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| − | | caption = | + | | caption = [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|Kite Tenjo]] with two "[[Cipher Wing (anime)|Cipher Wing]]s" in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime. |
| − | | fr_name = Cipher | + | | ja_name = サイファー |
| − | | de_name = Cipher | + | | ja_anime = {{Ruby|光波|サイファー}} |
| − | | it_name = Cipher | + | | romaji = Saifā |
| − | | ko_name = | + | | romaji_anime = Saifā |
| − | | ko_romanized = | + | | fr_name = Cipher |
| − | | pt_name = Críptico(a) | + | | de_name = Cipher |
| − | | es_name = Cifrado/a | + | | it_name = Cipher |
| − | | | + | | ko_name = 사이퍼 |
| − | | | + | | ko_romanized = Saipeo |
| − | + | | pt_name = Críptico(a) | |
| − | | | + | | es_name = Cifrado/a |
| − | + | | sc_name = 光波 | |
| − | * [[ | + | | sets = |
| + | * [[Invasion: Vengeance]] | ||
| + | * [[Raging Tempest]] | ||
| + | * [[Structure Deck: Powercode Link]] | ||
| + | | tcg = | ||
| + | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 promotional cards]] | ||
| + | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom promotional cards]] | ||
* [[Champion Pack: Game Four]] | * [[Champion Pack: Game Four]] | ||
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* [[Machina Mayhem Structure Deck]] | * [[Machina Mayhem Structure Deck]] | ||
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* [[Turbo Pack: Booster Six]] | * [[Turbo Pack: Booster Six]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Dragons of Legend: Unleashed]] |
| + | * [[OTS Tournament Pack 3]] | ||
| + | * [[Duelist Pack: Dimensional Guardians]] | ||
| + | * [[Weekly Shonen Jump July 2017 membership promotional card]] | ||
| + | * [[2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]] | ||
| + | * [[Extreme Force Special Edition]] | ||
| + | * [[Dragons of Legend: The Complete Series]] | ||
| + | * [[Ghosts From the Past (set)|Ghosts From the Past]] | ||
| + | | ocg = | ||
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! True Duel Monsters 2: Succeeded Memories promotional cards]] | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! True Duel Monsters 2: Succeeded Memories promotional cards]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Structure Deck: Machiners Command]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Collectors Pack: Duelist of Flash Version]] |
| − | | anime = | + | * [[20th Rival Collection]] |
| + | * [[Selection 10]] | ||
| + | * [[Tournament Pack 2021 Vol.1]] | ||
| + | * [[Animation Chronicle 2021]] | ||
| + | * [[Tournament Pack 2021 Vol.3]] | ||
| + | | korea = | ||
| + | * [[Jump Festa Invitational 2011 promotional cards]] | ||
| + | * [[Premium Pack Vol.12]] | ||
| + | * [[Advanced Event Pack 2022 Vol.1 Version 2]] | ||
| + | | sc_sets = | ||
| + | * [[Classic Pack 04]] | ||
| + | | anime = | ||
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]] | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]] | ||
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]] | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]] | ||
| + | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | "'''Cipher'''" (サイファー ''Saifā'', written as {{Ruby|光波|サイファー}} in the anime) is an [[archetype]] of cards used by [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|Kite Tenjo]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime. Most members of the archetype are [[LIGHT]] [[Monster Card|monsters]]. The archetype contains a sub-archetype, "[[Cipher Dragon]]". | |
| − | "'''Cipher'''" (サイファー ''Saifā'', written as {{Ruby|光波|サイファー}} in the anime) is an [[archetype]] of | + | "[[Cipher Soldier]]" and "[[Storm Cipher]]" are "Cipher" monsters by name, but otherwise are unrelated to the "Cipher" archetype's playstyle. |
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| − | + | In cryptography, a "[[wikipedia:Cipher|cipher]]" (or cypher) is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption—a series of well-defined steps that can be followed as a procedure. In Japanese, the kanji characters that the "cipher" reading is assigned to is 「光波」 (''kouha''), meaning "lightwave". | |
| − | In cryptography, a "[[wikipedia:Cipher|cipher]]" (or cypher) is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption—a series of well-defined steps that can be followed as a procedure. | + | Due to the additional requirement of the kanji in the anime compared to the ''OCG''/''TCG'', "[[Cipher Soldier]]" is a member of the archetype in the latter, but not in the former. |
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==Playing style== | ==Playing style== | ||
