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{{Infobox archetypearchseries| cut_from_names = true| image = RaidraptorRaidraptorArsenalFalcon-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png| caption = Counter-Clockwise from top right: "[[Raidraptor - Sharp Lanius]]", "[[Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius|Vanishing Lanius]]", "[[Raidraptor - Singing Lanius|Singing Lanius]]", "[[Raidraptor - Pain Lanius|Pain Lanius]]", "[[Raidraptor - Tribute Lanius|Tribute Lanius]]", and "[[Raidraptor - Fuzzy Lanius|Fuzzy Lanius]]" in the artwork of "[[Raidraptor - Arsenal Falcon]]".| ja_name = {{Ruby|ＲＲ|レイド・ラプターズ}}| romaji = Reido Raputāzu| trans = Raid Raptors| sc_name = 急袭猛禽| fr_name = Raidraptor| de_name = Überfallraptor| it_name = Raidraptor| ko_name = {{Ruby|RR|레이드 랩터즈|lang=ko}}| ko_romanized = Reideu Raepteojeu| ko_trans = Raid Raptors| pt_name = Ataqueraptor| es_name = Asaltorrapaz| sets =

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 "'''Raidraptor'''", known as "'''Raid Raptors'''" ({{Ruby|ＲＲ|レイド・ラプターズ}} ''Reido Raputāzu'') in the ''[[OCG]]'', is an [[archetype]] of [[DARK]] [[Winged Beast]]-monsters (except the [[TypeWarrior]] "[[Monster Card|monstersRaider's Knight]] ") used by [[Shay Obsidian]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V (manga)|manga]]. They made their debut were introduced in the ''[[OCG]]''/''[[TCG]]'' in ''[[Secrets of Eternity]]''.

The "Raidraptor" monsters resemble are based on various genus and species of [[Wikipedia:Bird of prey|birds of prey]], albeit with a mechanized appearance and equipped with weaponry. Most of the [[Level 4 Monster Cards|Level 4]] [[Monster Card|4 monsters]] (with the exception of "[[Raidraptor - Necro Vulture]]") are based on the [[wikipedia:Lanius|lanius]], a genus of passerine birds in the shrike family, while most of the [[Extra Deck]] monsters are based on the [[wikipedia:Falcon|falconsfalcon]]. Additional monster support includes cards monsters are based on vultures, eagles, and [[wikipedia:Strix (genus)|strixes]], a genus of earless owls. The [[Level 3 Monster Cards|Level 3]] and [[Rank 3 Monster Cards|Rank 3]] 3 monsters are based on eagles, while the members based on vultures and strixes cover have not a wide range of Levels and Rankscommon Level or Rank. This scheme and naming pattern can be likened to reflect the codenames of different members belonging to the same military unit. All "Raidraptor" monsters display the Raidraptor a signature crest somewhere on their bodies. The crest itself is (or a modified version) also used to represent their appears in the artwork of the various "[[Rank-Up Magic]]" Spells[[Spell Card]]s related to this archetype. In the English dubof the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime, their [[Attack and effect names in Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|attack names are ]] were all alliterative.

