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{{Infobox archseries
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{{Infobox archetype
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| cut_from_names = true
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| image   = FascinatingTrapHole.png
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| image         = TraptrixRafflesia-MADU-JP-VG-artwork.png
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| caption = "[[Mesmerizing Trap Hole]]"
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| caption       = "[[Traptrix Rafflesia]]", surrounded by (clockwise from top left) "[[Traptrix Dionaea|Dionaea]]", "[[Traptrix Nepenthes|Nepenthes]]", "[[Traptrix Atrax|Atrax]]", and "[[Traptrix Myrmeleo|Myrmeleo]]"
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| ja_name = {{Ruby|蟲|こ}}{{Ruby|惑|わく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}}
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| ja_name       = {{Ruby|蟲|こ}}{{Ruby|惑|わく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}}
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| romaji = Kowakuma
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| romaji         = Kowakuma
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| sets =  
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| sc_name        = 虫惑魔
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| sc_pinyin      = Chónghuòmó
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| fr_name        = Traptrix
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| de_name        = Fallenstellerin
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| it_name        = Trappolatrice
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| ko_name        = 충혹마
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| ko_hanja      = 蟲惑魔
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| ko_romanized  = Chunghongma
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| pt_name        = Armadilhatrix
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| es_name        = Atrapadora
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| sets           =
 
* [[Judgment of the Light]]
 
* [[Judgment of the Light]]
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* [[Primal Origin]]
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* [[Code of the Duelist]]
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* [[Eternity Code]]
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* [[Lightning Overdrive]]
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| tcg            =
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* [[Breakers of Shadow]]
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* [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
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* [[Astral Pack Six]]
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* [[Premium Gold: Return of the Bling]]
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* [[2015 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
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* [[2016 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Hero's Revenge]]
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* [[Duel Overload]]
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* [[OTS Tournament Pack 13]]
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* [[2021 Tin of Ancient Battles]]
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* [[Magnificent Mavens]]
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* [[Structure Deck: Beware of Traptrix]]
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| ocg            =
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* [[Dimension of Chaos]]
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* [[Gold Pack 2016]]
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* [[Tournament Pack 2017 Vol.2]]
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* [[Rarity Collection 20th Anniversary Edition]]
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* [[LINK VRAINS Pack 2]]
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* [[Tournament Pack 2020 Vol.1]]
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* [[Structure Deck: Forest of the Traptrix]]
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* [[Structure Deck: Forest of the Traptrix Banquet Invitation Pack]]
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| korea          = [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.1]]
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| sc_sets        =
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* [[Mega Pack 01]]
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* [[Entry Pack Volume 4]]
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* [[Mega Pack 04]]
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* [[Classic Pack 02]]
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| manga          = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Structures]]
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Quote|text=''An [[Traptantalizing Tune|entrapping allure]] drifts in the forest.<br/>A helpless prey falls into the trap―''|source=The archetype's tagline in promotional material}}
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"'''Traptrix'''" ({{Ruby|蟲|こ}}{{Ruby|惑|わく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}} ''Kowakuma'', lit. "Insect Alluring Demon") is an [[archetype]] of [[Level]]/[[Rank]] 4 [[EARTH]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in ''[[Judgment of the Light]]''. They are used by [[Ageha Yusa]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Structures]]'' manga.
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"[[Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare]]" isn't a "Traptrix" cards because it doesn't have 「{{Ruby|蟲|こ}}{{Ruby|惑|わく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}}」 in its Japanese names.
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==Lore==
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{{Main|Master Guide 4 card storylines#File No. 09: The "Carnivore Forest" Search Log|Forest of the Traptrix card storyline}}
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==Etymology==
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"Traptrix" is a portmanteau of "trap", "trick", and "-trix" (feminine suffix for nouns of agency).
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The Japanese name ''Kowakuma'' ({{Ruby|蟲|こ}}{{Ruby|惑|わく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}}, lit. "Insect Alluring Demon"), is a play on the words ''kowaku'' (蠱惑, "allure") and ''koakuma'' (小悪魔, lit. "little devil", refers to a scheming young woman). The name also replaces the kanji 蠱 from ''kowaku'' with the visually similar 蟲 ("insect") without changing the ''ko'' reading.<!--the latter is purely a visual wordplay; 蟲 is never pronounced "ko" in reality -->
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==Design==
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The "Traptrix" monsters resemble young girls themed after either [[wikipedia:Ambush predator|ambush predators]]—specifically [[wikipedia:Arthropod|arthropods]]—or [[wikipedia:Carnivorous plant|carnivorous plants]], with the exception of "[[Traptrix Rafflesia]]", which is instead based on the ''[[wikipedia:Rafflesia|Rafflesia]]'', a [[wikipedia:Parasitic plant|parasitic]] [[wikipedia:Carrion flower|carrion flower]] that uses extreme adaptations to exploit both insects (i.e. pollination) and other plants (i.e. parasitism). "[[Traptrix Holeutea]]" is technically based on the [[wikipedia:Protocarnivorous plant|protocarnivorous]] ''[[wikipedia:Ibicella lutea|Ibicella lutea]]'', rather than a true carnivorous plant.
  
