[[Yusei Fudo (manga)|Yusei]] uses a '''"[[Junk]]" Deck''' focused around [[swarm]] tactics in order to easily [[Synchro Summon]] through cards such as "[[Jackie Jumper]]" and "[[Junk Forward]]". His [[Trap Card|trap]] lineup consists mainly of cards to protect his [[Monster Card|monsters]] from being [[Destroyed by battle]]. He also utilizes several [[Equip Spell Card]]s which work with his "[[Seven Swords Warrior]]". Yusei also uses a large amount of cards which allow him to draw additional cards like "[[Shock Draw]]" and "[[Overflowing Treasure]]" which help him gather his various strategies and [[Synchro Material Monster]]s easier. After acquiring "[[Stardust Spark Dragon]]", Yusei uses individual [[support]] for it such as "[[Shifting Mirage]]".
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{{Decklist|Manga Deck
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Junk Armor]]
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Junk Breaker]]
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* [[Junk Blader]]
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* [[Junk Defender]]
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* [[Junk Dragonlet]]
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* [[Junk Forward]]
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* [[Lefty Driver]]
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* [[Missile Knight]]
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|tuner monsters =
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* [[Jackie Jumper]]
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* [[Junk Anchor]]
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* [[Junk Changer]]
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* [[Junk Mail]]
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* [[Quick-Span Knight]]
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* [[Righty Driver]]
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* [[Screwturn the Apprentice Warrior]]
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|synchro monsters =
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* [[Catapult Warrior]]
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* [[Gravity Warrior]]
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* [[Lightning Warrior]]
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* [[Mighty Warrior]]
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* [[Scarred Warrior]]
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* [[Seven Swords Warrior]]
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* [[Stardust Spark Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name=karat>Yusei obtains this card in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Ride 031|Ride 31]] after travelling back in time along with [[Crow Hogan (manga)|Crow Hogan]].</ref>
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|spells =
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* [[Advance]]
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* [[Arms Regeneration]]
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* [[Blade Graveyard]]
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* [[Card of Compensation]]
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* [[Counter Sword]]
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* [[Junk Ball]]
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* [[Junk Splash]]
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* [[Overflowing Treasure]]
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* [[Parallel Twister]]
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* [[Phoenix Battle Wing]]
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* [[Rusted Blade - Rust Edge]]
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* [[Shifting Mirage]]
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* [[Spirit Battle]]
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* [[Spirit Sword Thanatos]]
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* [[Star Mirror of Reaction]]
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* [[Sword Dance]]
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* [[Synchro Creed]]
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* [[Synchro Transcend]]
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* [[Trap Disposal]]
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|traps =
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* [[Assault Cyclone]]
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* [[Backlash]]
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* [[Barrier Blade]]
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* [[Blade Wing]]
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* [[Warrior Defense]]
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* [[Defense Drain]]
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* [[Grapple Chain]]
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* [[Instant Tuning]]
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* [[Junk Shield]]
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* [[Pride of the Warrior]]
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* [[Shock Draw]]
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* [[Synchro Deflector]]<ref group=Notes name=ride6>This card is set in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Ride 006|ride 6]] but isn't activated.</ref>
Those who know him very well (such as Jack, Kalin and Crow) say that he is starting to get predictable because he has been using the same basic strategies for a long time. Despite this, Yusei is still known for his genius and Dueling style, being able to quickly comprehend his opponent's tactics and quickly formulate an effective counter strategy.
His Decks are generally low powered, with most of the initial cards obtained from Satellite after residents of New Domino City threw them out prior to the series. The Deck focuses on swarming the field with low Level monsters, letting him easily perform Synchro Summons to gain an advantage.
Currently he has the best Dueling record of all main protagonists in the anime; he has only lost one duel (against Jack Atlas in a flashback), a few Duels with no result and all the other Duels won. In the manga, he also has a similar record, with only 1 defeat, and all the rest won.
With his own, Tanner and Yanagi's cards confiscated, Yusei assembled a Deck using random cards given to him by other inmates at the Facility to use in his Duel with Mr. Armstrong. This Deck's card count adds up exactly to 40 cards. Most of this Deck's cards feature criminal-like monsters or other shady cards. This Decks' contents were given back to their owners once Yusei defeated Mr. Armstrong.
Since the war with the Dark Signers, Yusei's ground Deck has gained an array of different cards. He now uses the "Cycler" series as well as a new selection of "Synchrons" and their Synchro Monster upgrades. He also received a selection of new Traps which negate damage or opponents monsters effects.
Yusei continues to play a Defensive/Warrior Deck, but with more of a heavy focus on swarm and Synchro Summon tactics. To counter the "Earthbound Immortals", Yusei added a large amount of spell and trap cards to get around their immunity to being affected by such cards, primarily to reduce damage through cards such as "Baton of the Hero" and "Scrubbed Raid". In addition to this, after acquiring "Majestic Star Dragon", he utilized more support for his "Stardust Dragon".
Yusei continues to use a Graveyard Based/Advantage Turbo Deck, although since acquiring "Shooting Star Dragon", his Deck has become primarily focused on it and Synchro Summoning it's materials. Yusei also adds several cards which work with his new ace such as "Zero Force". As well as this, he also uses a series of new, low Level Tuner monsters to easily Summon "Formula Synchron".
Before his duel with Z-one, Yusei was received the other Signer Dragons from his friends. He also includes cards which change the levels of his Synchro Monsters in order to summon his ultimate monster, Shooting Quasar Dragon.
In the future, Yusei was a well known Duelist who inspired many. A list of his achievements and cards was researched by Z-one. This future was erased due to the current Yusei's actions in the altered timeline.[1]
↑ abcdefThis card is not usually present in his Deck, but appears on top of it when the Crimson Dragon deems it necessary and the five Marks of the Dragon gather on him.
↑This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 34.
↑This Set card is destroyed by the effect of "Revival Ticket".
↑ abThis card is sent from the top of his Deck to the Graveyard via the effect of Breo's "Voltic Bicorn" in episode 100.
↑ abThis set card is destroyed in episode 102 by Jean's "Superficial Peace" card. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "ClearMind" defined multiple times with different content
↑This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 122.