Overall{{Cleanup}}Much like other [[Xyz Summon|Xyz]]-based archetypes, this [[Deck]] focused on swarming the [[field]] with necessary monsters to perform Xyz Summon. Most of their monsters have effects that allows them to be Summoned rapidly to the field, but the easiest method for them to do so usually involves cards from player's [[hand]] (such as "[[Raidraptor - Vanishing Lanius]]"), and therefore, the player needs to keep many resources in the hand to start their initial strategy.Their main [[Xyz Monster]], designed for this sole purpose, is "Raidraptors[[Raidraptor - Force Strix]]" run , and it's the most important Xyz Monster in a manner similar the Deck. It allows the player to build up early card advantage by constantly searching the majority of their monsters, while also serves as the Deck's first line of defense. In order to Summon this card consistently and efficiently, cards like "[[Raidraptor - Tribute Lanius]]" are generally recommended. When used in conjunction with either "[[BlackwingRaidraptor - Fuzzy Lanius]]" archetypeor "[[Raidraptor - Mimicry Lanius]]", "Tribute Lanius" essentially allows the Summon of "Force Strix" with just one card. They are both DARK Winged Beast archetypes The majority of their Main Deck monsters usually have effects that can swarm be activated during the field with a wide range [[Main Phase]] of the turn they are [[Normal Summon|Normal]] or [[Special Summon]]ed, and most of flexible them are beneficial effects, but they rely mostly on their proficiency in battle that helps them Summoning more monsters to achieve victory against the opponentfield. Some However, some of them (for example, "BlackwingFuzzy Lanius" monsters such as or "[[Blackwing Raidraptor - Zephyros the EliteCall]]" fit well inside ) restricts the deckplayer from Special Summoning cards other than "Raidraptor" monsters if their effect is used, due so careful consideration and planning ahead is necessary to utilize those cards to their Level or effects, while also being searchable by maximum potential.Besides "Force Strix" , they also have many other Xyz Monsters within their arsenal, and "Arsenal Falcon"some of them specifically designed to eliminate multiple threats at once, particularly Special Summoned monsters. The majority of them also able of inflicting massive amounts of damage whether through their effects alone, directly or indirectly, or through attacking multiple times.

Using ===Rank-Up===This archetype also heavily supports [[Rank-Up]] strategy, due to high number of "[[Rank-Up-Magic]]" [[Spell Card]]s associated with the search effect archetype. Some of the "Rank-Up-Magic" cards designed exclusively for this archetype also have effects that allow them to Special Summon monsters from the [[Graveyard]] before Rank-Up (such as "[[Rank-Up-Magic Soul Shave Force]]"), and some of them even have secondary in-Graveyard effects that helps in recovery aspect, in some way or another (such as "[[Raidraptor Rank-Up- Magic Skip Force Strix]]" is this archetype). As the "Rank-Up-Magic" card's opening move usefulness depends on whatever [[Xyz Monster]] the player has on the [[field]] at the time (and the fact that those cards aren't easily [[search]]able), "[[Raidraptor - Last Strix]]" can be utilized to add provide Xyz Monsters straight from the [[Extra Deck]], as [[material]]s for Rank-Up if necessary. They also can recover those "Rank-Up-Magic" cards for another use, with cards like "[[Rank-Up-Magic Raid Force]]" (in-Graveyard effect) or "[[Raidraptor - Vanishing LaniusNecro Vulture]]" . Ultimately, all of these options allows them to greatly increase their offensive power in a [[Special SummonDuel]], by accessing Xyz Monsters with higher [[Rank]] other and more powerful effects. With cards like "[[Raidraptor- Ultimate Falcon]]" Monsters from the Hand or and "[[Raidraptor - Fuzzy LaniusFinal Fortress Falcon]]" that can replace itself after being sent at the top, this strategy allows them to achieve decisive victory.===Post New Master Rules===Originally, under the Graveyard[[Master Rules#New Master Rule|New Master Rules]], "Raidraptor" monsters had great difficulty in Xyz Summoning more than one "[[Raidraptor - Force Strix]]" at a time, diminishing their early advantage. Most The release of ''[[LINK VRAINS Pack 2]]'' gave the timearchetype its own [[Link Monster]]: "[[Raidraptor - Wise Strix]]", which can restore the deckarchetype's initial consistent plays is for the most part, as well as providing more [[Xyz Material]]s and easier access to their "[[Rank-Up-Magic]]" cards.=== Post Master Rules (April 1, 2020 Revision)===With the [[Master Rules#Master Rule (April 1, 2020 revision)|revision of Master Rules]], "Raidraptor" finally regained their full speed from the Master Rule 3 era, being able to Summon multiple copies of more than one "Force StrixesStrix" to keep at a steady number time, while also reaping the benefits of cards in hand as preparations for all"Wise Strix'" swarming and "[[Rank-Up-Magic]]"-out assault in later turnstutoring effects. A batch of support encouraging the usage of [[DARK]] [[Xyz Monster]]s alongside "[[The Phantom Knights]]" and the "[[Raidraptor - Tribute Lanius|Tribute LaniusXyz Dragon]]" is greatly helpful themes was also released in this aspect''[[Phantom Rage]]'', since it can help gathering cards necessary bringing with them less-restrictive extenders (in conjunction with "[[Raider's Wing]]" and "[[Raidraptor - Mimicry Lanius|Mimicry Strangle Lanius]]") to , a utility Xyz Monster ("[[Raider's Knight]]", which can Special Summon your a DARK Xyz Monsters with its own effect, like "[[Arc Rebellion Xyz Dragon]]"), and a new "Rank-Up-Magic" card, "[[Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Force Strix]]", which allows much easier access to both "[[Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon]]" and "[[Raidraptor - Final Fortress Falcon|Final Fortress Falcon]]" as early as possible.

