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{{Infobox archetype
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{{Infobox archseries
| image   = GimmickPuppet.png
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| image         = PuppetParade-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png
| caption = "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]".
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| caption       = "[[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Bisque Doll|Bisque Doll]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll|Magnet Doll]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker|Twilight Joker]]" in the artwork of "[[Puppet Parade]]".
| ja_name = ギミック・パペット
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| ja_name       = ギミック・パペット
| romaji = Gimmikku Papetto
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| romaji         = Gimmikku Papetto
| fr_name = Poupée Truquée
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| fr_name       = Poupée Truquée
| de_name = Gimmick Marionette
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| de_name       = Gimmick Marionette
| gr_name = Μαριονέτα Τεχνάσματος
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| it_name       = Burattino Arnese
| ko_name = 기믹 퍼핏
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| it_trans       = Tool Puppet
| ko_trans = Gimik Peopet
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| it_name2       = Burattino Truccato <small>''(anime)''</small>
| it_name = Burattino Arnese <small>(TCG)</small>
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| it_trans2     = Rigged Puppet
| it_trans = Tool Puppet
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| ko_name        = 기믹 퍼핏
| it_name2 = Burattino Truccato <small>(anime)</small>
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| ko_romanized  = Gimik Peopit
| it_trans2 = Rigged Puppet
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| pt_name       = Engenhoca Marionete
| pt_name = Engenhoca Marionete
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| es_name       = Marioneta Trucada
| es_name = Marioneta Trucada
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| sets           =
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* [[Ignition Assault]]
* [[V Jump promotional cards]]
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* [[The Infinite Forbidden]]
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* [[Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha December 2012 membership promotional card]]
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* [[Weekly Shonen Jump March 2013 membership promotional card]]
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* [[Number Hunters]]
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* [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 1]]
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* [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 2]]
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* [[Premium Gold]]
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* [[Primal Origin]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Hero's Revenge]]
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* [[Legendary Duelists: Immortal Destiny]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Chapter 1]]
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* [[V Jump April 2012 promotional card]]
 
* [[Numbers Guide promotional card]]
 
* [[Numbers Guide promotional card]]
 
* [[The Valuable Book 15 promotional cards]]
 
* [[The Valuable Book 15 promotional cards]]
* [[Shonen Jump promotional cards]]
 
 
* [[Premium Pack 15]]
 
* [[Premium Pack 15]]
* [[Number Hunters]]
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* [[V Jump September 2013 promotional card]]
 
* [[Collectors Pack: ZEXAL Version]]
 
* [[Collectors Pack: ZEXAL Version]]
 
* [[Premium Pack 16]]
 
* [[Premium Pack 16]]
* [[Premium Gold]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Advent Calendar ZEXAL Edition]]
* [[Primal Origin]]
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* [[Premium Pack 2019]]
| anime   = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
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* [[Duelist Pack: Legend Duelist 5]]
| manga   = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL]]
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* [[Infinite Forbidden +1 Bonus Pack]]
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| korea          =
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.8]]
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* [[Structure Deck: The Blue-Eyed Dragon's Thundering Descent Special Set]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.9]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.14 1st Wave]]
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| anime         = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
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| manga         = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL]]
 
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"'''Gimmick Puppet'''" (ギミック・パペット ''Gimmikku Papetto'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Machine]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] used by [[Quattro]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime. They are also a sub-archetype of the "[[Puppet]]" archetype.
  
"'''Gimmick Puppet'''" (ギミック・パペット ''Gimmikku Papetto'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Machine]]-[[Type]] monsters that are used by [[Quattro]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime. They are a sub-archetype of the "[[Puppet]]" archetype. The monsters and associated cards are geared towards Summoning [[Level]] 8 monsters to [[Xyz Summon]] their ace monsters, "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]], and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]".
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Initially, the only used by Quattro that were released in the ''[[OCG]]''/''[[TCG]]'' were "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]", "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]", and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]"; however, the ''TCG'' release of ''[[Number Hunters]]'' brought with it several more of the archetype's Monster Cards, making a pure "Gimmick Puppet" Deck possible. As the ''Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL'' anime progressed, several more "Gimmick Puppet" cards were unveiled, including three "[[Number C]]" monsters. All of these new monsters and some previously not yet released in the ''TCG'' have been released in the ''[[Premium Gold]]'' set.
  
