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| image = GhostrickParade-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png
| caption = "Ghostrick" monsters in the artwork of "[[Ghostrick Parade]]".
| ja_name = ゴーストリック
| romaji = Gōsutorikku
| fr_name = Fantôruse
| de_name = Geistertrick
| it_name = Fantasmatrucco
| ko_name = 고스트릭
| ko_romanized = Goseuteurik
| pt_name = Fantardil
| es_name = Fantastruco
| sets =
* [[Shadow Specters]]
* [[Legacy of the Valiant]]
* [[Primal Origin]]
* [[Extreme Force]]
* [[Ignition Assault]]
* [[Battle of Chaos]]
| tcg =
* [[Shadow Specters Sneak Peek Participation Card]]
* [[Legacy of the Valiant: Deluxe Edition]]
* [[Battle Pack 3: Monster League]]
* [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
* [[World Superstars]]
* [[Wing Raiders]]
* [[OTS Tournament Pack 18]]
* [[Ghosts From the Past: The 2nd Haunting]]
| ocg =
* [[Duelist Card Protector EX: Ghostrick]]
* [[The New Challengers]]
* [[Extra Pack 2015]]
* [[Extra Pack: Knights of Order]]
* [[Rarity Collection 20th Anniversary Edition]]
* [[Tournament Pack 2019 Vol.4]]
* [[Battle of Chaos +1 Bonus Pack]]
* [[Rarity Collection Quarter Century Edition]]
| korea =
* [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.1]]
* [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.2]]
| anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]
}}
"'''Ghostrick'''" (ゴーストリック ''Gōsutorikku'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in ''[[Shadow Specters]]''. All of its members are [[DARK]] monsters, whereas their [[Type]] varies between [[Fiend]], [[Spellcaster]], [[Zombie]], and [[Fairy]].
==Lore==
{{Main|Master Guide 4 card storylines#File No. 07: The Prank-Loving Denizens of the Dark|Master Duel card storylines#Delightful Dwellers of Darkness}}
==Design==
===Appearance===
"Ghostrick" monsters are based on, and named after, various characters of folklore and Halloween monsters.
===Etymology===
"Ghostrick" is a portmanteau of the words "ghost" and "trick".
==Members==
===Main Deck===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Ghostrick
! scope="col" | Origin
|-
| [[Ghostrick Doll|Doll]] || [[wikipedia:Bisque doll|Bisque doll]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Fairy|Fairy]] || [[wikipedia:Fairy|Fairy]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Ghoul|Ghoul]] || [[wikipedia:Ghoul|Ghoul]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Jackfrost|Jackfrost]] || [[wikipedia:Jack Frost|Jack Frost]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Jiangshi|Jiangshi]] || [[wikipedia:Jiangshi|Jiangshi]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Lantern|Lantern]] || [[wikipedia:Jack-o'-lantern|Jack-o'-lantern]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Mary|Mary]] || [[wikipedia:Bloody Mary (folklore)|Bloody Mary]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Mummy|Mummy]] || [[wikipedia:Mummy|Mummy]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Nekomusume|Nekomusume]] || [[wikipedia:Nekomusume|Nekomusume]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Siren|Siren]] || [[wikipedia:Siren (mythology)|Siren]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Skeleton|Skeleton]] || [[wikipedia:Grim Reaper|Grim Reaper]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Specter|Specter]] || [[wikipedia:Ghost|Ghost]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Stein|Stein]] || [[wikipedia:Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein's monster]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Warwolf|Warwolf]] || [[wikipedia:Werewolf|Werewolf]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Witch|Witch]] || [[wikipedia:Witch|Witch]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Yeti|Yeti]] || [[wikipedia:Yeti|Yeti]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna|Yuki-onna]] || [[wikipedia:Yuki-onna|Yuki-onna]]
|}
===Extra Deck===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Ghostrick
! scope="col" | Origin
|-
| [[Ghostrick Alucard|Alucard]] || [[wikipedia:Count Alucard|Count Alucard]] / [[wikipedia:Count Dracula|Dracula]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief|Angel of Mischief]] || [[wikipedia:Fallen angel|Fallen angel]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Dullahan|Dullahan]] || [[wikipedia:Dullahan|Dullahan]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Festival|Festival]] || [[wikipedia:Festival|Festival]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Socuteboss|Socuteboss]] || [[wikipedia:Succubus|Succubus]]
|}
==Playing style==
All of the Main Deck monsters have a common effect:
:''"Cannot be Normal Summoned, unless you control a "Ghostrick" monster. Once per turn: You can change this card to face-down Defense Position"''.
