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{{Infobox archseries
 
{{Infobox archseries
| name        = Rokket
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| image         = SquibDraw-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png
| image       = AnesthrokketDragon-JP-Anime-VR-NC.png
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| caption       = "[[Anesthrokket Dragon]]" being [[destroy]]ed in "[[Squib Draw]]"
| caption     = [[Anesthrokket Dragon]]
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| ja_name       = ヴァレット
| ja_name     = ヴァレット
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| romaji         = Varetto
| romaji       = Varetto
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| trans         = Vullet / Varrett
| trans       = vullet / varrett
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| fr_name       = Rokkette
| fr_name     = Rokkette
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| de_name       = Rakkete
| de_name     = Rakkete
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| it_name       = Mizzile
| it_name     = Mizzile
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| ko_name       = 바렛
| ko_name     = 바렛
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| ko_romanized   = Baret
| ko_romanized =  
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| pt_name       = Foguette
| pt_name     = Foguette
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| es_name       = Cohette
| es_name     = Cohette
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| sets           =
| sets         =
 
 
* [[Circuit Break]]
 
* [[Circuit Break]]
 
* [[Extreme Force]]
 
* [[Extreme Force]]
 
* [[Cybernetic Horizon]]
 
* [[Cybernetic Horizon]]
 
* [[Savage Strike]]
 
* [[Savage Strike]]
| tcg         =  
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* [[Burst of Destiny]]
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| tcg           =
 
* [[2018 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
 
* [[2018 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
 
* [[Duel Power]]
 
* [[Duel Power]]
 
* [[Structure Deck: Rokket Revolt]]
 
* [[Structure Deck: Rokket Revolt]]
 
* [[Chaos Impact]]
 
* [[Chaos Impact]]
| ocg         =  
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* [[2020 Tin of Lost Memories]]
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* [[Ghosts From the Past: The 2nd Haunting]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge]]
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* [[25th Anniversary Rarity Collection]]
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| ocg           =
 
* [[LINK VRAINS Edition]]
 
* [[LINK VRAINS Edition]]
 
* [[LINK VRAINS Box]]
 
* [[LINK VRAINS Box]]
 
* [[Structure Deck: Revolver]]
 
* [[Structure Deck: Revolver]]
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* [[Structure Deck: Revolver Extra Deck Enhancement Pack]]
 
* [[Legendary Gold Box]]
 
* [[Legendary Gold Box]]
| anime       = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]
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* [[Premium Pack 2021]]
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* [[Burst of Destiny +1 Bonus Pack]]
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* [[Rarity Collection Quarter Century Edition]]
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| korea          = [[Advanced Event Pack 2022 Vol.1 Version 2]]
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| anime         = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
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"'''Rokket'''", known in the ''[[OCG]]'' as either "'''Vullet'''" or "'''Varrett'''"<ref>{{episode|VRAINS|010|ref}} (official subs)</ref> (ヴァレット ''Varetto''), is an [[archetype]] of mostly [[DARK]] [[Dragon]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] used by [[Roken Kogami|Roken Kogami/Varis]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime. They are associated with the "[[Borrel]]" archetype.
"'''Rokket'''", known in the ''[[OCG]]'' as 「ヴァレット」(''Varetto'', either "'''Vullet'''" or "'''Varrett'''"<ref>{{episode|VRAINS|010|ref}} (official subs)</ref>), is an [[archetype]] of [[DARK]] [[Dragon]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] used by [[Varis]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime.
 
 
 
 
==Design==
 
==Design==
All "Rokket" monsters are legless mechanical dragon with heads shaped like various types of ammunition and green hardlight wings (except "[[Silverrokket Dragon]]", whose wings are magenta).
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With the exception of "[[Rokket Coder]]", which is [[Cyberse]] and has a humanoid appearance, all "Rokket" monsters are legless, mechanical [[Dragon]] monsters with heads shaped like various types of ammunition and have green hard-light wings (except "[[Silverrokket Dragon]]" and "[[Rokket Caliber]]", whose wings are magenta).
 
