The Bujin archetype has undergone a significant evolution, shifting from a slow, resource-intensive Rank 4 Stun strategy to a high-speed Xyz/Link combo engine. Originally focused on protecting a single Beast-Warrior monster like Bujin Yamato, the modern strategy leverages new support, primarily Bujin Torifune and Bujinki Ahashima, to establish a powerful and disruptive endboard in a single turn. This analysis delves into the mechanics that facilitate this transformation and the core combos that define its contemporary competitive identity, all rooted in a fascinating story inspired by Japanese mythology.
The anchors of the strategy. These monsters must be on the field to enable the effects of the other Bujin monsters. Key cards include Bujin Yamato for resource gathering and Bujin Torifune as the primary combo starter.
The Graveyard arsenal. These monsters, like Bujingi Turtle and Bujingi Quilin, banish themselves from the GY to provide protection and removal, but only while a Beast-Warrior is on the field.
The hand protectors. Cards like Bujingi Crane and Bujingi Hare are sent from the hand to the GY to provide battle protection and effect destruction immunity, respectively.
This walkthrough demonstrates the primary one-card combo that transforms a single Normal Summon into a formidable boss monster.
Normal Summon Bujin Torifune and Tribute it to Special Summon two "Bujin" monsters of different types from the deck, such as Bujin Mahitotsu and Bujingi Hare.
Use the two summoned monsters to Link Summon Bujinki Ahashima. Its effect activates, reviving two Level 4 Bujins from the Graveyard.
Use the two revived monsters to Xyz Summon Number F0: Utopic Future, and then overlay it to summon Number F0: Utopic Draco Future.
The primary goal of the combo is to establish a multi-layered defense. The optimal Turn 1 board combines a powerful monster negate with the archetype's inherent protection.
Bujingi Turtle in the Graveyard negates any effect that targets your Bujin monster, protecting UDF from common threats like Effect Veiler.
Utopic Draco Future provides a powerful, non-targeting monster negate and theft effect, serving as the primary disruption.
Bujingi Hare in hand or GY can be sent to protect your Beast-Warrior from being destroyed by card effects or battle.
An overview of the essential cards that define the archetype's strategy.
Beast-Warrior/Effect
The premier one-card starter. Tributes itself to summon two Bujin monsters from the deck, initiating the core combo.
Beast-Warrior/Link/Effect
The crucial Link-2 pivot. Revives the materials used for its summon, enabling a subsequent Xyz Summon.
Beast-Warrior/Effect
The classic engine. During the End Phase, it adds a Bujin monster from deck to hand and sends a card from hand to GY, setting up resources.
Beast/Effect
Key protection piece. Banishes itself from the GY to negate an effect that targets a Bujin monster you control.
Beast-Warrior/Xyz/Effect
A flexible Xyz monster that can search or send any Bujin monster from the deck, enabling combos and setting up the GY.
Warrior/Xyz/Effect
The primary boss monster. It provides a non-targeting monster negate and can steal an opponent's monster.
The Bujin archetype, with its Beast-Warrior Xyz summoning with graveyard support, operates at full power with no restrictions on the current TCG banlist.
Play any card at your preferred ratio without restrictions
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Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Bujin Arasuda
• Bujin Hiruko
• Bujin Hirume
• Bujin Mahitotsu
• Bujin Mikazuchi
• Bujin Regalia - The Jewel
• Bujin Regalia - The Mirror
• Bujin Regalia - The Sword
• Bujin Torifune
• Bujin Yamato
• Bujincandescence
• Bujincarnation
• Bujincident
• Bujinfidel
• Bujingi Boar
• Bujingi Centipede
• Bujingi Crane
• Bujingi Crow
• Bujingi Fox
• Bujingi Hare
• Bujingi Ibis
• Bujingi Ophidian
• Bujingi Pavo
• Bujingi Peacock
• Bujingi Quilin
• Bujingi Raven
• Bujingi Sinyou
• Bujingi Swallow
• Bujingi Turtle
• Bujingi Warg
• Bujingi Wolf
• Bujinki Ahashima
• Bujinki Amaterasu
• Bujintei Kagutsuchi
• Bujintei Susanowo
• Bujintei Tsukuyomi
• Bujintervention
• Bujinunity
+ Related cards checked:
• Number F0: Utopic Draco Future analyzed •
0 restrictions found •
All cards legal at 3 copies
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