The Deskbot archetype is a distinctive EARTH Machine strategy known for its hyper-efficient engine. While all main deck monsters share low base stats, their power comes from generating overwhelming field presence and achieving astronomical attack multipliers. The deck's core dynamic is a strategic pivot between a swift One-Turn Kill (OTK) and establishing potent control locks. Mastery of the archetype requires a precise understanding of timing and sequence, as these tiny office machines translate minimal card investment into the critical mass needed for high-Level Synchro, Xyz, and Link plays.
Deskbots operate as modular components, with specific triggers and additive effects that compound their collective power. The engine nucleus consists of three key monsters.
The Starter Nexus
The indispensable main deck starter. On Normal Summon, it Special Summons any Deskbot from the Deck, initiating the entire combo chain, and provides a powerful Quick Effect ATK boost.
The Search Engine
The primary source of card advantage. Upon Special Summon, it searches for any "Deskbot" card. It is the main target for the key spell, Machine Duplication.
The Recursive Tuner
A Level 1 Tuner that Special Summons itself from the Graveyard whenever two or more Machine monsters are Special Summoned at the same time, enabling recursive Synchro plays.
This walkthrough demonstrates the deck's most powerful opening, instantly achieving the critical mass required for Extra Deck execution.
Normal Summon Deskbot 003. Its mandatory effect triggers, allowing you to Special Summon Deskbot 002 directly from your Deck.
The newly summoned Deskbot 002 triggers, letting you search for a "Deskbot" card. This is where you would typically add a Pendulum scale or a combo piece to your hand.
Activate Machine Duplication, targeting your Deskbot 002. This Special Summons two more copies from the Deck, triggering their search effects and Deskbot 001's revival from the Graveyard, resulting in a massive field presence.
The initial swarm of monsters can be converted into one of two powerful end states: a multi-negate control board or a single, colossal attacker for an OTK.
As of the current TCG format, the Deskbot 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:
• Deskbot 001
• Deskbot 002
• Deskbot 003
• Deskbot 004
• Deskbot 005
• Deskbot 006
• Deskbot 007
• Deskbot 008
• Deskbot 009
• Deskbot Base
• Deskbot Jet
+ Related cards checked:
• Cyber Dragon Infinity
• Machine Duplication analyzed •
0 restrictions found •
All cards legal at 3 copies
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