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| kanji                = チューナー<ref group=Notes>"Monster" is not included in the Japanese and Korean terms.</ref>
 
| kanji                = チューナー<ref group=Notes>"Monster" is not included in the Japanese and Korean terms.</ref>
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| romaji             = Chūnā
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| romaji               = Chūnā
 
| japanese translated  = Tuner
 
| japanese translated  = Tuner
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        | arabic              = وحش زمني
 
 
| english              = Tuner (monster)<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' [[Type]]/[[Ability]] line.</ref>
 
| english              = Tuner (monster)<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' [[Type]]/[[Ability]] line.</ref>
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| french              = (Monstre) Syntoniseur
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| french              = (monstre) Syntoniseur
 
| german              = Empfänger(-Monster)
 
| german              = Empfänger(-Monster)
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| italian              = (Mostro) Tuner
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| italian              = (mostro) Tuner
 
| korean              = 튜너 ''Tyuneo''
 
| korean              = 튜너 ''Tyuneo''
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| spanish              = (Monstruo) Cantante
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| portuguese          = (monstro) Regulador
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|chinese=協調(怪獸) ''Xiétiáo (Guàishòu)''<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here '''also''' specify what part is not shown on the [[Synchro Monster]]s' [[Material]] line.</ref> (formerly 調諧器 ''Tiáoxiéqì'')
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| spanish              = (monstruo) Cantante
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        | chinese             = 協調(怪獸)<ref group=Notes>The parentheses here '''also''' specify what part is not shown on the [[Synchro Monster]]s' [[Material]] line.</ref> ''Xiétiáo (Guàishòu) / Hip2 tiu4 (Gwaai3 sau3)''<br />Formerly: 調諧器<ref name="SD11">{{citeweb|url=http://www.yugioh-card.com/hk/howto/beginner.php?lang=cn-t|title=Traditional Chinese version of ''Master Rules 2 version 1.0''|publisher=[[Konami]]}}</ref> ''Tiáoxiéqì / Tiu4 haai4 hei3''
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        | simplified chinese  = 协调（怪兽） ''Xiétiáo (Guàishòu)''
 
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'''Tuner monsters''' (Japanese: チューナー ''Chūnā'' "Tuner"; Chinese: 協調怪獸 ''Xiétiáo Guàishòu'' "Tuning Beast"), formerly 調諧器<ref name="SD11">{{citeweb|url=http://www.yugioh-card.com/hk/howto/beginner.php?lang=cn-t|title=Traditional Chinese version of ''Master Rule 2 version 1.0''|publisher=[[Konami]]}}</ref> ''Tiáoxiéqì'' "Tuner") are required for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a [[Synchro Monster]]. When the total [[Level]] of the Tuner monster and the other monsters on your side of the field matches the Synchro Monster's Level, by sending them to the [[Graveyard]], you can Summon the Synchro Monster. They were released in ''[[Starter Deck 2008]]''.
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'''Tuner monsters''' (Japanese: チューナー ''Chūnā'' "Tuner") are [[Monster Card|monsters]] with "Tuner" listed on the [[Type]] line. They are required for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a [[Synchro Monster]].
  
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Tuner monsters were the first secondary [[Type]] of [[Normal Monster]]s (followed by [[Pendulum Monster]]s), and the fifth secondary Type of [[Effect Monster]]s, like [[Union Monster|Union]] and [[Spirit monster]]s. Subsequently, there are some Tuner monsters which are Effect Monsters (e.g. "[[Krebons]]", "[[Blackwing - Steam the Cloak]]" or "[[Junk Synchron]]") and a few that are Normal Monsters (e.g. "[[Tune Warrior]]" and "[[Galaxy Serpent]]"). Furthermore, there are cards that can treat non-Tuner monsters as Tuners, including themselves (e.g. "[[Lightwave Tuning]]" and "[[Tuned Magician]]"). As such, Tuning is NOT considered an effect, and cannot be negated with cards such as "[[Skill Drain]]".
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[[Normal Monster|Normal]], [[Effect Monster|Effect]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Pendulum Monster|Pendulum]], [[Monster Token|Token]], and [[Tuner Synchro Monster|Synchro Monsters]] can all be Tuner monsters. Because Tuner is not an [[Ability]], Tuner monsters can also have an Ability, such as [[Flip monster|Flip]] or [[Union monster|Union]]. [[Special Summon Monster]]s can also be Tuner monsters. Some [[card effect]]s can also [[Treats monsters as Tuner monsters|treat non-Tuner monsters as Tuners]], including the effects of [[Trap Monster]]s to Special Summon themselves.
  
