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* [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]] | * [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]] | ||
* [[Speed Duel Starter Decks: Destiny Masters]] | * [[Speed Duel Starter Decks: Destiny Masters]] | ||
| + | * [[Speed Duel: Arena of Lost Souls]] | ||
* [[2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack]] | * [[2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack]] | ||
* [[Speed Duel Demo Deck 2020]] | * [[Speed Duel Demo Deck 2020]] | ||
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* [[Gravekeeper's Recruiter]] | * [[Gravekeeper's Recruiter]] | ||
* [[Gravekeeper's Spiritualist]] | * [[Gravekeeper's Spiritualist]] | ||
| + | * [[Krishnerd Witch]] | ||
* [[Malefic Cyber End Dragon]] | * [[Malefic Cyber End Dragon]] | ||
* [[Malefic Stardust Dragon]] | * [[Malefic Stardust Dragon]] | ||
* [[Eda the Sun Magician]] | * [[Eda the Sun Magician]] | ||
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* [[Gravekeeper's Spy]] | * [[Gravekeeper's Spy]] | ||
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* [[El Shaddoll Winda]] | * [[El Shaddoll Winda]] | ||
* [[Masked HERO Dark Law]] | * [[Masked HERO Dark Law]] | ||
| − | * [[Kamionwizard]] (as a target for "Ready Fusion") | + | * [[Kamionwizard]] ''(as a target for "Ready Fusion")'' |
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* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]] | * [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]] | ||
| + | * [[Black Luster Soldier - Soldier of Chaos]] | ||
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* Though the archetype was not used by [[Ishizu Ishtar]] and [[Marik Ishtar]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' anime, it became retroactively associated with them; the two are shown using "Gravekeeper's" cards in some video games, and ''[[Structure Deck: Marik (TCG)|Structure Deck: Marik]]'' includes some "Gravekeeper's" cards. | * Though the archetype was not used by [[Ishizu Ishtar]] and [[Marik Ishtar]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' anime, it became retroactively associated with them; the two are shown using "Gravekeeper's" cards in some video games, and ''[[Structure Deck: Marik (TCG)|Structure Deck: Marik]]'' includes some "Gravekeeper's" cards. | ||
** The connection likely originates from the fact that Ishizu and Marik shared the archetype's theme of being [[Tomb Keeper]]s. Several "Gravekeeper's" monsters also resemble the Ishtar family. | ** The connection likely originates from the fact that Ishizu and Marik shared the archetype's theme of being [[Tomb Keeper]]s. Several "Gravekeeper's" monsters also resemble the Ishtar family. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:42, 22 April 2024
"Gravekeeper's", known as "Gravekeeper" (
Contents
Design[edit]
Members[edit]
Character counterparts[edit]
The "Gravekeeper's" monsters that were released in Starstrike Blast and Absolute Powerforce bear a strong resemblance to members of the Ishtar family, who are a family of Tomb Keepers in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime and manga. Additionally, one "Gravekeeper's" monster released in Legacy of the Valiant bears resemblance to Thief King Bakura, an ancient Egyptian character from the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime and manga.
| Gravekeeper | Corresponding Yu-Gi-Oh! character |
|---|---|
| Gravekeeper's Visionary | Ishtar forefather |
| Gravekeeper's Descendant | Marik Ishtar |
| Gravekeeper's Priestess | Ishizu Ishtar |
| Gravekeeper's Recruiter | Odion |
| Gravekeeper's Heretic | Thief King Bakura |
Aged counterparts[edit]
Some "Gravekeeper's" monsters have changed, either by age or by other events:
| Younger version | Older version |
|---|---|
| Gravekeeper's Assailant | Night Assailant |
| Gravekeeper's Commandant | Gravekeeper's Visionary |
| Gravekeeper's Descendant | Gravekeeper's Oracle |
| Gravekeeper's Heretic | Gravekeeper's Supernaturalist |
| Gravekeeper's Nobleman | Gravekeeper's Watcher |
| Gravekeeper's Priestess | Gravekeeper's Shaman |
Playing style[edit]
The "Gravekeeper's" archetype is a stun Deck revolving around the Field Spell "Necrovalley". "Necrovalley" is a floodgate that prevents both players from moving cards out of either Graveyard, shutting down large amounts of interactions and combos that involve the Graveyard. It is supported by "Gravekeeper's" monsters, who can search out "Necrovalley" and have simple beatdown-based effects, and numerous supporting Spell/Traps with further floodgating effects, such as "Royal Tribute" or "Hidden Temples of Necrovalley".
Individual "Gravekeeper's" monsters typically have simple searching, offensive, or defensive effects. Due to their comparatively lower power level, most "Gravekeeper's" decks focus on the floodgating effects of "Necrovalley" and its supporting Spell/Traps, using the "Gravekeeper's" monsters as searchers and beatsticks. In this role, the key "Gravekeeper's" monsters are "Commandant", who can search for "Necrovalley" by discarding itself, and "Priestess", who treats the field as "Necrovalley" with its effect.
For additional, easily accessible board presence, the Deck primarily relies on "Spiritualist", who can perform a Fusion Summon to summon the archetype's Fusion Monster, "Supernaturalist", and "Headman", who revives a Level 4 "Gravekeeper's" monster on Normal Summon (without being affected by "Necrovalley"). The Deck's main search spell is "Necrovalley Throne".
The "Necrovalley"-related Spell/Traps are the Deck's main victory conditions, and most of them require "Necrovalley" and/or controlling a "Gravekeeper's" monster to function. These include "Royal Tribute", which forces both players to discard all monsters in their hand, "Hidden Temples of Necrovalley", which prevents both players from Special Summoning non-"Gravekeeper's" monsters, and "Imperial Tombs of Necrovalley", a Counter Trap negate.
Weaknesses[edit]
- The deck lacks accessible searchers for its Spell/Traps that are not "Necrovalley", making its game plan slow and inconsistent.
- The deck lacks strong and easily accessible swarming or boss monster options, making its monster boards extremely fragile.
- As the deck revolves around "Necrovalley", removing "Necrovalley" shuts down the Deck instantly.
- As a DARK-based Deck, the Deck is countered by anti-DARK cards like "Consecrated Light" or "Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror".
Recommended cards[edit]
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Trivia[edit]
- Though the archetype was not used by Ishizu Ishtar and Marik Ishtar in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, it became retroactively associated with them; the two are shown using "Gravekeeper's" cards in some video games, and Structure Deck: Marik includes some "Gravekeeper's" cards.
- The connection likely originates from the fact that Ishizu and Marik shared the archetype's theme of being Tomb Keepers. Several "Gravekeeper's" monsters also resemble the Ishtar family.
