Kaiju

Kaiju
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Sets Clash of Rebellions (TCG only) Dimension of Chaos (TCG only)
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"Kaiju" (from the Japanese 怪獣 kaiju, lit. "monster") is an archetype of high-Level monsters introduced in "Clash of Rebellions". It is one of two TCG-exclusive archetypes that premiered in that set, the other being the "Kozmo" archetype. Their artworks all feature them causing destruction in Kyoutou Waterfront.

Origin

Each "Kaiju" monster is based on a monster from the Godzilla films. The Field Spell is based on one of the main settings.

"Kaiju"	Corresponding Godzilla monster(s)/location(s)
Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju	Dogora, Burning Godzilla
Kumongous, the Sticky String Kaiju	Kumonga
Kyoutou Waterfront	Kyoto/Tokyo, Japan

Playing Style

Each member so far can Tribute an opponent's monster to Summon it to their side of the field, similar to "Volcanic Queen" or "Lava Golem", and can be Special Summoned from the hand if the opponent controls a "Kaiju" monster. "Kyoutou Waterfront" is a very important card to the archetype as it both provides Kaiju Counters to use the "Kaiju" monsters' effects and searches those monsters from the Deck. Numerous Normal Spell cards, such as "Upstart Goblin" and "Jar of Greed", are recommended to put Kaiju Counters on "Waterfront" and increase consistency, since the archetype currently has few members and needs to search them quickly. The "Ninja" engine is also very helpful as of Clash of Rebellions because it helps to Summon the few monsters in the archetype with ease, while also putting counters on "Waterfront" with cards such as "Reinforcement of the Army" and the "Ninjitsu Transformation" cards.

Weaknesses

Even though the "Kaiju" monsters are strong, they also possess many weaknesses. First, this Deck focuses entirely on Special Summoning "Kaiju" monsters to push the game, so Decks that disable or counter Special Summoning, like "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" or "Black Horn of Heaven", can greatly hinder this Deck.

Since "Kyoutou Waterfront" can remove 1 Kaiju Counter to prevent destruction, it can still be removed from the field by other means, such as by being banished or returned to the hand or Deck. "Kaiju" monsters all rely on a steady supply of Kaiju Counters to use their effects or for search power, making most "Kaiju" Decks weak against "Counter Cleaner".

All of the "Kaiju" monsters are high-Leveled. Cards like "Gravity Bind" and "Level Limit - Area B" can easily prevent them from attacking. Since the player can only control 1 "Kaiju", cards like "Scrap-Iron Scarecrow" are also very effective at stopping their attacks.