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| − | | image | + | | image = KarakuriCashInn-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png |
| − | | caption | + | | caption = "[[Karakuri Soldier mdl 236 "Nisamu"|Soldier "Nisamu"]]", "[[Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 "Ninishi"|Komachi "Ninishi"]]", "[[Karakuri Barrel mdl 96 "Shinkuro"|Barrel "Shinkuro"]]", "[[Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 "Inashichi"|Merchant "Inashichi"]]", and "[[Karakuri Bushi mdl 6318 "Muzanichiha"|Bushi "Muzanichiha"]]" in the artwork of "[[Karakuri Cash Inn]]". |
| − | | ja_name | + | | ja_name = カラクリ |
| − | | romaji | + | | romaji = Karakuri |
| − | | fr_name | + | | fr_name = Karakuri |
| − | | de_name | + | | de_name = Karakuri |
| − | | it_name | + | | it_name = Karakuri |
| − | | ko_name | + | | ko_name = 자동기계 |
| − | | ko_hanja | + | | ko_hanja = 自動機械 |
| − | | ko_romanized = Jadonggigye | + | | ko_romanized = Jadonggigye |
| − | | ko_trans | + | | ko_trans = Automatic Machine |
| − | | es_name | + | | sc_name = 机偶 |
| − | | sets | + | | sc_pinyin = Jīǒu |
| + | | sc_trans = Mechanical Puppet | ||
| + | | pt_name = Karakuri | ||
| + | | es_name = Karakuri | ||
| + | | sets = | ||
* [[Starstrike Blast]] | * [[Starstrike Blast]] | ||
* [[Storm of Ragnarok]] | * [[Storm of Ragnarok]] | ||
* [[Extreme Victory]] | * [[Extreme Victory]] | ||
| − | | ocg | + | * [[Ignition Assault]] |
| + | | tcg = | ||
| + | * [[Gold Series: Haunted Mine]] | ||
| + | * [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 1]] | ||
| + | | ocg = | ||
* [[Booster 4]] | * [[Booster 4]] | ||
* [[Tournament Pack 2010 Vol.2]] | * [[Tournament Pack 2010 Vol.2]] | ||
| − | * [[Promotion Pack 2012 Vol.1]] | + | * [[Extra Pack Volume 4]] |
| − | | anime | + | * [[Tournament Pack 2019 Vol.4]] |
| + | | korea = [[Promotion Pack 2012 Vol.1]] | ||
| + | | sc_sets = | ||
| + | * [[Classic Pack 02]] | ||
| + | | anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | "'''Karakuri'''" (カラクリ ''Karakuri'') is an [[archetype]] of [[EARTH]] [[Machine]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in ''[[Starstrike Blast]]'', though its first member, "[[Karakuri Spider]]", debuted well before the rest of the archetype. | |
| − | "'''Karakuri'''" (カラクリ ''Karakuri'') is an [[archetype]] of [[EARTH]] [[Machine]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] that | + | ==Lore== |
| − | + | {{Main|Master Duel card storylines#Studying the Origins of the Karakuri}} | |
| − | == Design == | + | ==Design== |
| − | + | ===Appearance=== | |
| − | === Appearance === | + | The "Karakuri" monsters resemble wooden mechanized puppets or automata from Japan from the 17th century to 19th century. They are fashioned like characters from feudal Japan. |
| − | The "Karakuri" monsters resemble mechanized puppets or automata from Japan from the 17th century to 19th century. | ||
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=== Etymology === | === Etymology === | ||
| − | The word "''[[wikipedia:Karakuri ningyo|karakuri]]''" means a "''mechanical device to tease, trick, or take a person by surprise''". Like [[Wind-Up]] toys, they could only move in a predetermined pattern - this is reflected by the cards' effects, as they do not have a choice about whether they attack or defend. Most of them have names that are made up of [[wikipedia:Japanese numerals|Japanese numerals]], often the Japanese ''daiji'' 「大字」 or [[wikipedia:Japanese numerals#Formal numbers|Formal numbers]] are used. | + | The word "''[[wikipedia:Karakuri ningyo|karakuri]]''" means a "''mechanical device to tease, trick, or take a person by surprise''". Like [[Wind-Up]] toys, they could only move in a predetermined pattern - this is reflected by the cards' effects, as they do not have a choice about whether they attack or defend. Most of them have names that are made up of [[wikipedia:Japanese numerals|Japanese numerals]], often the Japanese ''daiji'' 「大字」 or [[wikipedia:Japanese numerals#Formal numbers|Formal