One important note about this archetype is many === Sample combos ===A "Raidraptor" Deck can setup a board with several forms of its best card interaction, as well as monsters that are unaffected by other cards' effects restrict . As such, even if the opponent manages to you continue their plays after going through all of the player's interactions, they are still forced to Special Summoning only deal with "[[Raidraptor- Rising Rebellion Falcon]]" and " Monsters for the rest [[Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon]]". The main way of doing so starts by Summoning "[[Raider's Knight]]" by using at least 1 [[Winged Beast]] monster, which is detailed below. This can start a combo that builds a board with the turn; careful considerations are necessary in order to utilize this to its maximum potential.following goals:# Summoning "[[Raidraptor - Sharp Lanius|Sharp LaniusRising Rebellion Falcon]]" is best supported by an and "[[Xyz MonsterRaidraptor - Ultimate Falcon]] while it is attacking", but sometimes to recover advantage you will need to use its effect to attack into an opposing both of which have high DEF Monster [[ATK]] and purposefully take damage to enable your plays when there are no other optionsunaffected by card effects.  The effects # Setting up themed points of interruption in the Main Deck monsters are usually activated during form of "[[Raidraptor - Glorious Bright]]", which can negate the opponent's cards (especially "[[Main PhaseEvenly Matched]] " and "[[Herald of the turn that they were Normal or Special SummonedAbyss]]"), and they focus on swarming "[[Rise Rank-Up-Magic Raidraptor's Force]]", which can Summon "Rising Rebellion Falcon" during the field opponent's turn to Xyz Summon Rank 4 or Rank 5 monsters[[destroy]] all of their cards and inflict massive damage.# Summoning generic forms of interruption, notably "[[Evilswarm Nightmare]]" and "[[S:P Little Knight]]". Cards like # Creating follow-up for the next turn by having "[[Raidraptor Rank-Up- Vanishing Lanius|Vanishing LaniusMagic Skip Force]]", "Raidraptor - Glorious Bright" and "[[Raidraptor - Sharp Lanius|Sharp LaniusBloom Vulture]]"in the GY, allowing access to several forms of recovery, as well as an [[OTK]] using "[[Arc Rebellion Xyz Dragon]]" (Summoned with "Raider's Knight").{{Combo steps| width = 800px| opening = "[[Raidraptor - Fuzzy LaniusBloom Vulture]]" + 1 Level 4 "Raidraptor" monster|Fuzzy Laniusend = "[[Raidraptor - Rising Rebellion Falcon]]", and "[[Raidraptor - Singing Lanius|Singing LaniusUltimate Falcon]]" allow quick Special Summoning from the hand or graveyard, while "[[Raidraptor - Force Strix|Force Strix]]", "[[S:P Little Knight]]" and "[[Evilswarm Nightmare]]" in the Monster Zone + "[[Rise Rank-Up-Magic Raidraptor - Nest|Nest's Force]]", "[[Raidraptor - Mimicry Lanius|Mimicry LaniusGlorious Bright]]", and "[[Raidraptor - Tribute Lanius|Tribute LaniusRoost]]", and in the Spell & Trap Zone + "[[Raidraptor - Call|CallBloom Vulture]]" either search, dump, or Special Summon free cards from the deck. The archetype can also access other summoning and/or searching effects that benefit Level 4 and "[[Winged BeastRank-Up-Magic Skip Force]]-type monsters, such as " in the GY + 1 draw| steps = # Activate "[[Summoner MonkRaidraptor - Bloom Vulture]]" to Special Summon itself and another Level 4 "Raidraptor" monster from the hand.# Xyz Summon "[[SwallowRaider's NestKnight]]" respectivelyby using "Bloom Vulture" and the other "Raidraptor" monster. The lower-Ranked # Activate "Raider's Knight" to detach "Bloom Vulture" Xyz Monsters have low Summon "[[ATKRaidraptor - Brave Strix]] and high " by using itself as material.# Activate "Brave Strix" by detaching "Raider's Knight" to search "[[DEFRank-Up-Magic Skip Force]] for their Rank, but they make up for this with extremely powerful effects: ".# Activate "Skip Force" to Xyz Summon "[[Raidraptor - Rise Arsenal Falcon|Rise ]]" by using "Brave Strix".# Activate "Arsenal Falcon" by detaching "Brave Strix" to Summon "[[Raidraptor - Noir Lanius]]" can gain a large amount of ATK, while from the Deck.# Activate "Noir Lanius" by targeting itself to search "[[Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon|Blaze FalconHeel Eagle]]" can attack directly and destroy multiple monsters at once. The Rank 6 # Activate "Heel Eagle" to Special Summon itself.