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{{Infobox archseries | cut_from_names = true | image = GhostrickParade-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png | caption = "Ghostrick" monsters in the artwork of "[[Ghostrick Parade]]". | ja_name = ゴーストリック | romaji = Gōsutorikku | fr_name = Fantôruse | de_name = Geistertrick | it_name = Fantasmatrucco | ko_name = 고스트릭 | ko_romanized = Goseuteurik | pt_name = Fantardil | es_name = Fantastruco | sets = * [[Shadow Specters]] * [[Legacy of the Valiant]] * [[Primal Origin]] * [[Extreme Force]] * [[Ignition Assault]] * [[Battle of Chaos]] | tcg = * [[Shadow Specters Sneak Peek Participation Card]] * [[Legacy of the Valiant: Deluxe Edition]] * [[Battle Pack 3: Monster League]] * [[2014 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]] * [[World Superstars]] * [[Wing Raiders]] * [[OTS Tournament Pack 18]] * [[Ghosts From the Past: The 2nd Haunting]] | ocg = * [[Duelist Card Protector EX: Ghostrick]] * [[The New Challengers]] * [[Extra Pack 2015]] * [[Extra Pack: Knights of Order]] * [[Rarity Collection 20th Anniversary Edition]] * [[Tournament Pack 2019 Vol.4]] * [[Battle of Chaos +1 Bonus Pack]] * [[Rarity Collection Quarter Century Edition]] | korea = * [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.1]] * [[Advanced Event Pack 2014 Vol.2]] | anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]] }} "'''Ghostrick'''" (ゴーストリック ''Gōsutorikku'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in ''[[Shadow Specters]]''. All of its members are [[DARK]] monsters, whereas their [[Type]] varies between [[Fiend]], [[Spellcaster]], [[Zombie]], and [[Fairy]]. ==Lore== {{Main|Master Guide 4 card storylines#File No. 07: The Prank-Loving Denizens of the Dark|Master Duel card storylines#Delightful Dwellers of Darkness}} ==Design== ===Appearance=== "Ghostrick" monsters are based on, and named after, various characters of folklore and Halloween monsters. ===Etymology=== "Ghostrick" is a portmanteau of the words "ghost" and "trick". ==Members== ===Main Deck=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! scope="col" | Ghostrick ! scope="col" | Origin |- | [[Ghostrick Doll|Doll]] || [[wikipedia:Bisque doll|Bisque doll]] |- | [[Ghostrick Fairy|Fairy]] || [[wikipedia:Fairy|Fairy]] |- | [[Ghostrick Ghoul|Ghoul]] || [[wikipedia:Ghoul|Ghoul]] |- | [[Ghostrick Jackfrost|Jackfrost]] || [[wikipedia:Jack Frost|Jack Frost]] |- | [[Ghostrick Jiangshi|Jiangshi]] || [[wikipedia:Jiangshi|Jiangshi]] |- | [[Ghostrick Lantern|Lantern]] || [[wikipedia:Jack-o'-lantern|Jack-o'-lantern]] |- | [[Ghostrick Mary|Mary]] || [[wikipedia:Bloody Mary (folklore)|Bloody Mary]] |- | [[Ghostrick Mummy|Mummy]] || [[wikipedia:Mummy|Mummy]] |- | [[Ghostrick Nekomusume|Nekomusume]] || [[wikipedia:Nekomusume|Nekomusume]] |- | [[Ghostrick Siren|Siren]] || [[wikipedia:Siren (mythology)|Siren]] |- | [[Ghostrick Skeleton|Skeleton]] || [[wikipedia:Grim Reaper|Grim Reaper]] |- | [[Ghostrick Specter|Specter]] || [[wikipedia:Ghost|Ghost]] |- | [[Ghostrick Stein|Stein]] || [[wikipedia:Frankenstein's monster|Frankenstein's monster]] |- | [[Ghostrick Warwolf|Warwolf]] || [[wikipedia:Werewolf|Werewolf]] |- | [[Ghostrick Witch|Witch]] || [[wikipedia:Witch|Witch]] |- | [[Ghostrick Yeti|Yeti]] || [[wikipedia:Yeti|Yeti]] |- | [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna|Yuki-onna]] || [[wikipedia:Yuki-onna|Yuki-onna]] |} ===Extra Deck=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! scope="col" | Ghostrick ! scope="col" | Origin |- | [[Ghostrick Alucard|Alucard]] || [[wikipedia:Count Alucard|Count Alucard]] / [[wikipedia:Count Dracula|Dracula]] |- | [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief|Angel of Mischief]] || [[wikipedia:Fallen angel|Fallen angel]] |- | [[Ghostrick Dullahan|Dullahan]] || [[wikipedia:Dullahan|Dullahan]] |- | [[Ghostrick Festival|Festival]] || [[wikipedia:Festival|Festival]] |- | [[Ghostrick Socuteboss|Socuteboss]] || [[wikipedia:Succubus|Succubus]] |} ==Playing style== All of the Main Deck monsters have a common effect: :''"Cannot be Normal Summoned, unless you control a "Ghostrick" monster. Once per turn: You can change this card to face-down Defense Position"''. Also, the