself from the GY to increase the Level of up to 2 "Gimmick Puppet" monsters by 4, making the Level 4 options for that Deck more appealing. "[[Gimmick Puppet Bloody Doll]]" can reveal an Xyz monster in the Extra Deck in order to Special Summon herself from the hand as well as a "Gimmick Puppet" from the Deck with the same Level as that Xyz monster. In addition, "Bloody Doll" adds herself back from the GY to the hand when she is sent there, except from the hand, making it a great "[[Mill Deck]]" target as well as excellent follow-up. "[[Gimmick Puppet Cattle Scream]]" can Special Summon itself from the hand or GY by detaching an Xyz material from the player's monsters, being an extender, but can also give the Xyz monsters that use it as material the effect to Special Summon monsters from the opponent's GY once per turn in order to facilitate the use of "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" and "Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter"'s effects.
* [[Escape from the Dark Dimension]]
 
* [[Life Equalizer]]
 
* [[Marshalling Field]]
 
* [[Next to be Lost]]
 
* [[Number Wall]]
 
* [[Xyz Block]]
 
* [[Xyz Reborn]]
 
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==Gimmick Puppet OTK==
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"[[Gimmick Puppet Fantasix Makina]]" can search a "[[Rank-Up]]" Spell card, giving easy access to "Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force" for bringing out the "C" version of the Archetype's Ace monsters faster, as well as providing the player an additional Normal Summon for a "Gimmick Puppet" monster, adding greater usage for "[[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]" and "Terror Baby". On top of that, when a "Gimmick Puppet" Xyz monster is Special Summoned, "Fantasix Makina" can Special Summon itself back from the GY to either side of the field and recover a "[[Rank-Up]]" from the GY in order to extend.
The Gimmick Puppet OTK is performed by Summoning "[[Gearspring Spirit]]" and using its effect on an [[Attack Position]] monster, [[Xyz Summon]]ing "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" ("[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]" can be used), [[equip]]ping it with "[[Stoic Challenge]]" and attacking the monster with 0 [[ATK]] for (at least) 8400 damage.
 
  
{{Decklist|Recommended Cards
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===Recommended cards===
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{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Bisque Doll]]
* [[B.E.S. Big Core MK-3]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Bloody Doll]]
* [[Gearspring Spirit]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Cattle Scream]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Des Troy]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Des Troy]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
 
|xyz monsters =
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
 
* [[Gear Gigant X]]
 
|spells =
 
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* [[Advance Draw]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
 
* [[Hand Destruction]]
 
* [[Hidden Armory]]
 
* [[Limiter Removal]]
 
* [[Night Beam]] / [[Mystical Space Typhoon]]
 
* [[Solidarity]]
 
* [[Stoic Challenge]]
 
* [[Trade-In]]
 
|traps =
 
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* [[Royal Decree]]
 
}}
 
 
==Rank-Up Gimmick Puppets==
 
This build primarily focuses on building up the field for an [[OTK]] with the powerful "Gimmick Puppet" [[CXyz]] monsters (such as "[[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]) while picking away at your opponent's resources. This build also opens up room for other Rank 9 monsters, like "[[CXyz Coach Lord Ultimatrainer]]" and "[[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]".
 
 
{{Decklist|Recommended Cards
 
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Shadow Feeler]]
 
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Little Soldiers]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]
 
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
* [[Swift Scarecrow]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Terror Baby]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Nightmare]]
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* [[Gearspring Spirit]]
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* [[Gizmek Orochi, the Serpentron Sky Slasher]]
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* [[Therion "King" Regulus]]
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* [[Astral Kuriboh]]
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* [[Psychic Processor]]
 
|xyz monsters =
 
|xyz monsters =
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Fantasix Makina]]
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** [[CXyz Gimmick Puppet Fanatix Makina]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Gigantes Doll]]
 
* [[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]
 
* [[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]
* [[Number 22: Zombiestein]]
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** [[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
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** [[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]
 
* [[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]
 