# Link Summon "[[Raidraptor - Revolution FalconWise Strix]]" combine elements from both by using "RiseArsenal Falcon" and "Blaze FalconHeel Eagle", albeit slightly different. The Rank 8 # Activate "Wise Strix" as Chain Link 1 and 10 monsters"Arsenal Falcon" as Chain Link 2, which will Special Summon "[[Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Ultimate Falcon]]" from the Extra Deck and attach "Arsenal Falcon" from the GY to it as material, and Special Summon "[[Raidraptor - Mimicry Lanius]]" from the Deck.# Activate "Wise Strix" to Set "[[Rise Rank-Up-Magic Raidraptor's Force]]" from the Deck.# Activate "Ultimate Falcon|Ultimate " by detaching "Arsenal Falcon]]", have higher ATK but more focused on weakening to prevent the opponent from activating cards for the ATK rest of the opponents monster instead of outright destroying them (but those effects can work on any monster, not just Special Summoned monster)turn. The new # Xyz Summon "[[Raidraptor - Arsenal FalconForce Strix]]" is the oddball of the bunch, since it doesn't have any effect regarding winning battles or destroying Special Summoned monsters, but having more by using "Noir Lanius" and "Mimicry Lanius".# Activate "Force Strix" by detaching "assistance-likeMimicry Lanius" effects instead that can provide more monsters to your field, or to make Summoning your higher Rank Xyz Monsters easier, and fill the search "Rank[[Raidraptor -UpStrangle Lanius]]".# Activate "Mimicry Lanius" gap as by banishing itself to search "[[Raidraptor- Roost]]" lacks their Rank 7 Xyz Monster before its release.# Activate "Roost".=== # Activate "Rise Rank-Up ===-Magic" by targeting "Force Strix" (on the field), "Raider's Knight" and "RaidraptorsBrave Strix" (in the GY) to Xyz Summon " also supports [[RankRaidraptor -UpRising Rebellion Falcon]] strategy, due " and attach/transfer them as materials.# Activate the effect of "Roost" to a high number of search "[[RankRaidraptor -Up-MagicGlorious Bright]]" Spells associated with .# Activate "Strangle Lanius" to Special Summon itself from the hand.# Activate "Strangle Lanius" to Special Summon "Bloom Vulture" from the archetypeGY. These cards usually focus on Ranking-Up any # Activate "Rising Rebellion Falcon" by detaching all 3 Xyz Monster into a Monsters to copy the effect of "RaidraptorArsenal Falcon" monster, or vice-versain the GY. Some # Activate the copied effect of these cards can also revive a defeated Xyz monster before "Arsenal Falcon" to Special Summon "[[Raider's Wing]]" from the Deck.# Link Summon "[[S:P Little Knight]]" by using it as Material for an even stronger one, "Raider's Wing" and others can also Rank-Up "Wise Strix".# Xyz monsters into others that are 2 Ranks higher (with Summon a second "[[Rank-Up-Magic Soul Shave Force|Soul Shave]]Strix" by using "Strangle Lanius" and "Bloom Vulture".# Activate "Force Strix" to search "[[RankRaidraptor -Up-Magic Skip Force|SkipTribute Lanius]]") or even double their Rank (.# Normal Summon "Tribute Lanius".# Activate "Raider's Wing" in the GY to detach the last material from "Force Strix" to Special Summon itself.# Xyz Summon "[[Rank-Up-Magic Doom Double Force|Doom DoubleEvilswarm Nightmare]]"), greatly diversifying their optionsby using "Tribute Lanius" and "Raider's Wing". As # Activate "Heel Eagle" in the GY by banishing itself to return "Rise Rank-Up-Magic" card's usefulness depends on whatever Xyz Monster from the player has on GY to the field at the time (hand.# Activate "Roost" to shuffle "Mimicry Lanius", "Heel Eagle", and the fact that those cards aren't easily searchable), "[[Raidraptor - Last Force Strix]]" can be utilized to provide Xyz Monsters straight from into the Extra Deck, as Materials for and draw 1 card.# Set "Rise Rank-Up if necessary-Magic" and "Glorious Bright". This tactic is also useful }}There are other ways to bring out monsters that would be almost impossible to Summon otherwisestart this combo, changing it slightly, but still ending on the same board. For instance, if the player opens with a Level 4 "Raidraptor" monster and an extender (such as "[[Raidraptor - Arsenal Falcon|Arsenal FalconSimorgh, Bird of Perfection]]"), they can Summon "Raider's Knight"[[Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon as usual, and at the end of the combo, "Rising Rebellion Falcon|Satellite Cannon Falcon]]" or can copy "Force Strix" instead to search "Bloom Vulture", and use it to Special Summon itself and the "[[Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon|Ultimate Falcon]]" searched by the other "Force Strix".