| − | The Main Deck "Cipher" monsters focus on quickly [[Xyz Summon|Xyz Summoning]] the archetype's ace "[[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]]". "[[Cipher Wing]] | + | The Main Deck "Cipher" monsters focus on quickly [[Xyz Summon|Xyz Summoning]] the archetype's ace "[[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]]". "[[Cipher Wing]]'s" effect to [[Tribute]] itself to raise the [[Level]] of all other "Cipher monsters" you control by 4 makes it the archetype's key card to gain the necessary [[Xyz Material|Xyz Materials]]. A great opening move is to use "[[Photon Veil]] to add 3 copies of "Cipher Wing" from the Deck to the hand, [[Normal Summon]] one, [[Special Summon]] the other two through their effects and Tribute one of them. Another great combo is to use "[[Cipher Twin Raptor]]" to summon a "Cipher Wing" from the Deck and Tribute it to raise the level of "Cipher Twin Raptor" along with another Level 4 monster by 4. Alternatively, summoning "[[Cipher Biplane]]" this way waives the requirement of having another Level 4 monster, as "Biplane" can make itself and "Twin Raptor" Level 8. "[[Cipher Mirror Knight]]" can be used to add a "Cipher Wing" from the Deck to the hand. "[[Cipher Etranger]]" can be used to add "[[Rank-Up-Magic Cipher Ascension]] from the deck to the hand, which can be used to [[Rank-Up]] "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" into "[[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]]". |
| − | + | Due to its use of Level 8 monsters to Xyz Summon Rank 8 [[Xyz Monster|Xyz Monsters]], the "Cipher" archetype has synergy with the "[[Galaxy]]" archetype, which in turn has synergy with the "[[Photon]]" archetype. Because of the reliance on "Cipher Wing", it may therefore be wise to combine the "Cipher" archetype with the "Galaxy" and "Photon" archetypes, or at least with "Galaxy", to allow for more variety in combos. | |
| − | Due to | + | The effect of "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" allows the player to take control of one [[face-up]] monster the opponent controls and treat its name and original [[ATK]] as that of "Cipher Dragon". Not only does this decrease the number of monsters that your opponent controls while increasing the number of monsters you control, but you can also use the monster you took control of as a [[Tribute]] or as a [[Fusion Material|Fusion]], [[Synchro Material|Synchro]] or [[Xyz Material]], preventing your opponent from regaining control over it at the end of the turn; particularly if the monster you took control of is an Xyz Monster, it can be used as Xyz Material to Summon "[[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon]]", "[[Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon]]" or "[[Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon]]" through their effects. "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" can take control of up to three face-up monsters your opponent controls and make their ATK 4500. |
| − | + | Once "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" has been successfully summoned, the focus of the archetype switches to protecting and supporting it. "[[Cipher Interference]]" is one of its main supports, doubling its [[ATK]] after it uses its effect to take control of an opponent's monster. "Cipher Mirror Knight" can be used to revive it if it has been destroyed, and "[[Cipher Spectrum]]" can do the same if it had an Xyz Material attached to it, in addition to Summoning another one from your [[Extra Deck]]. If you control a "Galaxy-Eyes" or "Cipher" Xyz Monster and your opponent controls a monster with higher attack, "[[Double Cipher]]" can be used to Summon another one with the same name. You can then use them to Summon "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon", "Galaxy Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon" or "Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon"; even if your opponent controls a monster with higher ATK, the former two can destroy it using their effects. In order to increase the Xyz Materials of your monsters, you can use "[[Cipher Bit]]" to prevent a "Cipher" or "Galaxy-Eyes" Xyz Monster from being destroyed by a card effect once and give it an extra Xyz Material, while "Cipher Etranger" can attach itself to a "Cipher" Xyz Monster as an Xyz Material. | |
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| − | * [[Cipher | + | * [[Cipher Biplane]] |
| + | * [[Cipher Etranger]] | ||
* [[Cipher Mirror Knight]] | * [[Cipher Mirror Knight]] | ||
* [[Cipher Twin Raptor]] | * [[Cipher Twin Raptor]] | ||
* [[Cipher Wing]] | * [[Cipher Wing]] | ||
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* [[Galaxy-Eyes Cloudragon]] | * [[Galaxy-Eyes Cloudragon]] | ||
| + | * [[Guardian of Order]] | ||
* [[Honest]] | * [[Honest]] | ||
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| + | * [[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon]] | ||
* [[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]] | * [[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]] | ||
| − | * [[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher | + | * [[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher X Dragon]] |
* [[Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon]] | * [[Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon]] | ||
* [[Gear Gigant X]] | * [[Gear Gigant X]] | ||
* [[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]] | * [[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]] | ||
| − | * [[Number | + | * [[Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy]] |
| − | + | * [[Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord]] | |
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| + | * [[Bujinki Ahashima]] | ||
| + | * [[Lyna the Light Charmer, Lustrous]] | ||
| + | * [[Hip Hoshiningen]] | ||
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| + | * [[Photon Sanctuary]] | ||