 
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
 
"Rokket" is a play on the word "rocket". The Japanese name, "Vullet", is a corruption of "bullet", playing on the tendency of Japanese to replace "V" sounds with "B" ones. It may also reference the archetype's user in the anime, Varis, who shares a similar gun and ammunition theme in his Japanese name of "Revolver" and the designs of his masks. The "[[Borrel]]" archetype uses the same play with the word "barrel". The Italian name, "Mizzile", is a cross between "Missile" and "Razzo" (rocket).
 
"Rokket" is a play on the word "rocket". The Japanese name, "Vullet", is a corruption of "bullet", playing on the tendency of Japanese to replace "V" sounds with "B" ones. It may also reference the archetype's user in the anime, Varis, who shares a similar gun and ammunition theme in his Japanese name of "Revolver" and the designs of his masks. The "[[Borrel]]" archetype uses the same play with the word "barrel". The Italian name, "Mizzile", is a cross between "Missile" and "Razzo" (rocket).
 
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Some of other monsters used by [[Varis]] also have names and artworks based on guns and military terms, like "[[Chobham Armor Dragon]]" and "[[Vorticular Drumgon]]", similar to members of this archetype.
Some of other monsters used by Varis also have names and artworks based on guns and military terms, like "[[Chobham Armor Dragon]]" and "[[Vorticular Drumgon]]", similar to members of this archetype.
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===Members===
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! Rokket
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! Origin
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|-
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| [[Anesthrokket Dragon|Anesthrokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:anesthetic|Anesthetic]] [[wikipedia:tranquillizer gun|tranquillizer]] darts
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|-
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| [[Autorokket Dragon|Autorokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:automatic firearm|Automatic firearm]]s
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|-
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| [[Exploderokket Dragon|Exploderokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:Exploding ammunition|Exploding ammunition]]
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|-
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| [[Magnarokket Dragon|Magnarokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:magnum cartridge|Magnum cartridge]]s/[[wikipedia:hollow-point bullet|hollow-point bullet]]s
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|-
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| [[Metalrokket Dragon|Metalrokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:Sniper equipment#Ammunition|Sniper bullets]]
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|-
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| [[Rokket Caliber]]
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| [[wikipedia:Caliber|Bullet calibers]]
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|-
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| [[Rokket Recharger]]
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| [[wikipedia:Moon clip|Full moon clip]]
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|-
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| [[Rokket Synchron]]
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| N/A
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|-
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| [[Rokket Tracer]]
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| [[wikipedia:Tracer ammunition|Tracer ammunition]]
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|-
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| [[Shelrokket Dragon|Shelrokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:shotgun shell|Shotgun shell]]s
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|-
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| [[Silverrokket Dragon|Silverrokket]]
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| [[wikipedia:Silver bullet|Silver bullets]]
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|}
 
==Playing style==
 
==Playing style==
All "rokket Dragon" monsters have the following effects in common:
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All "Rokket Dragon" monsters share the following two [[only once per turn]] effects:
 
 
 
* ''When a [[Link Monster]]'s [[effect]] is [[activate]]d that [[target]]s this [[face-up]] card on the [[field]] ([[Quick Effect]]): You can [[destroy]] this card, then [...]''
 
* ''When a [[Link Monster]]'s [[effect]] is [[activate]]d that [[target]]s this [[face-up]] card on the [[field]] ([[Quick Effect]]): You can [[destroy]] this card, then [...]''
 
* ''During the [[End Phase]], if this card is in the [[Graveyard|GY]] because it was destroyed on the field by [[battle]] or card effect and [[Send|sent]] there this [[turn]]: You can [[Special Summon]] 1 "Rokket" [[Monster Card|monster]] from your [[Main Deck|Deck]], except [a card with the same name].''
 
