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→Standard Chaos Dragon
"Lightpulsar Dragon" is the main beater being able to revive itself easily, while "[[Darkflare Dragon]]" speeds up "Lightpulsar" and setups summoning both "[[Structure Deck: Dragons CollideDark Armed Dragon]] contains many " and "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning". Once a reasonable amount of cards used in this Deck, making have been milled it easier is recommended to stop focusing on milling or risk running out of cards to builddraw too fast and lose automatically.
"Lightpulsar Dragon", "[[Caius the Shadow Monarch]]", and "Chaos DragonSorcerer" also open up Rank 6 plays after their effects are used. With "[[Constellar Ptolemy M7]]" decks have being able to return monsters from the ability Graveyard to punish your opponent for destroying your the hand, milling "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning", or other powerful monstersis no longer at risk of being milled and unusable.
Milling the Deck early to mid game sets up the Graveyard in order to banish LIGHT and DARK monsters to Special Summon the Chaos monsters. "Darkflare Dragon", "Card Trooper", "Raiden, Hand of the Lightsworn", "[[Charge of the Light Brigade]]", and "Solar Recharge" are used for this strategy. Using "[[Tour Guide From the Underworld]]" to Summon "[[Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss]]" was also used, but the limiting of "Tour Guide" in April 2015 has made this option unreliable.
[[Dragons Collide Structure Deck]] contains many of the cards used in this Deck, thus making it easier to build. Many of the cards required that are not found in Dragons Collide have been reprinted, thus making this deck an affordable but formidable option for duelists. == History ==This archetype's origins go all the way back to 2004’s [[Invasion of Chaos]] and the introduction of the original three Chaos Monsters. Immediately, it was clear that these were some of the most powerful monsters. "[[Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End]]", "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning", and "Chaos Sorcerer" brought forth powerful effects and attack power all for the simple Summoning condition of banishing 1 LIGHT and 1 DARK monster from the Graveyard. The idea and theme of Chaos and the battle of LIGHT vs. DARK was introduced, which led to one of the most consistent card themes in the history of Yu-Gi-Oh! that still shapes the game today. February and May 2008 saw the release of ''[[Phantom Darkness]]'' and ''[[Light of Destruction]]'' respectively. These two sets would further the theme of the struggle between light and darkness, reinforce the notion of Chaos in DARK and LIGHT summoning conditions, and introduce some of the most powerful monsters to date in "[[Dark Armed Dragon]]" and "[[Judgment Dragon]]". Both cards would shape the meta drastically as [[Tele-DAD]] would wreck havoc and "Dark Armed Dragon" would reach a staggering $250 price point. Lightsworns had several cards appear on the Limited list as well as both Dark Armed and Judgment Dragon. The end of 2008 saw the release of one of the most powerful Dragon specific cards in "[[Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon]]". The "[[Lightsworn]]" archetype in Light of Destruction revolved around [[milling]], which sends cards from the Deck to the Graveyard. This random milling allowed the player to fill the Graveyard with monsters rather quickly to fulfill the summoning condition of "Judgment Dragon" while triggering monster effects along the way. "Card Trooper" was already a great part of this strategy and "Lightsworns" reinforced it tremendously. This mechanic would become important to the future of Chaos and its new incarnation. In March 2009, "Chaos Sorcerer" became Limited to 1 after 2 ½ years on the Forbidden list. Chaos Sorcerer would flip flop from Limited, Semi-Limited, and Unlimited for the next few years. In September 2011, "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning" became limited to 1 after 6 years of being Forbidden. After spending some time in Forbidden, "Chaos Sorcerer" is now Limited