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"'''Mesmerizing Maneater'''"({{Ruby|蟲|こ}}{{Ruby|惑|わく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}} ''Kowakuma'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Insect]]-[[Type]] and [[Plant]]-Type [[EARTH]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in "[[Judgment of the Light]]".  Their Attack and Defense stats all sum up to 2800. They visually resemble young girls in their own artworks, but based on the artwork of "[[Mesmerizing Trap Hole]]", they are either vicious creatures in disguise, or they play bait to trap prey for their "pets."
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In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game Art Works]]'', it is revealed that all "Traptrix" monsters were actually a humanoid "avatar" of a monstrous insects/plants, with an "appendage" connecting their humanoid body with their "real" body.
  
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==Playing Style==
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The [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] of each non-[[Link Monster]] have a combined total of 2800. The Xyz Monsters feature the Main Deck members (as well as the Link-1 "Sera") in their artworks.
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The archetype is centered around using "[[Trap Hole (archetype)|Trap Hole]]" and "[[Hole]]" cards to activate various effects. Each member of the Mesmerizing Monsters is immune to Trap Hole cards themselves, while also adding support by tutoring "Trap Holes" or each other. This usually results in a playstyle similar to the "[[Gadget]]s", with the Mesmerizing Maneaters supporting the "Trap Holes" as they remove monsters that the opponent Summons.  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! Traptrix
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! Type
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! Name origin
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Allomerus|Allomerus]]
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|rowspan=6| [[Insect]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Allomerus decemarticulatus|Allomerus decemarticulatus]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Arachnocampa|Arachnocampa]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Arachnocampa|Arachnocampa]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Atrax|Atrax]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Atrax|Atrax]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Atypus|Atypus]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Atypus|Atypus]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Mantis|Mantis]]
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| [[wikipedia:Hymenopus coronatus|Orchid mantis]]
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Myrmeleo|Myrmeleo]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Myrmeleon|Myrmeleon]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Dionaea|Dionaea]]
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|rowspan=10| [[Plant]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Venus flytrap|Dionaea muscipula]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Genlisea|Genlisea]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Genlisea|Genlisea]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Vesiculo|Vesiculo]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Aldrovanda vesiculosa|Aldrovanda vesiculosa]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Nepenthes|Nepenthes]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Nepenthes|Nepenthes]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Pinguicula|Pinguicula]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Pinguicula|Pinguicula]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Pudica|Pudica]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Nepenthes pudica|Nepenthes pudica]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Rafflesia|Rafflesia]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Rafflesia|Rafflesia]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Sera|Sera]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Drosera|Drosera]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Cularia|Cularia]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Utricularia|Utricularia]]''