"Gimmick Puppet" monsters don't have high [[ATK]] (the strongest non-Xyz being the Level 4 "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]"), but have [[card effect|effects]] ranging from [[stall]]ing, [[swarm]]ing and even Summoning monsters to the opponent's side of the field for effect manipulation. Their main strategy is taking advantage of the opponent's monsters with high ATK to deal [[effect damage]] with their ace monsters, "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" and "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]". "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]" offers an [[Victory Condition#Special Victory conditions|alternate victory strategy]] with its effect. Most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters tend to be high [[Level]]ed  and can be Special Summoned with ease, although some of them have to be Special Summoned by different methods, such as "[[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker]]", which requires the player to banish a "Gimmick Puppet" that was [[destroyed by battle]].
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==Design==
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[[File:GimmickPuppet.png|200px|left|thumb|[[Quattro]] (back), with "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head (anime)|Egg Head]]" and "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll (anime)|Dreary Doll]]" in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|anime]].]]
  
Initially, the only "Gimmick Puppet" monsters used by [[Quattro]] that were released were "[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]", "[[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]", "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]", and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]", however the ''TCG'' release of ''[[Number Hunters]]'' brought with it several more of the archetype's Monster Cards, making a pure "Gimmick Puppet" Deck possible. As the ''Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL'' anime progressed, several more "Gimmick Puppet" cards were unveiled, including three "[[Number C]]" monsters. All of these new monsters and some previously not yet released in the ''TCG'' have been released in the ''[[Premium Gold]]'' set.
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The "Gimmick Puppet" monsters are based on [[wikipedia:Puppet|puppets]], objects resembling humanoid figures or mythological creatures that are animated and manipulated by the [[wikipedia:Puppeteer|puppeteer]]. This is reflected in this archetype's user, Quattro, who manipulates his victims and opponents so he could cruelly and mercilessly destroy them in his Duels.
  
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In terms of appearance, certain members of the archetype are based on dolls wearing [[wikipedia:Victorian fashion|Victorian era clothing]], while other members are toys with humanoid doll parts; however, most of the members feature unsettling designs, ranging from creatures made entirely of humanoid doll parts to decrepit humanoid dolls. In the ''TCG'' and the English dubbed version of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL'' anime, most of the "Gimmick Puppet" monsters' appearances are edited, likely due to their horrific designs.
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==Playing style==
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This archetype and its associated cards are centered around quickly Summoning [[Level 8]] monsters to [[Xyz Summon]] their ace monsters; "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]", and "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]".
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[[Main Deck]] "Gimmick Puppet" monsters do not feature high enough [[ATK]] (the strongest non-[[Xyz Monster|Xyz]] being the [[Level]] 4 "[[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]" at 1600), but they make up for it with different [[Monster effect|effects]] ranging from [[stall]]ing, [[swarm]]ing and even Summoning monsters to the opponent's side of the field for effect manipulation. Their main strategy is taking advantage of the opponent's monsters with high ATK to deal [[effect damage]] with their ace monsters; "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" and "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]". "[[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]" offers an [[Victory Condition#Special Victory conditions|alternate victory strategy]] with its effect. Most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters tend to be high Leveled and can be Special Summoned with ease, although some of them have to be Special Summoned by different methods, such as "[[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker]]", which requires the player to banish a "Gimmick Puppet" that was [[destroyed by battle]].
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"Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" has the effect to destroy up to two Special Summoned opponent monsters on the field, dealing damage equal to the [[original ATK]] of any Xyz Monster destroyed in this way. Its upgraded form, "[[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]", deals effect damage for any destroyed monster, but its effect can only be activated once per turn (for a total of three monster destruction effects).
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"Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" has a similar theme of effect damage, but the player needs "Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings" to complete its destruction effect in the same turn. "Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings'" effect activates when it is Special Summoned, and it can also be revived without the need for Xyz Material for a field nuke. With an Xyz Material, it can function as fuel for its Summon-Triggered effect, "[[Xyz Reborn]]" or something similar is recommended for this strategy.
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"[[Marshalling Field]]" and "[[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]" both give many chances to Summon the "[[Number C]]" forms for stronger effect damage and "[[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]". "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo" and "Disaster Leo's" effects are alternate [[Victory condition|win conditions]] that are far off the archetype's mild focus on effect damage and should be used just as a last strategy.
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===Recommended cards===
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Bisque Doll]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Des Troy]]  
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Bloody Doll]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Cattle Scream]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Des Troy]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Egg Head]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]
 
