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{{Cleanup}}{{quote|See, I know my [[Elemental Hero Avian (anime)|two]] [[Elemental Hero Burstinatrix (anime)|Heroes]] aren't powerful by themselves, but if [[Fusion Summon|I can form them together]], it's another story.|source=[[Jaden Yuki]] on the Fusion potential of "Elemental HERO" monsters.}}{{Infobox archetypearchseries| cut_from_names = true| image = FifthHope-TF04MADU-JPEN-VG-artwork.png| caption = Bottom: "[[Elemental HERO Bubbleman|Bubbleman]]". Middle(bottom), left to right: "[[Elemental HERO Sparkman|Sparkman]]", "[[Elemental HERO Burstinatrix|Burstinatrix]]" , and "[[Elemental HERO Avian|Avian]]". Top: (middle, left to right), "[[Elemental HERO Clayman|Clayman]]" on (top) in the card artwork of "[[Fifth Hope]]".| ja_name = {{Ruby|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ|エレメンタルヒーロー}}| romaji = Erementaru Hīrō| tc_name = E・HERO| sc_name = 元素－英雄| fr_name = HÉROS Élémentaire| de_name = Elementar-HELD| it_name = EROE Elementale| ko_name = 엘리멘틀 히어로| ko_romanized = Ellimenteul HieoloHieoro| pt_name = Herói HERÓI do Elemento| pt_name2 = HERÓI Elementar<small>(anime)</small>| es_name = HÉROE Elemental| hu_name = Elemi hős| other_names = ; Arabic: البطل البارز: البطلة البارزة (female); Croatian: Elementalni Heroji; Hebrew: גיבור יסודות| sets =

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==Design==The "'''Elemental HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ|エレメンタルヒーロー}} monsters are based after the western comics''Erementaru Hīrō'') is a heroes, and as the name implies, they each represent an aspect of nature. This goes beyond only representing classical elements like earth, fire or water; "[[Elemental HEROWildheart]]" sub-[[archetype]] of mostly [[Warrior]]-[[Type]] [[Monster Card|monsters]], used mainly by [[Jaden Yuki]] in for example, represents the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' anime and in its [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|manga adaptation]]wilderness. Their [[Aster Phoenix]] and [[Koyo HibikiFusion Monster]] have also used them in s typically combine the anime and manga, respectively. They were designed by [[Kazuki Takahashi]], and are themed after comic-book superheroes aspects from the anime and are based off natural elements in the manga. "Elemental HERO" Decks focus heavily on their [[Fusion SummonMaterial]]ing. Most of the primary "Elemental HERO" monsters can be fused with one another, allowing for an enormous amount of flexibility in a dedicated Decks.

In the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GXOCG]]'' anime, all of the [[Jaden YukiMain Deck]] first used monsters introduced in the following "Elemental HERO" monsters: anime, except "[[Elemental HERO Avian|AvianNeos]]", and "[[Elemental HERO BurstinatrixPrisma|BurstinatrixPrisma]]", follow the naming scheme "[[Elemental HERO Sparkman|Sparkman][Term related to its element]Man" (or "Lady", in the case of "[[Elemental HERO Clayman|ClaymanBurstinatrix]]" and aka "[[Elemental HERO Bubbleman|Bubbleman]]Burst Lady"). In the manga, relying on their numerous fusions including only "[[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman|Flame WingmanWoodsman]]" ("Forestman" in the ''OCG'') and "[[Elemental HERO Thunder GiantStratos|Thunder GiantStratos]]" to win. Then came ("Airman" in the ''OCG'') follow the scheme while others like "[[Elemental HERO BladedgeIce Edge|BladedgeIce Edge]]", or "[[Elemental HERO WildheartHeat|WildheartHeat]]" and do not. "[[Elemental HERO Necroshade|NecroshadeCaptain Gold]]" is unique to the ''OCG''/''TCG'' and doesn't follow the naming scheme, but later on, giving way to new [[Fusion Monsters]] including cards like "[[Elemental HERO WildedgeBlazeman|WildedgeBlazeman]]", "[[Elemental HERO Necroid ShamanSolid Soldier|Necroid ShamanSolid Soldier]]" ("Solidman") and "[[Elemental HERO Wild WingmanLiquid Soldier|Wild WingmanLiquid Soldier]]"("Liquidman") do.