to 1. The ''[[Dragons Collide Structure Deck]]'' hit the scene as one of the best Structure Decksto date. This structure deck introduced two new Chaos monsters in the forms of "[[Darkflare Dragon]]" and "[[Lightpulsar Dragon]]". Both had the original Chaos Summoning condition and their own unique effects. "Darkflare" can banish a card in either player's Graveyard by sending a Dragon-Type monster from the hand and another one from the Deck to the Graveyard. "Lightpulsar" can be Summoned from the Graveyard by sending a LIGHT and DARK monster from the hand to the Graveyard. It also Special Summons a Level 5 or higher DARK Dragon from the Graveyard when it is sent from the field to the Graveyard. Its synergy with "Darkflare", and more importantly, "Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon", made these Dragons an excellent addition to the [[Disaster Dragon]] Deck. The third unique card was "[[Eclipse Wyvern]]". It banishes a LIGHT or DARK Dragon from the Deck when it is sent to the Graveyard by any means. When "Wyvern" is banished, the banished card can be added to the hand. Its synergy with "Darkflare Dragon" and milling created a viable engine for this new deck. "[[Black Dragon Collapserpent]]" and "[[White Dragon Wyverburster]]" continued the theme of light and dark while working together. Each monster required the player to banish 1 of the opposite Attribute in order to special summon them. Each monster also searched a copy of each other when they were sent to the Graveyard, giving Chaos Dragon a bit of consistency and field presence without losing advantage. Their effects do not miss timing, so Tributing or Synchro Summoning allows the second Dragon to be searched These dragons would become essential to Chaos Dragons and the form it has taken today. They are among the last "Chaos" support the Deck has gotten to date. This would require the Deck to look elsewhere for support and strength. ==Deck=====Standard Chaos Dragon===
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
|monsters=
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
* [[Lightpulsar Dragon]]
* [[Darkflare Dragon]]
* [[Eclipse Wyvern]]
* [[White Dragon Wyverburster]]
* [[Black Dragon Collapserpent]]
* [[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]
* [[Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End]]
* [[Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon]]
* [[Dimensional Alchemist]] * [[Dark Armed Dragon]]* [[Chaos SorcererGorz the Emissary of Darkness]]* [[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy Raiden, Hand of the Beginning]]* [[Card Trooper]]* [[Effect Veiler]]* [[Tour Guide From the Underworld]]* [[TragoediaLightsworn]]
* [[Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress]]
* [[Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter]]
* [[SanganTour Guide From the Underworld]]* [[Effect Veiler]]* [[Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss]]* [[Dwarf Star Dragon Planeter]]* [[Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand]]* [[Arkbrave Dragon]]* [[The Phantom Knights of Silent Boots]]
* [[Night Assailant]]
* [[Gorz the Emissary of DarknessDebris Dragon]]
* [[Thunder King Rai-Oh]]
* [[Chaos Sorcerer]]
* [[Tragoedia]]
* [[Card Trooper]]
* [[Honest]]
* [[Plaguespreader Zombie]]<u>Extra Deck</u>* [[Leviair the Sea Dragon]]* [[Stardust Dragon]]* [[Black Rose Dragon]]* [[Dark End Dragon]]* [[Scrap Dragon]]* [[Queen Dragun Djinn]]* [[Adreus, Keeper of Armageddon]]* [[Photon Strike Bounzer]]* [[Tiras, Keeper of Genesis]]* [[Number 17: Leviathan Dragon]]* [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]]* [[Digvorzhak, King of Heavy Industry]]* [[Hieratic Dragon King of AtumMaxx "C"]](Traditional Format only)
|spells=* [[Burial from a Different DimensionSolar Recharge]]
* [[Charge of the Light Brigade]]
* [[Solar RechargeAllure of Darkness]]* [[Soul Charge]]* [[Dark Hole]]/[[Raigeki]]* [[Twin Twisters]]/[[Cosmic Cyclone]]* [[Foolish Burialfrom a Different Dimension]]/[[Pot of Acquisitiveness]]* [[The Monarchs Stormforth]]* [[The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch]] (Traditional Format only)* [[Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force]]* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