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Little Soldiers]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Terror Baby]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Nightmare]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Nightmare]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
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* [[Gearspring Spirit]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Shadow Feeler]]
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* [[Gizmek Orochi, the Serpentron Sky Slasher]]
* [[Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker]]
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* [[Therion "King" Regulus]]
* [[Biofalcon]]
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* [[Astral Kuriboh]]
* [[Black Salvo]]
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* [[Psychic Processor]]
* [[Chaos-End Master]]
 
* [[Cyber Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
 
* [[Dark Grepher]]
 
* [[Gearspring Spirit]] (in a Machine-only Deck)
 
* [[Genex Ally Birdman]]
 
* [[Machina Cannon]]
 
* [[Machina Fortress]]
 
* [[Machina Gearframe]]
 
* [[Meklord Emperor Granel]]
 
* [[Mystic Tomato]]
 
* [[Shreddder]]
 
 
|xyz monsters =
 
|xyz monsters =
* [[Coach King Giantrainer]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Fantasix Makina]]
* [[Divine Dragon Knight Felgrand]]
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** [[CXyz Gimmick Puppet Fanatix Makina]]
* [[Gear Gigant X]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Gigantes Doll]]
* [[Googly-Eyes Drum Dragon]]
 
* [[Hieratic Sun Dragon Overlord of Heliopolis]]
 
* [[Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]]
 
 
* [[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]
 
* [[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]
* [[Number 22: Zombiestein]]
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** [[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
* [[Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon]]  
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** [[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]
 
* [[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]
 
* [[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]
* [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
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** [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]
* [[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]
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* [[Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star]]
* [[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]
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* [[Divine Dragon Knight Felgrand]]
* [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]
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* [[Springans Merrymaker]]
* [[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]  
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** [[Gigantic "Champion" Sargas]]
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* [[Number 22: Zombiestein]]
* [[Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 "Burei"]]
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* [[Number 23: Lancelot, Dark Knight of the Underworld]]
* [[Star Eater]]
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* [[Number 35: Ravenous Tarantula]]
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* [[Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy]]
* [[Chimeratech Fortress Dragon]]
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* [[Number 77: The Seven Sins]]
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* [[Number 84: Pain Gainer]]
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** [[Number C1000: Numerounius]] ''(with "Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force")''
* [[Advance Draw]]
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*** [[Number iC1000: Numerounius Numerounia]]
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
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* [[Number 90: Galaxy-Eyes Photon Lord]]
* [[Burial from a Different Dimension]]
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* [[The Zombie Vampire]]
* [[Inferno Reckless Summon]]
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* [[Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder]]
* [[Iron Call]]
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* [[Gimmick Puppet Chimera Doll]]
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* [[Qliphort Genius]]
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* [[Bujinki Ahashima]]
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* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
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* [[Condolence Puppet]]
 
* [[Junk Puppet]]
 
* [[Junk Puppet]]
* [[Limiter Removal]]
 
* [[Machina Armored Unit]]
 
* [[Machine Duplication]]
 
* [[Oni-Gami Combo]]
 
 
* [[Puppet Ritual]]
 
* [[Puppet Ritual]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]
 
* [[Rank-Up-Magic - Numeron Force]]
 
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]
 
* [[Solidarity]] (in a Machine-only Deck)
 
* [[Space Cyclone]]
 
* [[Trade-In]]
 
* [[Xyz Burst]]
 
* [[Xyz Energy]]
 
* [[Xyz Gift]]
 
