An Analysis of Fallen Grace and Fused Power
The Darklord archetype, a legion of high-Level DARK Fairy fallen angels, operates as a high-reward control strategy. Its core strength lies in an unparalleled ability to recycle powerful Spell/Trap resources from the Graveyard using its main monsters' "copy" effects. Historically plagued by inconsistency, the deck was fundamentally transformed by the support in Burst Protocol (BPRO). This new wave provides dedicated searchers and a specialized Fusion engine, stabilizing the strategy and shifting its focus to building a formidable, disruption-heavy end board centered around its new leader.
Darklords thrive by treating the Graveyard as a second hand. Key monsters like Darklord Ixchel discard cards to set up the GY, which then become targets for the deck's primary "copy" mechanic.
For the cost of 1000 Life Points, most high-level Darklords can apply the effect of a "Darklord" Spell/Trap in the GY. Crucially, this bypasses the original activation costs of the copied card, turning powerful one-offs into repeatable, quick-effect disruptions.
The premier one-card starter from BPRO. On summon, it summons another Darklord from the deck but locks you into Fairy monsters.
The primary draw engine and GY setup tool. Discards itself and another Darklord to draw 2 cards.
The new Fusion boss monster. Untargetable, powerful, and sets up your entire disruption suite directly from the deck.
The universal searcher. Adds any "Darklord" card from your deck to your hand.
The dedicated Fusion Spell from BPRO. Can use materials from hand, field, or GY.
A powerful Counter Trap that provides monster effect negation and life point recovery.
This walkthrough demonstrates the deck's primary, consistent combo line requiring only a single card to start.
Normal Summon Darklord Djehuty. Activate its effect to Special Summon Darklord Gulgalta from your Deck, initiating the Fairy-lock.
Trigger Gulgalta's effect to Special Summon two Level 6 Darklord Tokens, providing instant Fusion material.
Activate Darklord Pleasure. Banish Gulgalta and a Token to Fusion Summon Lucifer, Darklord of the Evening Twilight. Lucifer's effect then sets your disruptions from the deck.
The goal of the primary combo is to establish a multi-layered field of disruption, anchored by a powerful and protected boss monster.
As of the current TCG format, the Darklord archetype is entirely unrestricted, allowing it to operate at full capacity.
Play any card at your preferred ratio without restrictions
Access to all archetype synergies without limitations
No banlist constraints holding back your strategy
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Asmo Token
• Banishment of the Darklords
• Capricious Darklord
• Condemned Darklord
• Darklord Amdusc
• Darklord Asmodeus
• Darklord Contact
• Darklord Dance
• Darklord Descent
• Darklord Desire
• Darklord Djehuty
• Darklord Edeh Arae
• Darklord Enchantment
• Darklord Eveningstar
• Darklord Gulgalta
• Darklord Ixchel
• Darklord Marie
• Darklord Morningstar
• Darklord Nasten
• Darklord Nergal
• Darklord Nurse Reficule
• Darklord Rebellion
• Darklord Superbia
• Darklord Tezcatlipoca
• Darklord Ukoback
• Darklord Uprising
• Darklord Zerato
• Deus Token
• Fallen Angel in Darkness
• Indulged Darklord
• The First Darklord
• The Sanctified Darklord
+ Related cards checked:
• Lucifer, Darklord of the Evening Twilight analyzed •
0 restrictions found •
All cards legal at 3 copies
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