* [[A Wingbeat of Giant Dragon]]
* [[Pot Dragon Shrine]]/[[Foolish Burial]]* [[Return of Avaricethe Dragon Lords]]* [[Allure of DarknessDragon Ravine]]* [[Dragon's Mirror]]* [[Future Fusion]]
|traps=* [[Return from the Different DimensionRoyal Decree]]* [[Fiend ComedianMalevolent Catastrophe]]}}* [[Treacherous Trap Hole]]* [[Vanity's Emptiness]]* [[Ring of Destruction]]
|fusion monsters ===Dragonsworn/DSN Reset Deck===*[[Five-Headed Dragon]]
* [[Stardust Dragon]]
* [[Brionac, Stardust Spark Dragon ]]* [[Beelze of the Ice BarrierDiabolic Dragons]]* [[Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon]] (Traditional Format Only)* [[Light End Scarlight Red DragonArchfiend]]* [[Number 39: UtopiaCrimson Blader]]* [[Angel of Zera]]* [[Scrap Dragon]]
|xyz monsters =
* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]
* [[Leviair the Sea Dragon]]
* [[Number 17: Leviathan Dragon]]
* [[Number 20: Giga-Brilliant]]
* [[Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon]]
** [[Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon]]
* [[Beatrice, Lady of the Eternal]]
* [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]]
* [[Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss]]
* [[Castel, the Skyblaster Musketeer]]
* [[The Phantom Knights of Break Sword]]
** [[Evilswarm Ophion]]
* [[Queen Dragun Djinn]]
* [[Number 61: Volcasaurus]]
* [[Adreus, Keeper of Armageddon]]
** [[Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon]]/[[Odd-Eyes Raging Dragon]]
* [[Hieratic Dragon King of Atum]]
* [[Tiras, Keeper of Genesis]]
* [[Inzektor Exa-Beetle]]
* [[Photon Strike Bounzer]]
* [[Number 39: Utopia Beyond]]
* [[Constellar Ptolemy M7]]
* [[Gaia Dragon, the Thunder Charger]]
* [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
** [[Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon]]
}}
===Weakness===
Chaos Dragons relies on a high speed play style in both filling the graveyard and special summoning monsters, making them susceptible to [[Macro]] decks. Also, the deck shares a weakness with most of the meta decks: Anti-Special Summon cards such as "[[Archlord Kristya]]" , "[[Evilswarm Ophion]]", and [[Vanity's Emptiness]] can easily cripple this deck. "[[Necrovalley]]" can prevent banishing or access to Graveyards, making any attempts to Summon Chaos monsters near impossible. "[[Imperial Iron Wall]]" can also prevent the effects of most Chaos monsters, including "[[Eclipse Wyvern]]" and "[[Darkflare Dragon]]". Despite having originated from the same Dragon deck type origins; the Cards like "[[Disaster DragonShadow-Imprisoning Mirror]] deck can, ironically, also stop this deck dead in its tracks, due to it having access to " and "[[Koa'ki Meiru DragoLight-Imprisoning Mirror]]" (which can torpedo prevents the summoning Trigger effects of any Chaos light and dark monsters). It is also able to utilize a wider array of Side Deck options such as "[[Electric VirusLightpulsar Dragon]]", "[[Chaos Trap HoleNight Assailant]]"and "[[Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter]]". [[Rivalry of WarlordsVanity's Emptiness]]" (which ensure that any non-Dragon Chaos monsters cannot interfere) and "[[Light and Darkness DragonSkill Drain]]can heavily distrupt and stop this deck although," making it harder for Chaos Dragons as of April 2015, these two cards are now limited to contend1.
Despite having originated from the same Dragon deck type origins; the [[Disaster Dragon]] deck can, ironically, also stop this deck dead in its tracks, due to it having access to "[[Koa'ki Meiru Drago]]" (which can torpedo the summoning of any Chaos monsters). It is also able to utilize a wider array of Side Deck options such as "[[Electric Virus]]", "[[Chaos Trap Hole]]", "[[Rivalry of Warlords]]" (which ensure that any non-Dragon Chaos monsters cannot interfere) and "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]," making it harder for Chaos Dragons to contend. Despite this, several different side deck combinations can be used to contend with its counters.
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