Batteryman

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Batteryman
"Batteryman C" and "Batteryman AA" in the artwork of "Recycling Batteries".
"Batteryman C" and "Batteryman AA" in the artwork of "Recycling Batteries".
Japanese
  • でんメン
  • 電池メン (base)
  • でんちメン (ruby)
  • Denchimen (romanized)
French
  • Homme-Batterie
German
  • Batteriemann
Italian
  • Uomo Batteria
Korean
  • 전지맨
  • 電池? (Hanja)
  • Jeonjimaen (romanized)
Portuguese
  • Homem-Bateria
Spanish
  • Hombre Bateria
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"Batteryman" (でんメン Denchimen) is an archetype of LIGHT Thunder monsters. Initially, "Batteryman" Decks were OTK Decks that focused on Special Summoning three copies of "Batteryman AA". This allowed the player to then use "Short Circuit" to clear the opponent's field and then direct attack for a minimum of 9000 damage. However, following the release of "Batteryman Fuel Cell" and "Batteryman 9V", many different variants are possible, such as a "hunder" variant. In Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, Dexter's Deck contained at least one member of this archetype, "Batteryman AA".

Design[edit]

The number shown on the chests of "Batteryman AA", "Batteryman AAA", "Batteryman C" and "Batteryman D" corresponds their Levels. This also relates to what their respective battery sizes are called in Japan.

Batteryman Origin
Batteryman D D battery
Batteryman C C battery
Batteryman AA AA battery
Batteryman AAA AAA battery
Batteryman 9-Volt Nine-volt battery
Batteryman Charger Battery charger
Batteryman Solar Solar charger
Batteryman Micro-Cell Button cell
Batteryman Fuel Cell Fuel cell
Batteryman Industrial Strength Automotive battery

"Batterymen" with the recycling symbol on their heads are the ones able to be returned from the graveyard by "Recycling Batteries".

Playing style[edit]

The "Batteryman" Deck has a lot of powerful specific support cards that have massive destruction capabilities. Although most of the "Batteryman" archetype is made up of weak monsters, poweful effects more than make up for it. "Batteryman 9V" is the key card of the archetype. By Summoning it, any "Batteryman" card in the Deck can be searched. "Batteryman Micro-Cell" can Special Summon any "Batteryman" from the Deck, usually "Batteryman 9V" for additional searching power and a 2000 DEF monster. "Batteryman Charger" is one of the most useful cards in the archetype, because it can Special Summon a "Batteryman" of any Level from the Deck when the player Normal Summons it. Through cards like "The Monarchs Stormforth", it is easy to abuse. It also makes a good beatstick, as swarming them can get its ATK up to a max of 3300 with relative ease. "Batteryman Industrial Strength" is the most powerful "Batteryman" (in terms of its destructive effect and original ATK) because it can destroy two cards the opponent controls with his effect, simply by banishing a Thunder monster from the Graveyard. "Batteryman Fuel Cell" is one of the most important "Batteryman" card since most "Batteryman" OTKs rely on it. "Batteryman AAA" is also often used in "Batteryman" Decks for quick Xyz Summon plays. Since "Batteryman AAA" is a LIGHT monster, it allows access to powerful Rank 4 Xyz Monsters like "Starliege Paladynamo" and "Constellar Omega".

Recommended cards[edit]

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