In episode 62, following his loss to ===Members==={| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"! [[Attribute]]! [[EARTH]]! [[WATER]]! [[Aster PhoenixFIRE]]! [[WIND]]! [[LIGHT]], ! [[Jaden YukiDARK]] acquired |- style="vertical-align: top;"! [[Main Deck]]| [[Elemental HERO Bladedge|Bladedge]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Clayman|Clayman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Knospe|Knospe]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Poison Rose|Poison Rose]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Solid Soldier|Solid Soldier]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Wildheart|Wildheart]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Woodsman|Woodsman]]| [[Elemental HERO Bubbleman|Bubbleman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Ice Edge|Ice Edge]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Liquid Soldier|Liquid Soldier]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Neo Bubbleman|Neo Bubbleman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Ocean|Ocean]]| [[Elemental HERO Blazeman|Blazeman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Burstinatrix|Burstinatrix]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Heat|Heat]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Lady Heat|Lady Heat]]| [[Elemental HERO Avian|Avian]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Stratos|Stratos]]| [[Elemental HERO Captain Gold|Captain Gold]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Flash|Flash]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Honest Neos|Honest Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Neos|Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Neos Alius|Neos Alius]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Prisma|Prisma]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Sparkman|Sparkman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Spirit of Neos|Spirit of Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Voltic|Voltic]]<br />[[Winged Kuriboh LV6]]| [[Elemental HERO Necroshade|Necroshade]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist|Shadow Mist]]|- style="vertical-align: top;", ! [[Extra Deck]]| [Neo[Elemental HERO Clay Guardian|Clay Guardian]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Core|Core]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Gaia|Gaia]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Grand Neos|Grand Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Mudballman|Mudballman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Nebula Neos|Nebula Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Plasma Vice|Plasma Vice]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Rampart Blaster|Rampart Blaster]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Terra Firma|Terra Firma]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Wild Wingman|Wild Wingman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Wildedge|Wildedge]]| [[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero|Absolute Zero]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Aqua Neos|Aqua Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Marine Neos|Marine Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Mariner|Mariner]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Steam Healer|Steam Healer]]| [[Elemental HERO Flare Neos|Flare Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Inferno|Inferno]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Magma Neos|Magma Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Nova Master|Nova Master]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Phoenix Enforcer|Phoenix Enforcer]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Shining Phoenix Enforcer|Shining Phoenix Enforcer]]| [[Elemental HERO Air Neos|Air Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman|Flame Wingman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Infernal Rage|Flame Wingman -SpacianInfernal Rage]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Great Tornado|Great Tornado]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Storm Neos|Storm Neos]]s and their new <br />[[Contact FusionElemental HERO Tempest|Tempest]]| [[Elemental HERO Brave Neos|Brave Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos|Cosmo Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Divine Neos|Divine Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Electrum|Electrum]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Glow Neos|Glow Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Grandmerge|Grandmerge]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Neos Kluger|Neos Kluger]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Neos Knight|Neos Knight]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman|Shining Flare Wingman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Shining Neos Wingman|Shining Neos Wingman]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Sunrise|Sunrise]]<br />[[Elemental HERO The Shining|The Shining]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Thunder Giant|Thunder Giant]]<br />[[Wake Up Your Elemental HERO]]| [[Elemental HERO Chaos Neos|Chaos Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Dark Neos|Dark Neos]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Darkbright|Darkbright]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Escuridao|Escuridao]]<br />[[Elemental HERO Necroid Shaman|Necroid Shaman]]s.|}

==Playing style==The "Elemental HERO" archetype has many [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' mangaMain Deck]] was based off the anime but is unrelated monsters and completely different from the anime. [[Jaden YukiExtra Deck]]'s [[Fusion Monster Card|monsters]] are more nature baseds, each with their own varied effects. These Historically, the archetype can be built to focus on their Main Deck monsters have been released later than or their Fusion Monsters; currently, the Elemental HEROs from the anime including Main Deck "[[Elemental HERO Stratos|Stratos]]"monsters are too weak in contrast to the general power level of the game, and later "[[Elemental HERO Ocean|Ocean]]", "[[Elemental HERO Woodsman|Woodsman]]", "support leaned into their [[Elemental HERO Heat|The HeatFusion Summon]]", "[[Elemental HERO Lady Heat|Lady Heat]]" and "[[Elemental HERO Voltic|Voltic]]"ing playstyle more favorably.

