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"'''Masked HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}} ''Masukudo Hīrō'') is a "[[HERO]]" sub-[[archetype]] mostly consisting of [[Monster Card|monsters]] used by [[Jaden Yuki (manga)|Jaden Yuki]] in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' manga]].
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"'''Masked HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}} ''Masukudo Hīrō'') is a "[[HERO]]" sub-[[archetype]] mostly used by [[Jaden Yuki (manga)|Jaden Yuki]] in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' manga]]. Jaden started using these "HEROes" after the tournament to [[Duel]] the [[Zane Truesdale (manga)|Kaiser]], when he decided to build an "all-his Deck", which would eventually grow into his ultimate Deck (since the "[[Elemental HERO]]es" he used previously were [[Koyo Hibiki]]'s Deck).
  
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They are currently the only monsters shown to perform [[Transformation Summon]]s and [[Double Attack (mechanic)|Double Attacks]].
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The "Masked HEROes" are currently the only [[Monster Card|monsters]] to be able to perform [[Transformation Summon]]s and [[Double Attack (mechanic)|Double Attacks]].
  
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Rather than [[Fusion Summon]]ing like most [[Fusion Monster]]s do, they use cards like "[[Mask Change]]" to [[Special Summon]] themselves from the [[Extra Deck]].
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==Design==
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While the "[[Elemental HERO]]" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO" archetype is a salute to Japanese [[wikipedia:Kamen Rider|Kamen Rider]] heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked", there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring "form changing" and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) "Rider Double" techniques.
  
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So far, the archetype consists of five [[Normal Monster]]s and seven [[Transformation Monster]]s. It favors a fairly straight-forward [[Beatdown]] strategy, with "[[Masked HERO Goka|Goka]]" gaining 100 [[ATK]] for every "HERO" in the Graveyard,"[[Masked HERO Acid|Acid]]" destroying all spells and traps the opponent has and decreasing their monsters ATK, "[[Masked HERO Vapor|Vapor]]" being unable to be destroyed except by battle and "[[Masked HERO Dian|Dian]]" Special Summoning more "HERO" monsters to the field. Two Transformation monsters were recently added to the OCG/TCG, the once manga-exclusive "[[Masked HERO Dark Law|Dark Law]]" and the brand new "[[Masked HERO Koga|Koga]]" and "[[Masked HERO Kamikaze|Kamikaze]]"
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==Playing Style==
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Rather than [[Fusion Summon]]ing like most [[Fusion Monster]]s do, "Masked HEROes" use cards like "[[Mask Change]]" to [[Special Summon]] themselves from the [[Extra Deck]]. In the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|manga]], [[Chazz Princeton (manga)|Chazz Princeton]] was amazed seeing how the "Masked HEROes" could use the same effect of "Fusion" using one single [[Fusion Material Monster|material]] rather than 2 or more.
  
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While the "[[Elemental HERO]]" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO" archetype is a salute to Japanese Super Sentai or Kamen Rider heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked", there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring "form changing" and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) "Rider Double" techniques.
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This archetype favors a fairly straight-forward [[Beatdown]] strategy. Their "transforming" cards being [[Quick-Play Spell Card]]s allows them to be transofrmed at any time, including during the [[Battle Phase]], for multiple [[attack]]s, or in response to an opponent [[Card effect|effect]] or attack.
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While in the manga "Masked HEROes" are an independent archetype, in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]'' they were revamped to be a general "[[HERO]]" support, making them [[Splashable]] options for any "HERO" Deck (though they essentially work well only with the "[[Elemental HERO]]es", due to their varied [[Attribute]]s).
  
 
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Revision as of 14:30, 18 May 2014

Masked HERO
Jaden with "Masked HERO Inferno" and "Masked HERO Bassols".
Jaden with "Masked HERO Inferno" and "Masked HERO Bassols".
Japanese
  • Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ（マスクドヒーロー）
  • Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ (base)
  • マスクドヒーロー (ruby)
  • Masukudo Hīrō (romanized)
German
  • Maskierter HELD
Spanish
  • HEROE Enmascarado
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"Masked HERO" (Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ（マスクドヒーロー） Masukudo Hīrō) is a "HERO" sub-archetype mostly used by Jaden Yuki in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga. Jaden started using these "HEROes" after the tournament to Duel the Kaiser, when he decided to build an "all-his Deck", which would eventually grow into his ultimate Deck (since the "Elemental HEROes" he used previously were Koyo Hibiki's Deck).

The "Masked HEROes" are currently the only monsters to be able to perform Transformation Summons and Double Attacks.

Design

While the "Elemental HERO" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO" archetype is a salute to Japanese Kamen Rider heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked", there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring "form changing" and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) "Rider Double" techniques.

Playing Style

Rather than Fusion Summoning like most Fusion Monsters do, "Masked HEROes" use cards like "Mask Change" to Special Summon themselves from the Extra Deck. In the manga, Chazz Princeton was amazed seeing how the "Masked HEROes" could use the same effect of "Fusion" using one single material rather than 2 or more.

This archetype favors a fairly straight-forward Beatdown strategy. Their "transforming" cards being Quick-Play Spell Cards allows them to be transofrmed at any time, including during the Battle Phase, for multiple attacks, or in response to an opponent effect or attack.

While in the manga "Masked HEROes" are an independent archetype, in the TCG/OCG they were revamped to be a general "HERO" support, making them Splashable options for any "HERO" Deck (though they essentially work well only with the "Elemental HEROes", due to their varied Attributes).

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