A Strategic Analysis of Divine Power
The Egyptian God cards�Slifer the Sky Dragon, Obelisk the Tormentor, and The Winged Dragon of Ra�represent a tier of power and mystique unparalleled in Yu-Gi-Oh! lore. In the modern TCG, their immense power is balanced by complex support systems designed to overcome their demanding summoning conditions. This report dissects their dedicated support, explores viable combo lines, and analyzes how these ancient titans can be integrated into contemporary strategies. Mastering them is less about learning a single engine and more about understanding which divine tool to apply to which problem.
With a fixed 4000 ATK/DEF, inherent summon protection, and targeting immunity, Obelisk is a resilient offensive powerhouse. Its strategic role is a high-aggression "beatstick" that establishes a dominant board presence. Its effect to Tribute two monsters to destroy all opposing monsters is a devastating, non-targeting board wipe.
A versatile Quick-Play that negates and destroys a monster, or wipes all Spells/Traps.
Provides recursion and temporary total immunity to effects.
Slifer's power is dynamic, gaining 1000 ATK/DEF for each card in hand. Its "Second Mouth" effect weakens and destroys newly summoned enemy monsters, establishing a "soft lock" on the opponent's board. The strategy revolves around generating and maintaining card advantage to fuel its oppressive floodgate effect.
An un-negatable board wipe that also allows you to draw cards, massively boosting Slifer's ATK.
A cornerstone Trap that revives Slifer and refills both players' hands to six, instantly creating a 6000 ATK threat.
Ra is a complex three-part system designed for explosive OTK potential. The strategy involves cycling between its forms: Sphere Mode to clear the opponent's board, the base form of Ra as a catalyst, and the unstoppable Immortal Phoenix as the ultimate win condition.
Tributes three opposing monsters as a board-breaking tool.
Unaffected by all card effects, it offers non-targeting removal and is the deck's true boss monster.
Normal Summon Diviner of the Herald, sending Trias Hierarchia to the GY. This begins a sequence that generates three tribute fodder monsters.
A standard endboard features one of the Egyptian Gods protected by Mound of the Bound Creator, making them immune to targeting and destruction effects. This forces the opponent to find non-targeting, non-destruction removal like Kaijus.
While the Egyptian God core remains untouched, the archetype's reliance on generic support and hybrid engines means restrictions on generic support cards do have an impact.
Meta Implications: Despite restrictions on support cards, Egyptian God's flexible builds that can incorporate various support engines allows the deck to remain viable with alternative tech choices.
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Mound of the Bound Creator
• Obelisk the Tormentor
• Ra's Disciple
• Slifer the Sky Dragon
• Soul Crossing
• The True Sun God
• The Winged Dragon of Ra
+ Related cards checked:
• Branded Fusion
• Diviner of the Herald
• Imsety, Glory of Horus analyzed •
0 archetype restrictions •
1 synergistic card restricted
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