Archetype Fundamentals

The Majespecter archetype is a unique and resilient force among Pendulum strategies. Comprised of WIND Spellcaster monsters, they distinguish themselves not through powerful Pendulum Zone effects, but through on-summon monster abilities and a formidable defensive core. Their core identity is built on inherent resilience, as nearly every monster cannot be targeted or destroyed by opponent's card effects. This forces opponents into unconventional removal methods and allows Majespecters to maintain a steady board presence to fuel their control-oriented game plan.

The Majestic Arsenal

The Searchers

  • Bunbuku (Raccoon): Premier starter. Searches any "Majespecter" monster.
  • Kyubi (Fox): Trap searcher. Accesses Tempest for negation.
  • Yata (Crow): Spell searcher. Grabs extenders like Wind.
  • Nekomata (Cat): Delayed, but versatile search for any archetype card.

The Disruptors & Extenders

  • Kirin (Unicorn): Legendary boss. Non-destruction bounce effect.
  • Yamarashi (Porcupine): Key extender. Special Summons itself from hand.
  • Nue (Orthrus): Link-2 lynchpin. Sets up scales and loads the Extra Deck.
  • Draco - Ryu: Rank 4 catalyst. Summons from Deck when a monster is tributed.

One-Card Combo Flowchart

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1

Normal Summon Bunbuku, use effect to search Yamarashi.

2

Special Summon Yamarashi, then Link Summon Nue.

3

Nue Effect: Return scales to hand & load Extra Deck with Kyubi & Yata.

4

Set scales, Pendulum Summon Kyubi & Yata. Search Tempest & Wind.

5

Xyz Summon Draco - Ryu. Set Tempest and pass.

Optimal Endboard & Disruption

The Established Field

Monster Zones

Majespecter Orthrus - Nue
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Orthrus - Nue

Majespecter Draco - Ryu
Missing: 3594985

Draco - Ryu

Spell & Trap Zone

Majespecter Tempest
Missing: 2572890

Set Tempest

Opponent's Turn Interaction Sequence:

  1. 1
    Negate the Threat

    When your opponent activates a key monster effect, respond by activating your set Majespecter Tempest, tributing Nue as cost.

  2. 2
    Trigger the Catalyst

    The tribute triggers the effect of Draco - Ryu. Activate its effect, detaching one material.

  3. 3
    Summon Reinforcements

    Draco - Ryu's effect resolves, Special Summoning Majespecter Unicorn - Kirin from your Deck, providing a second, powerful interruption.

Competitive Analysis

Strengths

  • Inherent protection from targeting and destruction effects.
  • Highly recursive engine generates significant card advantage.
  • Strong against decks reliant on standard targeting/destruction removal.

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to non-targeting removal like Evenly Matched & Kaijus.
  • Low monster ATK makes it difficult to close out games quickly.
  • Clear choke points (e.g., Nue's summon) are weak to hand traps.
  • Disabled by anti-tribute or type-changing floodgates.

Counter-Strategy

  • Use Ash Blossom on Nue's effect.
  • Destroy Pendulum Scales with backrow removal like Cosmic Cyclone.
  • Utilize Side Deck cards like Mask of Restrict, Droll & Lock Bird, or Evenly Matched.

Banlist Impact

Fully Unrestricted

As of the current TCG format, the Majespecter 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