* ''During the [[End Phase]], if this card is in the [[Graveyard|GY]] because it was destroyed on the field by [[battle]] or card effect and [[Send|sent]] there this [[turn]]: You can [[Special Summon]] 1 "Rokket" [[Monster Card|monster]] from your [[Main Deck|Deck]], except [a card with the same name].''
* ''You can only use each effect of [this card' name] once per turn.''
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The most basic gameplan of the [[Deck]] is to use the [[Link Rating|Link]]-4 "[[Borrel]]" monsters (and other Link Monsters as well) to target "Rokket" monsters the player controls, which in turn would activate their effects. The effects of the "Borrel" monsters cannot be chained to, allowing the player to reliably trigger the effects of their "Rokket" monsters without mid-[[Chain]] interruptions from the opponent.
 
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* "[[Anesthrokket Dragon]]" renders a face-up monster unable to [[attack]] and negates their effects.
The Link-4 "[[Borrel]]" monsters and "[[Booster Dragon]]" have effects that allow their controller to target monsters they control; the effects of the "Borrel" monsters cannot be chained to, allowing the player to reliably trigger the effects of their "Rokket" monsters.
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* "[[Autorokket Dragon]]" sends a [[Spell]]/[[Trap]] on the field to the Graveyard.
* "[[Anesthrokket Dragon]]" renders a face-up Monster unable to attack and negates their effects.
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* "[[Exploderokket Dragon]]" inflicts 2000 [[damage]] to both players.
* "[[Autorokket Dragon]]" sends a Spell/Trap on the field to the Graveyard.
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* "[[Magnarokket Dragon]]" sends a monster to the Graveyard.
* "[[Exploderokket Dragon]]" inflicts 2000 damage to both players.
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* "[[Metalrokket Dragon]]" destroys the opponent's cards in the same [[column]].
* "[[Magnarokket Dragon]]" sends a Monster to the Graveyard.
 
* "[[Metalrokket Dragon]]" destroys your opponent's cards in the same column.
 
 
* "[[Shelrokket Dragon]]" destroys a monster in the same column, along with all monsters in its adjacent zones.
 
* "[[Shelrokket Dragon]]" destroys a monster in the same column, along with all monsters in its adjacent zones.
* "[[Silverrokket Dragon]]" looks at your opponent's Extra Deck and banish 1 monster from it.
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* "[[Silverrokket Dragon]]" looks at the opponent's [[Extra Deck]] and banish 1 monster from it.
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Supports from ''[[Structure Deck: Rokket Revolt]]'' solidifies the Deck's [[swarm]]ing capabilities and their gameplan, which is necessary to Summon their "Borrel" monsters. In particular, "[[Rokket Tracer]]" is now the focal point of the Deck, with its effect to Summon more "Rokket" monsters simply by destroying a face-up card the player controls. "[[Absorouter Dragon]]" can also Special Summon itself if there's a "Rokket" monster on the player's field, while also searching another "Rokket" when it's sent to the GY by any means. "[[Quadborrel Dragon]]" can also destroys a Link Monster on the field (including itself) to revive more "Rokket" monsters from the GY; it is especially powerful when used alongside "[[Dillingerous Dragon]]" (which can revive itself when a "Rokket" is Special Summoned to the player's field). "[[Striker Dragon]]" searches the all-important "[[Boot Sector Launch]]", while it can also recover "Rokket" monster from the GY to be Summoned via "Boot Sector Launch".
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===Rokket Dragon Link===
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Though the archetype is designed with the "fire and reload" mechanic (self-destruction effect) in mind, the archetype's ability to swarm [[DARK]] Dragon monsters means that the Deck is more optimally, and more popularly, played as a [[Dragon Link]] Deck, and is in general one of the most popular and efficient engines within Dragon Link Deck builds. In Dragon Link Decks, the "fire and reload" mechanic is entirely ignored in favor of swarming as many Dragon monsters as possible to perform consistent combos and fill the board with generic boss monsters and disruptions, using generic Dragon support such as the "[[Guardragon]]" Link Monsters to swarm the field even further.
  