Xyz Monsters, except for "[[Ghostrick Socuteboss]]" and "[[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]]", share the following common effect: :''"If this card is sent to the Graveyard: You can target 1 other "Ghostrick" card in your Graveyard; add that target to your hand"''. The Levels and Ranks of "Ghostrick" monsters range from 1-4, with their Types differing based on their Level/Rank, being Fiend, Spellcaster, Zombie, and Fairy respectively. They feature a variety of effects, mostly revolving around flipping monsters face-down (both yours and your opponent's) and protecting themselves as long as they are face-down. The three strata of monsters each follow a set of general effect guidelines: * The Fiend Level 1 monsters have effects that trigger while in the hand, and they react to destruction, attacks and damage, providing bonuses and acting like hand traps; design-wise, they share a prankster, infantile appearance, maybe hinting to the "tricks" they play against the attacks of the opponent's monsters. * The Spellcaster Level 2 monsters have effects related to Battle Position control, allowing its controller to [[Ghostrick Doll|search]] for a monster or [[Ghostrick Nekomusume|stall]] the opponent's moves; they share a feminine, delicate, appearance. * The Zombie Level 3 monsters all provide useful bonuses while they are face-up or when flipped face-up. Their effects range from [[Ghostrick Jiangshi|searching]] to [[Ghostrick Warwolf|burning]], or even [[Ghostrick Skeleton|milling the opponent's deck]] or [[Ghostrick Ghoul|giving bulk]] to a "Ghostrick" monster; their motif is basically of male figures of Halloween and Folklore. The deck's main goal is to produce strong attackers over a prolonged game, which can attack directly using the field spells "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]", "[[Ghostrick Museum]]" though the archetype also contains elements of milling, burning, lockdwn and most recently an [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief|Alternative Win Condition]]. Most of the Ghostrick monsters aren't strong by themselves, thus they're left relying heavily on getting "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]" on the board as soon as possible in order to launch several consecutive direct attacks early in the game. Since "Mansion" also protects any face-down monsters from attacks, it is easy to repeatedly activate Ghostrick monster's effects like "[[Ghostrick Jiangshi]]" and "[[Ghostrick Witch]]". "[[Ghostrick Scare]]", "[[Floodgate Trap Hole]]" and "[[Swords of Concealing Light]]" are also useful in this deck to provide disruptions and lockdown. The support provided by the on-theme Spell/Trap Cards is also diverse, with effects that range from [[Ghostrick Vanish|protecting]] "Ghostrick" monsters from targeting and destroying effects, [[Ghostrick Scare|switching]] the battle position of opposing monsters, [[Ghostrick Break|reviving]] "Ghostrick" monsters and [[Ghostrick Night|locking]] the opponent from Flip Summoning. The only Spell Cards of the Deck is a trio of Field Spell Cards that share the common effect of allowing a player from attacking direcly if all opposing monsters are in face-down Defense Position. They can either [[Ghostrick Parade|search]] for resources, [[Ghostrick Museum|halve]] the battle damage and [[Ghostrick Museum|manipulating]] the battle position of the opponent's monsters. ===Recommended cards=== {{Decklist|Basic Ghostrick <!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.--> |effect monsters = * [[Ghostrick Doll]] * [[Ghostrick Fairy]] * [[Ghostrick Ghoul]] * [[Ghostrick Jackfrost]] * [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]] * [[Ghostrick Lantern]] * [[Ghostrick Mary]] * [[Ghostrick Mummy]] * [[Ghostrick Nekomusume]] * [[Ghostrick Siren]] * [[Ghostrick Specter]] * [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna]] * [[Humpty Grumpty]] * [[Summoner of Illusions]] (with "[[Gaia Drake, the Universal Force]]") * [[Dark Armed Dragon]] |spirit monsters = * [[Kinka-byo]] |xyz monsters = * [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]] * [[Ghostrick Alucard]] * [[Ghostrick Dullahan]] * [[Ghostrick Socuteboss]] * [[Downerd