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Building up your Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG collection: Where to Start
08/06/22 0 comments
Learn how to make your first investment in Yu-Gi-Oh!, build your first deck and start your collection! We also brought a staple guide to get started.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: the first investment
Where to start my collection?
Ideally, you start by buying a good, cheap deck. It is true that the best decks are often expensive, but there are also competent decks that are affordable. Some good and cheap deck options are: @ignister, Cyber Dragon, Dinosaur, Invoked and Salamangreat. Of course, these decks are not at the top tiers in the current format, but they are still good enough to have good results at the local level and especially to have fun with friends.Ad
Buy sealed decks or single cards?
There are so-calledStructure Decks
, which are preconstructed decks based on a certain Yu-Gi-Oh! Type, Attribute, strategy or character. It is said that each deck is designed to play right out of the box, but you actually need to buy 3 copies of the same structure, since a deck needs multiple copies of the same card. Often you will also have to purchase some cards in addition to the structure decks to complete your deck. The decision to build your deck from a structural deck should come after some points are taken into consideration. I will use as an example some decks already mentioned above, which received structural decks: Dinosaur, Cyber Dragon and Salamangreat. The Structure Deck Dinosmasher's FuryWhat's the next step?
After purchasing your deck, the next step is to invest in staples. Staples are generic cards with useful effects, so they can be used in almost any deck the owner builds. For many, this is the most important step, as most staples are not at risk of being banned. While decks can lose relevance, either because of the banlist or due to other more powerful decks emerging.Ad
Which staples to buy?
At the beginning, it is interesting that you acquire staples relevant to the place where you play. That is, that are good against the decks you will face. Also, your first staples should be compatible with your deck. Another important factor is the price, it is more advantageous for a beginner to invest in cheaper cards. Here are some staples you can add to your collection!Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Staples Guide
Hand Traps
Hand trap is an unofficial term to describe cards that are activated from the hand in response to an opponent's actions. These are usually monster cards, but there are exceptions. They are very relevant in the game due to their versatility and, mainly, because they allow you to interact with your opponent's moves during their turn. Some hand traps may be steeper in some regions, so give priority to those that are cheaper. However, it is recommended to purchase the most generic and in this regard, Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring stands out from the rest.


Card Draw Spells
Card draws help keep your deck consistent, but you need to know which one is best suited to your strategy, as many have costs that can be very “expensive” for some decks.
Spell and Trap Removal
Cards that deal with spells and traps can be very relevant against control decks, or even against other types of decks, since floodgates are on the rise in the format, and therefore, being used in the most varied decks.
Cards to go after later
Many decks have difficulty making their moves when the opponent starts first, to try to solve this problem there are cards that help you deal with the opponent's already established field. Kaiju are excellent at dealing with tough monsters. Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju is the one with the lowest attack, hence the one you can defeat most easily.
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Floodgates
Floodgate is an unofficial term used for a card with a continuous effect that restricts one or both players from taking any action. The most common floodgates are continuous trap cards. However, they can also be spell cards and even monsters. Mystic Mine has been a problem for many players as it is being used in many decks.

Traps
Trap cards are used less often in current decks, as their mechanics make them slow, so if you're not running a trap-focused deck, it's recommended that you leave them in your side deck, just to add to the main deck when you are certain, the duel will begin.
Conclusion
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