* [[Xyz Reception]]
 
* [[Xyz Territory]]
 
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* [[Escape from the Dark Dimension]]
 
* [[Life Equalizer]]
 
* [[Marshalling Field]]
 
* [[Next to be Lost]]
 
* [[Number Wall]]
 
* [[Xyz Block]]
 
* [[Xyz Reborn]]
 
}}
 
 
==Gimmick Puppet OTK==
 
The Gimmick Puppet OTK is performed by Summoning "[[Gearspring Spirit]]" and using its effect on an [[Attack Position]] monster, [[Xyz Summon]]ing "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]" ("[[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]" can be used), [[equip]]ping it with "[[Stoic Challenge]]" and attacking the monster with 0 [[ATK]] for (at least) 8400 damage.
 
 
{{Decklist|Recommended Cards
 
|effect monsters =
 
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
* [[Gearspring Spirit]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Des Troy]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
 
|xyz monsters =
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
 
* [[Gear Gigant X]]
 
|spells =
 
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
* [[Advance Draw]]
 
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
* [[Hand Destruction]]
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* [[Iron Call]]
* [[Hidden Armory]]
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* [[Machine Duplication]]
* [[Limiter Removal]]
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* "[[Rank-Up-Magic]]" cards
* [[Night Beam]] / [[Mystical Space Typhoon]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]
* [[Solidarity]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]
* [[Stoic Challenge]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Quick Chaos]]
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** [[Rank-Up-Magic Numeron Force]]
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* [[Terraforming]]
 
* [[Trade-In]]
 
* [[Trade-In]]
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* [[Numbers Last Hope]]
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* [[Zexal Construction]]
* [[Royal Decree]]
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|field spells =  
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* [[Mansion of the Underworld Dolls]]
 
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|continuous spells =
==Rank-Up Gimmick Puppets==
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* [[Perform Puppet]]
This build primarily focuses on building up the field for an [[OTK]] with the powerful "Gimmick Puppet" [[CXyz]] monsters (such as "[[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]) while picking away at your opponent's resources. This build also opens up room for other Rank 9 monsters, like "[[CXyz Coach Lord Ultimatrainer]]" and "[[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]".
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|quick-play spells =
 
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* [[Burial from a Different Dimension]]
{{Decklist|Recommended Cards
 
|effect monsters =
 
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Shadow Feeler]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Humpty Dumpty]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Gear Changer]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll]]
 
* [[Gimmick Puppet Scissor Arms]]
 
* [[Swift Scarecrow]]
 
|xyz monsters =
 
* [[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]
 
* [[Number 22: Zombiestein]]
 
* [[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]
 
* [[Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo]]
 
* [[Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
 
* [[Number C9: Chaos Dyson Sphere]] (Argent one of the Rank 9s)
 
* [[Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter]]
 
* [[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]
 
* [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]
 
* [[Number C92: Heart-eartH Chaos Dragon]] (Argent one of the Rank 9s)
 
* [[Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon]]
 
* [[Gear Gigant X]]
 
* [[Lavalval Chain]]
 
* [[Coach King Giantrainer]]
 
* [[CXyz Coach Lord Ultimatrainer]]
 
|spells =
 
<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
* [[Junk Puppet]]
 
* [[Advance Draw]]
 
* [[Allure of Darkness]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
 
* [[Upstart Goblin]]
 
 
* [[Limiter Removal]]
 
* [[Limiter Removal]]
* [[Machine Duplication]] / [[Inferno Reckless Summon]]
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* [[Xyz Align]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force]]
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* [[Magnet Reverse]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One]]
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|normal traps =
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Numeron Force]]
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* [[Puppet Parade]]
* [[Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force]]  
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* [[Servist Puppet]]
* [[Trade-In]]
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* [[Give and Take]] ''(with "Gimmick Puppet Nightmare")''
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* [[Magnet Force]]
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* [[Storm Dragon's Return]]
* [[Marshalling Field]] (for more Xyz versatility)
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|counter traps =
* [[Reckless Greed]]
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* [[Numbers Protection]]
* [[Threatening Roar]]
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* [[Xyz Block]]
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|continuous traps =
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* [[Marshalling Field]]
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* [[Resurgam Xyz]]
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* [[Barrage Blast]]
 