numbers]] are used. Multiplying the first 2 numbers in their names will give out the last number, with the exception of "[[Karakuri Barrel mdl 96 "Shinkuro"]]". The readings of some of the "Karakuris'" names also have English meanings relating to their role (Ninja, Muso, etc). For example, "[[Karakuri Ninja mdl 919 "Kuick"]]" can be pronounced as 'quick'. "[[Karakuri Barrel mdl 96 "Shinkuro"]]" can be pronounced as '[[Synchro Monster|Synchro]]', "[[Karakuri Muso mdl 818 "Haipa"]]" can be pronounced as 'Hyper' and "[[Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X "Bureido"]]" can be pronounced as 'Blade'. |
| − | + | Notably, the combined [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] of all "Karakuri" Synchro Monsters equal 4500. | |
| − | == | + | ==Playing style== |
Most "Karakuri" monsters, with the exception of the Synchro monsters, must attack if able and when attacked, change to Defense Position (The "Karakuri" released in [[Storm of Ragnarok]] simply change position). The "Karakuri" monsters do not always have high ATK or DEF, but have a very unique strategy based on changing the battle positions of monsters. Many "Karakuri" support cards are triggered when attacked, destroyed or shifted to Defense Position, and they generally play defensively, countering the opponent's moves. Other cards have the ability to change positions of cards on the field, draw cards, destroy cards, or search for other "Karakuri" monsters. | Most "Karakuri" monsters, with the exception of the Synchro monsters, must attack if able and when attacked, change to Defense Position (The "Karakuri" released in [[Storm of Ragnarok]] simply change position). The "Karakuri" monsters do not always have high ATK or DEF, but have a very unique strategy based on changing the battle positions of monsters. Many "Karakuri" support cards are triggered when attacked, destroyed or shifted to Defense Position, and they generally play defensively, countering the opponent's moves. Other cards have the ability to change positions of cards on the field, draw cards, destroy cards, or search for other "Karakuri" monsters. | ||
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Due to most "Karakuri" going to Defense Position when attacked, piercing effects work well against them. | Due to most "Karakuri" going to Defense Position when attacked, piercing effects work well against them. | ||
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"Karakuri" can be used with [[Machine]] support cards like "[[Machina Fortress]]", as well as cards like "[[Machine Assembly Line]]" to increase the ATK of "Karakuri" monsters. Their [[DEF]] can be boosted by "[[Stronghold Guardian]]" or "[[Golden Gearbox]]". Their "attack if possible" effects can also be negated by cards like "[[Omega Goggles]]" and "[[Ekibyo Drakmord]]". Another profitable strategy is to use "[[De-Synchro]]" on any of the archetype's Synchro Monsters to gain more field presence. | "Karakuri" can be used with [[Machine]] support cards like "[[Machina Fortress]]", as well as cards like "[[Machine Assembly Line]]" to increase the ATK of "Karakuri" monsters. Their [[DEF]] can be boosted by "[[Stronghold Guardian]]" or "[[Golden Gearbox]]". Their "attack if possible" effects can also be negated by cards like "[[Omega Goggles]]" and "[[Ekibyo Drakmord]]". Another profitable strategy is to use "[[De-Synchro]]" on any of the archetype's Synchro Monsters to gain more field presence. | ||
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Because all "Karakuri" monsters are EARTH monsters they can be used to make "[[Naturia]]" Synchro Monsters. | Because all "Karakuri" monsters are EARTH monsters they can be used to make "[[Naturia]]" Synchro Monsters. | ||