Also, the Xyz Monsters, except for "[[Ghostrick Socuteboss]]" and "[[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]", share the following common effect:
:''"If this card is sent to the Graveyard: You can target 1 other "Ghostrick" card in your Graveyard; add that target to your hand"''.
The Levels and Ranks of "Ghostrick" monsters range from 1-4, with their Types differing based on their Level/Rank, being Fiend, Spellcaster, Zombie, and Fairy respectively.
They feature a variety of effects, mostly revolving around flipping monsters face-down (both yours and your opponent's) and protecting themselves as long as they are face-down. The three strata of monsters each follow a set of general effect guidelines:
* The Fiend Level 1 monsters have effects that trigger while in the hand, and they react to destruction, attacks and damage, providing bonuses and acting like hand traps; design-wise, they share a prankster, infantile appearance, maybe hinting to the "tricks" they play against the attacks of the opponent's monsters.
* The Spellcaster Level 2 monsters have effects related to Battle Position control, allowing its controller to [[Ghostrick Doll|search]] for a monster or [[Ghostrick Nekomusume|stall]] the opponent's moves; they share a feminine, delicate, appearance.
* The Zombie Level 3 monsters all provide useful bonuses while they are face-up or when flipped face-up. Their effects range from [[Ghostrick Jiangshi|searching]] to [[Ghostrick Warwolf|burning]], or even [[Ghostrick Skeleton|milling the opponent's deck]] or [[Ghostrick Ghoul|giving bulk]] to a "Ghostrick" monster; their motif is basically of male figures of Halloween and Folklore.
The deck's main goal is to produce strong attackers over a prolonged game, which can attack directly using the field spells "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]", "[[Ghostrick Museum]]" though the archetype also contains elements of milling, burning, lockdwn and most recently an [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief|Alternative Win Condition]].
Most of the Ghostrick monsters aren't strong by themselves, thus they're left relying heavily on getting "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]" on the board as soon as possible in order to launch several consecutive direct attacks early in the game. Since "Mansion" also protects any face-down monsters from attacks, it is easy to repeatedly activate Ghostrick monster's effects like "[[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]" and "[[Ghostrick Witch]]". "[[Ghostrick Scare]]", "[[Floodgate Trap Hole]]" and "[[Swords of Concealing Light]]" are also useful in this deck to provide disruptions and lockdown.
The support provided by the on-theme Spell/Trap Cards is also diverse, with effects that range from [[Ghostrick Vanish|protecting]] "Ghostrick" monsters from targeting and destroying effects, [[Ghostrick Scare|switching]] the battle position of opposing monsters, [[Ghostrick Break|reviving]] "Ghostrick" monsters and [[Ghostrick Night|locking]] the opponent from Flip Summoning. The only Spell Cards of the Deck is a trio of Field Spell Cards that share the common effect of allowing a player from attacking direcly if all opposing monsters are in face-down Defense Position. They can either [[Ghostrick Parade|search]] for resources, [[Ghostrick Museum|halve]] the battle damage and [[Ghostrick Museum|manipulating]] the battle position of the opponent's monsters.