As per the Master Rule 4Alternatively, a similar combo can be performed by simply opening "[[Raidraptor- Tribute Lanius]]" has lost their ability to swarm the field with "Force Strix" es, so Rank-Up startegies is the last resort. This which can be reinforced with send "[[Xyz VeilRaidraptor - Fuzzy Lanius]]" or cards that prevent monster to the GY to search another copy of itself and Special Summoning itself. This will lock the player into "Raidraptor" monsters for the rest of the turn, but the only interactions removed from being destroyed by effectthe combo are "S:P Little Knight" and "Evilswarm Nightmare", so that it force an opponent while allowing "Force Strix" and "Rising Rebelling Falcon" to not attacksearch more forms of follow-up for the next turn.

== Weaknesses ==* As the Deck relies heavily on Xyz Summoning, any [[Prevents Special Summons|cards that prevent Special Summoning]] will shut it down.* The Deck also has a reliance on "Rank-Up-Magic" cards, so Spell negation can also slow this Deck.** "[[Anti-Spell Fragrance]]" can help slow down "Rank-Up Magic" plays by forcing the opponent to Set their Spells before being able to use them. However, beware of Quick-Play "Rank-Up-Magic" cards such as "[[Rank-Up-Magic Revolution Force|Revolution Force]]" or "[[Rank-Up-Magic Doom Double Force|Doom Double Force]]", which are often intended to be Set and used later.* The Deck has a reliance on "Vanishing Lanius", "Fuzzy Lanius", and "Force Strix" during the early game. Getting rid of them early will hinder this Deck's plays.* "Raidraptors" are all DARK Winged Beast monsters, so they can be vulnerable to certain Attribute and Type-based [[floodgate]] Recommended cards such as "[[Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror]]".* In general, "Raidraptor" decks put a heavy emphasis on battling opponent monsters to activate their card effects, so alternate means of monster removal can prevent them from making several key plays. == Recommended cards ==