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|-
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| [[Traptrix Holeutea|Holeutea]]
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| ''[[wikipedia:Ibicella lutea|Ibicella lutea]]''
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|}
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==Playing style==
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The archetype is centered around using "[[Trap Hole (archetype)|Trap Hole]]" and "[[Hole]]" cards to activate various effects. Each "Traptrix" is immune to "Trap Hole" cards themselves, while also adding support by tutoring "Trap Holes" or each other. With these traits, a "Traptrix" deck will usually have good opening moves, since they can react quickly against virtually any monster your opponent may Summon.
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Note that "Traptrix Atrax" also extends her anti-negation protection to other Normal Traps, so the Deck can also run "[[Mirror Force]]", "[[Dimensional Prison]]", and even make a temporary one-sided anti-Trap lock using "[[Trap Stun]]".
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Further useful yet indirect support exists for the archetype through the use of their types. Insect and Plant support cards may be sufficient to satisfy the deck's hunger for competitiveness. An example to this is "[[Gigaplant]]", "[[Beetron]]" and "[[Lonefire Blossom]]". Also the fact that they are all [[EARTH]] monsters are useful since "[[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]" or "[[Gigantes]]" can fit in to support them further.
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Due to the small number of members within the Archetype, in addition to their reliance on numerous Trap Cards, "Traptrix" is most suitable as an Anti-Meta strategy, by controlling the Field by using Traps and slowly gaining resource via either "[[Traptrix Myrmeleo]]", "[[Traptrix Mantis]]", and "[[Traptrix Nepenthes]]", while at the same time grinding out your opponent's resources. "Traptrix Myrmeleo" can also be splashed in other decks, along with "Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare" and other "Trap Hole" cards for covering the Deck's weaknesses and giving a little defense boost. "[[Traptrix Dionaea]]" can revive a "Traptrix" monster upon being Normal Summoned, which sets up Xyz Summons and can trigger the effect of "Myrmeleo"; it also can set a "Hole" Normal Trap Card from the Graveyard when it is Special Summoned.
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===H.A.T.===
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The acronym stands for "[[Hand (archetype)|'''H'''and]]s-[[Artifact|'''A'''rtifact]]-'''T'''raptrix". Depending on whom you inquire, it may be seen as a Meta or an anti-Meta Deck. The idea is to utilize "[[Fire Hand]]" and "[[Ice Hand]]"; "[[Artifact Scythe]]" and/or "[[Artifact Moralltach]]" alongside "[[Artifact Sanctum]]", sometimes "[[Artifact Ignition]]", and "Traptrix Dionaea" and/or "Traptrix Myrmeleo" alongside "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]", "Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare", "[[Time-Space Trap Hole]]" and/or "[[Void Trap Hole]]". The "Hands" provide floaters and spot removal; the "Artifacts" provide disruption; and the "Traptrix" provide backrow support and the occasional Xyz Summon via "Dionaea". This deck saw a great success by placing 2nd in 2014 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship.<ref>http://ygorganization.com/world-championship-top-4-decklists/</ref>
  