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Most Tuner monsters are low in Level, usually ranging from Level 1 to 3; there are rarer Tuner monsters that are Level 4, and currently a few that are Level 5, three Level 6 ("[[Blackwing - Kogarashi the Wanderer]]", "[[Labradorite Dragon]]" and "[[Genomix Fighter]]"), one Level 7 ("[[Emissary from Pandemonium]]"), and one Level 8 ("[[Life Stream Dragon]]") Tuner monsters.
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==Characteristics==
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As a broad category of monsters, Tuner monsters have no central shared effect or special mechanical traits. However, Tuner monsters have some commonalities with regards to their card effects or properties:
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* Most Tuner monsters are low-Level, usually 1-3.
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* The rarer Level 5+ Tuner monsters typically have effects that change Levels  (e.g. "[[Flower Cardian Willow with Calligrapher]]", "[[Mare Mare]]") or have an alternative playstyle (e.g. "[[Ursarctic Megapolar]]").
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* Older Level 4 Tuner monsters often have [[negative effect]]s or [[condition]]s that limit their use.
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* Tuner monsters typically have effects that support Synchro Summoning, such as:
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** Special Summoning another monster (e.g. "[[Deep Sea Diva]]", "[[Masked Chameleon]]")
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** Special Summoning themselves when a condition is met (e.g. "[[Lady of the Lake]]", "[[Fishborg Archer]]")
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** Changing monsters' Level, Type, or [[Attribute]] (e.g. "[[Delta Flyer]]", "[[Genomix Fighter]]", "[[Genex Ally Chemistrer]]")
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* Some Tuner monsters can treat themselves as non-Tuner monsters for a Synchro Summon (e.g. "[[Phantom King Hydride]]")
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* Some Tuner monsters can only be used as Synchro Material for a limited set of Synchro Monsters (e.g. "[[Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Spirit]]", "[[Mystic Macrocarpa Seed]]", "[[Scrap Soldier]]")
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* Older [[Tuner Pendulum Monster]]s typically have restrictive effects or conditions (e.g. "[[Luster Pendulum, the Dracoslayer]]", "[[White Wing Magician]]"), as they can be easily recovered by [[Pendulum Summon]]ing after being used in Synchro Summons.
  
