Upcoming Archetypes/Cards + Lore

[Blake]

This is mostly based on what I've gleaned from the Metalphosis and other cards in 909, but there does seem to be a trend that they're setting up.

 

There's a bit of reading, so just skip to the end if you don't care for the logic, just the predictions.

 

[spoiler=So a bit of preface]

DUEA, NECH, SECE, CROS (henceforth referred to by their numbers, 901-904), and Tribe Force (barring Yosen) all added to the Duel Terminal lore. It's 3rd arc, as it were.

 

Shaddolls, Yang Zing, Tellar, Qli, Infernoid, Nekroz, Ritual Beast, and Zefra are here. The story of Tierra trying to regain her true form and, presumably, take over the Duel Terminal World that she used to be the secondary OS for.

 

This bled into CORE, with the finale for Infernoid being shoved in, but it was likely due to a lack of pack space in CROS/more dramatic timing.

 

But let's move onto CORE, DOCS, BOSH, and SHVI (905-908) in full. These 4 gave us the story of the Dracoslayer, Luster/Master, uniting with the Igknights, Majspecters, and Dinomists to fight off the Dracoverlord, Vector/Lector, and his corrupted animals, the draconic Amorphage.

 

This series seems to be totally independent of the Duel Terminal world, meaning that we are working with a similar scheme, but a different universe. the Dracoverlord was said to have come from a different dimension to corrupt and conquer theirs, so what that means could be anything. But it does open up the possiblity of dimension hopping.

 

 

We finished with that lore 3 months ago (OCG) OR in a month from now (TCG), but the story seemed all wrapped up... But clearly, there's more to it, with Master Peace in TDIL.

 

 

Aside from this being the final clash between Amorphactor Psycho (corrupted Dracoverlord) and Master Pendulum (Dracoslayer), we also see what appears to be a fusion happening between their emblems at the top. We never see the resolution to this battle, as this is the final scene from this universe that we see. 

 

But, Master Peace tells us how this continues... Somewhat.

 

 

Look at the tip of his sword, the emblem on his chest, his second set of wings, and more. The two very clearly HAVE fused together, but the question is why is he a Dracoslayer in this combined form? Is he implied to be the purified soul of the Dracoverlord mixed in, or what? Would this mean his amorphous body went somewhere else?

 

While this is not clear at present, we have seen a bit of additional lore, thanks to the Metalphosis. Mostly Volflame, so I'll post his flavor text.

 

A veteran warrior with a boiling soul of steel. After his confrontation with the True Crimson Dragon that threatened to end the world, he agreed to follow the will of light that appeared from beyond of this world to train by cladding his body in forced steel.

 

True Crimson Dragon? Will of Light? Well, these terms ARE actually explained.

 

 

So, we get some explanation from these, since we did not get a base form for Master Peace this time around, and we didn't even get a clear image of what's occuring here.

 

The Crimson Dragon is Agnimazd Vanisher, the True Dracoemperor. The Will of Light is Master Peace' base form, which was powered up. Though, it DOES imply that the Dracoverlord/Slayer combination is from another world/dimension, which means we're in yet another universe, though same canon, I guess?

 

The interesting thing is that Combination doesn't show Volflame fighting, which means this is later than his lore mentions.

 

Also with Agnimazd is his name: He's named after Agni, a god of sacrificial fire, and there are 3 more of this ilk coming to synergize with the same attribute in their set, most likely.

 

Vayu for WIND.

Varuna for WATER.

Privithi for EARTH.

 

I'm also debating with the idea that they would be different types each time. They're all going to be "True Dracoemperors", but I would not be shocked if there was any combination of Reptile, Dragon, Sea Serpent, and Dinosaur.

 

There may also be a final boss version that's DARK, and would likely be named for Yama, but that's not something that can be backed up at this time.

 

Conclusion:

Basically, I think that we're going to see another 4-part series of archetypes, but this time specializing in one method each.

 

I'd be willing to bet on the same release order (FIRE -> WIND -> WATER -> EARTH), with EARTH being Ritual as a finale, and a parallel to the last arc/Odd-Eyes/potential D/D/D.

 

Every ygo anime has ended after 12 sets, with the exceptions of DM and GX (which got 13.5 instead of 12; Flaming Eternity was a bit of a transition set), so it would be logical that we're going up to 912 or 913 with Arc-V. Given the turns Arc-V has taken lately, along with some general choices, as well as the ARC system reveal, I'd definitely be betting on a Ritual Dimension to at least cameo, so expect Rituals in the final set(s) of Arc-V era.

 

But that's just prattling.

 

What to expect:

More Dracoslayers? Probably LIGHT or DARK maindeck bosses.

More Dracoemperors, specialized for a certain attribute per pack.

WIND, WATER, and EARH archetypes. I'd expect Synchro, Xyz, and Ritual, respectively. 