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Note that "[[Atra the Mesmerizing Maneater]]" also extends her anti-negation protection to other Normal Traps, so the Deck can also run "[[Mirror Force]]", "[[Dimensional Prison]]", and even make a temporary one-sided anti-Trap lock using "[[Trap Stun]]".
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===Recommended cards===
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{{Decklist|
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<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Traptrix Arachnocampa]]
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* [[Traptrix Atrax]]
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* [[Traptrix Dionaea]]
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* [[Traptrix Genlisea]]
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* [[Traptrix Mantis]]
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* [[Traptrix Myrmeleo]]
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* [[Traptrix Nepenthes]]
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* [[Traptrix Pudica]]
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* [[Traptrix Vesiculo]]
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* [[Artifact Moralltach]]
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* [[Artifact Scythe]]
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* [[Artifact Lancea]]
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* [[Beargram, Shelled Emperor of the Forest Crown]]
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* [[Gigantes]]
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* [[Gigaplant]]
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* [[Guard Mantis]]
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* [[Lady Labrynth of the Silver Castle]]
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* [[Lonefire Blossom]]
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* [[Lord of the Heavenly Prison]]
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* [[Retaliating "C"]]
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* [[Rikka Princess]]
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* [[Wannabee!]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Butterfly Lady]]
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* [[Ragnaraika the Evil Seed]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Samurai Beetle]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Armored Lizard]]
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|tuner monsters =
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* [[Dragonbite]]
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* [[Fairyant the Circular Sorcerer]]
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* [[Cyclos the Circular Sprite]]
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* ''Level 1 EARTH Tuners''
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|fusion monsters =
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* [[Neo-Spacian Twinkle Moss]] (as a target for "Instant Contact")
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|synchro monsters =
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* [[Circle of the Fairies]]
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* [[Diabolantis the Menacing Mantis]]
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* [[Naturia Beast]]
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* [[Traptrix Allomerus]]
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* [[Traptrix Pinguicula]]
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* [[Traptrix Rafflesia]]
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* [[Baromet the Sacred Sheep Shrub]]
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* [[Number 70: Malevolent Sin]]
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* [[Rikka Queen Strenna]]
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** [[Sacred Tree Beast, Hyperyton]]
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|link monsters =
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* [[Traptrix Atypus]]
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* [[Traptrix Cularia]]
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* [[Traptrix Sera]]
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* [[Aussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable]]
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* [[Beetrooper Armor Horn]]
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* [[Inzektor Picofalena]]
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* [[Missus Radiant]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Skeletal Soldier]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Mantis Monk]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Stag Sovereign]]
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* [[Astral World Tree Illumistil]]
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|normal spells =
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* [[Traptantalizing Tune]]
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* [[Card of Demise]]
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* [[Pot of Duality]]
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* [[Pot of Extravagance]]
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* [[Pot of Prosperity]]
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* [[Instant Contact]]
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* [[Gravity Balance]]
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|field spells =
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* [[Traptrip Garden]]
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|continuous spells =
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* [[Ragnaraika Bloom]]
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|normal traps =
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* [[Traptrix Holeutea]]
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* [[Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare]]
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* [[Bottomless Trap Hole]]
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* [[Terrifying Trap Hole Nightmare]]
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* [[Floodgate Trap Hole]]
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* [[Gravedigger's Trap Hole]]
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* [[Trap Trick]]
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* [[Artifact Sanctum]]
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* [[Back to the Front]]
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* [[Boo-Boo Game]]
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* [[Lair Wire]]
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* [[Lost Wind]]/[[Titanocider]]
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* [[Waking the Dragon]]
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* [[Ragnaraika Hunting Dance]]
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|counter traps =
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* [[Solemn Judgement]]
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* [[Pollinosis]]
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|continuous traps =
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* [[Naturia Sacred Tree]]
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* [[Floodgate]] cards
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** [[Anti-Spell Fragrance]]
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}}
  
