Executive Summary

The "Neo-Spacian" archetype, alongside its ace Elemental HERO Neos, has evolved from a dysfunctional "Contact Fusion" strategy into a potent "GY-setup" combo deck. Originally hampered by a mechanic that required shuffling materials from the field only to have the Fusion Monster return to the Extra Deck, modern support has completely inverted this. The deck's goal is now to mill its monsters from the Deck to the Graveyard, treating the GY as a resource pool. The modern win condition is not just to "Contact Fusion," but to use powerful extenders to establish a game-ending floodgate on the opponent's turn.

The Core Engine & Starters

Starters & Enablers

Neo Space Connector

The premier 1-card starter. On Normal Summon, it Special Summons one "Neo-Spacian" or Elemental HERO Neos from the Deck. This is the most direct path to Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin for a hand-rip.

EN - Engage Neo Space

A "combo-in-a-can." Dumps a "Neo-Spacian" and "HERO" (like Shadow Mist) from Deck/Hand to GY, then summons Spirit of Neos from Deck to search a power card.

Elemental HERO Spirit of Neos

The deck's primary Spell/Trap searcher. When Special Summoned, it adds any Spell/Trap that mentions Elemental HERO Neos, giving you access to your best cards.

The Payoffs: Fixing Contact Fusion

Neos Fusion

The archetypal "Fusion Destiny." Summons a "Neos" Fusion from the Extra Deck by sending materials from the Deck. Its GY effect also protects your Fusions from their own "return to deck" drawback.

Favorite Contact

The true win condition. This Normal Trap summons a "HERO" Fusion (ignoring conditions) from the Extra Deck by placing materials from your GY/Field/Hand/Banished on the bottom of the Deck. It also makes the summoned monster *immune* to being returned to the Extra Deck.

Instant Contact

A "free" extender. Pay 1000 LP to summon any Level 7 or lower "Neo-Spacian" or "HERO" Fusion from the Extra Deck (effects negated) to use as Link/Fusion material.

Core Combo: The "Cosmo Neos Lock"

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This is the deck's strongest Turn 1 strategy. The goal is to end the turn with a set Favorite Contact and a GY loaded with all the materials needed to summon your ultimate boss monster.

EN - Engage Neo Space
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Engage the Engine

Activate EN - Engage Neo Space. Send Elemental HERO Shadow Mist (from hand) and a "Neo-Spacian" (e.g., Dark Panther, from Deck) to the GY. This summons Elemental HERO Spirit of Neos from your Deck.

Elemental HERO Spirit of Neos
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Build the Chain

A Chain occurs. Resolve backwards (CL2 first):

CL2: Shadow Mist (to search)
CL1: Spirit of Neos (to search)

Result: Shadow Mist searches Prisma. Spirit of Neos searches Favorite Contact.

Neos Fusion
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Fill the Graveyard

Activate Neos Fusion. Send Elemental HERO Neos and another "Neo-Spacian" (e.g., Grand Mole) from Deck to GY. Summon Elemental HERO Brave Neos. You now have 3+ "Neo-Spacians" and Neos in the GY.

Favorite Contact
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Set the Floodgate

Set your searched Favorite Contact and pass your turn. Your Brave Neos is protected by Neos Fusion in the GY.

The End Board: The Turn Skip

On your opponent's Draw Phase or Main Phase 1, you activate Favorite Contact. By placing Neos and 3 "Neo-Spacians" (e.g., Aqua Dolphin, Dark Panther, Grand Mole) from your GY back into the Deck, you summon your true boss monster.

Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos

Elemental HERO Cosmo Neos
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  • The Floodgate: When Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, its effect activates.
  • Un-chainable: The opponent *cannot* respond to this effect's activation.
  • Effect: For the rest of the turn, your opponent cannot activate cards, and the effects of all cards they control are negated. This effectively skips their turn.

Competitive Analysis

Strengths

  • Powerful End Board: The Cosmo Neos lock is one of the strongest turn-skip floodgates in the game.
  • Go-Second Power: Neos Fusion can send Rainbow Dragon to summon Rainbow Neos, a 1-card board wipe.
  • "HERO" Synergy: Has full access to the "HERO" engine, including Stratos, Shadow Mist, and A Hero Lives for consistency.

Weaknesses

  • Choke Points: The deck is very vulnerable to hand traps. Ash Blossom on EN - Engage Neo Space or Neos Fusion can be devastating.
  • Graveyard Hate: Cards like D.D. Crow or Bystials can banish key materials before Favorite Contact resolves.
  • Drawing Bricks: Drawing the vanilla Elemental HERO Neos or multiple "Neo-Spacian" monsters can clog the hand and ruin combos.

Synergies & Tech

  • "HERO" Engine: Stratos, Shadow Mist, and A Hero Lives add massive consistency.
  • "Warrior" Engine: Reinforcement of the Army searches most starters.
  • Banned Synergies: The deck's power was once amplified by Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights, which is now **FORBIDDEN**.

Live TCG Banlist Status

Banlist Impact

While the Neo-Spacian core remains untouched, the archetype's can still function through its core Contact Fusion engine even if generic support faces restrictions. The archetype's ability to mill resources and summon from the GY through Brave Neos and modern support cards maintains consistent gameplay. means restrictions on generic support cards do have an impact.

Affected Synergistic Cards

Limited

  • Foolish Burial

Meta Implications: Despite restrictions on support cards, Neo-Spacian's can pivot between different Contact Fusion targets or adjust the ratio of extenders and disruption based on the meta. The deck's flexible GY-based strategy allows for various tech choices and support engines. allows the deck to remain viable with alternative tech choices.

Banlist Status Summary

+ analyzed • 0 archetype restrictions • 1 synergistic card restricted

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