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Most modern "Karakuri" decks revolve around swarming the field with Synchros and field presence extremely quickly using cards such as "[[Iron Call]]", "[[Instant Fusion]]", "[[Emergency Teleport]]", "[[Solar Wind Jammer]]" and "[[De-Synchro]]" to create massive swarms of Synchro monsters in a single turn. | Most modern "Karakuri" decks revolve around swarming the field with Synchros and field presence extremely quickly using cards such as "[[Iron Call]]", "[[Instant Fusion]]", "[[Emergency Teleport]]", "[[Solar Wind Jammer]]" and "[[De-Synchro]]" to create massive swarms of Synchro monsters in a single turn. | ||
| − | + | === Weaknesses === | |
| − | == Weaknesses == | ||
"Karakuri" rely on massive amounts of Special Summons in one turn, making them vulnerable to any card that can stop that chain of summons. As a Machine deck, it is vulnerable to the most common counter to Machines, which is "[[Chimeratech Fortress Dragon]]"; as such, it is inadvisable to leave "[[Cyber Dragon]]" with your "Karakuri" monsters should your opponent have "Fortress Dragon" in their Extra Deck. "[[Chain Disappearance]]" totally destroys the "Karakuri" strategy, stopping "Komachi" or "Nishipachi" before the chain of Synchro Summons starts. In addition to that, "Karakuri" decks also have trouble with "Colossal Fighter" and monsters with ATK and DEF that are both higher than 2800. This deck usually relies on your chance of drawing either "[[Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 "Ninishi"]] '''or''' "[[Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 "Nishipachi"]]. The best way to increase your odds of getting them on the field is to activate "[[Machine Duplication]]" on either of the "Karakuri" monsters. Decks that attempt to summon multiple copies "Bureido" also have trouble with "[[Colossal Fighter]]" because it can get rid of all "Bureido" along with another "Karakuri" monster. "[[Summon Limit]]" prevents them from regaining advantage after a Synchro Summon or executing a long chain of Synchro Summons. "[[System Down]]" can banish all Machine monsters on the field and in the Graveyard. "[[Dark Highlander]]" completely shuts down any Synchro Summon attempt, and "[[Deck Devastation Virus]]" will destroy nearly every monster. However, "[[Evilswarm Ophion]]" is likely the deck's biggest weakness, as the deck's entire main function is rendered unusable and "Ophion"'s second effect will guarantee its protection from Spells or Traps as well. "[[El Shaddoll Winda]]" is similarly very problematic for the deck, allowing only one Special Summon per turn and being protected from destruction by card effects. | "Karakuri" rely on massive amounts of Special Summons in one turn, making them vulnerable to any card that can stop that chain of summons. As a Machine deck, it is vulnerable to the most common counter to Machines, which is "[[Chimeratech Fortress Dragon]]"; as such, it is inadvisable to leave "[[Cyber Dragon]]" with your "Karakuri" monsters should your opponent have "Fortress Dragon" in their Extra Deck. "[[Chain Disappearance]]" totally destroys the "Karakuri" strategy, stopping "Komachi" or "Nishipachi" before the chain of Synchro Summons starts. In addition to that, "Karakuri" decks also have trouble with "Colossal Fighter" and monsters with ATK and DEF that are both higher than 2800. This deck usually relies on your chance of drawing either "[[Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 "Ninishi"]] '''or''' "[[Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 "Nishipachi"]]. The best way to increase your odds of getting them on the field is to activate "[[Machine Duplication]]" on either of the "Karakuri" monsters. Decks that attempt to summon multiple copies "Bureido" also have trouble with "[[Colossal Fighter]]" because it can get rid of all "Bureido" along with another "Karakuri" monster. "[[Summon Limit]]" prevents them from regaining advantage after a Synchro Summon or executing a long chain of Synchro Summons. "[[System Down]]" can banish all Machine monsters on the field and in the Graveyard. "[[Dark Highlander]]" completely shuts down any Synchro Summon attempt, and "[[Deck Devastation Virus]]" will destroy nearly every monster. However, "[[Evilswarm Ophion]]" is likely the deck's biggest weakness, as the deck's entire main function is rendered unusable and "Ophion"'s second effect will guarantee its protection from Spells or Traps as well. "[[El Shaddoll Winda]]" is similarly very problematic for the deck, allowing only one Special Summon per turn and being protected from destruction by card effects. | ||
