Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG: Best Genesys Decks

In today's article, we'll review the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Genesys meta, which we had an opportunity to see in action in the recent Genesys tournaments.

Unlike traditional Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, Genesys is a dynamic experience because of its unique point system. It is also quite similar to the good old Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG we all know and love, as we can't play Pendulum or Link monsters in this format.

These recent Genesys events were quite diverse, which makes sense because it is a new format. Nonetheless, a few strategies have definitely stood out, either because they performed really well or because they were quite popular.

Below, check out the 5 best Genesys decks!

Exosister

Exosister focuses on Xyz monsters and "punishes" the opponent for moving cards in their graveyard. The main monsters are Light attribute exorcist nuns and fit two groups: Spellcasters in the main deck and Warriors in the extra deck.

Exosister is one of the most popular decks right now and was considered one of the best for this format before we could even test it. It doesn't score any points in the point system and can use lots of tech cards. Dimension Shifter is the main star.

Odion/Apophis

Odion/Apophis centers around the classic Temple of the Kings. It centers around activating continuous traps that, in turn, become monsters with negate and destruction effects. With them, you'll control the game.

Odion/Aphonis is one of the best decks in the format and also doesn't score any points in the point system. Furthermore, it was the most popular deck in recent Genesys top rankings and uses high-impact tech cards, like the "Dominus" handtraps and boardbreakers.

Vanquish Soul

Vanquish Soul plays characters from many popular fighting game franchises, as well as different types of monsters with different attributes. The main game plan is quite unique, as you need to reveal specific monsters in your hand with specific attributes to use the main effects.

This Genesys villain is one of the best options in this format, and only Vanquish Soul Hollie Sue scores any points in the point system. You can thus spend the rest of your points on tech cards, particularly the Dimension Shifter trio.

P.U.N.K. Gold Pride

P.U.N.K. combines mystic, classic, feudal Japan with cyberpunk. As for Gold Pride, it combines an adventurous spirit and a "futuristic race" theme. Both archetypes involve "losing" something to get something better. To use P.U.N.K. effects, you'll have to use LP, and to use Gold Pride effects, you need to have less LP than your opponent.

Both P.U.N.K. and Gold Pride cards don't score anything in the Genesys point system, which makes it an excellent option. It is also very versatile and resourceful. The only cards that cost any points are Psychic End Punisher and tech cards like PSY-Framegear Gamma, Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring, and Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit.

Lunalight

Lunalight plays the Warrior Beast female monsters that Celina played in Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V. It centers around fusion monsters and an OTK mechanic.

Just like in the TCG, Lunalight isn't strong enough to be the best deck in the format, but it is annoying enough to beat any other deck. This deck doesn't score any points in the point system either, so you can just spend points on a few cards that complement the main engine. The main strategy is clear: break the opponent's board and put Lunalight Liger Dancer in play to end the game as fast as possible.

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