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Phantomania is a tempo-control archetype themed around illusions, focusing on revealing cards in the hand, Special Summoning when cards are added to the hand, and temporarily banishing cards to disrupt the opponent. Main mechanics: Hand Reveal Many effects activate by revealing a "Phantomania" card in your hand, usually to trigger effects such as negation, banishing, or draw/filtering. Added-to-Hand Triggers When a "Phantomania" card is added from the Deck to the hand (except during the Draw Phase), several monsters can Special Summon themselves from the hand or GY, allowing fast field development. Temporary Banish Control Many effects banish cards on the field until the End Phase, interrupting the opponent’s plays without destroying their cards. Simple playstyle flow: Search cards → trigger Special Summons Reveal cards in hand → activate effects Temporarily banish opponent’s cards → control the duel’s tempo As a result, Phantomania controls the duel through illusions that make the opponent’s cards temporarily disappear while maintaining strong hand resources. Example-_-_-_-_ Phantomania Manifestation [Spell Card] Add 1 "Phantomania" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Phantomania Manifestation", then you can reveal 1 "Phantomania" monster in your hand; Special Summon it. During your Main Phase, except the turn this card was sent to the GY: You can banish this card from your GY; add 1 "Phantomania" card from your GY to your hand. You can only use each effect of "Phantomania Manifestation" once per turn. Phantomania Veilstalker Level 8 / DARK / Illusion / Effect ATK/DEF : 1000/1000 You can reveal this card in your hand; add 1 "Phantomania" monster from your Deck to your hand, except "Phantomania Veilstalker", then banish this card until the End Phase. If a "Phantomania" card(s) is added to your hand, except during the Draw Phase: You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is Special Summoned: You can banish 1 card from your hand, then target 1 card on the field; banish it until the End Phase. You can only use each effect of "Phantomania Veilstalker" once per turn. Next: "Noctyrr" OR "Chronova"

Aetherift is a control-oriented Psychic archetype centered on zone shifting as its core gameplay mechanic. The deck plays by repositioning monsters to activate value effects, disrupting the opponent by relocating their monsters into unfavorable zones, and manipulating columns to break established boards. Many Aetherift monsters gain additional benefits when they are moved, such as drawing cards, searching, or applying negation. Aetherift Pathfinder Level 4 / LIGHT / Psychic ATK 1700 DEF 900 If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can move this card to another Main Monster Zone you control. If this card is moved to another Monster Zone: Add 1 "Aetherift" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Aetherift Pathfinder". You can only use each effect of "Aetherift Pathfinder" once per turn. Aetherift Axis Singularity LIGHT / Psychic ATK 3000 Link-4: 2+ monster, including "Aetherift" Monster If this card is Link Summoned: You can move any number of other cards you control to different zones on your field, then draw 1 card for each card moved by this effect. (Quick Effect): You can choose 1 Monster Zone or Spell & Trap Zone on the field, then move 1 card on the field to that zone, if possible. If that zone is already occupied, send the card currently in that zone to the GY. If a card on the field is moved to a different zone (except during the Damage Step): You can target 1 card on the field; negate its effects. You can only use each effect of "Aetherift Axis Singularity" once per turn. Aetherift Dimensional Relay [Continuous Trap] If a monster you control moves to another Monster Zone: You can Special Summon 1 "Aetherift" monster from your hand in Defense Position. If this face-up card in the Spell & Trap Zone is moved to another Spell & Trap Zone: Draw 1 card. You can only use each effect of "Aetherift Dimensional Relay" once per turn.

Sorry for being unhelpful, the only problem I see with the card is that the speed counters don’t go anywhere on the field. Every other yugioh card that uses counters places them on either a continuous spell/trap, field spell, or a monster. If you plan on turning this card into an archetype I’d recommend having the deck revolve around a continuous spell or trap that has some resistance like shining sarcophagus does. You could have the card apply a major benefit at quick play speed like orchestrated babble or radiant typhoon mandate.

Thank you I'm planning an archetype (Boss monsters uses speed counters for effects and / or likes being at max speed)

That’s an interesting concept for a Speed Counter-based card! Here are a few short and to-the-point replies for that thread: "The scaling effects based on Speed Counters are a cool touch. That 4-counter search effect feels like a solid payoff for the build-up!" "I like the GY effect for gaining counters it keeps the momentum going. Seems like a great addition to a dedicated Speed Duel deck." "Solid utility card. The flexibility between LP gain, drawing, and shuffling cards back into the deck makes it really versatile."

That's not helpful Is too strong? Not strong enough? Where can I improve the card?

This reads like a mtg card

Banned for necromancy

Start Your Engines!: quick-play spell card When activated: choose one ●: you can only choose this if you have exactly 0 speed counters, you gain 1 speed counter. ●: you can only choose this if you have 1 or more speed counters, your opponent loses 500 life points and you gain 500 life points. ●: you can only choose this if you have 2 or more speed counters, you draw 1 card. ●: you can only choose this if you have 3 or more speed counters, your opponent shuffles 1 card in hand into their deck or your opponent shuffles 1 card on their field into their deck. ●: you can only choose this if you have 4 speed counters, you can add 1 card from your deck to your hand. Whenever your opponent loses life during any turn while you have 1 or more speed counter and this card is in your gy, you gain 1 speed counter (max 4). You can only activate this effect of "start your engines!" once per turn. You can only activate "start your engines!" once per turn. Thoughts?

Sup? I'm Jace (Better known as Xo on YouTube). I probably won't post much here, but I am happy to share a card I'm currently working on. Name: The Crimson Samurai ATK: 2500 DEF:2950 Level: 9 :)

Sleepy's art has improved quite a bit.

and a zombie token

same. why havent they fixed this issue???

I have several archetypes in mind. But I haven’t completed all of their effects. archetype 1: “Phoenix” my personal favorite and my fist made. This “Phoenix” Archtype deck focuses on using your decks power from the hand and grave to help face off your opponent regardless on what power they display. (Side note: it also helps with multiple summons from extra decks and is helpful with Rebirth Monsters, my own monsters. archetype 2: “Frost Phantom” my rival’s deck. The Frost Phantoms’ appearance are that of corrupted forms of Folklore monsters from across the globe. They overwhelm your opponent with sheer power

Can’t seem to create Spell and Trap Cards properly; the symbol is always placed behind the text. Can someone please help? Ty :D

Just a few of the cards that I made in my spare time Would appreciate some creative feedback