===Recommended cards===
{{Decklist|Basic Ghostrick
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Doll]]
* [[Ghostrick Fairy]]
* [[Ghostrick Ghoul]]
* [[Ghostrick Jackfrost]]
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]
* [[Ghostrick Lantern]]
* [[Ghostrick Mary]]
* [[Ghostrick Mummy]]
* [[Ghostrick Nekomusume]]
* [[Ghostrick Siren]]
* [[Ghostrick Specter]]
* [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna]]
* [[Humpty Grumpty]]
* [[Summoner of Illusions]] (with "[[Gaia Drake, the Universal Force]]")
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
|spirit monsters =
* [[Kinka-byo]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Ghostrick Dullahan]]
* [[Ghostrick Socuteboss]]
* [[Downerd Magician]]
* [[Mechquipped Angineer]]
* [[Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder]]
|link monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Festival]]
* [[Linkuriboh]]
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
|spells =
* [[Ghostrick Mansion]]
* [[Ghostrick Museum]]
* [[Ghostrick Parade]]
* [[Ghostrick Shot]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
* [[Book of Moon]]
* [[Nobleman of Crossout]]
* [[Recurring Nightmare]]
* [[Swords of Concealing Light]]
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
|traps =
* [[Ghostrick Break]]
* [[Ghostrick Night]]
* [[Ghostrick Renovation]]
* [[Ghostrick or Treat]]
* [[Ghostrick Scare]]
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]]
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Floodgate Trap Hole]]
* [[Gozen Match]]
* [[Needle Ceiling]]
* [[Quaking Mirror Force]]
}}
===Ghostrick Burn===
This Deck focus on lock your opponent's moves and causing [[effect damage]]. "[[Ghostrick Museum]]" is the only recommended Field as it's the only to not affect the damage.
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Fairy]]
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]
* [[Ghostrick Mary]]
* [[Ghostrick Mummy]]
* [[Ghostrick Siren]]
* [[Ghostrick Specter]]
* [[Ghostrick Stein]]
* [[Ghostrick Warwolf]]
* [[Shadowpriestess of Ohm]]
* [[Stealth Bird]]
|flip monsters =
* [[Des Koala]]
* [[Prediction Princess Astromorrigan]]
* [[Princess of Tsurugi]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]
* [[Ghostrick Dullahan]]
* [[Number 13: Embodiment of Crime]]
* [[Number 31: Embodiment of Punishment]]
* [[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]] (with [[Creature Swap]])
* [[Number 54: Lion Heart]]
|link monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Festival]]
* [[Linkuriboh]]
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
|spells =
* [[Ghostrick Museum]]
* [[Ghostrick Shot]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
* [[Book of Moon]]
* [[Recurring Nightmare]]
* [[Swords of Concealing Light]]
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
|traps =
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Ghostrick Night]]
* [[Ghostrick or Treat]]
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]]
* [[Anti-Spell Fragrance]]
* [[Blazing Mirror Force]]
* [[Quaking Mirror Force]]
* [[Ceasefire]]
* [[Just Desserts]] / [[Secret Barrel]] / [[Secret Blast]]
* [[Nightmare Wheel]]
* [[Ojama Trio]]
* [[Ring of Destruction]]
}}
===Ghostrick Mill===
This Deck focus on [[mill]]ing your opponent's Deck and win by [[Deck out]]. "[[Ghostrick Parade]]" is the only recommended Field because of its searching effect and damage to your opponent is unecessary. Note that sending cards to your opponent's Graveyard may help their strategy, so "[[Ghostrick Skeleton]]" and "[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]" are used to banish the cards instead.
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Fairy]]
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]
* [[Ghostrick Mary]]
* [[Ghostrick Mummy]]
* [[Ghostrick Siren]]
* [[Ghostrick Skeleton]]
* [[Ghostrick Specter]]
* [[Ghostrick Stein]]
* [[A/D Changer]]
* [[Dark Bug]]
* [[Delg the Dark Monarch]]
|flip monsters =
* [[Hiro's Shadow Scout]]
* [[Needle Worm]]
|tuner monsters =
* [[Junk Synchron]]
|fusion monsters =
* [[Masked HERO Dark Law]]
|synchro monsters =
* [[Dark Diviner]]
* [[Iron Chain Dragon]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]
* [[Ghostrick Dullahan]]
* [[Pilgrim Reaper]]
|link monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Festival]]
* [[Linkuriboh]]
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
|spells =
* [[Ghostrick Parade]]