 

And an unrelated guess, we'll get 3 support cards for the 905-908 archetypes per pack, just to polish them up. This is a hunch more than anything, and I'd assume one pack at a time (909 was BOSH all around), but yeah.

 

EDIT: What else to expect:

The Lore/Story archetypes, as in the Pendulum Decks, will likely give us Fiends, Fairies, and Wyrms(?) for the other 3 sets.

The side archetypes, as in the Aromage/Graydle/etc., will likely give us Pyro, Thunder, and Dinosaurs (oddly pairs with Zombie). We have DARK and WIND left as attributes to use, and this means the final one will probably be mixed like Aromage. I'd expect DARK Pyro, WIND Thunder, and Mixed Dinosaurs.

[Tinkerer]

I can totally see a second series happening as a follow-up to these past sets. I'm curious as to what types they're gonna use this time around. They used 4 of the 5 "main" typs in the last few sets (Warrior, Spellcaster, Machine, and Dragon), and this time they started with Psychic. It's likely they'll have fiend type (as the 5th "main" type), but the others are anyone's guess. Perhaps they will do multiple types for the others? Maybe one will be a Wyrm archetype? I dunno.

[Blake]

I can totally see a second series happening as a follow-up to these past sets. I'm curious as to what types they're gonna use this time around. They used 4 of the 5 "main" typs in the last few sets (Warrior, Spellcaster, Machine, and Dragon), and this time they started with Psychic. It's likely they'll have fiend type (as the 5th "main" type), but the others are anyone's guess. Perhaps they will do multiple types for the others? Maybe one will be a Wyrm archetype? I dunno.

There are other main type to consider.

 

Fiend and Fairy go hand in hand, and you mentioned the former.

 

The 4th could be wyrm, but Agnimazd Vanisher makes me think not, as does my theory about the typing of the other dragons. Granted, all of them COULD be Wyrm.

 

I don't think we'll see an "evil" archetype like Amorphage this time, so Wyrm seems even less likely.

 

We have also recently had Insect, Rock, Plant, Aqua, and Zombie, with the unrelated archetypes, so probably a fullish cycle between them. Maybe expect Thunder, Pyro, and ??? for the other 3 Tramid/Shiranui/etc. decks.

 

EDIT: After looking it over, the last side-archetype is very likely to be Dinosaur. Additionally... Yeah, Wyrm is the only "notable" type to fill i nthe 8th story archetype, and it pairs up with Psychic.

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

If we're on 909 and we're going to 913, that leaves us 4 sets Black. How can we fit in Clear-Wing Odd Eyes, Starve Venom, Starve Venom-Eyes, Ritual Dragon, Ritual-Odd Eyes

 

That's 5 right there and with only 4 sets to go it doesn't pan out. Maybe no ritual dimension?

[Blake]

If we're on 909 and we're going to 913, that leaves us 4 sets Black. How can we fit in Clear-Wing Odd Eyes, Starve Venom, Starve Venom-Eyes, Ritual Dragon, Ritual-Odd Eyes

 

That's 5 right there and with only 4 sets to go it doesn't pan out. Maybe no ritual dimension?

I said 912, MAYBE 913. So 3-4 sets.

 

Arc-V is at its 101st episode, and YGO Animes don't tend to make it much past 140.

 

We won't see Clear Wing mix with Odd-Eyes, nor will we see Starve Venom do so. Starve Venom is 99% the cover of Invasion of Venom. We MAY see a Clear Wing/Starve Venom, but that's it.

 

Ritual stuff likely won't be covers, if at all. While Arc-V does seem like it'll have a twist finale, considering there is the ARC device that fuses 4 dimensions (not hinting at aaaaall). There are also, y'know, Collector's Packs and side sets coming out all the time, so cards getting put in one of those would not be a shock.

 

Arc-V is 2 years old, and will very unlikely make it past 3, as all YGOs seem to end/begin in the March/April area, and the trend is not in Arc-V's favor for continuing further, especially since we appear to be entering the third act.

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

I said 912, MAYBE 913. So 3-4 sets.Arc-V is at its 101st episode, and YGO Animes don't tend to make it much past 140.We won't see Clear Wing mix with Odd-Eyes, nor will we see Starve Venom do so. Starve Venom is 99% the cover of Invasion of Venom. We MAY see a Clear Wing/Starve Venom, but that's it.Ritual stuff likely won't be covers, if at all. While Arc-V does seem like it'll have a twist finale, considering there is the ARC device that fuses 4 dimensions (not hinting at aaaaall). There are also, y'know, Collector's Packs and side sets coming out all the time, so cards getting put in one of those would not be a shock.Arc-V is 2 years old, and will very unlikely make it past 3, as all YGOs seem to end/begin in the March/April area, and the trend is not in Arc-V's favor for continuing further, especially since we appear to be entering the third act.

