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Spire Gargoyles - Monsters that Perch on the Deck


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This is an archetype I made to play around with a new mechanic that I've been working on. Basically, the monsters of the archetype lets them put themselves on top of your deck when tributed, and once on top of the deck, they gain abilities. These abilities come in two kinds; the first are effects that you can activate when they would be drawn, which is mandatory for all the monsters that have this mechanic. Some of them have a second effect when on top of your deck, which can range from Special Summoning themselves, removing backrow or searching.

Theme-wise, they are based on gargoyles (if the art isn't obvious enough) that sit up high on a tower (your deck) where they gain an advantage over their foes, able to stay out of danger while having the ability to swoop down and cause havoc over the battlefield. While flocking around the tower, they also have access to more of their resources. Their nature causes them to prioritize guarding their tower, and thus they require you to Tribute monsters (which for "Spire Gargoyle" monsters, brings them back to the tower) in order to special summon them, or will only swoop down when the situation on the ground warrants their help.

Playstyle-wise, Spire Gargoyles are meant to have a playstyle that is heavy on swarming and conserving resources. They are also supported by Spells and Traps which aim to provide ample disruption or improve consistency.

The weakness of the archetype would be cards that force you to shuffle your deck, like most Viruses, Castel, etc. as well as cards that block out Tributes like Mask of Restrict, but their strength lies in the fact that they can protect themselves from being banished or destroyed by using their various abilities to Tribute monsters that are targeted by effects, Sending them to the top of the deck where not much can reach them.



[spoiler=Main Deck Monsters]

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Spire Gargoyle Lord Rek'nazi DARK - Level 8

Rock/Effect - 2900/2400
 

Once per turn, while "The Dark Spires" is on the field, you can tribute 1 monster you control: Draw 1 card. When this card is Tributed; you can add it to the top of the deck face-up, but flip it face down when you would shuffle your deck. When this card is face up on your deck, it gains the following effects:
● When you would draw this card, you can instead add the card at the bottom of your deck to your hand.
● When a monster declares an attack; You can Tribute 2 monsters you control: Special Summon this card from the top of your deck in face-up Attack Position. You can use this effect of "Spire Gargoyle Lord Rek'nazi" only once a turn.

 



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Spire Gargoyle Lord Bis'rahut DARK - Level 8

Rock/Effect - 2700/2400
 

When this card is summoned by Tributing a monster(s); inflict damage to your opponent equal to the Level of 1 of those Tributed monster(s) x 200. When this card is Tributed; you can add it to the top of the deck face-up, but flip it face down when you would shuffle your deck. When this card is face up on your deck, it gains the following effects:
● When you would draw this card, you can instead add the card at the bottom of your deck to your hand.
● When a monster you control inflicts battle damage to your opponent, you can Tribute that monster: Special Summon this card. You can only use this effect of "Spire Gargoyle Lord Bis'rahut" once per turn.

 



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Spire Gargoyle Da'arik - DARK - Level 4

Rock/Effect - 1300/2000


When this card is Tributed; you can add it to the top of the deck face-up, but flip it face down when you would shuffle your deck. When this card is face-up on your deck, it gains the following effect:
● When you would draw this card, you can instead Special Summon this card in face-up Attack Position.

 

 

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Spire Gargoyle Fri'iris DARK - Level 4

Rock/Effect - 1600/2000
 

If you control a Rock-Type monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand); Tribute 1 monster you control and draw 1 card. When this card is Tributed; you can add it to the top of the deck face-up, but flip it face down when you would shuffle your deck. When this card is face up on your deck, it gains the following effects:
● When you would draw this card, you can instead banish this card: Add 1 Level 4 or lower Rock-Type monster to your hand. After shuffling your deck, return this banished monster to the top of your deck face-up. You can only use this effect of "Spire Gargoyle Fri'iris once per turn.

 

 

 

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Spire Gargoyle Su'usk DARK - Level 4

Rock/Effect - 1400/2000
 

When this card is summoned while "The Dark Spires" is on the field: Special Summon 1 "Spire Gargoyle" monster that is face-up on your deck, then Tribute this card. When this card is Tributed; you can add it to the top of the deck face-up, but flip it face down when you would shuffle your deck. When this card is face up on your deck, it gains the following effects:
● When you would draw this card, you can instead add the card at the bottom of your deck to your hand.
● When a "Spire Gargoyle" monster you control leaves the field (except by Tributing) you can Special Summon this card in face-up Attack Position.

 


 

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Spire Gargoyle Tho'oras DARK - Level 4

Rock/Effect - 1400/2000

When this card is summoned, target 1 Rock-Type monster you control and 1 Spell or Trap Card on the field. Reduce the ATK and DEF of the first to 0, then destroy the second card. When this card is Tributed; you can add it to the top of the deck face-up, but flip it face down when you would shuffle your deck. When this card is face up on your deck, it gains the following effects:
● When you would draw this card, you can instead Tribute 1 Rock-Type monster you control; Special Summon this card in face-up Attack Position, then draw 1 card. "You can only use this effect of "Spire Gargoyle Tho'oras" once per turn.




[spoiler=Spells]

Carve Out - Quick-Play

Target 1 Rock-Type monster you control: Special Summon 1 Rock-Type monster from your deck, then Tribute the targeted monster.


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The Dark Spires - Field
 

(Elemental Counters on this card are EARTH, FIRE, WATER and WIND Elemental Counters.)
When this face-up card would be destroyed, you can Tribute 1 monster you control instead. Once per turn, when you Tribute a monster you control, you can:
● Draw 1 card.
● Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Spire" monster in your hand.
● Increase the ATK and DEF of all Rock-Type monsters by 500.

 




[spoiler=Traps]

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Snatch from the Skies - Counter Trap

Tribute 1 monster and send 1 face-up "Spire Gargoyle" monster from the top of your deck to the graveyard: Negate the activation of a Spell or Trap and add it to your hand. Return that card from your field or hand to your opponent's hand at the end of this turn.

 

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