Magician]] * [[Mechquipped Angineer]] * [[Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder]] |link monsters = * [[Ghostrick Festival]] * [[Linkuriboh]] * [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]] |normal spells = * [[Ghostrick Shot]] * [[Allure of Darkness]] * [[Nobleman of Crossout]] * [[Recurring Nightmare]] * [[Ties of the Brethren]] |field spells = * [[Ghostrick Mansion]] * [[Ghostrick Museum]] * [[Ghostrick Parade]] |continuous spells = * [[Swords of Concealing Light]] |quick-play spells = * [[Book of Moon]] |normal traps = * [[Ghostrick Break]] * [[Ghostrick Renovation]] * [[Ghostrick or Treat]] * [[Ghostrick Scare]] * [[Ghostrick Vanish]] * [[Floodgate Trap Hole]] * [[Needle Ceiling]] * [[Quaking Mirror Force]] |continuous traps = * [[Ghostrick Night]] * [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]] * [[Floodgate]] cards * [[Gozen Match]] }} ===Ghostrick Burn=== This Deck focus on lock your opponent's moves and causing [[effect damage]]. "[[Ghostrick Museum]]" is the only recommended Field as it's the only to not affect the damage. {{Decklist|Recommended cards <!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.--> |effect monsters = * [[Ghostrick Fairy]] * [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]] * [[Ghostrick Mary]] * [[Ghostrick Mummy]] * [[Ghostrick Siren]] * [[Ghostrick Specter]] * [[Ghostrick Stein]] * [[Ghostrick Warwolf]] * [[Shadowpriestess of Ohm]] * [[Stealth Bird]] |flip monsters = * [[Des Koala]] * [[Prediction Princess Astromorrigan]] * [[Princess of Tsurugi]] |xyz monsters = * [[Ghostrick Alucard]] * [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]] * [[Ghostrick Dullahan]] * [[Number 13: Embodiment of Crime]] * [[Number 31: Embodiment of Punishment]] * [[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]] (with [[Creature Swap]]) * [[Number 54: Lion Heart]] |link monsters = * [[Ghostrick Festival]] * [[Linkuriboh]] * [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]] |normal spells = * [[Ghostrick Shot]] * [[Allure of Darkness]] * [[Recurring Nightmare]] * [[Ties of the Brethren]] |field spells = * [[Ghostrick Museum]] |continuous spells = * [[Swords of Concealing Light]] |quick-play spells = * [[Book of Moon]] |normal traps = * [[Ghostrick or Treat]] * [[Ghostrick Vanish]] * [[Blazing Mirror Force]] * [[Quaking Mirror Force]] * [[Ceasefire]] / [[Just Desserts]] / [[Secret Barrel]] / [[Secret Blast]] * [[Ojama Trio]] * [[Ring of Destruction]] |continuous traps = * [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]] * [[Ghostrick Night]] * [[Nightmare Wheel]] * [[Floodgate]] cards * [[Anti-Spell Fragrance]] * [[Gozen Match]] }} ===Ghostrick Mill=== This Deck focus on [[mill]]ing your opponent's Deck and win by [[Deck out]]. "[[Ghostrick Parade]]" is the only recommended Field because of its searching effect and damage to your opponent is unecessary. Note that sending cards to your opponent's Graveyard may help their strategy, so "[[Ghostrick Skeleton]]" and "[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]" are used to banish the cards instead. {{Decklist|Recommended cards <!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.--> |effect monsters = * [[Ghostrick Fairy]] * [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]] * [[Ghostrick Mary]] * [[Ghostrick Mummy]] * [[Ghostrick Siren]] * [[Ghostrick Skeleton]] * [[Ghostrick Specter]] * [[Ghostrick Stein]] * [[A/D Changer]] * [[Dark Bug]] * [[Delg the Dark Monarch]] |flip monsters = * [[Hiro's Shadow Scout]] * [[Needle Worm]] |tuner monsters = * [[Junk Synchron]] |fusion monsters = * [[Masked HERO Dark Law]] |synchro monsters = * [[Dark Diviner]] * [[Iron Chain Dragon]] |xyz monsters = * [[Ghostrick Alucard]] * [[Ghostrick Angel of Mischief]] * [[Ghostrick Dullahan]] * [[Pilgrim Reaper]] |link monsters = * [[Ghostrick Festival]] * [[Linkuriboh]] * [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]] |spells = * [[Runick]] spells |normal spells = * [[Ghostrick Shot]] * [[Allure of Darkness]] * [[Book of Taiyou]] * [[Dark World Dealings]] * [[One Day of Peace]] * [[Recurring Nightmare]] * [[The Shallow Grave]] * [[Ties of the Brethren]] |field spells = * [[Ghostrick Parade]] |continuous spells = * [[Swords of Concealing Light]] |quick-play spells = * [[Book of Eclipse]] * [[Book of Moon]] * [[Hand Destruction]] * [[Mask Change II]] |normal traps = * [[Ghostrick or Treat]] * [[Ghostrick Scare]] * [[Ghostrick Vanish]] * [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]] * [[Quaking Mirror Force]] * [[Crush Card Virus]] * [[Deck Devastation Virus]] * [[Ojama Trio]] |continuous traps = * [[Ghostrick-Go-Round]] * [[Ghostrick Night]] * [[Spirit Barrier]] }} ===[http://www.yugioh-card.com/japan/topics/?20130626 "Ghostrick" Deck recipes sample]=== {{Decklist|Deck <!