| + | * [[Reinforcement of the Army]] | ||
| + | * [[The Warrior Returning Alive]] | ||
| + | * [[One for One]] | ||
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| + | * [[Cipher Interference]] | ||
| + | * [[Double Exposure]] | ||
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* [[Rank-Up-Magic Cipher Ascension]] | * [[Rank-Up-Magic Cipher Ascension]] | ||
* [[Inferno Reckless Summon]] | * [[Inferno Reckless Summon]] | ||
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* [[Limiter Removal]] | * [[Limiter Removal]] | ||
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* [[Cipher Bit]] | * [[Cipher Bit]] | ||
| + | * [[Cipher Spectrum]] | ||
* [[Double Cipher]] | * [[Double Cipher]] | ||
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"Cipher" (サイファー Saifā, written as
Etymology[edit]
In cryptography, a "cipher" (or cypher) is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption—a series of well-defined steps that can be followed as a procedure. In Japanese, the kanji characters that the "cipher" reading is assigned to is 「光波」 (kouha), meaning "lightwave". Due to the additional requirement of the kanji in the anime compared to the OCG/TCG, "Cipher Soldier" is a member of the archetype in the latter, but not in the former.
Playing style[edit]
The Main Deck "Cipher" monsters focus on quickly Xyz Summoning the archetype's ace "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon". "Cipher Wing's" effect to Tribute itself to raise the Level of all other "Cipher monsters" you control by 4 makes it the archetype's key card to gain the necessary Xyz Materials. A great opening move is to use "Photon Veil to add 3 copies of "Cipher Wing" from the Deck to the hand, Normal Summon one, Special Summon the other two through their effects and Tribute one of them. Another great combo is to use "Cipher Twin Raptor" to summon a "Cipher Wing" from the Deck and Tribute it to raise the level of "Cipher Twin Raptor" along with another Level 4 monster by 4. Alternatively, summoning "Cipher Biplane" this way waives the requirement of having another Level 4 monster, as "Biplane" can make itself and "Twin Raptor" Level 8. "Cipher Mirror Knight" can be used to add a "Cipher Wing" from the Deck to the hand. "Cipher Etranger" can be used to add "Rank-Up-Magic Cipher Ascension from the deck to the hand, which can be used to Rank-Up "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" into "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon". Due to its use of Level 8 monsters to Xyz Summon Rank 8 Xyz Monsters, the "Cipher" archetype has synergy with the "Galaxy" archetype, which in turn has synergy with the "Photon" archetype. Because of the reliance on "Cipher Wing", it may therefore be wise to combine the "Cipher" archetype with the "Galaxy" and "Photon" archetypes, or at least with "Galaxy", to allow for more variety in combos. The effect of "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" allows the player to take control of one face-up monster the opponent controls and treat its name and original ATK as that of "Cipher Dragon". Not only does this decrease the number of monsters that your opponent controls while increasing the number of monsters you control, but you can also use the monster you took control of as a Tribute or as a Fusion, Synchro or Xyz Material, preventing your opponent from regaining control over it at the end of the turn; particularly if the monster you took control of is an Xyz Monster, it can be used as Xyz Material to Summon "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon", "Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon" or "Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon" through their effects. "Neo Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" can take control of up to three face-up monsters your opponent controls and make their ATK 4500. Once "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon" has been successfully summoned, the focus of the archetype switches to protecting and supporting it. "Cipher Interference" is one of its main supports, doubling its ATK after it uses its effect to take control of an opponent's monster. "Cipher Mirror Knight" can be used to revive it if it has been destroyed, and "Cipher Spectrum" can do the same if it had an Xyz Material attached to it, in addition to Summoning another one from your Extra Deck. If you control a "Galaxy-Eyes" or "Cipher" Xyz Monster and your opponent controls a monster with higher attack, "Double Cipher" can be used to Summon another one with the same name. You can then use them to Summon "Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon", "Galaxy Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon" or "Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon"; even if your opponent controls a monster with higher ATK, the former two can destroy it using their effects. In order to increase the Xyz Materials of your monsters, you can use "Cipher Bit" to prevent a "Cipher" or "Galaxy-Eyes" Xyz Monster from being destroyed by a card effect once and give it an extra Xyz Material, while "Cipher Etranger" can attach itself to a "Cipher" Xyz Monster as an Xyz Material.
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