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There are a few support cards that specifically deal with Tuner monsters, including "[[Mind Trust]]", "[[Boost Warrior]]" and "[[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]", which further aid in setting up a Synchro Summon.
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==Count by properties==
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===By Level===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 1 Monster Cards|1]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 2 Monster Cards|2]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 3 Monster Cards|3]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 4 Monster Cards|4]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 5 Monster Cards|5]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 6 Monster Cards|6]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 7 Monster Cards|7]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 8 Monster Cards|8]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 9 Monster Cards|9]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 10 Monster Cards|10]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 11 Monster Cards|11]]
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! style="width: 2em;" | [[Level 12 Monster Cards|12]]
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|-
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::1]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::1]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::2]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::2]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::3]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::3]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::4]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::4]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::5]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::5]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::6]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::6]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::7]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::7]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::9]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::9]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::10]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::10]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::11]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::11]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::12]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::12]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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Many Tuner monsters have the ability of easing a Synchro Summon, either by Special Summoning another monster ("[[Twilight Rose Knight]]", "[[Deep-Sea Diva]]", "[[Masked Chameleon]]"), Special Summoning themselves when a condition on the game state is met ("[[Lady of the Lake]]", "[[Fishborg Archer]]", "[[Laval Coatl]]") or managing the Level, [[Type]] or [[Attribute]] of the monsters you control ("[[Delta Flyer]]", "Genomix Fighter", "[[Genex Ally Chemistrer]]"). "[[Phantom King Hydride]]" can even become a non-tuner monster for a Synchro Summon. Another feature is the ability that some Tuners have of Special Summoning themselves from the Graveyard in order to let you perform a Synchro Summon once more, but as cost of this easy self-Special Summon, they are [[banish]]ed when leave the Field; some examples include "[[Snyffus]]", "[[Chiwen, Cosmic Dragon of Light]]" and "[[Plaguespreader Zombie]]".
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===By monster card type===
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! style="width: 3em;" | Normal
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! style="width: 3em;" | Effect
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! style="width: 3em;" | Ritual
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! style="width: 3em;" | Fusion
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! style="width: 3em;" | Synchro
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! style="width: 3em;" | Pendulum
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! style="width: 3em;" | Token
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Normal Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Normal Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Effect Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Effect Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Ritual Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Ritual Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Fusion Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Fusion Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Synchro Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Synchro Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Pendulum Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Pendulum Monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Monster Token]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Primary type::Monster Token]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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Also, some Synchro Monsters require a specific Tuner monster to be Summoned ("[[Sun Dragon Inti]]"); others require a Tuner of a specific Type ("[[Trident Dragion]]"), Attribute ("[[Chaos Goddess]]") or [[Archetype]] ("[[Thor, Lord of the Aesir]]").
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Due to the usage of Levels in Synchro Summoning, there are no [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]] or [[Link Monster|Link]] Tuner monsters.
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This specificity can also be in the opposite direction, as some Tuners can be used only for the Summon of specific Synchro Monsters, such as "[[Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Spirit]]", "[[Mystic Macrocarpa Seed]]", "[[Scrap Soldier]]" etc.
 
  
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There are also [[Tuner Synchro Monster]]s. Except for "Life Stream Dragon", they tend to ease a Synchro Summon, either by manipulating their own level ("[[Wave-Motion Phonon Dragon]]") or by allowing its owner to perform a Synchro Summon during his/her opponent's turn; or even to implicitly indicate that it have to be used as a Synchro Material monster (the effect of "[[Puralis, the Purple Pyrotile]]" is triggered when it is used to perform a Synchro Summon). They are also required for [[Accel Synchro Monster]]s, such as "[[Shooting Star Dragon]]".
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===By ability===
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! style="width: 3em;" | Toon
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! style="width: 3em;" | Spirit
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! style="width: 3em;" | Union
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! style="width: 3em;" | Gemini
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! style="width: 3em;" | Flip
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Toon monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Toon monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Spirit monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Spirit monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Union monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Union monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Gemini monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Gemini monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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| {{#ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Flip monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |?Japanese name |?Primary type |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK string = ATK |?DEF string = DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Secondary type::Tuner monster]] [[Secondary type::Flip monster]] [[Concept:CG cards]] |format=count }} }}{{Hardcoded query}}
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In addition, there are 24 cards that [[Treats itself as a Tuner monster|can treat themselves as Tuner monsters]], and 32 cards that can [[Treats monsters as Tuner monsters|treat other monsters as Tuners]].
  
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Tuner monsters, like their name, have ties to sound. As such, most support cards have references to music and wavelengths (such as "[[Frequency Magician]]"). A few Synchro Monsters and Tuners also have mechanical appearance, despite not being classified as either [[Machine]] or [[Psychic]], furthering this connection to sound waves.
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==Design==
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As implied by the name, many Tuner monsters have designs related to sound, like "[[Frequency Magician]]", "[[Phonon Pulse Dragon]]", and the "[[Resonator]]" monsters. Many Tuner support cards have references to music or wavelengths, like "[[Natural Tune]]", "[[Resonator Call]]", and "[[Tuning]]".
  
