Changes

{{Infobox archetypearchseries| cut_from_names = true| image = Masked HeroesMat-Judge-HERO.jpgpng| caption = From left to right: "[[Jaden Yuki (manga)|JadenMasked HERO Dark Law]] with ", "[[Masked HERO AcidKoga]]" and , "[[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]]", "[[Masked HERO Dark LawDivine Wind]]" as they prepare a and "[[Double Attack (mechanic)|Double AttackContrast HERO Chaos]]."| ja_name = {{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}}| romaji = Masukudo Hīrō| ja_manga = {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|ＨＥＲＯ|ヒーロー}}| jp_manga2 = {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|Ｈ|ヒーロー}}| fr_name = HÉROS Masqué| de_name = Maskierter HELD| it_name = EROE Mascherato| ko_name = 마스크드 히어로| ko_romanized = Maseukeudeu Hieoro| fr_name pt_name = HÉROS MasquéHERÓI Mascarado| es_name = HEROE Enmascarado| it_name tcg = EROE Mascherato* [[Generation Force]]* [[Premium Collection Tin]]* [[Duelist League 14]]* [[Astral Pack One]]* [[HERO Strike Structure Deck]]* [[Premium Gold: Return of the Bling]]* [[Astral Pack Eight]]* [[Premium Gold: Infinite Gold]]* [[OTS Tournament Pack 1]]* [[Weekly Shonen Jump October 2016 membership promotional card]]* [[Raging Tempest: Special Edition]]* [[Duelist Saga]]* [[Legendary Hero Decks]]* [[Toon Chaos]]* [[Ghosts From the Past (set)|Ghosts From the Past]]* [[25th Anniversary Rarity Collection]]| sets ocg =

* [[Generation ForceJump Festa 2012 - Promotion Pack A]]* [[Jump Festa 2012 - Promotion Pack B]]

* [[Premium Pack 17]]* [[20th Legendary Collection]]* [[20th Anniversary Pack 2nd Wave]]* [[Tournament Pack 2018 Vol.2]]* [[LINK VRAINS Pack 2]]* [[Rarity Collection Quarter Century Edition]]| manga korea = * [[Premium Pack Vol.6]]* [[Premium Pack Vol.7]]* [[Premium Pack Vol.10]]* [[Premium Pack Vol.11]]| manga = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]

"'''Masked HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}} ''Masukudo Hīrō'' in Japan, written as {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|ＨＥＲＯ|ヒーロー}} or {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|Ｈ|ヒーロー}} in the Japanese manga) is a "The [[HEROTransformation Summon]]" sub-[[method is utilized by this archetype]] 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).

The ==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 ''[[wikipedia:Kamen Rider|Kamen Rider]]'' heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked HEROes" , there are currently several similarities between the two, such the only 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.{| class="wikitable sortable"! Attribute! Main Deck Monster! Level 6 Fusion Monster! Level 8 Fusion Monster|-| {{Attribute|WIND|size=24}}| [[Masked Hero Gust|Gust]]| [[Masked HERO Blast|Blast]]| [Monster Card[Masked HERO Divine Wind|Divine Wind]]|-| {{Attribute|WATER|size=24}}| [[Masked Hero Fountain|Fountain]]| [[Masked HERO Vapor|Vapor]]| [[Masked HERO Acid|Acid]]|-| {{Attribute|FIRE|size=24}}| [[Masked Hero Inferno|Inferno]]| [[Masked HERO Goka|Goka]]| -|-| {{Attribute|EARTH|size=24}}| [[Masked Hero Bassols|Bassols]]| -| [[Masked HERO Dian|Dian]]|-| {{Attribute|LIGHT|size=24}}| [[Masked Hero Ray|Ray]]| -| [[Masked HERO Koga|Koga]]|-| {{Attribute|DARK|size=24}}| [[Masked Hero Dusk Crow|Dusk Crow]]| [[Masked HERO Dark Law|monstersDark Law]] to be able to perform | [[Transformation SummonMasked HERO Anki|Anki]]s.|}{{-}}

==DesignPlaying style==While The "Masked HERO" archetype centers on the "[[Elemental HEROChange]]" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes[[Quick-Play Spell Card|Quick-Play Spells]], mainly "[[Mask Change]]", it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO[[Mask Change II]]" and " archetype is a salute to Japanese [[wikipedia:Kamen Rider|Kamen RiderForm Change]] heroes. In addition to "Kamen, which can " meaning transform" a monster into a "MaskedHERO"Fusion Monster, there are several similarities between sending the monster on the field to the two, such Graveyard (or returning it to the Extra Deck in the recurring case of "form changingForm Change" ) and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to [[Special Summon]]ing the "Masked HERO" from the original Kamen Riders' [[Extra Deck]] (1 and 2rather than [[Fusion Summon]]ing like most [[Fusion Monster]]s do) "Rider Double" techniques.