The fusions used in the manga are different because instead of specific monsters, each required any one pure "Elemental HERO" (with the exception of "playstyle aims to Fusion Summon their Extra Deck Fusion boss monsters by [[Elemental HERO Absolute Zerosearch]]" which can take any "HERO" ing out their required [[Monster CardFusion Material]]) s and one monster of the required "[[AttributePolymerization (archetype)|Polymerization]]. Fans often call these cards '''"Omni HERO"''', the unofficial term for these cards. They are /"[[Elemental HERO The ShiningFusion (archetype)|Fusion]]" ([[LIGHTSpell Card]]), s as quickly as possible. This can be done through a combination of specific "Elemental HERO" support cards (e.g. "[[Elemental HERO Absolute ZeroA Hero Lives]]" (and "[[WATERE - Emergency Call]]"), generic "[[Elemental HERO Great Tornado]]" support cards ([[WIND]]); e.g. "[[Elemental HERO Nova MasterStratos]]" ([[FIRE]]); , "[[Elemental HERO GaiaShadow Mist]]" ([[EARTH]]) and "[[Elemental Vision HERO EscuridaoVyon]]" ([[DARK]]) Jaden Yuki also used other , and non-archetypal [[Fusion MonsterWarrior]]s like support cards (e.g. "[[Elemental HERO InfernoReinforcement of the Army]]" and "[[Elemental HERO Terra Firma]]", both of which required specific "Elemental HERO" monsters).

==Design==The "Elemental HEROes' designs HERO" Fusion Monsters typically have battle-focused effects with little defensive capabilities. Most "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monsters also require Fusion Materials with specific names, but some of them have more generic [[material]]s, thus are based after the western comics' heroesmuch easier to summon. In the Japanese versionThe 6 most notable ones are "[[Elemental HERO Great Tornado]]", "[[Elemental HERO Nova Master|Nova Master]]", "[[Elemental HERO The Shining|The Shining]]", their nomenclature is "[[Elemental HERO (term related to its element)manEscuridao|Escuridao]]" (for the masculine heroes, with the only exception of "[[Elemental HERO PrismaAbsolute Zero|PrismaAbsolute Zero]]"). The only feminine hero is , and "[[Elemental HERO BurstinatrixGaia|BurstinatrixGaia]]", which require 1 "Elemental HERO" monster and a monster with a specific [[Attribute]] as their materials, making them useful choices to summon with "[[Super Polymerization]]" by using an opponent's monster as material. Among these 6, "Escuridao" and "Absolute Zero" are the most commonly used, because "Escuridao's" [[DARK]]Attribute is ubiquitous when mixed with other "HERO" monsters, who and "Absolute Zero" has a very strong effect, and also only requires a "LadyHERO" instead of monster rather than an "ManElemental HERO" monster as its material, making it even easier to Summon in her Japanese namea general "HERO" [[Deck]]. Some Following behind are "[[Elemental HERO Sunrise]]" and "[[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Infernal Rage]]" whose materials can make use of the names are changed in varying Attributes of "Elemental HERO" monsters and they both have effects to search out yet another card that can Summon another "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monster ("[[Miracle Fusion]]" and "[[Favorite Contact]]"). "[[Wake Up Your Elemental HERO]]" is the archetype's powerhouse that requires any number of Warrior monsters and an "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monster, which can easily use close out games with its powerful attacks and can float into any Warrior monster from the English versionDeck upon its destruction.

As the name says, the An "Elemental HEROesHERO" Deck can consider running " each represent an element [[King of nature. In western culture, the main elements are fire, water, air, earth, light Swamp]]" and darkness, but in eastern culture, more elements are considered, such as lightning, wood, metal and ice, though ice is many times not considered, since it'other [[Fusion Substitute Monster]]s part of for "waterElemental HERO"Fusion Monsters with specified materials.