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|effect monsters = | |effect monsters = | ||
| − | * [[Karakuri | + | * [[Karakuri Bonze mdl 9763 "Kunamzan"]] |
| + | * [[Karakuri Bushi mdl 6318 "Muzanichiha"]] | ||
* [[Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 "Inashichi"]] | * [[Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 "Inashichi"]] | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Muso mdl 818 "Haipa"]] | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Ninja mdl 339 "Sazank"]] | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Ninja mdl 7749 "Nanashick"]] | ||
* [[Karakuri Ninja mdl 919 "Kuick"]] | * [[Karakuri Ninja mdl 919 "Kuick"]] | ||
| − | * [[Karakuri | + | * [[Karakuri Soldier mdl 236 "Nisamu"]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Aussa the Earth Channeler]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Gold Gadget]] |
| − | + | * [[Infinitrack Brutal Dozer]] | |
| + | ** [[Infinitrack Tunneller]] | ||
| + | * [[Machina Fortress]] | ||
| + | * [[Silver Gadget]] | ||
| + | * [[Solar Wind Jammer]] | ||
| + | * [[Therion "King" Regulus]] | ||
| + | * [[Sage of Wisdom - Himmel]] | ||
| + | * [[Psychic Processor]] | ||
|tuner monsters = | |tuner monsters = | ||
| − | * [[Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 "Ninishi"]] | + | * [[Karakuri Barrel mdl 96 "Shinkuro"]] |
| + | * [[Karakuri Gama mdl 4624 "Shirokunishi"]] | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 "Ninishi"]] | ||
* [[Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 "Nishipachi"]] | * [[Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 "Nishipachi"]] | ||
* [[Karakuri Watchdog mdl 313 "Saizan"]] | * [[Karakuri Watchdog mdl 313 "Saizan"]] | ||
| − | + | * [[Revolution Synchron]] | |
|fusion monsters = | |fusion monsters = | ||
| − | * [[Cyber Saurus]] | + | * [[Panzer Dragon]]/[[Cyber Saurus]]/[[Steam Gyroid]] ''(as targets for "Instant Fusion"/"Ready Fusion")'' |
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|synchro monsters = | |synchro monsters = | ||
* [[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]] | * [[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]] | ||
* [[Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X "Bureido"]] | * [[Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X "Bureido"]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Karakuri Super Shogun mdl 00N "Bureibu"]] |
* [[Naturia Barkion]] | * [[Naturia Barkion]] | ||
* [[Naturia Beast]] | * [[Naturia Beast]] | ||
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* [[Samurai Destroyer]] | * [[Samurai Destroyer]] | ||
| − | + | * [[Superheavy Samurai Swordmaster Musashi]] | |
| + | * [[Superheavy Samurai Brave Masurawo]] | ||
|xyz monsters = | |xyz monsters = | ||
* [[Gear Gigant X]] | * [[Gear Gigant X]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | ** [[Drill Driver Vespenato]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Cyber Dragon Nova]] |
| − | * [[ | + | ** [[Cyber Dragon Infinity]] |
| − | + | * [[Chronomaly Vimana]] | |
| + | * [[Infinitrack River Stormer]] | ||
|link monsters = | |link monsters = | ||
| + | * [[Aussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable]] | ||
| + | * [[Crystron Halqifibrax]] ''(Traditional Format only)'' | ||
* [[Missus Radiant]] | * [[Missus Radiant]] | ||
| + | * [[Platinum Gadget]] | ||
* [[Qliphort Genius]] | * [[Qliphort Genius]] | ||
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* [[Karakuri Cash Cache]] | * [[Karakuri Cash Cache]] | ||
| + | * [[De-Synchro]] | ||
| + | * [[Instant Fusion]]/[[Ready Fusion]] | ||
| + | * [[Iron Call]] | ||
| + | * [[Iron Draw]] | ||
* [[Machine Duplication]] | * [[Machine Duplication]] | ||