Oh, I was under the impression that we would see Odd Eyes+X Dragon for all the dimensions

 

We do need to see Ritual and Fusion Pendulum cards right? That'd account for the two sets, or as you noted they can finish it off later.

 

As for the Dracoverlord Dracoslayer conflict. Last time we saw them it was in Forge of the True Dracos? What happened there to turn Overlord from Amorphactor into the Fire Guy. I'm thinking that Amorphage WERE the earth deck and we just need wind and water now

[Blake]

Oh, I was under the impression that we would see Odd Eyes+X Dragon for all the dimensions

 

We do need to see Ritual and Fusion Pendulum cards right? That'd account for the two sets, or as you noted they can finish it off later.

 

As for the Dracoverlord Dracoslayer conflict. Last time we saw them it was in Forge of the True Dracos? What happened there to turn Overlord from Amorphactor into the Fire Guy. I'm thinking that Amorphage WERE the earth deck and we just need wind and water now

The final third appears to be a mix of seeing the destroyed Xyz Dimension, Heartland, then moving on to the Fusion Dimension for the finale once everything is sorted out. Ritual Pendulum seems unlikely and/or 11th hour, Fusion Pendulum will likely be a cover card and it'll be a Performapal.

 

Overlord was fused with Dracoslayer. I explained this and used art to cover it.

 

The Amorphage were part of 905-908. Hence why we got:

FIRE Warriors (and Ignister)

WIND Spellcasters (and Majester)

WATER Machines (and Dinoster)

EARTH Dragons (and Amorphactor)

 

And 909 gives us:

FIRE Psychics (and Agnimazd (villain) and Master Peace (not FIRE, but implied to be buffed by them)

[Blake]

Bump because relevant to the INOV poster.

 

Here we see the two newest themes: Crystron and Compound Beast

 

Compound Beast is clearly NOT the Pendulum Deck this time around, which makes it seem like Crystron is.

 

This means we're getting FIRE (Beasts?) and WATER somethings.

 

But this works out, suince the name Crystron implies that, as expected, there are connections between the "First gen" and "Second gen{" pendulum decks.

 

Metalfoes are very similar to Igknights in a lot of ways, from lore (defender/warriors), effects, and general design. So the FIRE Warriors (humanoids) and the FIRE Psychics (humanoids) match up.

 

Crystron definitely implies a connection to Machines, which lines up with Dinomist. My only issue is that... I have no clue what lines up with Machine as a type. I'd say psychic or warrior for pilots, but already taken... Maybe Beast-Warrior and go for a Voltron-esque thing? I have no clue.

 

This also makes me think the last two decks will be WIND/Fairy and EARTH/Fiend, as these line up very well with Majespecters and Amorphages, respectively.

[Bringerofcake]

Crystron definitely implies a connection to Machines, which lines up with Dinomist. My only issue is that... I have no clue what lines up with Machine as a type. I'd say psychic or warrior for pilots, but already taken... Maybe Beast-Warrior and go for a Voltron-esque thing? I have no clue.

 

This also makes me think the last two decks will be WIND/Fairy and EARTH/Fiend, as these line up very well with Majespecters and Amorphages, respectively.

Well, the Dinomist were Machine versions of Dinosaurs, so it could also be Dinosaur-type. AFAIK we don't really have a Dinosaur Pendulum theme, or really that many Dinos since DUEA dropped.

[Blake]

Well, the Dinomist were Machine versions of Dinosaurs, so it could also be Dinosaur-type. AFAIK we don't really have a Dinosaur Pendulum theme, or really that many Dinos since DUEA dropped.

Problem with that is two things.

 

1. Dinosaur is more connected to Zombies, for some reason, so I expect it to be a side-archetype. Could even be the compound beasts tbh.

2. The pic we have, while blurry, looks humanoid to a degree.

[~~~~]

It could be Psychics again and all 4 archetypes will be Psychic

[goodfusion]

Why is Compound Beast clearly not the Pendulum Deck? Is it due to the name being in 2 separate parts unlike the others' names?

 

It would be odd, but I think it might be Pyro-Type. Due to the steam engine design of Dinomist and how the Synchro is clearly red.

[Blake]

It could be Psychics again and all 4 archetypes will be Psychic

Could be, but doubt.

 

Why is Compound Beast clearly not the Pendulum Deck? Is it due to the name being in 2 separate parts unlike the others' names?

 

It would be odd, but I think it might be Pyro-Type. Due to the steam engine design of Dinomist and how the Synchro is clearly red.

A. It's FIRE, Metalfoes are the FIRE one

B. It's Rank 8, which seems extremely unlikely for a PENDULUM deck.

[~~~~]

Just noticed: Metalfoe Cardinal is Level 9, the Synchro we have on the poster is Level 9 and the Wyrm Ruler we have is Level 9. Coincidence? Or R9NK Meta?  ::

[ÆƵ–]

Tbh I think thunder parallels to machine. Besides, a neat thunder archetype would be much welcomed, imo.