"[[Elemental HERO" Decks mainly focus on using cards like "[[Fusion GateSpirit of Neos]]", "[[Miracle Fusion]]", can search "[[Polymerization]]", and "[[Super Polymerization]]" to [[Fusion Summon]] or a variety of [[Fusion Monster]]s. For Spell/Trap that mentions an "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monsters with specified namesmonster upon its Special Summon, "[[King which facilitates easier use of the Swamp]]" and niche classic "[[Elemental HERO Woodsman]]" support. Then it can be used to search/recycle copies of tag itself out with an "[[Polymerization]]Elemental HERO"Normal Monster from the Deck. It has also become common These effects in tandem grant easy access to play use the "Elemental HERO" Normal Monsters-oriented cards (like the [[Xyz MonsterCounter Trap Card]]s like "[[Number 39: UtopiaFeather Wind]]", which negates the activation of a Spell/Trap Card with "[[Steelswarm RoachElemental HERO Avian]]"), though it will usually search most of the "[[Blade Armor Ninja]]Elemental HERO Neos" and -oriented cards or "[[Maestroke Protection of the Symphony DjinnElements]]"(another Counter Trap Card which can negate the activation of a Spell/Trap Card by using any "Elemental HERO" monster for its activation requirements as opposed to "Feather Wind" requiring "Elemental HERO Avian" specifically).

===Other "Elemental HERO" monsters can be support===Within the entire "[[Searcher|SearchedHERO]] from " meta-archetype, the "Elemental HERO" archetypal playstyle is strongly supported by the Deck using "[[Elemental Vision HERO Stratos]], " combo ("[[E - Emergency CallVision HERO Faris|Faris]], " → "[[Reinforcement of the ArmyVision HERO Increase|Increase]], " → "[[A Hero LivesVision HERO Vyon|Vyon]], ") since "Vyon" can search out "[[Hero SignalPolymerization]], " and can [[Summoner Monksend]] (who would also be a good qualification, since "[[Elemental HEROShadow Mist]]" decks rely on a lot of to the [[Spell Card|Spell CardsGY]] to add search out more needed "Elemental HERO" monsters. The "Vision HERO" [[Fusion-Material MonstersMonster]]s, "[[Vision Hero Adoration|Adoration]] to your hand " and "[[Vision HERO Trinity|Trinity]]", are also good options for an "Elemental HERO" Deck to run due to their generic Fusion Summon[[Material]])s of just any "HERO" monsters.

Recycling The "[[Xtra HERO]]" [[Fusion Material Link Monster]]s will allow you future use of fusion materialprovide many helpful benefits to the "Elemental HERO" playstyle. "[[Elemental Xtra HERO VolticInfernal Devicer|Infernal Devicer]] is perfect for recyling " can directly search out up to 2 listed [[BanishedFusion Material]] s on a "HERO" Fusion Monster, making it most strongly support the "Elemental HERO monsters " and is perfect for comboing off of "[[Fusion GateEvil HERO]] and " playstyle of [[Miracle FusionSummon]]ing monsters with specific materials. "[[Elemental Xtra HERO OceanWonder Driver|Wonder Driver]] " can recover "Polymerization" and "Fusion" [[The Warrior Returning Alive]] will allow recycling HERO monsters from the [[GraveyardSpell Card]]s, making it useful for longer combos or grind games.

===How "Elemental HERO" supports other "HERO" sub-archetypes===On the other side, the "Elemental HERO" archetype (specifically, a few individual members) are vital combo pieces to the overall "[[HERO]]" meta-archetype playstyle. The most important "Elemental HERO" monster with regards to the entire "HERO" archetype is "[[Elemental HERO Stratos]]", a non-once-per-turn searcher for all "HERO" monsters and the ideal choice for "[[A Hero Lives]]". "[[Elemental HERO Neos AliusShadow Mist]] " is not only a once-per-turn searcher for all "HERO" monsters when [[sent]] to the [[LIGHTGY]] target for (usually by "[[Elemental Vision HERO The ShiningVyon]]"), but it is also allows you to beat down your opponent with a searcher for "[[Change]]" [[Spell Card]]s, which enables the [[Gemini SparkSpecial Summon]] and allows you to use of the powerful "[[Hero BlastMasked HERO]] to recycle " monsters (most notably "[[Elemental Masked HERO Neos AliusDark Law|Dark Law]] " and destroy one "[[Masked HERO Acid|Acid]]", usually Summoned by using "Absolute Zero" to perform a board wipe); the variety of your opponent'[[Attribute]]s the "Elemental HERO" monsters have makes them ideal for summoning "Masked HERO" monsters with 1900 Attack "Mask Change" or less. This also makes a good set up "[[Mask Change II]]" (while the Levels of "Masked HERO" Fusion Monsters align with those of "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monsters for "[[Miracle FusionForm Change]] or light material "), making "Masked HERO" monsters good options even in a pure "Elemental HERO" build. In return, "Masked HERO" monsters themselves can be fused together for "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the BeginningContrast HERO Chaos]]" for its useful Quick Effect to negate a card's effects on the field.