| + | * [[Gravity Balance]] | ||
| + | * [[Foolish Burial Goods]] | ||
| + | * [[Synchro Creed]] | ||
| + | |equip spells = | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Gama Oil]] | ||
| + | |field spells = | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Showdown Castle]] | ||
| + | |continuous spells = | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Anatomy]] | ||
| + | * [[Clockwork Night]] | ||
| + | * [[Machina Armored Unit]] | ||
| + | * [[Machine Assembly Line]] | ||
| + | |quick-play spells = | ||
| + | * [[Golden Gearbox]] | ||
| + | * [[Karakuri Gold Dust]] | ||
| + | * [[Runaway Karakuri]] | ||
* [[Limiter Removal]] | * [[Limiter Removal]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Urgent Schedule]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Magnet Reverse]] |
| − | + | |normal traps = | |
| − | |traps = | + | * [[Karakuri Cash Inn]] |
* [[Karakuri Klock]] | * [[Karakuri Klock]] | ||
* [[Karakuri Trick House]] | * [[Karakuri Trick House]] | ||
| + | * [[Synchro Transmission]] | ||
| + | * [[Magnet Force]] | ||
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* [[Karakuri Cash Shed]] | * [[Karakuri Cash Shed]] | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * The "Karakuri" debut in ''[[Starstrike Blast]] ''seems to be equivalent to the "[[Scrap]]" debut in ''[[Duelist Revolution]]''. Their Synchro | + | * The "Karakuri" archetype's debut in ''[[Starstrike Blast]] ''seems to be equivalent to the "[[Scrap]]" archetype's debut in ''[[Duelist Revolution]]''. Their [[Synchro Monster]]s have been released in [[Ultra Rare|Ultra]] and [[Ultimate Rare]] ("[[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]]" and "[[Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X "Bureido"]]"), one of their monsters and support cards are [[Super Rare]]s ("[[Karakuri Ninja mdl 339 "Sazank"]]" and "[[Karakuri Klock]]"), and the rest are [[Common]] and [[Rare]]. |
| − | + | * The "mdl" in the "Karakuri" monsters' English names is an abbreviation of "Model", i.e. "Karakuri Merchant Model #177 "Inashichi"" is "[[Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 "Inashichi"]]". The first two model numbers of all "Karakuri" [[Effect Monster]]s, except for "Karakuri Barrel MDL 96", give out the third and fourth when multiplied together. | |
| − | * The "mdl" in | + | * The cloth flaps attached to most of the "Karakuri" monsters are called [[wikipedia:Shide (Shinto)|Shide]]. |
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"Karakuri" (カラクリ Karakuri) is an archetype of EARTH Machine monsters that debuted in Starstrike Blast, though its first member, "Karakuri Spider", debuted well before the rest of the archetype.
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Lore[edit]
Design[edit]
Appearance[edit]
The "Karakuri" monsters resemble wooden mechanized puppets or automata from Japan from the 17th century to 19th century. They are fashioned like characters from feudal Japan.
Etymology[edit]
The word "karakuri" means a "mechanical device to tease, trick, or take a person by surprise". Like Wind-Up toys, they could only move in a predetermined pattern - this is reflected by the cards' effects, as they do not have a choice about whether they attack or defend. Most of them have names that are made up of Japanese numerals, often the Japanese daiji 「大字」 or Formal numbers are used. Multiplying the first 2 numbers in their names will give out the last number, with the exception of "Karakuri Barrel mdl 96 "Shinkuro"". The readings of some of the "Karakuris'" names also have English meanings relating to their role (Ninja, Muso, etc). For example, "Karakuri Ninja mdl 919 "Kuick"" can be pronounced as 'quick'. "Karakuri Barrel mdl 96 "Shinkuro"" can be pronounced as 'Synchro', "Karakuri Muso mdl 818 "Haipa"" can be pronounced as 'Hyper' and "Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X "Bureido"" can be pronounced as 'Blade'. Notably, the combined ATK and DEF of all "Karakuri" Synchro Monsters equal 4500.