* [[Ghostrick Shot]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
* [[Book of Eclipse]]
* [[Book of Moon]]
* [[Book of Taiyou]]
* [[Dark World Dealings]] / [[Hand Destruction]]
* [[Mask Change II]]
* [[One Day of Peace]]
* [[Recurring Nightmare]]
* [[Swords of Concealing Light]]
* [[The Shallow Grave]]
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
* [[Runick]] spells
|traps =
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Ghostrick Night]]
* [[Ghostrick or Treat]]
* [[Ghostrick Scare]]
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]]
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Quaking Mirror Force]]
* [[Crush Card Virus]]
* [[Deck Devastation Virus]]
* [[Ojama Trio]]
* [[Spirit Barrier]]
}}
===[http://www.yugioh-card.com/japan/topics/?20130626 "Ghostrick" Deck recipes sample]===
{{Decklist|Deck
<!-- This is a Decklist made by Yugioh-card(jp). Do not remove any multiples or staples.-->
|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]] x3
* [[Ghostrick Stein]]
* [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna]] x3
* [[Ghostrick Witch]] x2
* [[Ghostrick Specter]] x3
* [[Ghostrick Lantern]] x2
* [[Crane Crane]] x2
|flip monsters =
* [[Penguin Soldier]] x2
|spirit monsters =
* [[Kinka-byo]] x2
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]] x2
* [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]]
* [[Gachi Gachi Gantetsu]]
* [[Slacker Magician]]
|spells =
* [[Ghostrick Mansion]] x3
* [[Terraforming]]
* [[Book of Eclipse]]
* [[Monster Reborn]]
* [[Mystical Space Typhoon]] x3
* [[Heavy Storm]]
* [[Book of Moon]]
* [[Nobleman of Crossout]] x2
|traps =
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]] x2
* [[Ghostrick Scare]] x2
* [[Torrential Tribute]] x2
* [[Solemn Judgment]]
}}
===Weaknesses===
Despite this archetype's unorthodox "bait and switch" tactics, "Ghostricks" have many weaknesses.
* Firstly, cards like "[[Dark Simorgh]]", "[[Searchlightman]]", and "[[Light of Intervention]]" will prevent "Ghostrick" monsters from being Set or flipped face-down in first place. Cards like "[[Jurrac Velphito]]" and "[[Search Striker]]" are also dangerous to "Ghostricks" because they destroy face-down monsters immediately without them ever flipping face-up.
* Other cards which prevent battle position changes, whether of the "Ghostrick" player's monsters or the opponent's can halt most, though often not all, of the "Ghostrick" player's moves.
** The debut of [[Link Monster]]s and Master Rule 4 have further aggravated this, as not only do they share battle postition immunity akin to "[[Raging Cloudian]]", but their essentiality to most swarm Decks makes avoiding them near close to impossible (though "[[Ghostrick Ghoul]]" and "[[Ghostrick Dullahan]]" can make quick work of them.)
* Most "Ghostricks" depends on their [[Field Spell Card]]s, "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]" and "[[Ghostrick Museum]]", to deal damage, and will struggle to do much [[Battle damage]] to your opponent without it, due to most of them having low ATK stats. This can be even worse with cards like "[[Spell Shattering Arrow]]" and "[[Eradicator Epidemic Virus]]" around.
** Cards like "[[Stardust Dragon]]", "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]" or "[[Stardust Spark Dragon]]" can be used to protect it.
** Ancient Gear Decks in particular will chew through Ghostricks, due to their ability to prevent the activation of the trap cards and effects that Ghostricks heavily rely on.
==Trivia==
* The "Ghostrick" monsters' battle-flipping effects resemble the activities of children pranksters or mischievous spirits: popping out and scaring people, then running away and hiding. This is underscored by the archetype name "Ghostrick" a blatant portmanteau of the words "ghost" and "trick".
* The "Ghostrick" archetype was originally released in ''[[Shadow Specters]]'', which debuted in the U.S. in November 2013, and may have been intended to coincide with the celebration of [[wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]]. The "Ghostrick" monsters are largely based on mythological creatures that children in the western world would dress up as for Halloween (witch, ghost, Jack-O'-Lantern, Frankenstein's Monster, Mummy, etc.), and their playstyle (as described above) mirrors the tradition of trick-or-treating.
* "Ghostrick" monsters' artworks share the background scheme with the "[[Lightsworn]]s", as they have the same concept of patterning.
