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==Playing style==
 
==Playing style==
 
"Exosister" is an [[Xyz Monster]]-based archetype focused on punishing the opponent for interacting with the [[Graveyard]]s, with conditional [[Trigger Effect]]s that allow the player to Xyz Summon monsters using only 1 "Exosister" monster.
 
"Exosister" is an [[Xyz Monster]]-based archetype focused on punishing the opponent for interacting with the [[Graveyard]]s, with conditional [[Trigger Effect]]s that allow the player to Xyz Summon monsters using only 1 "Exosister" monster.
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The shared 1-card-Xyz effect allows Main Deck "Exosister" monsters to immediately turn into Xyz boss monsters (see below) with disruptive or suppressive effects if the opponent moves any card out of either GY.
 
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The condition of "the opponent moving a card out of either GY" can be triggered by the opponent moving cards via a card's [[cost]], [[effect]], or [[Summoning condition]]s (e.g. "[[ABC-Dragon Buster]]"). The opponent must be involved in the action; if the "Exosister" monster's controller moves a card out of their opponent's GY (e.g.: with "[[D.D. Crow]]"), this effect will not trigger.
 
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! Exosister
 
! Exosister
 
! Effect summary
 
! Effect summary
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! Notes
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! Role
 
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| [[Exosister Elis|Elis]]
 
| [[Exosister Elis|Elis]]
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| rowspan = 2 | Conditionally Special Summon 1 "Exosister" from hand
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| rowspan = 2 | Conditionally summons 1 "Exosister" from hand
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| rowspan = 2 | Situational extension effects.
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| rowspan = 2 | Extension
 
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| [[Exosister Stella|Stella]]
 
| [[Exosister Stella|Stella]]
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| [[Exosister Irene|Irene]]
 
| [[Exosister Irene|Irene]]
 
| rowspan = 2 | Conditional card draw/cycling
 
| rowspan = 2 | Conditional card draw/cycling
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| rowspan = 2 | Situational hand fixing effects.
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| rowspan = 2 | Hand fixing
 
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| [[Exosister Sophia|Sophia]]
 
| [[Exosister Sophia|Sophia]]
 
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| [[Exosister Martha|Martha]]
 
| [[Exosister Martha|Martha]]
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| Special Summons itself from hand and "Elis" from the Deck, with restrictive conditions:
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| Summons itself from hand & "Elis" from Deck, with restrictive activation conditions:
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* the player must control no monsters or only Xyz Monsters to activate this effect
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* the player must control no monsters or only Xyz Monsters
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* the player is locked into only Special Summoning "Exosister" monsters for the turn
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* the player must only Special Summon "Exosister" monsters this turn
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| Vitally important 1-card combo starter; core of the Deck's combos.
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| Double extension
 
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The shared 1-card-Xyz effect allows Main Deck "Exosister" monsters to immediately turn into Xyz boss monsters (see below) with board control effects, even in the opponent's turn, if the opponent moves any card out of either GY. The condition of "the opponent moving a card out of either GY" can be triggered by the opponent moving cards via a card's [[cost]], [[effect]], or [[Summoning condition]]s (e.g. "[[ABC-Dragon Buster]]"). The opponent must be involved in the action; if the "Exosister" monster's controller moves a card out of their opponent's GY (e.g.: with "[[D.D. Crow]]"), this effect will not trigger.
  
 
Each Rank 4 "Exosister" Xyz Monster has 3 effects:
 
Each Rank 4 "Exosister" Xyz Monster has 3 effects:
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| [[Exosister Mikailis|Mikailis]]
 
| [[Exosister Mikailis|Mikailis]]
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| rowspan = 2 | Cannot be destroyed by battle with a monster summoned from GY.
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| rowspan = 2 | Conditional battle protection.
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| (Quick) Target 1 card in the opponent's field/GY; banish it.
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| Banish 1 card.
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| Search 1 "Exosister" Spell/Trap.
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| Search "Exosister" Spell/Trap.
 
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| [[Exosister Kaspitell|Kaspitell]]
 
| [[Exosister Kaspitell|Kaspitell]]
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| (Trigger) Neither player can summon monsters from the GYs this turn.
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| GY summon floodgate.
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| Search 1 "Exosister" monster.
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| Search "Exosister" monster.
 
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| [[Exosister Gibrine|Gibrine]]
 
| [[Exosister Gibrine|Gibrine]]
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| rowspan = 2 | Cannot be destroyed by the activated effects of monsters summoned from GY.  
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| rowspan = 2 | Conditional effect protection.
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| (Quick) Target 1 opposing Effect Monster; negate its effects this turn.
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| Negate 1 monster.
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| All friendly Xyz Monsters gain 800 ATK this turn.
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| Friendly Xyz Monsters gain 800 ATK.
 