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Further useful yet indirect support exists for the archetype through the use of their types. Insect and plant support cards may be sufficient to satisfy the deck's hunger for competitiveness. An example to this is "[[Gigaplant]]", "[[Doom Dozer]]", or "[[Aztekipede, the Worm Warrior]]". Also the fact that they are all "[[EARTH]]" monsters are useful since "[[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]" can fit in.
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===Official Decks===
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{{Decklist|"Traptrix" + "Ninja" Deck<ref>[https://ygorganization.com/2girlsandasharkplace/ YGOrganization Sleeve Winner Deck Recipes]</ref>
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==Weaknesses==
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite]] x1
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* [[Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju]] x1
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* [[Kumongous, the Sticky String Kaiju]] x1
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* [[Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo]] x3
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* [[Senior Silver Ninja]] x1
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* [[Traptrix Dionaea]] x3
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* [[Traptrix Mantis]] x2
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* [[Traptrix Myrmeleo]] x3
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* [[Upstart Golden Ninja]] x3
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|pendulum monsters =
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* [[Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm]] x3
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* [[Supreme King Gate Zero]] x2
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|xyz monsters =
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* [[Daigusto Emeral]] x1
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* [[Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon]] x1
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* [[Evilswarm Ouroboros]] x1
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* [[Number 103: Ragnazero]] x1
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* [[Number 39: Utopia]] x1
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* [[Number S39: Utopia the Lightning]] x1
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* [[Traptrix Rafflesia]] x3
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|link monsters =
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* [[Akashic Magician]] x1
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* [[Borreload Dragon]] x1
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* [[Decode Talker]] x1
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* [[Missus Radiant]] x2
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* [[Proxy Dragon]] x1
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|spells =
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* [[Armor Ninjitsu Art of Alchemy]] x1
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* [[Ninjitsu Art Notebook]] x1
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* [[Reinforcement of the Army]] x1
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|traps =
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* [[Acid Trap Hole]] x1
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* [[Back to the Front]] x3
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* [[Bottomless Trap Hole]] x2
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* [[Double Trap Hole]] x1
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* [[Jar of Avarice]] x1
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* [[Ninjitsu Art of Super-Transformation]] x2
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* [[Ninjitsu Art of Transformation]] x1
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* [[Trap Hole of Spikes]] x1
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* [[Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare]] x2
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}}
  
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"[[Goblin Pothole Squad]]", "[[Jinzo]]", "[[Jinzo - Lord]]", "[[Forced Ceasefire]]" and any other cards that bar the ''activation'' of [[Trap Card]]s can single-handedly cripple these [[Decks]]. Also more indirectly, the fact that they don't have much potential [[Beatdown]]-wise ''or'' [[DEF]]-wise can be further aggregated through cards like "[[Bladefly]]" and "[[Acidic Downpour]]".
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===Weaknesses===
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* Due to their heavy dependence on "Hole" Trap Cards, ''en masse'' Spell/Trap negation/removal such as "[[Harpie's Feather Duster]]" or "[[Red Reboot]]" will easily shut down most of interactions available to "Traptrix" player. Similarly, "[[Royal Decree]]", "[[Jinzo]]", "[[Jinzo - Lord]]", "[[Forced Ceasefire]]", "[[Dark Simorgh]]" and similar "anti-Trap" cards can severely hinder the Deck unless you control a face-up "Traptrix Atrax", who prevents the activation AND effects of your Trap Cards from being negated.
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* "Traptrix" deck generally struggles against monsters with high statlines and enough protection to be unaffected by their trap and other removal effects, such as "[[Super Quantal Mech King Great Magnus]]" or "[[Apoqliphort Towers]]". As such, preventing the opponent from summoning these monsters should be your first priority.
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* "[[Denko Sekka]]" proves to be horrendous for "Traptrix" decks, rendering almost all Trap cards the deck can utilize useless. Cards that can negate Normal Summons like "[[Solemn Warning]]" can help along with cards that can remove "Denko" easily or can negate her effects. "Atrax" can also remove her easily by just activating a "Hole" Trap card from the hand to destroy her or set her face-down with "Bottomless Trap Hole" and "Floodgate Trap Hole", respectively.
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* Since most of the "Hole" cards can only be activated upon a monster's Summon, "Traptrix"-based Decks may have difficulties against decks that designed to have a large set-up quickly (this is more apparent if you go second), such as against "[[Swordsoul]]", "[[Branded]]" and "[[Six Samurai]]" Decks. To remedy this, mass-removal cards such as "[[Torrential Tribute]]" or non-conditional removal cards such as "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]" can be considered.
  