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New page wikitext, after the edit (new_wikitext) | {{Infobox archseries
| cut_from_names = true
| image = GhostrickParade-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png
| caption = "Ghostrick" monsters in the artwork of "[[Ghostrick Parade]]".
| ja_name = ゴーストリック
| romaji = Gōsutorikku
| fr_name = Fantôruse
| de_name = Geistertrick
| it_name = Fantasmatrucco
| ko_name = 고스트릭
| ko_romanized = Goseuteurik
| pt_name = Fantardil
| es_name = Fantastruco
| sets =
* [[Shadow Specters]]
* [[Legacy of the Valiant]]
* [[Primal Origin]]
* [[Extreme Force]]
* [[Ignition Assault]]
* [[Battle of Chaos]]
| tcg =
* [[Shadow Specters Sneak Peek Participation Card]]
* [[Legacy of the Valiant: Deluxe Edition]]
* [[Battle Pack 3: Monster League]]
* [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
* [[World Superstars]]
* [[Wing Raiders]]
* [[OTS Tournament Pack 18]]
* [[Ghosts From the Past: The 2nd Haunting]]
| ocg =
* [[Duelist Card Protector EX: Ghostrick]]
* [[The New Challengers]]
* [[Extra Pack 2015]]
* [[Extra Pack: Knights of Order]]
* [[Rarity Collection 20th Anniversary Edition]]
* [[Tournament Pack 2019 Vol.4]]
* [[Battle of Chaos +1 Bonus Pack]]
* [[Rarity Collection Quarter Century Edition]]
| korea =
* [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.1]]
* [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.2]]
| anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]
}}
"'''Ghostrick'''" (ゴーストリック ''Gōsutorikku'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in ''[[Shadow Specters]]''. All of its members are [[DARK]] monsters, whereas their [[Type]] varies between [[Fiend]], [[Spellcaster]], [[Zombie]], and [[Fairy]].
==Lore==
{{Main|Master Guide 4 card storylines#File No. 07: The Prank-Loving Denizens of the Dark|Master Duel card storylines#Delightful Dwellers of Darkness}}
==Design==
===Appearance===
"Ghostrick" monsters are based on, and named after, various characters of folklore and Halloween monsters.
===Etymology===
"Ghostrick" is a portmanteau of the words "ghost" and "trick".
==Members==
===Main Deck===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Ghostrick
! scope="col" | Origin
|-
| [[Ghostrick Doll|Doll]] || [[wikipedia:Bisque doll|Bisque doll]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Fairy|Fairy]] || [[wikipedia:Fairy|Fairy]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Ghoul|Ghoul]] || [[wikipedia:Ghoul|Ghoul]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Jackfrost|Jackfrost]] || [[wikipedia:Jack Frost|Jack Frost]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Jiangshi|Jiangshi]] || [[wikipedia:Jiangshi|Jiangshi]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Lantern|Lantern]] || [[wikipedia:Jack-o'-lantern|Jack-o'-lantern]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Mary|Mary]] || [[wikipedia:Bloody Mary (folklore)|Bloody Mary]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Mummy|Mummy]] || [[wikipedia:Mummy|Mummy]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Nekomusume|Nekomusume]] || [[wikipedia:Nekomusume|Nekomusume]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Siren|Siren]] || [[wikipedia:Siren (mythology)|Siren]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Skeleton|Skeleton]] || [[wikipedia:Grim Reaper|Grim Reaper]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Specter|Specter]] || [[wikipedia:Ghost|Ghost]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Stein|Stein]] || [[wikipedia:Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein's monster]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Warwolf|Warwolf]] || [[wikipedia:Werewolf|Werewolf]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Witch|Witch]] || [[wikipedia:Witch|Witch]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Yeti|Yeti]] || [[wikipedia:Yeti|Yeti]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna|Yuki-onna]] || [[wikipedia:Yuki-onna|Yuki-onna]]
|}
===Extra Deck===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Ghostrick
! scope="col" | Origin
|-
| [[Ghostrick Alucard|Alucard]] || [[wikipedia:Count Alucard|Count Alucard]] / [[wikipedia:Count Dracula|Dracula]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief|Angel of Mischief]] || [[wikipedia:Fallen angel|Fallen angel]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Dullahan|Dullahan]] || [[wikipedia:Dullahan|Dullahan]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Festival|Festival]] || [[wikipedia:Festival|Festival]]
|-
| [[Ghostrick Socuteboss|Socuteboss]] || [[wikipedia:Succubus|Succubus]]
|}
==Playing style==
All of the Main Deck monsters have a common effect:
:''"Cannot be Normal Summoned, unless you control a "Ghostrick" monster. Once per turn: You can change this card to face-down Defense Position"''.