* [[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]
* [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
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** [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]
* [[Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere]] (Argent one of the Rank 9s)
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* [[Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star]]
* [[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]
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* [[Divine Dragon Knight Felgrand]]
* [[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]
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* [[Springans Merrymaker]]
* [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]
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** [[Gigantic "Champion" Sargas]]
* [[Number C92: Heart-eartH Chaos Dragon]] (Argent one of the Rank 9s)
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* [[Number 22: Zombiestein]]
* [[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]  
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* [[Number 23: Lancelot, Dark Knight of the Underworld]]
* [[Gear Gigant X]]
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* [[Number 35: Ravenous Tarantula]]
* [[Coach King Giantrainer]]
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* [[Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy]]
* [[CXyz Coach Lord Ultimatrainer]]
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* [[Number 77: The Seven Sins]]
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* [[Number 84: Pain Gainer]]
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** [[Number C1000: Numerounius]] ''(with "Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force")''
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*** [[Number iC1000: Numerounius Numerounia]]
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* [[Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord]]
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* [[The Zombie Vampire]]
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* [[Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder]]
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|link monsters =
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Chimera Doll]]
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* [[Qliphort Genius]]
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* [[Bujinki Ahashima]]
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* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
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|normal spells =
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* [[Condolence Puppet]]
 
* [[Junk Puppet]]
 
* [[Junk Puppet]]
* [[Advance Draw]]
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* [[Puppet Ritual]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
* [[Upstart Goblin]]
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* [[Iron Call]]
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* [[Machine Duplication]]
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* "[[Rank-Up-Magic]]" cards
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Quick Chaos]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Numeron Force]]
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* [[Terraforming]]
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* [[Trade-In]]
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* [[Numbers Last Hope]]
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* [[Zexal Construction]]
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|field spells =
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* [[Mansion of the Underworld Dolls]]
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|continuous spells =
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* [[Perform Puppet]]
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|quick-play spells =
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* [[Burial from a Different Dimension]]
 
* [[Limiter Removal]]
 
* [[Limiter Removal]]
* [[Machine Duplication]] / [[Inferno Reckless Summon]]
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* [[Xyz Align]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]
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* [[Magnet Reverse]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One]]
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|normal traps =
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Numeron Force]]
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* [[Puppet Parade]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]  
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* [[Servist Puppet]]
* [[Trade-In]]
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* [[Give and Take]] ''(with "Gimmick Puppet Nightmare")''
|traps =
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* [[Magnet Force]]
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* [[Storm Dragon's Return]]
* [[Marshalling Field]] (for more Xyz versatility)
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|counter traps =
* [[Reckless Greed]]
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* [[Numbers Protection]]
* [[Threatening Roar]]
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* [[Xyz Block]]
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|continuous traps =
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* [[Marshalling Field]]
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* [[Resurgam Xyz]]
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* [[Barrage Blast]]
 
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Revision as of 13:02, 28 April 2024

Gimmick Puppet
"Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo", "Bisque Doll", "Magnet Doll" and "Twilight Joker" in the artwork of "Puppet Parade".
Japanese
  • ギミック・パペット
  • Gimmikku Papetto (romanized)
French
  • Poupée Truquée
German
  • Gimmick Marionette
Italian
  • Burattino Arnese
  • Tool Puppet (translated)
  • Burattino Truccato (anime)
  • Rigged Puppet (translated)
Korean
  • 기믹 퍼핏
  • Gimik Peopit (romanized)
Portuguese
  • Engenhoca Marionete
Spanish
  • Marioneta Trucada
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"Gimmick Puppet" (ギミック・パペット Gimmikku Papetto) is an archetype of mostly DARK Machine monsters (with the exception of "Gimmick Puppet Egg Head" and "Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer" being EARTH Machine monsters) used by Quattro in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime. They are also a sub-archetype of the "Puppet" archetype.

Initially, the only used by Quattro that were released in the OCG/TCG were "Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll", "Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll", "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder", "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings", and "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo"; however, the TCG release of Number Hunters brought with it several more of the archetype's Monster Cards, making a pure "Gimmick Puppet" Deck possible. As the Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL anime progressed, several more "Gimmick Puppet" cards were unveiled, including three "Number C" monsters. All of these new monsters and some previously not yet released in the TCG have been released in the Premium Gold set.

Design

Quattro (back), with "Egg Head" and "Dreary Doll" in the anime.

The "Gimmick Puppet" monsters are based on puppets, objects resembling humanoid figures or mythological creatures that are animated and manipulated by the puppeteer. This is reflected in this archetype's user, Quattro, who manipulates his victims and opponents so he could cruelly and mercilessly destroy them in his Duels.

In terms of appearance, certain members of the archetype are based on dolls wearing Victorian era clothing, while other members are toys with humanoid doll parts; however, most of the members feature unsettling designs, ranging from creatures made entirely of humanoid doll parts to decrepit humanoid dolls. In the TCG and the English dubbed version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime, most of the "Gimmick Puppet" monsters' appearances are edited, likely due to their horrific designs.

