Analysis of the Unrelenting Pendulum Armory
The Igknight archetype is a unique FIRE Warrior-Type Pendulum strategy defined by its unparalleled consistency. Rather than relying on a variety of monster effects, the deck utilizes a core of functionally identical Normal Pendulum monsters. This design philosophy of engineered redundancy ensures the deck can almost always execute its primary game plan: using its shared Pendulum effect to destroy its own scales, load the Extra Deck, and search for any FIRE Warrior monster. This transforms the archetype from a standalone deck into a hyper-consistent engine, a delivery system for the powerful combo starters of other, more dominant strategies.
The strength of the Igknights lies not in individual prowess, but in the collective might of a unified squadron of fiery warriors. Their shared Pendulum Effect is the heart of the engine, a non-once-per-turn ability that fuels the entire strategy.
"If you have an 'Igknight' card in your other Pendulum Zone: You can destroy both cards in your Pendulum Zones, and if you do, add 1 FIRE Warrior-Type monster from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand."
This effect is the engine's core loop. By destroying the two Igknight scales, they are sent face-up to the Extra Deck, ready to be Pendulum Summoned later. Simultaneously, the deck is thinned by searching for a critical combo piece. Crucially, the search is not limited to "Igknight" cards, allowing the deck to fetch powerful starters from other archetypes like Sublimation Knight or Infernoble Knight - Renaud.
The modern Igknight strategy begins with one goal: transforming any two Igknight cards into one of the game's most powerful Link-2 monsters.
Place any two Igknight monsters in your Pendulum Zones. Activate their shared effect to destroy both, sending them to the Extra Deck, and search for Sublimation Knight.
Normal Summon Sublimation Knight and use its effect to equip Squeaknight from the deck. Then, use Squeaknight's effect to Special Summon itself.
Isolde is currently banned. Modern builds use alternative Link-2 monsters like Dharc the Dark Charmer or Phoenix Enforcer.
Link Summon Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights using your two Warriors. Her effects are the gateway to the deck's powerful, multi-negate endboards.
Note: Some cards shown below are currently banned in TCG play. Modern builds have adapted with alternative boss monsters.
BANNED IN TCG
Previously provided multiple monster effect negations. Modern decks use alternatives like Accesscode Talker or Knightmare Unicorn for removal and disruption.
BANNED IN TCG
Previously provided powerful omni-negation. Modern decks use alternatives like Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon or Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon for disruption.
The Igknight archetype itself is largely untouched by the TCG banlist, but key synergistic cards it relies on are affected.
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Igknight Burst
• Igknight Cavalier
• Igknight Champion
• Igknight Crusader
• Igknight Gallant
• Igknight Lancer
• Igknight Margrave
• Igknight Paladin
• Igknight Reload
• Igknight Squire
• Igknight Templar
• Igknight Veteran
• Igknights Unite
• Ignition Phoenix
+ Related cards checked:
• Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess
• Armageddon Knight
• Borreload Savage Dragon
• Ignis Phoenix, the Dracoslayer
• Immortal Phoenix Gearfried
• Infernoble Knight - Renaud
• Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights
• Squeaknight
• Sublimation Knight analyzed •
0 archetype restrictions •
3 synergistic cards restricted
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