* [[Raidraptor - Sharp Noir Lanius]]* [[Raidraptor - Singing Lanius]]* [[Raidraptor - Strangle Lanius]]

* [[Raidraptor Blackwing - Singing LaniusZephyros the Elite]]* [[Raidraptor - Necro Vulture]]* [[Raidraptor - Last Strix]]* [[Raidraptor - Booster StrixSimorgh, Bird of Perfection]]* [[Raidraptor - Pain LaniusThe Phantom Knights of Silent Boots]]* [[Summoner MonkLaughing Puffin]]

* [[Raidraptor - Blade Burner Brave Strix]]* [[Raidraptor - Final Fortress Falcon]]

* [[Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Rising Rebellion Falcon]]

* [[Diamond Dire WolfArc Rebellion Xyz Dragon]]* [[Castel, the Skyblaster MusketeerCyber Dragon Infinity]](with ''Rank-Up-Magic Soul Shave Force'')* [[Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon]]* [[Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon]]* [[D/D/D Duo-Dawn King Kali Yuga]] (with ''"The Phantom Knights' Rank-Up-Magic Launch"'')

* [[Ice Beast ZerofyneTime Thief Redoer]]* [[Number 39: Utopia]]* [[Number S39: Utopia Prime]]* [[Number S39: Utopia the Lightning]]* [[Number F0: Utopic Future]]|link monsters =* [[Number S0: Utopic ZEXALRaidraptor - Wise Strix]]* [[Cyber Dragon InfinityThe Phantom Knights of Rusty Bardiche]]|normal spells =

* [[Raidraptor Rank- NestUp-Magic Skip Force]]* [[Rank-Up-Magic Soul Shave Force]]

|normal traps =* [[Instant FusionRaidraptor - Glorious Bright]]|traps =

|continuous traps =* [[Icarus AttackRaider's Unbreakable Mind]]* [[Xyz VeilPhantom Knights' Fog Blade]]|fusion monsters = * [[Elder Entity Norden]]}}

===Official Decks===

* Many of the artworks of the [[Spell ]] and [[Trap Cards supporting the "Raidraptor" Card]]s that support this archetype (apart from the "[[Rank-Up-Magic]]" Spells) depict bird-shaped figures made of light in their artworks.* In the Japanese version of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V ]]'' anime (and in the dub , in some cases), the "Raidraptor" monsters' cries are were the same as that of "[[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu]]".* The archetype's initial "Raidraptor" [[Xyz Monsters Monster]]s ("[[Raidraptor - RiseFalcon]]", "[[Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon|BlazeFlacon]]", and "[[Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon|Revolution Falcon]]") have an unique characteristic; , as they're evolvedevolve, their design appears appear to become more simplified and streamlined (caused by losing most of their body parts). ** This may be alluding to reflect their "growth" evolution as they faced harsh battles and struggles, making them stronger (, reflected by their increase in Ranks)higher [[Rank]]s and more powerful effects.** These three monsters also seem to represent the different stages of a revolution, fitting [[ShayObsidian]]'s background as a member of the Xyz Dimension's [[The Resistance|Resistance]] in the [[Xyz Dimension]], against [[Fusion Dimension]]'s [[Duel Academy (ARC-V)|Duel Academy]].* This archetype has the most "Rank-Up-Magic" cards associated with it, with 8 in the ''[[OCG]]''/''[[TCG]]''.* This archetype also has the most related Xyz Monsters, with 12.* This archetype has the second released Rank 13 monster in "[[Raidraptor - Rising Rebellion Falcon]]", after "[[Number iC1000: Numerounius Numerounia]]".