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| − | "'''Masked HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}} ''Masukudo Hīrō'' in Japan, written as {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|ＨＥＲＯ|ヒーロー}} or {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|Ｈ|ヒーロー}} in the Japanese manga) is a "[[HERO]]" sub-[[archetype]] used by [[Jaden Yuki (manga)|Jaden Yuki]] in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' manga]]. Jaden started using | + | "'''Masked HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}} ''Masukudo Hīrō'' in Japan, written as {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|ＨＥＲＯ|ヒーロー}} or {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|Ｈ|ヒーロー}} in the Japanese manga) is a "[[HERO]]" sub-[[archetype]] used by [[Jaden Yuki (manga)|Jaden Yuki]] in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' manga]]. Jaden started using this archetype after the tournament to [[Duel]] the [[Zane Truesdale (manga)|Kaiser]], when he decided to build an "all-his Deck", which would eventually grow into his ultimate Deck (since the "[[Elemental HERO]]" monsters he used previously were from [[Koyo Hibiki]]'s Deck). |
| − | The | + | The [[Transformation Summon]] method is utilized by this archetype. |
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
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==Playing Style== | ==Playing Style== | ||
| − | Rather than [[Fusion Summon]]ing like most [[Fusion Monster]]s do, "Masked | + | Rather than [[Fusion Summon]]ing like most [[Fusion Monster]]s do, "Masked HERO" monsters use cards like "[[Mask Change]]" to be [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Extra Deck]]. In the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|manga]], [[Chazz Princeton (manga)|Chazz Princeton]] was amazed seeing how "Masked HERO" monsters could use the same effect of "Fusion" using one single [[Fusion Material Monster|material]] rather than 2 or more. |
| − | This archetype favors a fairly straight-forward [[ | + | This archetype favors a fairly straight-forward [[beatdown]] strategy. Their "transforming" cards being [[Quick-Play Spell Card]]s allows them to be transformed at any time, including during the [[Battle Phase]], for multiple [[attack]]s, or in response to an opponent's [[Card effect|effect]] or attack. |
| − | While | + | While "Masked HERO" is an independent archetype in the manga, in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]'' they were revamped to be a general "[[HERO]]" support, making them [[splashable]] options for any "HERO" Deck (though they essentially work well only with "Elemental HERO" monsters, due to their varied [[Attribute]]s). "[[Mask Change II]]" takes this even further by allowing "Masked HERO" monsters to be splashable in any Deck, as long as one can handle the increased [[cost]] and Extra Deck real estate. |
| − | An efficient build can consist of running a few Elemental | + | An efficient build can consist of running a few "Elemental HERO" monsters that help you conduct Fusion Summons (Like "[[Elemental HERO Blazeman]]" and "[[Elemental Hero Woodsman]]") to Fusion Summon "[[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero]]" ("[[King of the Swamp]]" help this even further) which has 2 advantages: it can be Fusion Summoned using even "Masked Hero" monsters, and when combined with "Mask Change" or "Form Change", lets you get a WATER or high [[Level]]ed "Masked HERO" while destroying your opponents' monsters. |
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"Masked HERO" (
The Transformation Summon method is utilized by this archetype.
Design
While the "Elemental HERO" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO" archetype is a salute to Japanese Kamen Rider heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked", there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring "form changing" and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) "Rider Double" techniques.
Playing Style
Rather than Fusion Summoning like most Fusion Monsters do, "Masked HERO" monsters use cards like "Mask Change" to be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck. In the manga, Chazz Princeton was amazed seeing how "Masked HERO" monsters could use the same effect of "Fusion" using one single material rather than 2 or more.
This archetype favors a fairly straight-forward beatdown strategy. Their "transforming" cards being Quick-Play Spell Cards allows them to be transformed at any time, including during the Battle Phase, for multiple attacks, or in response to an opponent's effect or attack.
While "Masked HERO" is an independent archetype in the manga, in the TCG/OCG they were revamped to be a general "HERO" support, making them splashable options for any "HERO" Deck (though they essentially work well only with "Elemental HERO" monsters, due to their varied Attributes). "Mask Change II" takes this even further by allowing "Masked HERO" monsters to be splashable in any Deck, as long as one can handle the increased cost and Extra Deck real estate.
An efficient build can consist of running a few "Elemental HERO" monsters that help you conduct Fusion Summons (Like "Elemental HERO Blazeman" and "Elemental Hero Woodsman") to Fusion Summon "Elemental HERO Absolute Zero" ("King of the Swamp" help this even further) which has 2 advantages: it can be Fusion Summoned using even "Masked Hero" monsters, and when combined with "Mask Change" or "Form Change", lets you get a WATER or high Leveled "Masked HERO" while destroying your opponents' monsters.
