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'''Spellcaster''' (Japanese: {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|法|ほう}}{{Ruby|使|つか}}い ''Mahōtsukai'' "Magician") is a [[Type]] of [[Monster Card]]s.
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==Overview==
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Spellcasters typically consist of beings that control magic, such as witches, wizards, and mages. The majority of these creatures contain effects and can be very versatile Monsters, used often with support of [[Spell Card]]s. Out of all types, Spellcasters are the most present on the current [[Forbidden]] and [[Limited]] lists.
| kanji                = {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|法|ほう}}{{Ruby|使|つか}}い
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| japanese            = 魔法使い
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A high proportion of Spellcaster monsters are either [[LIGHT]] or [[DARK]] and are the most prolific users of [[Spell Counter]]s.
| furigana            = まほうつかい
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| romanji              = Mahōtsukai
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==Themes==
| japanese translated  = Magic User
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{| style="width:75%"
| english              = Spellcaster
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| french              = Magicien
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===''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]''===
| german              = Hexer
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| italian              = Incantatore
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* [[Allure Queen]]
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* [[Altergeist]]
| portuguese          = Conjurador
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* [[Cataclysmic Charmer]]
| serbian              = Чаробњак (Спелкастер)
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* [[Charmer]]
| spanish              = Lanzador de Conjuros
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* [[Dogmatika]]
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* [[Doriado (series)|Doriado]]
{{Infobox/Archetype/Yu-Gi-Oh!
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* [[Endymion]]
| list                = List of Spellcaster-Type monsters
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* [[Exodia]]
| support list        = List of Spellcaster-Type support cards
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* [[Fairy Tail]]
| anti-support list    = List of Spellcaster-Type anti-support cards
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* [[Familiar-Possessed]]
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* [[Forbidden One]]
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* [[Fortune Fairy]]
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* [[Fortune Lady]]
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* [[Gravekeeper's]]
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* [[Magician]]
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* [[Majespecter]]
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* [[Mythical Beast]]
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* [[Performage]]
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* [[Relinquished (archetype)|Relinquished]]
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* [[Silent Magician (archetype)|Silent Magician]]
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* [[Skilled Magician]]
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* [[Summoner]]
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* [[Windwitch]]
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* [[Witchcrafter]]
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* [[with Eyes of Blue]]
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;Mixed
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* [[Dark Magician (archetype)|Dark Magician]]
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* [[Gagaga]]
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* [[Magician Girl]]
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* [[Magistus]]
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* [[Millennium]]
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* [[Nephthys]]
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* [[Nordic Alfar]]
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* [[Prophecy]]
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* [[Shaddoll]]
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* [[Vaylantz]]
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* [[White Woods]]
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===''[[Rush Duel]]''===
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* [[Celeb Rose]]
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* [[Dark Magician (Rush Duel series)|Dark Magician]]
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* [[Sevens Road]]
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;Mixed
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* [[Darkness (Rush Duel series)|Darkness]]
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===Anime/manga-only===
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* [[Doll Part]]
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* [[Druid]]
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* [[Jester]]
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* [[Magician (manga archetype)|Magician]]
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* [[Quiz Panel]]
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;Mixed
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* [[Elf]]
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* [[Lamp]]
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* [[Priestess]]
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* [[Shaman]]
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* [[V (archetype)|V]]
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==Appearance in media==
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The following characters use Spellcaster monsters across the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' franchise.
  
