Monarch Discussion

[JerkJerk]

Since their debaut release in 2004 with ancient sanctuary's "zaborg the thunder monarch", the monarch deck has continuously evolved and taken on a game which has rapidly increased in speed and absurdity. Even today, you can still find monarchs plugging away, attempting to "rule" when ever possible.


"the seven kingdoms"







and to a far lesser extent....



So for years monarchs in some way or another, literally reigned supreme. they had about 1.5-2 years of dominance in one way or another. "Soul control" monarchs in 05-06 was the first of the regal decks to hit te boards of the top tables, followed by "Gadget monarchs", "perfect circle monarchs"(also known as PCM) and eventually "shotgun/12 gauge" monarchs, which later gave way to what we now know as "frog-monarchs". In today's game  the deck style is slow, but the control aspect is still quite solid. New styles of this deck may yet form with the shadow specters release of  "mega" monarchs.

[g1nz0]

There are some interesting variations of this old timer running around. Namely the Wyburstar/Collapsarpent variation that has stun built in much like the Vanity Monarchs with the Tefnuit engine replacing the Frogs, and then there is the Ghost Monarchs where the fodder is brought by Ghostricks instead of Frogs. Really digging the Ghostrick version.

[Ursiel]

Wyverburster and Collapserpent variant sounds interesting at the very least.

New support in the Mega Monarchs and March of the Monarchs too.

[g1nz0]

There is that support, just not sure if I am sold on them yet. Well, we have info on one, but I am interested at least to see what the Mobius one does...I think that is the next one to hit.

[Ursiel]

I think I'd be more interested in whether or not we get a Mega Caius and how good its effect would be.

[JerkJerk]

I think with the new search support win Return of the Monarch, we're going to see another Gadget Monarch deck. Here as follows;

Summon Tin Goldfish, SS Gadget (Chain 1)
SS Kagetokage (Chain link 2)
Chain Summoning (Chain Link 3)

Turn 1 continuation

Normal 2 Gadget, search Gadget
Normal 3 Gadget, search Gadget
XYZ Gear Gigant, Search Gadget
XYZ King of Feral Imps, Search Kagetokage/Gale Lizard

Turn 2

Activate Return of the Monarchs
Normal 2, search Monarch
Normal 3, search Monarch
XYZ into Gauntlet/Photon Strike Bouncer

Depending on turn, the rest of the play would deviate between Monarchs being Gadgets and summoning two to clear threats, or end up with Gear Gigant X/King of the Feral Imps and plenty of cards in hand. Monarchs being able to search is insane. And being able to grab DAD directly with Caius/KagetoKage in deck is absolutely nuts.

Leaving you usually with 5 cards in hand, 1/2 XYZ depending on level and back up support for next turn is infinitely better than Frognarchs, simply because I can drop multiple Monarchs in a turn, and clear the field. With Raiza/PWWB main decked, you simply will put the opponent back every turn and stunt growth.

The other idea is hand control with being able to summon triple Thestalos in a turn to wipe half the opponent's hand, and say Robbin' Goblin as a back up. Hand/Field clearing decks are rare.

[Ursiel]

I'm really hoping to see Monarchs do well again in the upcoming format.


Somehow I doubt The format will slow down enough though to even accommodate this faster versions.

[g1nz0]

Two more new support cards for Monarchs:

SPOILER: Click to show

Water / Aqua / Effect / Level 8
ATK / 2800 DEF / 1000

You can Tribute Summon this card by Tributing 1 Tribute Summoned monster. When this card is Tribute Summoned: Target up to 3 Spell/Trap Cards on the field; destroy those targets. If this card was Tribute Summoned by Tributing a WATER monster, add this additional effect.
● Your opponent cannot activate the targeted card(s) in response to this effect’s activation.

If you have no monsters in your Extra Deck: Target 1 face-up Tribute Summoned monster you control; its effects are negated, but it is unaffected by other card effects.

[Ursiel]

I'm really liking Mega Mobius.

[JerkJerk]

Nov 13, 2013 13:31:14 GMT -6 Ursiel said:

I'm really liking Mega Mobius.

Hyunlei with a tribute summon. Or dropping three Uria when tributing a Mobius.

Now I need to look up some water tribute monsters...

[Ursiel]

That's just it, to clear 3 and prevent the activation it just has to be water monsters used as tributes. End phase Call of the Atlanteans will give you more than enough tribute material.

[JerkJerk]

Nov 13, 2013 14:29:06 GMT -6 Ursiel said:

That's just it, to clear 3 and prevent the activation it just has to be water monsters used as tributes. End phase Call of the Atlanteans will give you more than enough tribute material.

That's why I'm liking Frogs. Between Swap Frog, Treeborn and such, it should be pretty easy.

[Ursiel]

And this is when I will sound hipster, but I think frogs are too mainstream for me to use in a Monarch deck.

[bystander]

Nov 7, 2013 19:25:57 GMT -6 g1nz0 said:

There is that support, just not sure if I am sold on them yet. Well, we have info on one, but I am interested at least to see what the Mobius one does...I think that is the next one to hit.

Loving the mega Mobius right now. I doesn't just hit the backrow too.

The trap card also look interesting. I was planning on doing a no extra Monarch deck.

[Ursiel]

Nov 14, 2013 16:14:22 GMT -6 bystander said:

Loving the mega Mobius right now. I doesn't just hit the backrow too.

The trap card also look interesting. I was planning on doing a no extra Monarch deck.

The bolded part makes no sense. The info given says to target up to 3 spell/trap cards and destroy them, that sounds like just the backrow to me.