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Traptrix
"Traptrix Rafflesia", surrounded by (clockwise from top left) "Dionaea", "Nepenthes", "Atrax", and "Myrmeleo"
"Traptrix Rafflesia", surrounded by (clockwise from top left) "Dionaea", "Nepenthes", "Atrax", and "Myrmeleo"
Japanese
  • 蟲（こ）惑（わく）魔（ま）
  • 蟲惑魔 (base)
  • こわくま (ruby)
  • Kowakuma (romanized)
Simplified Chinese
  • 虫惑魔
  • Chónghuòmó (pinyin)
French
  • Traptrix
German
  • Fallenstellerin
Italian
  • Trappolatrice
Korean
  • 충혹마
  • 蟲惑魔 (Hanja)
  • Chunghongma (romanized)
Portuguese
  • Armadilhatrix
Spanish
  • Atrapadora
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An entrapping allure drifts in the forest.
A helpless prey falls into the trap―

— The archetype's tagline in promotional material

"Traptrix" (蟲（こ）惑（わく）魔（ま） Kowakuma, lit. "Insect Alluring Demon") is an archetype of Level/Rank 4 EARTH monsters that debuted in Judgment of the Light. They are used by Ageha Yusa in the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Structures manga. "Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare" isn't a "Traptrix" cards because it doesn't have 「蟲（こ）惑（わく）魔（ま）」 in its Japanese names.

Lore

Main articles: Master Guide 4 card storylines § File No. 09: The "Carnivore Forest" Search Log and Forest of the Traptrix card storyline

Etymology

"Traptrix" is a portmanteau of "trap", "trick", and "-trix" (feminine suffix for nouns of agency). The Japanese name Kowakuma (蟲（こ）惑（わく）魔（ま）, lit. "Insect Alluring Demon"), is a play on the words kowaku (蠱惑, "allure") and koakuma (小悪魔, lit. "little devil", refers to a scheming young woman). The name also replaces the kanji 蠱 from kowaku with the visually similar 蟲 ("insect") without changing the ko reading.

Design

The "Traptrix" monsters resemble young girls themed after either ambush predators—specifically arthropods—or carnivorous plants, with the exception of "Traptrix Rafflesia", which is instead based on the Rafflesia, a parasitic carrion flower that uses extreme adaptations to exploit both insects (i.e. pollination) and other plants (i.e. parasitism). "Traptrix Holeutea" is technically based on the protocarnivorous Ibicella lutea, rather than a true carnivorous plant.

In Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game Art Works, it is revealed that all "Traptrix" monsters were actually a humanoid "avatar" of a monstrous insects/plants, with an "appendage" connecting their humanoid body with their "real" body.

The ATK and DEF of each non-Link Monster have a combined total of 2800. The Xyz Monsters feature the Main Deck members (as well as the Link-1 "Sera") in their artworks.

Traptrix Type Name origin
Allomerus Insect Allomerus decemarticulatus
Arachnocampa Arachnocampa
Atrax Atrax
Atypus Atypus
Mantis Orchid mantis
Myrmeleo Myrmeleon
Dionaea Plant Dionaea muscipula
Genlisea Genlisea
Vesiculo Aldrovanda vesiculosa
Nepenthes Nepenthes
Pinguicula Pinguicula
Pudica Nepenthes pudica
Rafflesia Rafflesia
Sera Drosera
Cularia Utricularia
Holeutea Ibicella lutea