-- This is a Decklist made by Yugioh-card(jp). Do not remove any multiples or staples.--> |effect monsters = * [[Ghostrick Jiangshi]] x3 * [[Ghostrick Stein]] * [[Ghostrick Yuki-onna]] x3 * [[Ghostrick Witch]] x2 * [[Ghostrick Specter]] x3 * [[Ghostrick Lantern]] x2 * [[Crane Crane]] x2 |flip monsters = * [[Penguin Soldier]] x2 |spirit monsters = * [[Kinka-byo]] x2 |xyz monsters = * [[Ghostrick Alucard]] x2 * [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]] * [[Gachi Gachi Gantetsu]] * [[Slacker Magician]] |spells = * [[Ghostrick Mansion]] x3 * [[Terraforming]] * [[Book of Eclipse]] * [[Monster Reborn]] * [[Mystical Space Typhoon]] x3 * [[Heavy Storm]] * [[Book of Moon]] * [[Nobleman of Crossout]] x2 |traps = * [[Ghostrick Vanish]] x2 * [[Ghostrick Scare]] x2 * [[Torrential Tribute]] x2 * [[Solemn Judgment]] }} ===Weaknesses=== Despite this archetype's unorthodox "bait and switch" tactics, "Ghostricks" have many weaknesses. * Firstly, cards like "[[Dark Simorgh]]", "[[Searchlightman]]", and "[[Light of Intervention]]" will prevent "Ghostrick" monsters from being Set or flipped face-down in first place. Cards like "[[Jurrac Velphito]]" and "[[Search Striker]]" are also dangerous to "Ghostricks" because they destroy face-down monsters immediately without them ever flipping face-up. * Other cards which prevent battle position changes, whether of the "Ghostrick" player's monsters or the opponent's can halt most, though often not all, of the "Ghostrick" player's moves. ** The debut of [[Link Monster]]s and Master Rule 4 have further aggravated this, as not only do they share battle postition immunity akin to "[[Raging Cloudian]]", but their essentiality to most swarm Decks makes avoiding them near close to impossible (though "[[Ghostrick Ghoul]]" and "[[Ghostrick Dullahan]]" can make quick work of them.) * Most "Ghostricks" depends on their [[Field Spell Card]]s, "[[Ghostrick Mansion]]" and "[[Ghostrick Museum]]", to deal damage, and will struggle to do much [[Battle damage]] to your opponent without it, due to most of them having low ATK stats. This can be even worse with cards like "[[Spell Shattering Arrow]]" and "[[Eradicator Epidemic Virus]]" around. ** Cards like "[[Stardust Dragon]]", "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]" or "[[Stardust Spark Dragon]]" can be used to protect it. ** Ancient Gear Decks in particular will chew through Ghostricks, due to their ability to prevent the activation of the trap cards and effects that Ghostricks heavily rely on. ==Trivia== * The "Ghostrick" monsters' battle-flipping effects resemble the activities of children pranksters or mischievous spirits: popping out and scaring people, then running away and hiding. This is underscored by the archetype name "Ghostrick" a blatant portmanteau of the words "ghost" and "trick". * The "Ghostrick" archetype was originally released in ''[[Shadow Specters]]'', which debuted in the U.S. in November 2013, and may have been intended to coincide with the celebration of [[wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]]. The "Ghostrick" monsters are largely based on mythological creatures that children in the western world would dress up as for Halloween (witch, ghost, Jack-O'-Lantern, Frankenstein's Monster, Mummy, etc.), and their playstyle (as described above) mirrors the tradition of trick-or-treating. * "Ghostrick" monsters' artworks share the background scheme with the "[[Lightsworn]]s", as they have the same concept of patterning. {{Archseries navbox}} {{Archseries navbox (anime)}} {{Archseries navbox (Duel Links)}} [[Category:TCG and OCG archetypes]]