"[[Borreload Dragon]]" cannot be targeted by monster effects, which leaves it immune to the effect of "[[Number 101: Silent Honor ARK]]", unlike other [[Link Monster|Link Monsters]]. It can even give you control of a monster it attacks during the Damage Step, but it will be sent to the GY during the End Phase of the next turn. With "[[Supply Squad]]", "Borreload Dragon" becomes a powerful [[Draw Engine]]. "[[Borrelguard Dragon]]" cannot be destroyed by card effects, which allows a player to be more flexible with the effects of "Metalrokket Dragon" and "Shelrokket Dragon", and can target a monster to switch it to Defense Position. In addition, the high potential for "Rokkets" to be destroyed makes them prime targets for its revival effect. "[[Borrelsword Dragon]]" can target "Rokket" monsters and trigger their effects to activate its multiple attacking effect, making it easier to achieve an OTK. Note that even if the "Rokket" monster destroys itself with its effect, "Borrelsword" will still be able to attack twice.
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With the release of "[[Bystial]]" [[archetype]] and new "[[Chaos]]" support, both of which features focus on [[DARK]] monsters and [[Banish|banish-oriented]] gameplay. Dragon Link Decks can effectively uses both themes to further support the playstyle. With the "Bystials" providing extra consistency boost by searching and/or summoning various easy-to-summon Dragon monsters as well as providing various form of interruption, wheas "Chaos" support aims to exploit both the banishment effect of the "Bystial" and the large number of DARK monsters to further boost the consistency.
 
 
"Twin Triangle Dragon" and "[[Rokket Synchron]]" can be used to bring back "[[Background Dragon]]", "[[Speedburst Dragon]]", "[[Schwarzschild Limit Dragon]]" and "[[Vice Dragon]]", the latter two of which while originally designed to help [[Xyz Summon]] and [[Synchro Summon]], respectively, can still be utilized by the "Rokket" archetype as fodder for the Link-3 and Link-4 monsters, such as "Borreload Dragon" or "[[Triple Burst Dragon]]". While nowhere as strong as "Borreload Dragon", "Triple Burst Dragon" can come in handy if lacking the sufficient amount of Link Material, or at least prove to be a decent backup plan should all of your copies of "Borreload Dragon" and/or "Topologic Bomber Dragon" be used up without any options left to bring either back. When combined with "[[Sniffer Dragon]]", its third effect can amass the needed number of Effect Monsters to Link Summon the "Borrel" Link Monsters. With the addition of the in-theme "Rokket Synchron", "[[Rokket Tracer]]", and "[[Borreload Savage Dragon]]", the archetype also has Synchro Summoning capabilities.
 
 
 
The severe Deck thinning that comes with running a "Rokket" Deck makes "[[Blasting the Ruins]]" a viable Trap Card, especially with "Supply Squad".
 
Due to the archetype's synergy with "[[Supply Squad]]", lack of searching cards, and focus on Special Summoning from the Deck, "[[Mistake]]" is a good addition to the Deck.
 
 
 
Since "Rokket" monsters are all DARK, "[[Flash Fusion]]" can be used to Fusion Summon "[[Starving Venom Fusion Dragon]]" during the opponent's End Phase to wipe out all their Special Summoned monsters.
 