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| [[Exosister Asophiel|Asophiel]]
 
| [[Exosister Asophiel|Asophiel]]
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| (Trigger) Neither player can activate card effects in the GY this turn.
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| GY effect floodgate.
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| Target 1 opposing monster; return it to the hand.
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| [[List of unofficial terms#Bounce|Bounce]] 1 monster.
 
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The Rank 8 "[[Exosisters Magnifica]]" requires 2 "Exosister" Rank 4 Xyz monsters to summon, and cannot be summoned by "Exosister" 1-card-Xyz effects. It has double attack, Quick Effect (non-targeting) banish, and Quick Effect 1-card-Xyz effects, making for a potent game finisher.
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The Rank 8 "[[Exosisters Magnifica]]" is the deck's ultimate boss monster, requiring 2 "Exosister" Rank 4 Xyz Monsters to summon, and cannot be summoned by "Exosister" 1-card-Xyz effects. It has potent board control and OTK effects, having double attack, Quick Effect (non-targeting) banish, and a Quick Effect to 1-card-Xyz one of its materials.
  
 
"Exosister" Spell/Traps provide diverse removal, utility, and consistency options. "[[Exosister Pax|Pax]]" provides Spell Speed 2 searching and conditional special summoning. "[[Exosister Arment|Arment]]" provides a conditional Spell Speed 2 manual 1-card Xyz effect. "[[Exosister Carpedivem|Carpedivem]]" provides Continuous protection, conditional "[[Prohibition]]" effect, and S/T removal. "[[Exosister Vadis|Vadis]]" is a trap that special summons 2 "Exosister" monsters from Deck with return-to-deck restrictions, incentivizing the player to time the trap's activation correctly and immediately use the summoned monsters' effects to perform 1-card-Xyz summons. "[[Exosister Returnia|Returnia]]" provides targeted banish removal, and provides additional combo or removal if conditions are met.
 
"Exosister" Spell/Traps provide diverse removal, utility, and consistency options. "[[Exosister Pax|Pax]]" provides Spell Speed 2 searching and conditional special summoning. "[[Exosister Arment|Arment]]" provides a conditional Spell Speed 2 manual 1-card Xyz effect. "[[Exosister Carpedivem|Carpedivem]]" provides Continuous protection, conditional "[[Prohibition]]" effect, and S/T removal. "[[Exosister Vadis|Vadis]]" is a trap that special summons 2 "Exosister" monsters from Deck with return-to-deck restrictions, incentivizing the player to time the trap's activation correctly and immediately use the summoned monsters' effects to perform 1-card-Xyz summons. "[[Exosister Returnia|Returnia]]" provides targeted banish removal, and provides additional combo or removal if conditions are met.
  
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"Exosister" setup combos focus on swarming Level 4 Spellcaster monsters, in order to summon "[[Exosister Mikailis]]" and search for a S/T for use as disruption on the opponent's turn (typically "[[Exosister Returnia|Returnia]]"). If possible, the Deck will typically extend into another "Exosister" Xyz monster to then summon "[[Exosisters Magnifica]]" for more disruptions. "[[Exosister Martha]]", with its double summon effect, thus becomes central to the swarming strategy; it is searchable by "[[Exosister Kaspitell]]", so making a single "Kaspitell" guarantees the full combo of summoning "Mikailis" and then "Magnifica".
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"Exosister" setup combos generally focus on swarming Level 4 monsters to set up disruptions, via the Spell/Traps searched by "[[Exosister Mikailis|Mikailis]]" and the on-field effects of "[[Exosisters Magnifica|Magnifica]]". "[[Exosister Martha|Martha]]", with its double summon effect, is key to the Level 4 swarming; it is searchable by "[[Exosister Kaspitell|Kaspitell]]", so summoning a single "Kaspitell" guarantees the full combo of summoning "Mikailis" and then "Magnifica".
 
===Recommended cards===
 
===Recommended cards===
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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* [[Honest]]
 
* [[Honest]]
 
* [[Photon Delta Wing]]
 
* [[Photon Delta Wing]]
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* [[Dimension Shifter]]
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* [[Cyberdark Claw]]
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* [[Cyberdark Edge]]
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|spirit monsters =
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* [[Sakitama]]
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** [[Aratama]]
 
|tuner monsters =
 
|tuner monsters =
 
* [[Zoroa, the Magistus of Flame]]
 
* [[Zoroa, the Magistus of Flame]]
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* [[Number F0: Utopic Future]]
 
* [[Number F0: Utopic Future]]
 
** [[Number F0: Utopic Draco Future]]
 
** [[Number F0: Utopic Draco Future]]
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* [[Number 102: Star Seraph Sentry]] ''(with "Seventh Tachyon")''
 
* [[Starliege Paladynamo]]
 
* [[Starliege Paladynamo]]
 