==Playing Style==Rather than In the manga, "Masked HERO" is an independent archetype featuring its own Main Deck monsters. In the ''[[Fusion SummonTCG]]ing like most ''/''[[Fusion MonsterOCG]]s '' however, they donot have any Main Deck monsters, and the "Change" Quick-Play Spells, which only worked on "Masked HEROesHERO" use cards like Main Deck monsters in the manga, were revamped to generally support "[[Mask ChangeHERO]]" to monsters. All "Masked HERO" Fusion Monsters [[Special SummonNo Fusion Materials|do not list]] themselves from the any [[Extra DeckFusion Material]]s and share the condition that they must be Special Summoned by "Mask Change" (though "Mask Change II" and "Form Change" treats their effect's Special Summon as it were done with "Mask Change"). In Due to the lack of Main Deck monsters, the archetype has no de-facto "playing style", and instead primarily served as boss monsters for other "HERO" decks, such as "[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|mangaElemental HERO]], " or "[[Chazz Princeton (manga)|Chazz PrincetonDestiny HERO]] was amazed seeing how the "Masked HEROesdecks, or even a cross-archetypal "HERO" could use archetypal deck. The most important support for the same effect of "Fusionarchetype's monsters is " using one single [[Fusion Material Monster|materialElemental HERO Shadow Mist]] rather than 2 or more", who can search out "Change" Spells when Special Summoned.

This archetype favors The "Masked HERO" Fusion Monsters all have a fairly straightvariety of battle-forward related, protective and/or disruptive effects. "[[BeatdownMasked HERO Acid]] strategy. Their "transformingand " cards being [[Quick-Play Masked HERO Blast]]" can answer against Spell /[[Trap Card|Trap]] heavy boards. "[[Masked HERO Koga]]" and "[[Masked HERO Goka]]" serve as attacking beatsticks, "[[Masked HERO Divine Wind]]s allows them " and "[[Masked HERO Vapor]]" have protection to be transformed at any timeprevent themselves from being destroyed, including during the while "[[Masked HERO Anki]]" and "[[Battle PhaseMasked HERO Dian]]" (and "Divine Wind") can net card advantage for the user if they destroy a monster by battle. However, for multiple the most prominent member of the archetype is "[[attackMasked HERO Dark Law]]s", or in response to having an oppressive one-sided "[[Macro Cosmos]]"-like effect while also punishing the opponent's searches by randomly banishing one card from their hand if they do so. Its [[DARK]]-Attribute makes it widely compatible with the entire DARK "HERO" arsennal including all "Destiny HEROs", all "[[Card effect|effectVision HERO]] or attacks" and "Shadow Mist" (whom searches a "Change" card upon its Special Summon and can also be used as the target of the said card to Summon "Dark Law", netting additional advantage if done during the subsequent turn).

While in "[[Mask Change II]]" takes the manga splashability of "Masked HEROesHERO" are an independent archetypemonsters one step further, in the ''by allowing any monster with a [[TCGLevel]]''/''[[OCG]]'' they were revamped to be "transform" into a general "[[Masked HERO" monster. Netherless, some "Masked HERO" monsters still depend on "HERO" monsters to make use of their effects. Besides "Shadow Mist", "Masked HERO]]" also benefits from the following "Change" support, making them cards: "[[SplashableMask Charge]] options for any ", which can recur a "HERO" Deck (though they essentially work well only with monster and a "Change" Quick-Play Spell from the GY, and "[[Elemental Xtra HEROWonder Driver]]es", due to their varied [[Attribute]]s). which Sets a "[[Mask Change Second]]" takes this even further by allowing Quick-Play Spells from the GY whenever a "Masked HEROesHERO" monster is Normal or Special Summoned to a zone it points to be splashable in any Deck, as long as one can handle the increased [[cost]] and Extra Deck real estatewhich combos very well with "Form Change".

===Recommended cards==={{Decklist|Recommended Cards|color=|color2=cards|effect monsters =<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Elemental HERO Blazeman]]*[[Elemental HERO BubblemanHonest Neos]]*[[Elemental HERO HeatLiquid Soldier]]*[[Elemental HERO Ocean]]*[[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]]*[[Elemental HERO SparkmanSolid Soldier]]*[[Elemental HERO Stratos]](In Traditional Format only)*[[Elemental Vision HERO WildheartFaris]]*[[Phantom MagicianVision HERO Increase]]*[[Summoner MonkVision HERO Vyon]]

*[[Contrast HERO Chaos]]*[[Masked HERO Acid]]* [[Masked HERO Anki]]* [[Masked HERO Blast]]*[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]*[[Masked HERO Dian]]*[[Masked HERO GokaDivine Wind]]*[[Masked HERO KogaGoka]]*[[Masked HERO KamikazeKoga]]*[[Masked HERO Vapor]]* [[Mudragon of the Swamp]] (with "Instant Fusion")*[[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero]]*[[Elemental HERO Escuridao]]*[[Elemental HERO Gaia]]*[[Elemental HERO Great Tornado]]*[[Elemental HERO Nova Master]]* [[Elemental HERO Sunrise]]*[[Elemental HERO The Shining]]|spells =<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->*[[Advance DrawWake Up Your Elemental HERO]]|link monsters =*[[Mask ChangeXtra HERO Wonder Driver]]|normal spells =*[[Mask Change SecondCharge]]*[[E - Emergency Call]]*[[Form ChangeEN Shuffle]]*[[Mask ChargeMiracle Fusion]]*[[Miracle Instant Fusion]]*[[Quick BoosterPolymerization]]*[[Reinforcement of the Army]]*[[The Warrior Returning Alive]]|traps quick-play spells =<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Form Change]]* [[Mask Change]]* [[Mask Change II]]*[[Imperial CustomSuper Polymerization]]| normal traps =*[[Safe ZoneFavorite Contact]]

{{Archseries navbox}}{{HeroArchseries navbox (manga)}}{{Archseries navbox (Duel Links)}}{{HERO}}