The Masked HERO sub-archetype serves as a dynamic and disruptive Extra Deck toolbox for the broader HERO strategy. Accessed via "Transformation Summoning" with the "Change" Quick-Play Spells, it allows a single HERO monster on the field to instantaneously transform into the perfect answer for any situation. The game plan is one of aggressive control, revolving around establishing a formidable board centered on the powerful floodgate Masked HERO Dark Law, then leveraging the HERO archetype's explosive power to execute a swift One-Turn Kill (OTK).
The cornerstone Quick-Play Spell. It targets one HERO monster, sends it to the GY, and summons a Masked HERO of the same Attribute. Its speed allows for disruptive plays on the opponent's turn and helps dodge targeted effects.
The generic enabler. By discarding a card, you can transform any monster with a Level into a Masked HERO of the same Attribute and a higher Level. Its high cost makes it best in decks that benefit from GY effects.
A tactical utility card. It swaps a HERO Fusion monster on the field for a Masked HERO of the same Level but a different name, allowing you to recycle effects and extend combos.
The deck's most powerful opening play, requiring only Vision HERO Faris and any other "HERO" monster in hand to build a dominant board.
Discard a HERO to Special Summon Vision HERO Faris. Its effect places Vision HERO Increase in your Spell & Trap Zone.
Tribute Faris to summon Increase, which in turn summons Vision HERO Vyon from the deck. Vyon's effect sends a HERO like Destiny HERO - Malicious to the GY.
Link Summon Xtra HERO Cross Crusader. Use its effects to revive a Destiny HERO, tribute it to search another HERO, and use Malicious in the GY to continue building your board.
A typical, powerful end board for a HERO deck creates multiple, layered forms of disruption that attack the opponent's strategy from different angles.
Role: GY Disruption & Hand Control. Acts as a one-sided Macro Cosmos and punishes searching.
Role: Recurring Disruption. Provides a Quick Effect to destroy cards on the field and revives itself.
Role: Monster Negation. Acts as a one-sided Skill Drain, negating all opponent's face-up monster effects.
As of the current TCG format, the Masked hero archetype is entirely unrestricted, allowing it to operate at full capacity.
Play any card at your preferred ratio without restrictions
Access to all archetype synergies without limitations
No banlist constraints holding back your strategy
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Form Change
• Mask Change
• Mask Change II
• Masked HERO Acid
• Masked HERO Anki
• Masked HERO Blast
• Masked HERO Dark Law
• Masked HERO Dian
• Masked HERO Divine Wind
• Masked HERO Fountain
• Masked HERO Goka
• Masked HERO Koga
• Masked HERO Vapor
+ Related cards checked:
• Destiny HERO - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer
• Destiny HERO - Plasma
• Vision HERO Faris
• Vision HERO Vyon
• Xtra HERO Cross Crusader analyzed •
0 restrictions found •
All cards legal at 3 copies
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