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Executive Summary

The "Favorite" series defies conventional archetype structure. It is not a self-contained deck, but a "legacy support" collection designed to empower the iconic strategies of Jaden Yuki from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Thematically rooted in Jaden's personal journey, the archetype is split into two mechanically distinct branches: one supporting the aggressive, OTK-focused "HERO" strategy, and the other bolstering the control-oriented "Yubel" playstyle. Each card represents one of Jaden's most cherished bonds, a testament to what he would call his "favorite cards".

The Two Branches of a Legacy

The Heroic Legacy

Favorite Hero

An Equip Spell that turns any high-level "HERO" into a game-ending threat, providing a massive ATK boost, targeting protection, and a second attack.

Favorite Contact

A powerful Normal Trap that recycles resources to Fusion Summon, offering potent disruption by summoning monsters like Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos.

Winged Kuriboh LV6

A recursive monster that tributes itself to destroy an opponent's monster and inflict burn damage, acting as searchable disruption.

The Eternal Bond

Eternal Favorite

The cornerstone of modern Yubel decks. This Continuous Trap provides recursion and a searchable, Super Polymerization-like effect to break opponent's boards.

This branch represents Jaden's internal journey and the ultimate fusion of his spirit with Yubel, transforming a foe into his most powerful partner.

Divergent Endboards

The "Favorite" cards enable two completely different but equally powerful end states, reflecting their support for distinct archetypes. The goal is not to build a board of negates, but to set up a single, game-altering interaction for the opponent's turn.

HERO: The Cosmic Lockdown

Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos
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The primary goal is to search and Set Favorite Contact. Activating it during the opponent's Standby Phase to summon Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos creates a devastating floodgate, preventing them from activating monster effects and effectively ending their turn before it begins.

Yubel: The Loving Defender

Yubel - The Loving Defender Forever
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The Yubel strategy aims to search and Set Eternal Favorite. Its second effect acts as a searchable Super Polymerization, using the opponent's monsters to Fusion Summon Yubel - The Loving Defender Forever. This removes key threats and establishes a powerful, indestructible monster.

Strategic Analysis

Strengths

  • High Power Ceiling: Elevates older strategies to a competitive level with modern, high-impact effects.
  • Targeted Disruption: Focuses on creating powerful, turn-ending interactions rather than generic negates.
  • Thematically Resonant: Design is deeply connected to character lore, creating a satisfying player experience.

Weaknesses

  • No Internal Synergy: The HERO and Yubel cards are not designed to be played together in the same deck.
  • Reliance on Engine: The cards are powerful extenders/finishers, but they require their respective HERO or Yubel engines to function.

Key Enablers

  • Infernal Rage: The HERO fusion that can search Favorite Contact.
  • Spirit of Yubel: The monster that searches Eternal Favorite.

Banlist Impact

Fully Unrestricted

As of the current TCG format, the Favorite archetype is entirely unrestricted, allowing it to operate at full capacity.

Maximum Consistency

Play any card at your preferred ratio without restrictions

Full Strength Plays

Access to all archetype synergies without limitations

Strategic Freedom

No banlist constraints holding back your strategy

Banlist Status Summary

+ analyzed • 0 restrictions found • All cards legal at 3 copies