NEXUS

Executive Summary

The Gunkan archetype is a flavorful FIRE Aqua-Type strategy centered around Xyz Summoning. Its entire philosophy is built like a meal: using the Normal Monster Gunkan Suship Shari as the "rice," the deck layers on various "topping" monsters to serve up powerful Xyz Monsters. This unique design rewards thematic consistency, as each "dish" gains powerful bonus effects if summoned with the correct ingredients. It's a surprisingly explosive strategy that can quickly build a formidable armada of delicious warships to overwhelm the opponent.

The Galley: Core Components

The Gunkan strategy is built around a central, indispensable component?the rice?supported by various extenders that act as toppings.

The Rice: The Foundation

Gunkan Suship Shari

The most important card in the deck. This Level 4 Normal Monster is the required material for all major plays and enables a free card draw when used for a Gunkan Xyz Summon.

Gunkan Suship Shari Red

The deck's consistency engine. Its name becomes "Gunkan Suship Shari" everywhere, and it can Special Summon itself and a Gunkan from deck to immediately make an Xyz monster.

The Toppings: Main Deck Extenders

Gunkan Suship Ikura

Special Summons itself if you control Shari, providing an instant second material for a Rank 4 Xyz. Helps dig for more copies of Shari.

Gunkan Suship Shirauo

Another key extender. It can stack your deck with Shari from your Deck or GY, guaranteeing a successful excavation from Ikura.

Gunkan Suship Uni

The key to the archetype's Rank 5 plays. It can Special Summon itself and Shari from the hand, and can modulate its own Level to enable flexible Xyz Summons.

The Chef's Special: "Red Rice" Combo

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This walkthrough showcases the deck's most powerful and efficient opening play, turning a two-card hand into significant advantage.

Gunkan Suship Shari Red
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Activate Shari Red

With Gunkan Suship Shari Red and another Shari in hand, activate Red's effect, revealing the other Shari to Special Summon itself.

Gunkan Suship Shirauo
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Summon from Deck

Shari Red's effect continues, Special Summoning Gunkan Suship Shirauo from your Deck (with its effects negated).

Gunkan Suship Shirauo-class Carrier
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Xyz Summon & Gain Advantage

Immediately Xyz Summon Gunkan Suship Shirauo-class Carrier. On summon, its effects trigger, letting you draw one card and search for a "Gunkan" Spell/Trap.

The Fleet: Typical Endboard

Ikura-class Dreadnought

Gunkan Suship Ikura-class Dreadnought
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  • Aggressor: Can attack twice if made with Ikura.
  • Board Breaker: Destroys an opponent's card when a Gunkan Xyz deals battle damage.

Shirauo-class Carrier

Gunkan Suship Shirauo-class Carrier
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  • Defender: Protects your Gunkan Xyz monsters from being destroyed by card effects.
  • Searcher: Adds a Gunkan Spell/Trap to hand if made with Shirauo.

Uni-class Super-Dreadnought

Gunkan Suship Uni-class Super-Dreadnought
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  • Flagship: Can attack directly if made with Uni.
  • Disruption: A Quick Effect to negate opponent's face-up cards during your Main Phase or their Battle Phase.

Competitive Analysis

Strengths

  • High Draw Power: Consistently draws cards, replenishing the hand while building a board.
  • Explosive OTK: Excels at going second to break boards and win in a single turn.
  • Flexible Engine: Doesn't lock you into its own archetype, allowing for a vast Rank 4/5 toolbox.

Weaknesses

  • Centralized Strategy: Over-reliant on accessing a card named "Gunkan Suship Shari." Search-negating hand traps are crippling.
  • Nibiru Vulnerability: Can easily perform five or more summons, making it a prime target for Nibiru.
  • Limited Disruption: Native disruption is restricted to the Battle Phase, making turn-one boards reliant on generic Xyz monsters.

External Engines & Tech

  • Rank 4 Toolbox: Access to powerful generic options like Bagooska, Abyss Dweller (currently banned), and the Utopia Double package.
  • Normal Monster Support: Cards like "Unexpected Dai" and "Rescue Rabbit" provide easy access to Shari.
  • Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS: An essential tool for any Xyz strategy to wipe the board after battling.

Banlist Impact

Fully Unrestricted

As of the current TCG format, the Gunkan 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