Playing style

This archetype and its associated cards are centered around quickly Summoning Level 8 monsters to Xyz Summon their ace monsters; "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder", "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings", and "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo".

Main Deck "Gimmick Puppet" monsters do not feature high enough ATK (the strongest non-Xyz being the Level 4 "Gimmick Puppet Egg Head" at 1600), but they make up for it with different effects ranging from stalling, swarming and even Summoning monsters to the opponent's side of the field for effect manipulation. Their main strategy is taking advantage of the opponent's monsters with high ATK to deal effect damage with their ace monsters; "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" and "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder". "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo" offers an alternate victory strategy with its effect. Most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters tend to be high Leveled and can be Special Summoned with ease, although some of them have to be Special Summoned by different methods, such as "Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker", which requires the player to banish a "Gimmick Puppet" that was destroyed by battle.

"Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" has the effect to destroy up to two Special Summoned opponent monsters on the field, dealing damage equal to the original ATK of any Xyz Monster destroyed in this way. Its upgraded form, "Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter", deals effect damage for any destroyed monster, but its effect can only be activated once per turn (for a total of three monster destruction effects).

"Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" has a similar theme of effect damage, but the player needs "Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings" to complete its destruction effect in the same turn. "Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings'" effect activates when it is Special Summoned, and it can also be revived without the need for Xyz Material for a field nuke. With an Xyz Material, it can function as fuel for its Summon-Triggered effect, "Xyz Reborn" or something similar is recommended for this strategy.

"Marshalling Field" and "Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force" both give many chances to Summon the "Number C" forms for stronger effect damage and "Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo". "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo" and "Disaster Leo's" effects are alternate win conditions that are far off the archetype's mild focus on effect damage and should be used just as a last strategy.

The "Infinite Forbidden" set offers some new Gimmick Puppet support, centered around Special Summoning monsters on your opponent's field in order to gain full advantage of some of the Archetype's cards.

"Mansion of the Underworld Dolls" is a must-have for the Deck. It not only searches a "Gimmick Puppet" monster upon its activation, but your opponent also cannot destroy them by battle nor affect them with monster effects, except those of Xyz monsters, effectively rendering handtraps like "Nibiru, the Primal Being and "Effect Veiler" completely ineffective while also offering an excellent protection against non-Xyz Decks. If the player wants, they can also play "Gimmick Puppet Bisque Doll" and "Gimmick Puppet Terror Baby", who can banish themselves from the GY to prevent the opponent from targeting the player's "Gimmick Puppet" monsters with card effects as well as activating effects in response to their effects activation respectively, securing the Deck from handtraps even more. As if it wasn't enough, it can also Special Summon a monster from the player's GY to the opponent's field, allowing for example to Special Summon an Xyz monster to the opponent's field and burn them through the effect of "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder".

"Gimmick Puppet Little Soldiers" can send a "Gimmick Puppet" from the Deck to the GY upon Summon to change its Level to that monster, having a Level 8 body already present to the field and setting up the GY. It may also banish itself from the GY to increase the Level of up to 2 "Gimmick Puppet" monsters by 4, making the Level 4 options for that Deck more appealing. "Gimmick Puppet Bloody Doll" can reveal an Xyz monster in the Extra Deck in order to Special Summon herself from the hand as well as a "Gimmick Puppet" from the Deck with the same Level as that Xyz monster. In addition, "Bloody Doll" adds herself back from the GY to the hand when she is sent there, except from the hand, making it a great "Mill Deck" target as well as excellent follow-up. "Gimmick Puppet Cattle Scream" can Special Summon itself from the hand or GY by detaching an Xyz material from the player's monsters, being an extender, but can also give the Xyz monsters that use it as material the effect to Special Summon monsters from the opponent's GY once per turn in order to facilitate the use of "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" and "Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter"'s effects.

"Gimmick Puppet Fantasix Makina" can search a "Rank-Up" Spell card, giving easy access to "Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force" for bringing out the "C" version of the Archetype's Ace monsters faster, as well as providing the player an additional Normal Summon for a "Gimmick Puppet" monster, adding greater usage for "Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms" and "Terror Baby". On top of that, when a "Gimmick Puppet" Xyz monster is Special Summoned, "Fantasix Makina" can Special Summon itself back from the GY to either side of the field and recover a "Rank-Up" from the GY in order to extend.

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