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==Example==
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==Examples==
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[[File:BarrierResonator-STOR-EN-C-1E.png|360px|center]]
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| Galaxy Serpent                | Tuner Normal Monster
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| Junk Synchron                | Tuner Effect Monster
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| Magikey Blaster - Batosbuster | Tuner Ritual Monster
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| Sea Monster of Theseus        | Tuner Fusion Monster
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| Formula Synchron              | Tuner Synchro Monster
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| D/D Orthros                  | Tuner Pendulum Monster
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| Swordsoul Token              | Tuner Token Monster
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}}
  
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==See also==
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==Trivia==
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* [[Synchro Summon]]
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* While there are no Tuner Gemini monsters, the Gemini monster "[[Tuned Magician]]" treats itself as a Tuner after being Normal Summoned while already on the field.
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* "[[Torque Tune Gear]]" is the only Tuner Union monster.
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* While there are no Tuner monsters in Rush Duel, the Tuner monster "[[Black Salvo]]" appears in the artwork of "[[Counter Cannonball]]."
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:04, 5 February 2024

Tuner monster

Several Tuner monsters in the artwork of "Tuner Capture"
Several Tuner monsters in the artwork of "Tuner Capture"

Japanese

チューナー[Notes 1]

Japanese (romanized)

Chūnā

Japanese (translated)

Tuner

English

Tuner (monster)[Notes 2]

Lists

Tuner monsters (Japanese: チューナー Chūnā "Tuner") are monsters with "Tuner" listed on the Type line. They are required for the Synchro Summon of a Synchro Monster.

Normal, Effect, Fusion, Ritual, Pendulum, Token, and Synchro Monsters can all be Tuner monsters. Because Tuner is not an Ability, Tuner monsters can also have an Ability, such as Flip or Union. Special Summon Monsters can also be Tuner monsters. Some card effects can also treat non-Tuner monsters as Tuners, including the effects of Trap Monsters to Special Summon themselves.

Characteristics[edit]

As a broad category of monsters, Tuner monsters have no central shared effect or special mechanical traits. However, Tuner monsters have some commonalities with regards to their card effects or properties:

Count by properties[edit]

By Level[edit]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
# 123 132 127 83 28 21 8 9 0 0 1 0

By monster card type[edit]

Normal Effect Ritual Fusion Synchro Pendulum Token
# 15 515 2 3 39 13 3

Due to the usage of Levels in Synchro Summoning, there are no Xyz or Link Tuner monsters.

By ability[edit]

Toon Spirit Union Gemini Flip
# 0 0 1 0 3

In addition, there are 24 cards that can treat themselves as Tuner monsters, and 32 cards that can treat other monsters as Tuners.

Design[edit]

As implied by the name, many Tuner monsters have designs related to sound, like "Frequency Magician", "Phonon Pulse Dragon", and the "Resonator" monsters. Many Tuner support cards have references to music or wavelengths, like "Natural Tune", "Resonator Call", and "Tuning".

Examples[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • While there are no Tuner Gemini monsters, the Gemini monster "Tuned Magician" treats itself as a Tuner after being Normal Summoned while already on the field.
  • "Torque Tune Gear" is the only Tuner Union monster.
  • While there are no Tuner monsters in Rush Duel, the Tuner monster "Black Salvo" appears in the artwork of "Counter Cannonball."

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ "Monster" is not included in the Japanese and Korean terms.
  2. ↑ The parentheses here specify what part is not shown on the cards' Type/Ability line.
  3. ↑ The parentheses here also specify what part is not shown on the Synchro Monsters' Material line.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Traditional Chinese version of Master Rules 2 version 1.0". Konami.
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