'''Spellcasters''', known as '''Magicians''' in the [[OCG]], are beings that control magic or some other magical force, such as witches, wizards, and mages. The majority of these creatures contain effects and can be very versatile Monsters, used often with support of [[Spell Cards]]. Many of the most well-known and powerful monster cards are Spellcasters. Also, out of all types, Spellcasters are the most present on the current [[Forbidden]] or [[Limited]] list. Examples include "[[Dark Magician of Chaos]]", "[[Magician of Faith]]", "[[Thousand-Eyes Restrict]]", "[[Witch of the Black Forest]]", and "[[Magical Scientist]]".
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===Anime===
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''
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* [[Yugi Muto]]
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* [[Yami Yugi]]
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* [[Maximillion Pegasus]]
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* [[Arkana]]
  
A high proportion of Spellcaster monsters are either [[LIGHT]] or [[DARK]], allowing easy access to powerful cards such as [[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]], and [[Chaos Sorcerer]]. Spellcasters are often the most prolific users of [[Spell Counter]]s, most of the time in [[Spell Counter Deck]]s.
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]''
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* [[Jaden Yuki]]
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* [[Alice]]
  
[[Archetype]]s include [[Exodia]], "[[Fortune Lady]]", "[[Gravekeeper's]]", [[Gagaga]], [[Dark Magicians|Dark Magician-related cards]], the "[[Charmer]]s" and their counterparts, and "[[White Magician Pikeru|Pikeru]] and [[Ebon Magician Curran|Curran]]-related cards". Spellcaster-Type [[LV Monster]]s include "[[Allure Queen]]" and "[[Silent Magician]]".
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''
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* [[Yusei Fudo]]
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* [[Carly Carmine]]
  
They also have two of their own [[Structure Deck]]s, [[Structure Deck 6: Spellcaster's Judgment|Spellcaster's Judgment]] and the Structure Deck, [[Structure Deck 16: Lord of the Magicians|Lord of the Magicians]], which was originally released in OCG, but now has a [[TCG]] counterpart [[Structure Deck: Spellcaster's Command|Spellcaster's Command]], which was released in March 2009, the later used as base for [[Spell Counter Deck]]s.
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''
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* [[Yuma Tsukumo]]
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* [[Carlyle Chesterton]]
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* [[Fortuno]]
  
There are currently six Spellcaster-Type [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]] monsters in the TCG: [[Tempest Magician]] released in [[Crossroads of Chaos]], [[Arcanite Magician]] released in [[Crimson Crisis]], [[Explosive Magician]] in [[Stardust Overdrive]], [[Loki, Lord of the Aesir]] in [[Storm of Ragnarok]], [[T.G. Wonder Magician]] in [[Extreme Victory]] and [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]] as a [[Shonen Jump Magazine Promotional Cards|Shonen Jump promo]].
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]''
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* [[Yuya Sakaki]]
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* [[Yusho Sakaki]]
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* [[Dennis McField]]
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* [[Rin]]
  
Every main protagonist uses Spellcaster-Type monsters in their Decks, [[Yugi Muto]] uses [[Dark Magician]], [[Dark Magician Girl]], [[Dark Sage]], [[Magician of Black Chaos]], [[Breaker the Magical Warrior]] and many others, [[Jaden Yuki]] uses [[Card Ejector]] and [[Miracle Flipper]], [[Yusei Fudo]] uses [[Effect Veiler]], [[Arbitrator of Mediation]], [[Stardust Phantom]], [[Mystic Piper]] and [[Salvagent]] and Yuma Tsukumo uses [[Gagaga Magician]], [[Gagaga Girl]], [[Statue Dark Magician]], [[Statue Dark Magician Girl]] and [[Flelf]].
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; ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]''
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* [[Emma Bessho]]
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* [[Queen]]
  