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Revision as of 22:19, 14 March 2024

Gimmick Puppet
"Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo", "Bisque Doll", "Magnet Doll" and "Twilight Joker" in the artwork of "Puppet Parade".
Japanese
  • ギミック・パペット
  • Gimmikku Papetto (romanized)
French
  • Poupée Truquée
German
  • Gimmick Marionette
Italian
  • Burattino Arnese
  • Tool Puppet (translated)
  • Burattino Truccato (anime)
  • Rigged Puppet (translated)
Korean
  • 기믹 퍼핏
  • Gimik Peopit (romanized)
Portuguese
  • Engenhoca Marionete
Spanish
  • Marioneta Trucada
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"Gimmick Puppet" (ギミック・パペット Gimmikku Papetto) is an archetype of Machine monsters used by Quattro in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime. They are also a sub-archetype of the "Puppet" archetype.

Initially, the only used by Quattro that were released in the OCG/TCG were "Gimmick Puppet Dreary Doll", "Gimmick Puppet Magnet Doll", "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder", "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings", and "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo"; however, the TCG release of Number Hunters brought with it several more of the archetype's Monster Cards, making a pure "Gimmick Puppet" Deck possible. As the Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL anime progressed, several more "Gimmick Puppet" cards were unveiled, including three "Number C" monsters. All of these new monsters and some previously not yet released in the TCG have been released in the Premium Gold set.

Design

Quattro (back), with "Egg Head" and "Dreary Doll" in the anime.

The "Gimmick Puppet" monsters are based on puppets, objects resembling humanoid figures or mythological creatures that are animated and manipulated by the puppeteer. This is reflected in this archetype's user, Quattro, who manipulates his victims and opponents so he could cruelly and mercilessly destroy them in his Duels.

In terms of appearance, certain members of the archetype are based on dolls wearing Victorian era clothing, while other members are toys with humanoid doll parts; however, most of the members feature unsettling designs, ranging from creatures made entirely of humanoid doll parts to decrepit humanoid dolls. In the TCG and the English dubbed version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime, most of the "Gimmick Puppet" monsters' appearances are edited, likely due to their horrific designs.

Playing style

This archetype and its associated cards are centered around quickly Summoning Level 8 monsters to Xyz Summon their ace monsters; "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder", "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings", and "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo".

Main Deck "Gimmick Puppet" monsters do not feature high enough ATK (the strongest non-Xyz being the Level 4 "Gimmick Puppet Egg Head" at 1600), but they make up for it with different effects ranging from stalling, swarming and even Summoning monsters to the opponent's side of the field for effect manipulation. Their main strategy is taking advantage of the opponent's monsters with high ATK to deal effect damage with their ace monsters; "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" and "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder". "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo" offers an alternate victory strategy with its effect. Most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters tend to be high Leveled and can be Special Summoned with ease, although some of them have to be Special Summoned by different methods, such as "Gimmick Puppet Twilight Joker", which requires the player to banish a "Gimmick Puppet" that was destroyed by battle.

"Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" has the effect to destroy up to two Special Summoned opponent monsters on the field, dealing damage equal to the original ATK of any Xyz Monster destroyed in this way. Its upgraded form, "Number C15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Hunter", deals effect damage for any destroyed monster, but its effect can only be activated once per turn (for a total of three monster destruction effects).

"Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings" has a similar theme of effect damage, but the player needs "Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings" to complete its destruction effect in the same turn. "Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings'" effect activates when it is Special Summoned, and it can also be revived without the need for Xyz Material for a field nuke. With an Xyz Material, it can function as fuel for its Summon-Triggered effect, "Xyz Reborn" or something similar is recommended for this strategy.

"Marshalling Field" and "Rank-Up-Magic Argent Chaos Force" both give many chances to Summon the "Number C" forms for stronger effect damage and "Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo". "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo" and "Disaster Leo's" effects are alternate win conditions that are far off the archetype's mild focus on effect damage and should be used just as a last strategy.

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