Most tech cards you use in a "HERO" deck like (EX: [[Miracle FusionElemental HERO Solid Soldier]];" and "[[E - Emergency CallElemental HERO Liquid Soldier|Liquid Soldier]]; [[Destiny Draw]]) " are good monsters to [[Normal Spell CardSummon]]s. You , as they can mill these type of cards using [[Destiny HERO - Diamond DudeSpecial Summon]] needed "HERO" monsters (usually "Shadow Mist" to activate them from the search for "[[GraveyardMask Change]] on your next turn. Since you are activating them ") and/or provide useful advantage after being used for a Fusion Summon (reviving a "HERO" monster from the GY via "Solid Soldier" or allows [[GraveyardDraw a card|drawing of 2 cards]]+ a discard with "Liquid Soldier"). Lastly, you do not have to use the "[[CostElemental HERO Honest Neos|Honest Neos]] or " is an [[Condition EffectATK]]. This means if you -booster for all "HERO" monsters, and "[[MillElemental HERO Sunrise|Sunrise]] " is a [[Destiny DrawFusion Monster]] with [[Destiny generic "HERO - Diamond Dude]], you do not have to " [[DiscardFusion Material]] a s that can search out "[[Destiny HEROMiracle Fusion]]", since a powerful Fusion Spell Card that is can use monsters in the [[CostGY]] of the cardas Fusion Materials, and you just get to [[Draw allowing a Fusion Summon with zero card|Draw]] 2 additional cards from your loss to the [[Deckfield]]advantage. Since you are activating "Wake Up Your Elemental HERO" requires an "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monster and any number of Warrior monsters (ie. the vast majority of the [[Spell Card]] "HERO" archetype) which can be used to close out games with its high ATK and its attacking-oriented effects, or be destroyed to Special Summon another "HERO" monster from your [[Graveyard]], your opponent cannot [[Negate]] it, unless by obscure means, such as [[Skull Meister]]the Deck.

Since cards like [[Torrential Tribute]], [[Bottomless Trap Hole]], or [[Mirror Force]] can cause the downfall of the deck (by destroying your [[Most "Evil HERO" Fusion Monster|Fusion Monster(s)]]), a great way to protect them is with [[Safe Zone]]. Not only does it protect your monsters, but it allows for a number of combos. If your opponent activates a [[Card effect]] that would destroy this set card, you can [[Chain]] it to one of your opponent's monsters and banish that monster upon the card's destruction. You can use [[Safe Zone]] to make an almost indestructible [[Monsters also require specific "Elemental HERO Ocean]] and keep returning [[Elemental HERO Stratos]] to your hand, then [[Summon]] it to search for any "HERO" cardmonsters as their Fusion Materials, or even blow up a (minimum) of one Spell/Trap Card. You which can also equip [[Safe Zone]] to one of your opponent's monsters so it can't be destroyed by battle, and continue to attack aided with the targeted monster with [[Vision aforementioned "Xtra HERO Trinity]] in order to deplete your opponent's life pointsInfernal Devicer".

When using a variety ====Classic====This Deck list focuses on the playstyle of "Elemental HERO" monstersFusion Monsters that require specific Fusion Materials featured prominently in the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' anime. While it is outclassed by the current power level of the game, this playstyle still received various modern pieces of support, [[Mask Change]] namely "Xtra HERO Infernal Devicer" and greatly benefits from the "Vision HERO" engine involving "Vision HERO Faris", "Vision HERO Increase" and "Vision HERO Vyon". After searching "Polymerization" with "Vyon", both itself and "Increase" can be used to Link Summon "Xtra HERO Infernal Devicer" which help for a quick and powerful summon using [[WATER]]easily search the pair of Fusion Materials needed. Alternatively, [[EARTH]]one could use the searched "Polymerization" instead to Fusion Summon more generic choices, more notably "Elemental HERO Sunrise" or [[FIRE]] "Elemental HERO [[Monsters]] Flame Wingman - Infernal Rage" which can search cards to special summon [[Masked Summon yet another "Elemental HERO Acid]], [[Masked HERO Vapor]], [[Masked HERO Dian]], and [[Masked HERO Goka]]" Fusion Monster from the Extra Deck.