==Example==
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS]]''
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* [[Yuga Ohdo]]
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* [[Otes]]
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==Types of Spellcaster Decks==
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;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!]]''
===Dark Magician Beatdown ===
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* [[Yuna Goha]]
The main idea of this Deck is Summon the "[[Dark Magician]]" along with some other cards like "[[Cybernetic Magician]]", "[[Dark Magician Girl]]" or some other strong Spellcasters. If you use it wisely, it is very effective, blocking your opponent's Spell Cards with "[[Secret Village of the Spellcasters]]" and negate his or her traps with [[Sorcerer of Dark Magic]] leaving your opponent open to your attacks  with your best magicians. Using base spellcasters-Special Summon cards like "[[Magical Dimension]]" or "[[Magician's Circle]]" and some field-cleaning cards like "[[Lightning Vortex]]" and "[[Thousand Knives]]" and also "[[Dark Magic Attack]]" you can fill your field fairly fast, and because this Deck doesn't use a lot of traps you could add "[[Royal Decree]]" with no problem, another advantage is that being a pure Deck you could use "[[Rivalry of Warlords]]" to stop Synchro-based Decks.
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* [[Yuga Ohdo]]
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===Spell Burn===
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==Icons==
The very first Deck that introduced the use of [[Spell Counter]]s and reusing Spell Cards. This Deck focused on Summoning "[[Dark Magician]]", then Special Summoning "[[Dark Eradicator Warlock]]". Once Normal Spell Cards were activated, it inflicts 1000 LP damage to the opponent, no matter which player plays the Spell Card. These Decks take patience and skill. Other key cards in the Deck would be cards that allow you to re-use Spell Cards (like "[[Hidden Book of Spell]]"), and cards to keep your Spellcasters alive. "[[Royal Decree]]", "[[Jinzo]]", and even "[[Magical Hats]]" can protect your Spellcasters and stop Trap Cards from getting in your way.
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These are icons used to represent the Spellcaster Type in various video games. They mostly depict a shadowed humanoid wearing a purple dress with a pointed hat or a cowl, often with a staff. While these are traits often associated with spellcasters in general, it particularly resembles a Black Mage from the ''Final Fantasy'' video games.
  
===Spell Counter/Spell Recycling===
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The [[Structure Deck: Spellcaster's Command]] mostly makes use of Spell Counters to activate the effects of the Spellcasters. "[[Magical Citadel of Endymion]]" can help generate Spell Counters and can also keep all Spell Counters from your destroyed cards like "[[Royal Magical Library]]" and "[[Pitch-Black Power Stone]]". You can then Special Summon "[[Endymion, the Master Magician]]" from your hand, and keep recycling Spell Cards to destroy your opponent's key cards. You can also swarm your opponent with cards like "[[Magician's Circle]]" and "[[Magical Dimension]]". Some cards that are needed for this Deck are "[[Spell Reclamation]]", "[[Royal Decree]]", "[[Spell Power Grasp]]","[[Spell Absorption]]" and "[[Diffusion Wave-Motion]]". This Deck is also made for quick fetching of your Spellcasters so "[[Summoner Monk]]" helps a lot. Using an "[[Earthbound Immortal]]" monster can be useful as a support card, as "Magical Citadel of Endymion" with "[[Field Barrier]]" can protect the "Immortal", while also allowing you to [[Direct Attack|attack directly]].
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Spellcaster.png          | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories|Forbidden Memories]]''
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DDM-VG-Spellcaster.png    | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters (video game)|Dungeon Dice Monsters]]''
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Spellcaster-Type-DM5.png  | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 5: Expert 1|Duel Monsters 5: Expert 1]]''
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Spellcaster-DOR.png      | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses|The Duelists of the Roses]]''
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TypeSpellcaster-CMC.png  | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum|Capsule Monster Coliseum]]''
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Type-Spellcaster-YDT1.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Duel Transer|Duel Transer]]''
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Spellcaster-TF06.png      | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 6|Tag Force 6]]''
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Type-Spellcaster-DAR.png  | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Arena|Duel Arena]]''
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Spellcaster-DG.png        | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Generation|Duel Generation]]''
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Type-Spellcaster-LOD2.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution|Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution]]''
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Type-Spellcaster-MADU.png | ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel|Master Duel]]''
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===Spellcaster Lockdown===
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== In other languages ==
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{{In other languages
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| fr_name  = Magicien
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| de_name  = Hexer
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| it_name  = Incantatore
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| pt_name  = Mago
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| es_name  = Lanzador de Conjuros
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| ja_name  = {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|法|ほう}}{{Ruby|使|つか}}い
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| ja_romaji = Mahōtsukai
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| ja_trans  = Magician
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| ko_name  = 마법사
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| ko_rr    = Mabeopsa
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| tc_name  = 魔法師
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| tc_pinyin = Mófǎshī
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| sc_name  = 魔法师
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| sc_pinyin = Mófǎshī
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Although probably one of the most effective strategies against any Deck when completed, it is most definitely one of the most complicated to achieve, since it takes skill and some luck. The purpose of this Deck is to stop your opponent from using Spell, Trap or Effect Monster to get any sort of advantage, hence the name. The cards needed are: "[[Dark Paladin]]", "[[Sorcerer of Dark Magic]]", and "[[Destiny Hero - Plasma]]". "[[Secret Village of the Spellcasters]]" can also be used when "[[Sorcerer of Dark Magic]]" is on the field, since it is easier to get onto the field than Dark Paladin.
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== See also ==
Because the main cards need to be Special Summoned in conditions sometimes hard to fulfill, some very useful support cards are "[[Magical Dimension]]", "[[Royal Decree]]" and "[[Divine Wrath]]", since they can be used as temporary substitutes for the main cards. Another substitute option are "[[Sage of Stillness]]" and "[[Sage of Silence]]" whom are also Spellcasters, but need a power up achievable with cards like "[[United We Stand]]" or and "[[Mage Power]]" to be able to activate their effects.
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* [[List of Spellcaster-Type monsters]]
At least one "[[Dark Magician]]" and "[[Buster Blader]]" is needed to Fusion Summon "[[Dark Paladin]]", it sometimes represents a problem to draw the right cards at the right time, so "[[Royal Magical Library]]" and "[[Jar of Greed]]" can help your chances .This Deck can benefit from a "[[Skilled Dark Magician]]" and with "[[Magical Citadel of Endymion]]" it will help you both get out a "[[Dark Magician]] and draw cards. "[[Mirror Force]]", "[[Trap Jammer]]", "[[Anti-Spell]]", or any of the more common attack blocker traps, such as "[[Sakuretsu Armor]]", "[[Dimensional Prison]]", or "[[Scrap-Iron Scarecrow]]", will help protect your combos.
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* [[List of Spellcaster-Type support cards]]
Since most Decks, especially in the Meta, rely on either Spell, Trap or Monster effects, their strategy will be trashed and they'll have no other way to beat you other than attack, but you can use two "[[Magician's Valkyria]]" to stop even that.
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* [[List of Spellcaster-Type anti-support cards]]
  
