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| image caption        = Several Tuner monsters in the artwork of "[[Tuner Capture]]"
 
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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>
 
| french              = (monstre) Syntoniseur
 
| french              = (monstre) Syntoniseur
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| portuguese          = (monstro) Regulador
 
| portuguese          = (monstro) Regulador
 
| spanish              = (monstruo) Cantante
 
| 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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        | 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") are [[Monster Card|monsters]] with "Tuner" listed on the [[Type]]/[[Ability]] line. They are required for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a [[Synchro Monster]]. [[Normal Monster|Normal]], [[Effect Monster|Effect]], [[Pendulum Monster|Pendulum]], and Synchro Monsters can all be Tuner monsters, although some [[card effect]]s can [[Treats monsters as Tuner monsters|treat other monsters as Tuners]]. [[Flip monster]]s can also be Tuner monsters.
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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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To perform a Synchro Summon, the player [[send]]s monsters they [[control]] to the [[Graveyard]] whose total [[Level]] is exactly equal to that of a Synchro Monster in their Extra Deck (including at least 1 Tuner monster), then they Synchro Summon that Synchro Monster.
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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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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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==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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Some Synchro Monsters require a specific Tuner monster to be Summoned ("[[Sun Dragon Inti]]"), or a Tuner of a specific Type ("[[Trident Dragion]]"), Attribute ("[[Dragocytos Corrupted Nethersoul Dragon]]") or [[Archetype]] ("[[Blackwing Tamer - Obsidian Hawk Joe]]"). Likewise, some Tuners can be used only for the Summon of a limited range of Synchro Monsters, such as "[[Brotherhood of the Fire Fist - Spirit]]", "[[Mystic Macrocarpa Seed]]" and "[[Scrap Soldier]]".
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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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| {{#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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There are also [[Tuner Synchro Monster]]s. They tend to make Synchro Summoning easier, either by manipulating their own Level ("[[Phonon Pulse Dragon]]"), allowing its [[control]]ler to Synchro Summon during the opponent's turn ("[[T.G. Wonder Magician]]"), or have effects that activate when used as a Synchro Material ("[[Puralis, the Purple Pyrotile]]"). They are also required for [[Accel Synchro Monster]]s, such as "[[Shooting Star Dragon]]".
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===By monster card type===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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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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==Commonalities==
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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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===Level===
 
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Tuner monsters are often low in Level, usually ranging from Level 1 to 3; there are a considerable number of Tuner monsters that are Level 4—but they are generally very specific or situational—and very few that are Level 5 and above.
 
  
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===By ability===
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|+ Tuner monsters by Level in the ''TCG''/''OCG''
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| [[Level 1 Monster Cards|1]]
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! style="width: 3em;" | Spirit
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| [[Level 2 Monster Cards|2]]
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! style="width: 3em;" | Union
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| [[Level 3 Monster Cards|3]]
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! style="width: 3em;" | Gemini
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| [[Level 4 Monster Cards|4]]
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! style="width: 3em;" | Flip
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| [[Level 5 Monster Cards|5]]
 
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| [[Level 6 Monster Cards|6]]
 
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| [[Level 7 Monster Cards|7]]
 
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| [[Level 8 Monster Cards|8]]
 
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| [[Level 8 Monster Cards|9]]
 
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| [[Level 8 Monster Cards|10]]
 
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| [[Level 8 Monster Cards|11]]
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::1]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::1]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::2]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::2]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::3]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::3]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::4]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::4]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::5]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::5]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::6]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::6]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::7]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::7]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::9]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::10]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] |format=count }} }}
 
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| {{#ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::11]] |?Japanese name |?Attribute |?Type |?Level |?ATK |?DEF |??ATK |??DEF |limit=0 |searchlabel={{ #ask: [[Class 1::Official]] [[Monster type::Tuner monster]] [[Level::8]] |format=count }} }}
 
 
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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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===Effects===
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==Design==
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Many Tuner monsters have effects that assist in performing a Synchro Summon, either by Special Summoning another monster ("[[Deep-Sea Diva]]", "[[Masked Chameleon]]"), Special Summoning themselves when a condition is met ("[[Lady of the Lake]]", "[[Fishborg Archer]]") or managing the Level, Type or [[Attribute]] of monsters ("[[Delta Flyer]]", "[[Genomix Fighter]]", "[[Genex Ally Chemistrer]]", respectively); "[[Phantom King Hydride]]" can even become a non-Tuner monster for a Synchro Summon.
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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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===Etymology===
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==Examples==
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Some Tuner monsters, as implied by their name, have ties to sound, like "[[Frequency Magician]]", "Phonon Pulse Dragon", and the "[[Resonator]]" monsters. As such, most support cards have references to music or wavelengths, like "[[Natural Tune]]", "[[Resonator Call]]" and "[[Tuning]]".
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{{Show card image gallery
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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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}}
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* There are currently no [[Rock]]-Type Tuner monsters.
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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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==Example==
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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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[[File:JunkSynchron-SDSE-EN-C-1E.png|300px|center]]
 
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==See also==
 
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* [[Synchro Summon]]
 
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* [[Synchro Monster]]
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
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{{Gameplay}}
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[[Category:Secondary types of Monster Cards]]
 
[[Category:Secondary types of Monster Cards]]

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]

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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
# 122 131 127 82 28 21 8 9 0 0 1 0

By monster card type[edit]

Normal Effect Ritual Fusion Synchro Pendulum Token
# 15 512 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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