Also, the Xyz Monsters, except for "[[Ghostrick Socuteboss]]" and "[[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]", share the following common effect:
:''"If this card is sent to the Graveyard: You can target 1 other "Ghostrick" card in your Graveyard; add that target to your hand"''.
The Levels and Ranks of "Ghostrick" monsters range from 1-4, with their Types differing based on their Level/Rank, being Fiend, Spellcaster, Zombie, and Fairy respectively.
They feature a variety of effects, mostly revolving around flipping monsters face-down (both yours and your opponent's) and protecting themselves as long as they are face-down. The three strata of monsters each follow a set of general effect guidelines:
* The Fiend Level 1 monsters have effects that trigger while in the hand, and they react to destruction, attacks and damage, providing bonuses and acting like hand traps; design-wise, they share a prankster, infantile appearance, maybe hinting to the "tricks" they play against the attacks of the opponent's monsters.
* The Spellcaster Level 2 monsters have effects related to Battle Position control, allowing its controller to [[Ghostrick Doll|search]] for a monster or [[Ghostrick Nekomusume|stall]] the opponent's moves; they share a feminine, delicate, appearance.
* The Zombie Level 3 monsters all provide useful bonuses while they are face-up or when flipped face-up. Their effects range from [[Ghostrick Jiangshi|searching]] to [[Ghostrick Warwolf|burning]], or even [[Ghostrick Skeleton|milling the opponent's deck]] or [[Ghostrick Ghoul|giving bulk]] to a "Ghostrick" monster; their motif is basically of male figures of Halloween and Folklore.
The deck's main goal is to produce strong attackers over a prolonged game, which can attack directly using the field spells "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]", "[[Ghostrick Museum]]" though the archetype also contains elements of milling, burning, lockdwn and most recently an [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief|Alternative Win Condition]].
Most of the Ghostrick monsters aren't strong by themselves, thus they're left relying heavily on getting "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]" on the board as soon as possible in order to launch several consecutive direct attacks early in the game. Since "Mansion" also protects any face-down monsters from attacks, it is easy to repeatedly activate Ghostrick monster's effects like "[[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]" and "[[Ghostrick Witch]]". "[[Ghostrick Scare]]", "[[Floodgate Trap Hole]]" and "[[Swords of Concealing Light]]" are also useful in this deck to provide disruptions and lockdown.
The support provided by the on-theme Spell/Trap Cards is also diverse, with effects that range from [[Ghostrick Vanish|protecting]] "Ghostrick" monsters from targeting and destroying effects, [[Ghostrick Scare|switching]] the battle position of opposing monsters, [[Ghostrick Break|reviving]] "Ghostrick" monsters and [[Ghostrick Night|locking]] the opponent from Flip Summoning. The only Spell Cards of the Deck is a trio of Field Spell Cards that share the common effect of allowing a player from attacking direcly if all opposing monsters are in face-down Defense Position. They can either [[Ghostrick Parade|search]] for resources, [[Ghostrick Museum|halve]] the battle damage and [[Ghostrick Museum|manipulating]] the battle position of the opponent's monsters.