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Latest revision as of 02:55, 10 April 2024

Aleister the Invoker
"Aleister the Invoker", a Spellcaster monster.

Spellcaster (Japanese: ほう使つかMahōtsukai "Magician") is a Type of Monster Cards.

Overview[edit]

Spellcasters typically consist of beings that control magic, such as witches, wizards, and mages. The majority of these creatures contain effects and can be very versatile Monsters, used often with support of Spell Cards. Out of all types, Spellcasters are the most present on the current Forbidden and Limited lists.

A high proportion of Spellcaster monsters are either LIGHT or DARK and are the most prolific users of Spell Counters.

Themes[edit]

TCG/OCG[edit]

Rush Duel[edit]

Mixed

Anime/manga-only[edit]

Mixed

Appearance in media[edit]

The following characters use Spellcaster monsters across the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.

Anime[edit]

Icons[edit]

These are icons used to represent the Spellcaster Type in various video games. They mostly depict a shadowed humanoid wearing a purple dress with a pointed hat or a cowl, often with a staff. While these are traits often associated with spellcasters in general, it particularly resembles a Black Mage from the Final Fantasy video games.

In other languages[edit]

"Spellcaster" in languages other than English
Language NameRomanizedTranslated
French Magicien
German Hexer
Italian Incantatore
Portuguese Mago
Spanish Lanzador de Conjuros
Japanese ほう使つかMahōtsukaiMagician
まほうつかい (kana)
魔法使い (base)
Korean 마법사Mabeopsa
Chinese (Traditional) 魔法師Mófǎshī
Chinese (Simplified) 魔法师Mófǎshī

See also[edit]