  
 
===Recommended cards===
 
===Recommended cards===
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
 
|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
 
* [[Anesthrokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Anesthrokket Dragon]]
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* [[Magnarokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Magnarokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Metalrokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Metalrokket Dragon]]
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* [[Rokket Coder]]
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* [[Rokket Recharger]]
 
* [[Shelrokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Shelrokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Silverrokket Dragon]]
 
* [[Silverrokket Dragon]]
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* [[Absorouter Dragon]]
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* [[Double Disruptor Dragon]]
 
* [[Speedburst Dragon]]
 
* [[Speedburst Dragon]]
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* [[Outburst Dragon]]
 
* [[Background Dragon]]
 
* [[Background Dragon]]
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* [[Black Dragon Collapserpent]] & [[White Dragon Wyverburster]]
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* [[Black Metal Dragon]]
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* [[Chaos Dragon Levianeer]]
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* [[Mikazukinoyaiba, the Moon Fang Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
 
* [[Defrag Dragon]]
 
* [[Defrag Dragon]]
 
* [[Gateway Dragon]]
 
* [[Gateway Dragon]]
 
* [[Iron Dragon Tiamaton]]
 
* [[Iron Dragon Tiamaton]]
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* [[Noctovision Dragon]]
 
* [[Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon]]
 
* [[Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon]]
 
* [[Schwarzschild Limit Dragon]]
 
* [[Schwarzschild Limit Dragon]]
 
* [[Sniffer Dragon]]
 
* [[Sniffer Dragon]]
 
* [[Vice Dragon]]
 
* [[Vice Dragon]]
 
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* "[[Bystial]]" monsters
 
|tuner monsters =
 
|tuner monsters =
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* [[Rokket Caliber]]
 
* [[Rokket Synchron]]
 
* [[Rokket Synchron]]
 
* [[Rokket Tracer]]
 
* [[Rokket Tracer]]
* [[Destrudo the Lost Dragon's Frisson]]
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|ritual monsters =
 
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* [[Borreload Riot Dragon]]
 
|pendulum monsters =
 
|pendulum monsters =
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* [[Chaos Emperor, the Dragon of Armageddon]]
 
* [[Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm]]
 
* [[Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm]]
 
 
|fusion monsters =
 
|fusion monsters =
 
* [[Borreload Furious Dragon]]
 
* [[Borreload Furious Dragon]]
 
* [[Starving Venom Fusion Dragon]] (with "[[Flash Fusion]]")
 
* [[Starving Venom Fusion Dragon]] (with "[[Flash Fusion]]")
 
 
|synchro monsters =
 
|synchro monsters =
 
* [[Borreload Savage Dragon]]
 
* [[Borreload Savage Dragon]]
 
* [[Black Rose Dragon]]
 
* [[Black Rose Dragon]]
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* [[Bystial Dis Pater]]
 
* [[Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss]]
 
* [[Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss]]
 
* [[Trident Dragion]]
 
* [[Trident Dragion]]
 
 
|xyz monsters =
 
|xyz monsters =
 
* [[Borreload eXcharge Dragon]]
 
* [[Borreload eXcharge Dragon]]
 
* [[Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]
 
* [[Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]
 
 
|link monsters =
 
|link monsters =
 
* [[Booster Dragon]]
 
* [[Booster Dragon]]
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* [[Borrelcode Dragon]]
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* [[Borrelend Dragon]]
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* [[Borrelguard Dragon]]
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* [[Borreload Dragon]]
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* [[Borrelsword Dragon]]
 
* [[Dillingerous Dragon]]
 
* [[Dillingerous Dragon]]
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* [[Dragunity Knight - Romulus]] (with "[[Dragon Ravine]]")
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* [[Guardragon Pisty]]
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* [[Hieratic Seal of the Heavenly Spheres]]
 
* [[Miniborrel Dragon]]
 
* [[Miniborrel Dragon]]
 
* [[Overburst Dragon]]
 
* [[Overburst Dragon]]
 
* [[Quadborrel Dragon]]
 
* [[Quadborrel Dragon]]
* [[Borreload Dragon]]
 
* [[Borrelguard Dragon]]
 
* [[Borrelsword Dragon]]
 
 
* [[Saryuja Skull Dread]]
 
* [[Saryuja Skull Dread]]
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* [[Striker Dragon]]
 
* [[Triple Burst Dragon]]
 
* [[Triple Burst Dragon]]
 