===Recommended cards===
{{Decklist|Basic Ghostrick
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Doll]]
* [[Ghostrick Fairy]]
* [[Ghostrick Ghoul]]
* [[Ghostrick Jackfrost]]
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]
* [[Ghostrick Lantern]]
* [[Ghostrick Mary]]
* [[Ghostrick Mummy]]
* [[Ghostrick Nekomusume]]
* [[Ghostrick Siren]]
* [[Ghostrick Specter]]
* [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna]]
* [[Humpty Grumpty]]
* [[Summoner of Illusions]] (with "[[Gaia Drake, the Universal Force]]")
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
|spirit monsters =
* [[Kinka-byo]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Ghostrick Dullahan]]
* [[Ghostrick Socuteboss]]
* [[Downerd Magician]]
* [[Mechquipped Angineer]]
* [[Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder]]
|link monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Festival]]
* [[Linkuriboh]]
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
|normal spells =
* [[Ghostrick Shot]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
* [[Nobleman of Crossout]]
* [[Recurring Nightmare]]
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
|field spells =
* [[Ghostrick Mansion]]
* [[Ghostrick Museum]]
* [[Ghostrick Parade]]
|continuous spells =
* [[Swords of Concealing Light]]
|quick-play spells =
* [[Book of Moon]]
|normal traps =
* [[Ghostrick Break]]
* [[Ghostrick Renovation]]
* [[Ghostrick or Treat]]
* [[Ghostrick Scare]]
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]]
* [[Floodgate Trap Hole]]
* [[Needle Ceiling]]
* [[Quaking Mirror Force]]
|continuous traps =
* [[Ghostrick Night]]
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Floodgate]] cards
* [[Gozen Match]]
}}
===Ghostrick Burn===
This Deck focus on lock your opponent's moves and causing [[effect damage]]. "[[Ghostrick Museum]]" is the only recommended Field as it's the only to not affect the damage.
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Fairy]]
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]
* [[Ghostrick Mary]]
* [[Ghostrick Mummy]]
* [[Ghostrick Siren]]
* [[Ghostrick Specter]]
* [[Ghostrick Stein]]
* [[Ghostrick Warwolf]]
* [[Shadowpriestess of Ohm]]
* [[Stealth Bird]]
|flip monsters =
* [[Des Koala]]
* [[Prediction Princess Astromorrigan]]
* [[Princess of Tsurugi]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]
* [[Ghostrick Dullahan]]
* [[Number 13: Embodiment of Crime]]
* [[Number 31: Embodiment of Punishment]]
* [[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]] (with [[Creature Swap]])
* [[Number 54: Lion Heart]]
|link monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Festival]]
* [[Linkuriboh]]
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
|normal spells =
* [[Ghostrick Shot]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
* [[Recurring Nightmare]]
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
|field spells =
* [[Ghostrick Museum]]
|continuous spells =
* [[Swords of Concealing Light]]
|quick-play spells =
* [[Book of Moon]]
|normal traps =
* [[Ghostrick or Treat]]
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]]
* [[Blazing Mirror Force]]
* [[Quaking Mirror Force]]
* [[Ceasefire]] / [[Just Desserts]] / [[Secret Barrel]] / [[Secret Blast]]
* [[Ojama Trio]]
* [[Ring of Destruction]]
|continuous traps =
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Ghostrick Night]]
* [[Nightmare Wheel]]
* [[Floodgate]] cards
* [[Anti-Spell Fragrance]]
* [[Gozen Match]]
}}
===Ghostrick Mill===
This Deck focus on [[mill]]ing your opponent's Deck and win by [[Deck out]]. "[[Ghostrick Parade]]" is the only recommended Field because of its searching effect and damage to your opponent is unecessary. Note that sending cards to your opponent's Graveyard may help their strategy, so "[[Ghostrick Skeleton]]" and "[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]" are used to banish the cards instead.
