The Labrynth archetype is a premier Trap-based control strategy in modern Yu-Gi-Oh!. It excels at slowing the game's tempo and generating overwhelming resource advantage through a recursive engine. The core mechanic revolves around activating monster effects whenever "a monster leaves the field by your Normal Trap effect." This transforms simple traps into catalysts for powerful chain reactions, creating a dynamic where the Labrynth player profits from every interaction, turning the opponent's plays into their own victory condition.
The castle's power lies in the intricate synergies between its residents, from the ruling matriarchs to the diligent servants and the enchanted furniture that enables their work.
The primary offensive tool. Protects your traps and converts removal into devastating hand disruption.
The defensive cornerstone. Summons herself easily and tutors any Normal Trap from the deck, making her a versatile toolbox.
The most crucial starter. Searches any "Labrynth" card on summon and generates card advantage from trap activations.
The primary engine starter. Summons a "Labrynth" from the deck and recycles itself from the Graveyard.
A flexible extender and disruption tool. Summons from hand, deck, or GY and can bounce cards on the field.
The Field Spell. Adds a destruction effect to your "Welcome" traps and revives Fiends from the Graveyard.
The deck's most feared capability is its ability to build a board during the opponent's first turn using the "Furniture" monsters and Labrynth Cooclock.
During the opponent's turn, use a "Furniture" monster's effect (like Stovie Torbie) from your hand to set Big Welcome Labrynth from the deck.
Discard Labrynth Cooclock to allow the activation of Big Welcome Labrynth on the same turn it was set.
Activate Big Welcome Labrynth to summon a monster (e.g., Lovely Labrynth), triggering its effect to destroy a card in the opponent's hand and recycling your Stovie Torbie from the GY.
Unlike combo decks that create static boards of negates, a Labrynth "end board" is a dynamic state of potential, measured in layers of interaction and guaranteed follow-up. A typical end state includes:
This board's strength lies in its ability to adapt and respond, generating overwhelming advantage through the resource loop.
While the Labrynth core remains untouched, the archetype's benefits from Unchained and Fiendsmith engines means restrictions on generic support cards do have an impact.
Meta Implications: Despite restrictions on support cards, Labrynth's versatile control deck that can incorporate various Fiend and trap support allows the deck to remain viable with alternative tech choices.
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Big Welcome Labrynth
• Labrynth Archfiend
• Labrynth Chandraglier
• Labrynth Cooclock
• Labrynth Labyrinth
• Labrynth Set-Up
• Labrynth Stovie Torbie
• Lovely Labrynth of the Silver Castle
• Welcome Labrynth
+ Related cards checked:
• Fiendsmith Engraver
• Unchained Soul of Sharvara analyzed •
0 archetype restrictions •
1 synergistic card restricted
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