There is a great combo using {{Decklist|Recommended cards|normal monsters = * [[Mask ChangeElemental HERO Avian]], * [[Elemental HERO Absolute ZeroBurstinatrix]], and * [[Masked Elemental HERO AcidClayman]]. First fuse any * [[Elemental HERONeos]] monster and a water attributed monster with * [[PolymerizationElemental HERO Sparkman]], or any card that can fuse |effect monsters, to get =* [[Elemental HERO Bladedge]]* [[Elemental HERO Absolute ZeroBlazeman]]* [[Elemental HERO Bubbleman]]* [[Elemental HERO Honest Neos]]. An easy way to get the two monsters you need is with * [[Elemental HERO StratosLiquid Soldier]]'s effect to search for any * [[Elemental HERONecroshade]] monster that has a water attribute. Use * [[Mask ChangeElemental HERO Ocean]] to send * [[Elemental HERO Absolute ZeroPrisma]] to the grave and summon * [[Masked Elemental HERO AcidShadow Mist]], remember that when * [[Elemental HERO Absolute ZeroSolid Soldier]] is removed from the field he destroys all * [[Elemental HERO Spirit of your opponents monsters, and Neos]]* [[Masked Elemental HERO AcidStratos]]'s effect says that when he is summoned to the field all of your opponents traps/spells are destroyed effectively clearing your opponents field. This combo works perfectly because * [[Masked Elemental HERO AcidWildheart]] only needs a water attributed monster like * [[Elemental HERO Absolute ZeroWoodsman]]* [[Vision HERO Faris]]* [[Vision HERO Increase]]* [[Vision HERO Vyon]]* [[Cross Keeper]] and * [[Mask ChangeWinged Kuriboh LV6]] to be summoned. If your opponent tries to get rid * [[King of the Swamp]]* [[Kaitoptera]]|fusion monsters =* [[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero]] before you can summon * [[Elemental HERO Brave Neos]]* [[Elemental HERO Core]]* [[Elemental HERO Darkbright]]* [[Elemental HERO Electrum]]* [[Elemental HERO Escuridao]]* [[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman]]** [[Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman]]* [[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Infernal Rage]]* [[Elemental HERO Grandmerge]]* [[Elemental HERO Great Tornado]]* [[Elemental HERO Necroid Shaman]]* [[Elemental HERO Neos Knight]]* [[Elemental HERO Nova Master]]* [[Elemental HERO Phoenix Enforcer]]** [[Elemental HERO Shining Phoenix Enforcer]]* [[Elemental HERO Sunrise]]* [[Elemental HERO Tempest]]* [[Elemental HERO Terra Firma]]* [[Elemental HERO The Shining]]* [[Masked Elemental HERO AcidThunder Giant]] remember that * [[Mask ChangeElemental HERO Wildedge]] is * [[Elemental HERO Wild Wingman]]* [[Wake Up Your Elemental HERO]]* [[Vision HERO Adoration]]* [[Vision HERO Trinity]]|link monsters =* [[Xtra HERO Infernal Devicer]]* [[Xtra HERO Dread Decimator]]* [[Xtra HERO Wonder Driver]]|normal spells =* [[A Hero Lives]]* [[E - Emergency Call]]* [[EN Shuffle]]* [[Fusion Substitute]]* [[Fusion Tag]]* [[Instant Contact]]* [[Legacy of a quickplay spell card, so you can chain it to any move your opponent makes.HERO]]* [[Miracle Fusion]]* [[Polymerization]]* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]* [[The Warrior Returning Alive]]|quick-play spells =* [[Over Fusion]]* [[Super Polymerization]]|normal traps =* [[Favorite Contact]]* [[Magistery Alchemist]]|counter traps =* [[Protection of the Elements]]}}

====Modern===={{Decklist|Recommended Cardscards|colornormal monsters =|color2=* [[Elemental HERO Neos]]|effect monsters =<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Elemental HERO Blazeman]]* [[Elemental HERO Bubbleman]]* [[Elemental HERO Flash]]* [[Elemental HERO Honest Neos]]* [[Elemental HERO Liquid Soldier]]* [[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]]* [[Elemental HERO Solid Soldier]]* [[Elemental HERO Spirit of Neos Alius]]