* [[Twin Triangle Dragon]]
 
* [[Twin Triangle Dragon]]
 
* [[Underclock Taker]]
 
* [[Underclock Taker]]
 
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
 
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
 
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|normal spells =
|spells =
 
* [[Boot Sector Launch]]
 
* [[Borrel Regenerator]]
 
* [[Quick Launch]]
 
* [[Squib Draw]]
 
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
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* [[Chaos Space]]
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* [[Dark Hole]]
 
* [[Dragon Shrine]]
 
* [[Dragon Shrine]]
 
* [[One for One]]
 
* [[One for One]]
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|equip spells =
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* [[Borrel Regenerator]]
 
* [[Overdone Burial]]
 
* [[Overdone Burial]]
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|field spells =
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* [[Boot Sector Launch]]
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* [[Dragon Ravine]]
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|ritual spells =
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* [[Heavy Interlock]]
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|continuous spells =
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* [[Borrel Supplier]]
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* [[Supply Squad]]
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|quick-play spells =
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* [[Dark Ruler No More]]
 
* [[Quick Booster]]
 
* [[Quick Booster]]
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* [[Quick Launch]]
 
* [[Rapid Trigger]]
 
* [[Rapid Trigger]]
* [[Supply Squad]]
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* [[Squib Draw]]
 
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|normal traps =
|traps =
 
 
* [[Borrel Cooling]]
 
* [[Borrel Cooling]]
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* [[Dragon's Rebirth]]
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* [[Tactical Exchanger]]
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* [[Torrential Tribute]]
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|continuous traps =
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* [[Execute Protocols]]
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* [[Forge a New Future]]
 
* [[Link Turret]]
 
* [[Link Turret]]
* [[Tactical Exchanger]]
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* [[Loop of Destruction]]
* [[Dragon's Rebirth]]
 
 
* [[Escape from the Dark Dimension]]
 
* [[Escape from the Dark Dimension]]
 
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* [[Back to the Front]] x3
 
* [[Back to the Front]] x3
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
{{Decklist|Official Konami "Rokket" Deck Recipe<ref>https://ygorganization.com/lockandloadpart1/</ref>
 
{{Decklist|Official Konami "Rokket" Deck Recipe<ref>https://ygorganization.com/lockandloadpart1/</ref>
 
|total m = 22
 
|total m = 22
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* [[Torrential Tribute]]
 
* [[Torrential Tribute]]
 
}}
 
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===Weakness===
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* "[[Striker Dragon]]" is a crucial card in starting the Dragon Link/"Rokket" combo. As such, negating its searching effect for "[[Boot Sector Launch]]" can slow down the deck's gameplans.
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* The deck generally relies on negation effects on their boss monsters, because of this, cards such as "[[Dark Ruler No More]]" or "[[Forbidden Droplet]]" can neutralize the threats of a "Rokket"/Dragon Link endboard.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:01, 9 April 2024

Rokket
"Anesthrokket Dragon" being destroyed in "Squib Draw"
Japanese
  • ヴァレット
  • Varetto (romanized)
  • Vullet / Varrett (translated)
French
  • Rokkette
German
  • Rakkete
Italian
  • Mizzile
Korean
  • 바렛
  • Baret (romanized)
Portuguese
  • Foguette
Spanish
  • Cohette
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"Rokket", known in the OCG as either "Vullet" or "Varrett"[1] (ヴァレット Varetto), is an archetype of mostly DARK Dragon monsters used by Roken Kogami/Varis in the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS anime. They are associated with the "Borrel" archetype.

Design[edit]

With the exception of "Rokket Coder", which is Cyberse and has a humanoid appearance, all "Rokket" monsters are legless, mechanical Dragon monsters with heads shaped like various types of ammunition and have green hard-light wings (except "Silverrokket Dragon" and "Rokket Caliber", whose wings are magenta).