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Fairy]]
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]
* [[Ghostrick Mary]]
* [[Ghostrick Mummy]]
* [[Ghostrick Siren]]
* [[Ghostrick Skeleton]]
* [[Ghostrick Specter]]
* [[Ghostrick Stein]]
* [[A/D Changer]]
* [[Dark Bug]]
* [[Delg the Dark Monarch]]
|flip monsters =
* [[Hiro's Shadow Scout]]
* [[Needle Worm]]
|tuner monsters =
* [[Junk Synchron]]
|fusion monsters =
* [[Masked HERO Dark Law]]
|synchro monsters =
* [[Dark Diviner]]
* [[Iron Chain Dragon]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]
* [[Ghostrick Dullahan]]
* [[Pilgrim Reaper]]
|link monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Festival]]
* [[Linkuriboh]]
* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
|spells =
* [[Runick]] spells
|normal spells =
* [[Ghostrick Shot]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
* [[Book of Taiyou]]
* [[Dark World Dealings]]
* [[One Day of Peace]]
* [[Recurring Nightmare]]
* [[The Shallow Grave]]
* [[Ties of the Brethren]]
|field spells =
* [[Ghostrick Parade]]
|continuous spells =
* [[Swords of Concealing Light]]
|quick-play spells =
* [[Book of Eclipse]]
* [[Book of Moon]]
* [[Hand Destruction]]
* [[Mask Change II]]
|normal traps =
* [[Ghostrick or Treat]]
* [[Ghostrick Scare]]
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]]
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Quaking Mirror Force]]
* [[Crush Card Virus]]
* [[Deck Devastation Virus]]
* [[Ojama Trio]]
|continuous traps =
* [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]]
* [[Ghostrick Night]]
* [[Spirit Barrier]]
}}
===[http://www.yugioh-card.com/japan/topics/?20130626 "Ghostrick" Deck recipes sample]===
{{Decklist|Deck
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|effect monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]] x3
* [[Ghostrick Stein]]
* [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna]] x3
* [[Ghostrick Witch]] x2
* [[Ghostrick Specter]] x3
* [[Ghostrick Lantern]] x2
* [[Crane Crane]] x2
|flip monsters =
* [[Penguin Soldier]] x2
|spirit monsters =
* [[Kinka-byo]] x2
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]] x2
* [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]]
* [[Gachi Gachi Gantetsu]]
* [[Slacker Magician]]
|spells =
* [[Ghostrick Mansion]] x3
* [[Terraforming]]
* [[Book of Eclipse]]
* [[Monster Reborn]]
* [[Mystical Space Typhoon]] x3
* [[Heavy Storm]]
* [[Book of Moon]]
* [[Nobleman of Crossout]] x2
|traps =
* [[Ghostrick Vanish]] x2
* [[Ghostrick Scare]] x2
* [[Torrential Tribute]] x2
* [[Solemn Judgment]]
}}
===Weaknesses===
Despite this archetype's unorthodox "bait and switch" tactics, "Ghostricks" have many weaknesses.
* Firstly, cards like "[[Dark Simorgh]]", "[[Searchlightman]]", and "[[Light of Intervention]]" will prevent "Ghostrick" monsters from being Set or flipped face-down in first place. Cards like "[[Jurrac Velphito]]" and "[[Search Striker]]" are also dangerous to "Ghostricks" because they destroy face-down monsters immediately without them ever flipping face-up.
* Other cards which prevent battle position changes, whether of the "Ghostrick" player's monsters or the opponent's can halt most, though often not all, of the "Ghostrick" player's moves.
** The debut of [[Link Monster]]s and Master Rule 4 have further aggravated this, as not only do they share battle postition immunity akin to "[[Raging Cloudian]]", but their essentiality to most swarm Decks makes avoiding them near close to impossible (though "[[Ghostrick Ghoul]]" and "[[Ghostrick Dullahan]]" can make quick work of them.)
* Most "Ghostricks" depends on their [[Field Spell Card]]s, "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]" and "[[Ghostrick Museum]]", to deal damage, and will struggle to do much [[Battle damage]] to your opponent without it, due to most of them having low ATK stats. This can be even worse with cards like "[[Spell Shattering Arrow]]" and "[[Eradicator Epidemic Virus]]" around.
** Cards like "[[Stardust Dragon]]", "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]" or "[[Stardust Spark Dragon]]" can be used to protect it.
** Ancient Gear Decks in particular will chew through Ghostricks, due to their ability to prevent the activation of the trap cards and effects that Ghostricks heavily rely on.
==Trivia==
* The "Ghostrick" monsters' battle-flipping effects resemble the activities of children pranksters or mischievous spirits: popping out and scaring people, then running away and hiding. This is underscored by the archetype name "Ghostrick" a blatant portmanteau of the words "ghost" and "trick".
* The "Ghostrick" archetype was originally released in ''[[Shadow Specters]]'', which debuted in the U.S. in November 2013, and may have been intended to coincide with the celebration of [[wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]]. The "Ghostrick" monsters are largely based on mythological creatures that children in the western world would dress up as for Halloween (witch, ghost, Jack-O'-Lantern, Frankenstein's Monster, Mummy, etc.), and their playstyle (as described above) mirrors the tradition of trick-or-treating.
* "Ghostrick" monsters' artworks share the background scheme with the "[[Lightsworn]]s", as they have the same concept of patterning.
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