* [[Neo-Spacian Grand MoleVision HERO Faris]]* [[Vision HERO Increase]]* [[Elemental Vision HERO BubblemanVyon]]* [[Thunder King Rai-OhCross Keeper]]* [[Noble Knight GawaynWinged Kuriboh LV6]]* [[Photon ThrasherKaitoptera]]

* [[Elemental Contrast HERO The ShiningChaos]]

* [[Elemental HERO GaiaSunrise]]* [[Elemental HERO EscuridaoThe Shining]]* [[Wake Up Your Elemental HERO]]

* [[Masked HERO VaporAnki]]* [[Masked HERO Dark Law]]

* [[Number 39: Utopia]]Any generic Rank 4 Monsters|link monsters =* [[Blade Armor NinjaXtra HERO Dread Decimator]]* [[Heroic Champion - ExcaliburXtra HERO Wonder Driver]]* [[Maestroke Isolde, Two Tales of the Symphony DjinnNoble Knights]](Traditional Format/''OCG'' only)* [[Gem-Knight Pearl]]* [[Steelswarm Roach]]|normal spells =* [[Number 50: Blackship of CornA Hero Lives]]* [[Heroic Champion E - KusanagiEmergency Call]] * [[Number 16: Shock MasterEN Shuffle]]* [[Vylon DisigmaFusion Substitute]]* [[Gagagigo the RisenFusion Tag]]* [[Gagaga CowboyInstant Contact]]|Synchro monsters =* [[Stardust Dragon]]|spells =<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Gemini Spark]]* [[Fusion GateLegacy of a HERO]]

* [[Mask Change]]|normal traps =* [[E - Emergency CallFavorite Contact]]* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]* [[The Warrior Returning Alive]]* [[Pot of Duality]]* [[Forbidden Lance]]* [[Heavy Storm]]* [[Mystical Space TyphoonMagistery Alchemist]]|counter traps =<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Hero Blast]]* [[Mirror Gate]]* [[Return from the Different Dimension]]* [[Safe Zone]]* [[Starlight Road]]* [[Bottomless Trap Hole]]* [[Torrential Tribute]] ==Weaknesses=="Elemental HERO" Decks, while being strong in the long run, lack the beginning strength. The effect of "[[Kinetic Soldier]]" increases its ATK by 2000 when it battles with [[Warrior]]-Type monsters, and thus is a great choice as a counter to most of these decks, so heavy trap support like the Solemn series, "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]", "[[Dimensional Prison]]" are recommended so the Heroes will able to survive in the early game. Since most "Elemental HERO" Decks heavily rely on Fusions to remain in the game long enough to bring "Elemental HERO Neos" and his fusions out, a good anti-spell Deck will eliminate the activation and use of "[[Polymerization]]" and Fusion Spells. Also a Deck with the ability to destroy Fusions, before and after summoning, will also make it easy to take down an "Elemental HERO" Deck. The trap card "[[Non-Fusion Area]]," for example, is nothing short of crippling to most "Elemental HERO Decks". "[[Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell]]" is another example because it negates the activation and the effect of a Spell Card (in this case a Fusion Spell Card) and destroys it and stops the player from using the Fusion Spell Card that he/she tried to use again. Another example is "[[Armageddon Designator]]". "[[De-Fusion]]" will stop [[Fusion Monster]]s because the Fusion Material is in the controller's Graveyard, and the other player is able to return the Fusion Monsters without summoning the Fusion Material Monsters. Since Fusion Summons are Special Summons, cards like "[[Royal Oppression]]", "[[Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]", "[[Archlord Kristya]] which can prevent/negate Special Summons, can interdict these Decks well--the latter two cards can also cut off use of additional support cards like "[[Elemental HERO Voltic]]", "[[A Hero Lives]]" and "[[Hero Signal]]". "Elemental HERO"s may be better chasened and repelled via cards like "[[Battle Protection of the Elements]]", "[[Gozen Match]]" "[[Warrior Elimination]]", "[[Ryu Kokki]]", "[[Pestilence]]" and even "[[4-Starred Ladybug of Doom]]" (many non-Fusion "Elemental HERO"s are Level 4). These may be just as efficient as anti-Special Summoning/Fusion destroyers, if not worse because their use can be much less passive than say, waiting for Fusion "Elemental HERO"s to grace the [[Field]] and have a more profound effect against such Decks. }}