Etymology[edit]

"Rokket" is a play on the word "rocket". The Japanese name, "Vullet", is a corruption of "bullet", playing on the tendency of Japanese to replace "V" sounds with "B" ones. It may also reference the archetype's user in the anime, Varis, who shares a similar gun and ammunition theme in his Japanese name of "Revolver" and the designs of his masks. The "Borrel" archetype uses the same play with the word "barrel". The Italian name, "Mizzile", is a cross between "Missile" and "Razzo" (rocket). Some of other monsters used by Varis also have names and artworks based on guns and military terms, like "Chobham Armor Dragon" and "Vorticular Drumgon", similar to members of this archetype.

Members[edit]

Rokket Origin
Anesthrokket Anesthetic tranquillizer darts
Autorokket Automatic firearms
Exploderokket Exploding ammunition
Magnarokket Magnum cartridges/hollow-point bullets
Metalrokket Sniper bullets
Rokket Caliber Bullet calibers
Rokket Recharger Full moon clip
Rokket Synchron N/A
Rokket Tracer Tracer ammunition
Shelrokket Shotgun shells
Silverrokket Silver bullets

Playing style[edit]

All "Rokket Dragon" monsters share the following two only once per turn effects:

The most basic gameplan of the Deck is to use the Link-4 "Borrel" monsters (and other Link Monsters as well) to target "Rokket" monsters the player controls, which in turn would activate their effects. The effects of the "Borrel" monsters cannot be chained to, allowing the player to reliably trigger the effects of their "Rokket" monsters without mid-Chain interruptions from the opponent.

Supports from Structure Deck: Rokket Revolt solidifies the Deck's swarming capabilities and their gameplan, which is necessary to Summon their "Borrel" monsters. In particular, "Rokket Tracer" is now the focal point of the Deck, with its effect to Summon more "Rokket" monsters simply by destroying a face-up card the player controls. "Absorouter Dragon" can also Special Summon itself if there's a "Rokket" monster on the player's field, while also searching another "Rokket" when it's sent to the GY by any means. "Quadborrel Dragon" can also destroys a Link Monster on the field (including itself) to revive more "Rokket" monsters from the GY; it is especially powerful when used alongside "Dillingerous Dragon" (which can revive itself when a "Rokket" is Special Summoned to the player's field). "Striker Dragon" searches the all-important "Boot Sector Launch", while it can also recover "Rokket" monster from the GY to be Summoned via "Boot Sector Launch".

Rokket Dragon Link[edit]

Though the archetype is designed with the "fire and reload" mechanic (self-destruction effect) in mind, the archetype's ability to swarm DARK Dragon monsters means that the Deck is more optimally, and more popularly, played as a Dragon Link Deck, and is in general one of the most popular and efficient engines within Dragon Link Deck builds. In Dragon Link Decks, the "fire and reload" mechanic is entirely ignored in favor of swarming as many Dragon monsters as possible to perform consistent combos and fill the board with generic boss monsters and disruptions, using generic Dragon support such as the "Guardragon" Link Monsters to swarm the field even further.

With the release of "Bystial" archetype and new "Chaos" support, both of which features focus on DARK monsters and banish-oriented gameplay. Dragon Link Decks can effectively uses both themes to further support the playstyle. With the "Bystials" providing extra consistency boost by searching and/or summoning various easy-to-summon Dragon monsters as well as providing various form of interruption, wheas "Chaos" support aims to exploit both the banishment effect of the "Bystial" and the large number of DARK monsters to further boost the consistency.

Recommended cards[edit]

Recommended cards

Official Decklists[edit]

Weakness[edit]

  • "Striker Dragon" is a crucial card in starting the Dragon Link/"Rokket" combo. As such, negating its searching effect for "Boot Sector Launch" can slow down the deck's gameplans.
  • The deck generally relies on negation effects on their boss monsters, because of this, cards such as "Dark Ruler No More" or "Forbidden Droplet" can neutralize the threats of a "Rokket"/Dragon Link endboard.

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