* [[Starring Knight]]
 
* [[Starring Knight]]
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* [[D/D/D Duo-Dawn King Kali Yuga]] ''(to be attached as material to "Exosisters Magnifica" via "Zexal Field")''
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* [[Cyber Dragon Nova]] ''(with "Sacrifice Level-Up")''
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** [[Cyber Dragon Infinity]]
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* ''Cards to be attached as material to "Exosisters Magnifica" via "Zexal Field" and summon during the opponent's turn.''
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** [[D/D/D Duo-Dawn King Kali Yuga]]
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** [[Raidraptor - Rising Rebellion Falcon]]
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** [[Garunix Eternity, Hyang of the Fire Kings]]
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** [[Number C1: Numeron Chaos Gate Sunya]]
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** [[Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon]]
 
|link monsters =
 
|link monsters =
 
*  [[Artemis, the Magistus Moon Maiden]]
 
*  [[Artemis, the Magistus Moon Maiden]]
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* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
 
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
 
* [[Photon Sanctuary]]
 
* [[Photon Sanctuary]]
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* [[Sacrifice Level-Up]]
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* [[Seventh Tachyon]]
 
|continuous spells =  
 
|continuous spells =  
 
* [[Exosister Carpedivem]]
 
* [[Exosister Carpedivem]]
 
* [[Trismagistus]]
 
* [[Trismagistus]]
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* [[Cyberdark Realm]]
 
|quick-play spells =
 
|quick-play spells =
 
* [[Exosister Arment]]
 
* [[Exosister Arment]]
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* [[Xyz Block]]
 
* [[Xyz Block]]
 
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===Weaknesses===
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* Mass monster removal cards such as "[[Raigeki]]" or "[[Dark Hole]]" can easily get rid of "Exosister" monsters due to them often lacking protection.
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* "[[Dimensional Barrier]]" can also shut down any setup for "Exosister" monsters as all the "Exosister" Extra Deck monsters are Xyz monsters.
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* As all "Exosister" monsters are LIGHT-Attribute, "[[Light-Imprisoning Mirror]]" can counter them from activating their effects.
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 22 May 2024

Exosister
"Kaspitell" and "Mikailis" in the artwork of "Exosisters Magnifica"
"Kaspitell" and "Mikailis" in the artwork of "Exosisters Magnifica"
Japanese
  • エクソシスター
  • Ekusoshisutā (romanized)
French
  • Exosœur
German
  • Exoschwester
Italian
  • Esosorella
Korean
  • 엑소시스터
  • Eksosiseuteo (romanized)
Portuguese
  • Exoirmã
Spanish
  • Exormana
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Assemble to the end, savior maidens! Exorcise the evil with a blessed miracle!!

— The archetype's tagline in promotional material

"Exosister" (エクソシスター Ekusoshisutā), introduced in "Deck Build Pack: Grand Creators", is an archetype of LIGHT Spellcaster/Warrior monsters which focuses on Xyz Summoning and dealing with GY-related mechanics.

Lore[edit]

Main article: The Valuable Book EX 2 card storylines § No. 04: Exosister

Etymology[edit]

The archetype's name is a portmanteau of "exorcist" and "sister", a form of address for fellow female members of a religious order such as nuns. The Main Deck members use western female given names, with their corresponding Xyz forms combining their names with those of archangels.

Design[edit]

The "Exosister" crest.

The "Sister" forms of each member, represented by the Main Deck Spellcaster monsters, are wearing dark military-style uniforms. The "Exorcist" forms of each member, represented by the Warrior Xyz Monsters, are wearing modified white versions of their respective uniforms. Their weapons varies within a wide range of weaponry, from swords and spears to compound bows and rifles. Outside Japan, the dresses of the "Exosister" monsters are recolored to a brighter shade.

The shared effect of the "Sister" members to Special Summon an "Exosister" Xyz Monster represents their transformation into their "Exorcist" counterparts. The archetype's cards and card effects are associated with the number 800:

  • Each Main Deck "Exosister" monster has 800 DEF, and each Extra Deck monster has a DEF that ends in 800.
  • "Exosister Gibrine" increases the ATK of Xyz Monsters by 800.
  • Each Main Deck "Exosister" monster (except "Exosister Martha") has an effect to gain 800 LP.
  • Each "Exosister" Spell/Trap with an LP payment cost requires paying 800 LP.

The Extra Deck "Exosister" monsters all have ribbons made of holy water covering parts of their bodies and weapons. These ribbons are in the shape of the number 8, possibly referencing their card effects that often involve 800 points. Wings made of holy water flank the sides of some ribbons, forming a close resemblance toward the "Exosister" crest.

Members[edit]

Each Main Deck "Exosister" monster mentions the name of another Main Deck "Exosister" monster in its effect text; this forms two pairs of "Exosister" monsters where each member references their counterpart in their effect text, and an additional single-direction reference in "Martha".