Playing style

The archetype is centered around using "Trap Hole" and "Hole" cards to activate various effects. Each "Traptrix" is immune to "Trap Hole" cards themselves, while also adding support by tutoring "Trap Holes" or each other. With these traits, a "Traptrix" deck will usually have good opening moves, since they can react quickly against virtually any monster your opponent may Summon. Note that "Traptrix Atrax" also extends her anti-negation protection to other Normal Traps, so the Deck can also run "Mirror Force", "Dimensional Prison", and even make a temporary one-sided anti-Trap lock using "Trap Stun". Further useful yet indirect support exists for the archetype through the use of their types. Insect and Plant support cards may be sufficient to satisfy the deck's hunger for competitiveness. An example to this is "Gigaplant", "Beetron" and "Lonefire Blossom". Also the fact that they are all EARTH monsters are useful since "Grandsoil the Elemental Lord" or "Gigantes" can fit in to support them further. Due to the small number of members within the Archetype, in addition to their reliance on numerous Trap Cards, "Traptrix" is most suitable as an Anti-Meta strategy, by controlling the Field by using Traps and slowly gaining resource via either "Traptrix Myrmeleo", "Traptrix Mantis", and "Traptrix Nepenthes", while at the same time grinding out your opponent's resources. "Traptrix Myrmeleo" can also be splashed in other decks, along with "Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare" and other "Trap Hole" cards for covering the Deck's weaknesses and giving a little defense boost. "Traptrix Dionaea" can revive a "Traptrix" monster upon being Normal Summoned, which sets up Xyz Summons and can trigger the effect of "Myrmeleo"; it also can set a "Hole" Normal Trap Card from the Graveyard when it is Special Summoned.

H.A.T.

The acronym stands for "Hands-Artifact-Traptrix". Depending on whom you inquire, it may be seen as a Meta or an anti-Meta Deck. The idea is to utilize "Fire Hand" and "Ice Hand"; "Artifact Scythe" and/or "Artifact Moralltach" alongside "Artifact Sanctum", sometimes "Artifact Ignition", and "Traptrix Dionaea" and/or "Traptrix Myrmeleo" alongside "Bottomless Trap Hole", "Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare", "Time-Space Trap Hole" and/or "Void Trap Hole". The "Hands" provide floaters and spot removal; the "Artifacts" provide disruption; and the "Traptrix" provide backrow support and the occasional Xyz Summon via "Dionaea". This deck saw a great success by placing 2nd in 2014 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship.[1]

Recommended cards

Deck

Monster Cards

Effect Monsters

Tuner monsters

Spell Cards

Normal Spells

Field Spells

Continuous Spells

Trap Cards

Normal Traps

Counter Traps

Continuous Traps

Official Decks

"Traptrix" + "Ninja" Deck

Weaknesses

  • Due to their heavy dependence on "Hole" Trap Cards, en masse Spell/Trap negation/removal such as "Harpie's Feather Duster" or "Red Reboot" will easily shut down most of interactions available to "Traptrix" player. Similarly, "Royal Decree", "Jinzo", "Jinzo - Lord", "Forced Ceasefire", "Dark Simorgh" and similar "anti-Trap" cards can severely hinder the Deck unless you control a face-up "Traptrix Atrax", who prevents the activation AND effects of your Trap Cards from being negated.
  • "Traptrix" deck generally struggles against monsters with high statlines and enough protection to be unaffected by their trap and other removal effects, such as "Super Quantal Mech King Great Magnus" or "Apoqliphort Towers". As such, preventing the opponent from summoning these monsters should be your first priority.
  • "Denko Sekka" proves to be horrendous for "Traptrix" decks, rendering almost all Trap cards the deck can utilize useless. Cards that can negate Normal Summons like "Solemn Warning" can help along with cards that can remove "Denko" easily or can negate her effects. "Atrax" can also remove her easily by just activating a "Hole" Trap card from the hand to destroy her or set her face-down with "Bottomless Trap Hole" and "Floodgate Trap Hole", respectively.
  • Since most of the "Hole" cards can only be activated upon a monster's Summon, "Traptrix"-based Decks may have difficulties against decks that designed to have a large set-up quickly (this is more apparent if you go second), such as against "Swordsoul", "Branded" and "Six Samurai" Decks. To remedy this, mass-removal cards such as "Torrential Tribute" or non-conditional removal cards such as "Compulsory Evacuation Device" can be considered.

References

  1. ↑ http://ygorganization.com/world-championship-top-4-decklists/
  2. ↑ YGOrganization Sleeve Winner Deck Recipes
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