Playing style[edit]
Most "Karakuri" monsters, with the exception of the Synchro monsters, must attack if able and when attacked, change to Defense Position (The "Karakuri" released in Storm of Ragnarok simply change position). The "Karakuri" monsters do not always have high ATK or DEF, but have a very unique strategy based on changing the battle positions of monsters. Many "Karakuri" support cards are triggered when attacked, destroyed or shifted to Defense Position, and they generally play defensively, countering the opponent's moves. Other cards have the ability to change positions of cards on the field, draw cards, destroy cards, or search for other "Karakuri" monsters. Due to most "Karakuri" going to Defense Position when attacked, piercing effects work well against them. "Karakuri" can be used with Machine support cards like "Machina Fortress", as well as cards like "Machine Assembly Line" to increase the ATK of "Karakuri" monsters. Their DEF can be boosted by "Stronghold Guardian" or "Golden Gearbox". Their "attack if possible" effects can also be negated by cards like "Omega Goggles" and "Ekibyo Drakmord". Another profitable strategy is to use "De-Synchro" on any of the archetype's Synchro Monsters to gain more field presence. Because all "Karakuri" monsters are EARTH monsters they can be used to make "Naturia" Synchro Monsters. Most modern "Karakuri" decks revolve around swarming the field with Synchros and field presence extremely quickly using cards such as "Iron Call", "Instant Fusion", "Emergency Teleport", "Solar Wind Jammer" and "De-Synchro" to create massive swarms of Synchro monsters in a single turn.
Weaknesses[edit]
"Karakuri" rely on massive amounts of Special Summons in one turn, making them vulnerable to any card that can stop that chain of summons. As a Machine deck, it is vulnerable to the most common counter to Machines, which is "Chimeratech Fortress Dragon"; as such, it is inadvisable to leave "Cyber Dragon" with your "Karakuri" monsters should your opponent have "Fortress Dragon" in their Extra Deck. "Chain Disappearance" totally destroys the "Karakuri" strategy, stopping "Komachi" or "Nishipachi" before the chain of Synchro Summons starts. In addition to that, "Karakuri" decks also have trouble with "Colossal Fighter" and monsters with ATK and DEF that are both higher than 2800. This deck usually relies on your chance of drawing either "Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 "Ninishi" or "Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 "Nishipachi". The best way to increase your odds of getting them on the field is to activate "Machine Duplication" on either of the "Karakuri" monsters. Decks that attempt to summon multiple copies "Bureido" also have trouble with "Colossal Fighter" because it can get rid of all "Bureido" along with another "Karakuri" monster. "Summon Limit" prevents them from regaining advantage after a Synchro Summon or executing a long chain of Synchro Summons. "System Down" can banish all Machine monsters on the field and in the Graveyard. "Dark Highlander" completely shuts down any Synchro Summon attempt, and "Deck Devastation Virus" will destroy nearly every monster. However, "Evilswarm Ophion" is likely the deck's biggest weakness, as the deck's entire main function is rendered unusable and "Ophion"'s second effect will guarantee its protection from Spells or Traps as well. "El Shaddoll Winda" is similarly very problematic for the deck, allowing only one Special Summon per turn and being protected from destruction by card effects.
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Trivia[edit]
- The "Karakuri" archetype's debut in Starstrike Blast seems to be equivalent to the "Scrap" archetype's debut in Duelist Revolution. Their Synchro Monsters have been released in Ultra and Ultimate Rare ("Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"" and "Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X "Bureido""), one of their monsters and support cards are Super Rares ("Karakuri Ninja mdl 339 "Sazank"" and "Karakuri Klock"), and the rest are Common and Rare.
- The "mdl" in the "Karakuri" monsters' English names is an abbreviation of "Model", i.e. "Karakuri Merchant Model #177 "Inashichi"" is "Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 "Inashichi"". The first two model numbers of all "Karakuri" Effect Monsters, except for "Karakuri Barrel MDL 96", give out the third and fourth when multiplied together.
- The cloth flaps attached to most of the "Karakuri" monsters are called Shide.