Pairing Sister
"Exosister" 		Exorcist
"Exosister" 		Archangel origin
Martha
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Elis
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Stella 		Martha - -
Elis Mikailis Michael
Stella Kaspitell Qaspiel (Cassiel)
Irene
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Sophia 		Irene Gibrine Jibril (Gabriel)
Sophia Asophiel Israfil (Raphael)
Exosisters "Exosister" pairing Name origin
Magnifica Kaspitell + Mikailis Magnificat

The "Exosister" Spell/Traps are named after Latin words and phrases.

Exosister Name origin
Arment Amen
Armament
Carpedivem Carpe diem
Returnia Litania
Pax Pax
Vadis Quo vadis?

Playing style[edit]

"Exosister" is an Xyz Monster-based archetype focused on punishing the opponent for interacting with the Graveyards, with conditional Trigger Effects that allow the player to Xyz Summon monsters using only 1 "Exosister" monster.

All "Exosister" Main Deck monsters have two effects: a shared 1-card-Xyz Trigger Effect that can be used if a card is moved out of a GY, and an individual effect.

Shared effect
Exosister Trigger Condition Effect
Elis If your opponent moves a card out of either GY, Special Summon 1 "Exosister" Xyz Monster using this card as material.
Stella
Irene
Sophia
Martha [If either player moves a card out of either GY,]
Individual effects
Exosister Effect summary Role
Elis Conditionally summons 1 "Exosister" from hand Extension
Stella
Irene Conditional card draw/cycling Hand fixing
Sophia
Martha Summons itself from hand & "Elis" from Deck, with restrictive activation conditions:
  • the player must control no monsters or only Xyz Monsters
  • the player must only Special Summon "Exosister" monsters this turn
 Double extension

The shared 1-card-Xyz effect allows Main Deck "Exosister" monsters to immediately turn into Xyz boss monsters (see below) with board control effects, even in the opponent's turn, if the opponent moves any card out of either GY. The condition of "the opponent moving a card out of either GY" can be triggered by the opponent moving cards via a card's cost, effect, or Summoning conditions (e.g. "ABC-Dragon Buster"). The opponent must be involved in the action; if the "Exosister" monster's controller moves a card out of their opponent's GY (e.g.: with "D.D. Crow"), this effect will not trigger.

Each Rank 4 "Exosister" Xyz Monster has 3 effects:

Exosister Xyz Monster effects
Exosister Continuous Quick/Trigger Ignition
Mikailis Conditional battle protection. Banish 1 card. Search "Exosister" Spell/Trap.
Kaspitell GY summon floodgate. Search "Exosister" monster.
Gibrine Conditional effect protection. Negate 1 monster. Friendly Xyz Monsters gain 800 ATK.
Asophiel GY effect floodgate. Bounce 1 monster.

The Rank 8 "Exosisters Magnifica" is the deck's ultimate boss monster, requiring 2 "Exosister" Rank 4 Xyz Monsters to summon, and cannot be summoned by "Exosister" 1-card-Xyz effects. It has potent board control and OTK effects, having double attack, Quick Effect (non-targeting) banish, and a Quick Effect to 1-card-Xyz one of its materials.

"Exosister" Spell/Traps provide diverse removal, utility, and consistency options. "Pax" provides Spell Speed 2 searching and conditional special summoning. "Arment" provides a conditional Spell Speed 2 manual 1-card Xyz effect. "Carpedivem" provides Continuous protection, conditional "Prohibition" effect, and S/T removal. "Vadis" is a trap that special summons 2 "Exosister" monsters from Deck with return-to-deck restrictions, incentivizing the player to time the trap's activation correctly and immediately use the summoned monsters' effects to perform 1-card-Xyz summons. "Returnia" provides targeted banish removal, and provides additional combo or removal if conditions are met.

"Exosister" setup combos generally focus on swarming Level 4 monsters to set up disruptions, via the Spell/Traps searched by "Mikailis" and the on-field effects of "Magnifica". "Martha", with its double summon effect, is key to the Level 4 swarming; it is searchable by "Kaspitell", so summoning a single "Kaspitell" guarantees the full combo of summoning "Mikailis" and then "Magnifica".

Recommended cards[edit]

Recommended cards

Xyz Monsters

Link Monsters

Weaknesses[edit]

  • Mass monster removal cards such as "Raigeki" or "Dark Hole" can easily get rid of "Exosister" monsters due to them often lacking protection.
  • "Dimensional Barrier" can also shut down any setup for "Exosister" monsters as all the "Exosister" Extra Deck monsters are Xyz monsters.
  • As all "Exosister" monsters are LIGHT-Attribute, "Light-Imprisoning Mirror" can counter them from activating their effects.
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