Executive Summary

The P.U.N.K. archetype is a highly consistent, combo-centric engine that masterfully blends Fusion and Synchro summoning. Thematically inspired by traditional Japanese art and a futuristic punk-rock aesthetic, the deck's core identity revolves around using Life Points as a resource. Each core monster requires a 600 LP payment to activate its effect, a mechanic that enables explosive plays and powerful synergies with other archetypes, making P.U.N.K. one of the most effective and versatile engines in the modern game.

The Main Stage Performers

The Opening Act: Starters

Noh-P.U.N.K. Ze Amin

The premier one-card starter. Pays 600 LP to search any "P.U.N.K." monster.

Gagaku-P.U.N.K. Wa Gon

The Spell searcher. Pays 600 LP to add a "P.U.N.K." Spell, usually the Field Spell.

Joruri-P.U.N.K. Madame Spider

The Trap searcher. Pays 600 LP for a searchable interruption like "Dangerous Gabu".

The Bridge: Extenders

Noh-P.U.N.K. Foxy Tune

A powerful extender. Discards itself and another card to Special Summon a "P.U.N.K." from the deck.

Noh-P.U.N.K. Deer Note

The critical Synchro lynchpin. Revives a "P.U.N.K." from the GY when sent from field to GY.

Ukiyoe-P.U.N.K. Sharakusai

The on-field playmaker. A Quick Effect allows Synchro Summoning on the opponent's turn.

The Ze Amin Overture

This one-card combo turns Noh-P.U.N.K. Ze Amin into a full board with multiple interruptions and draws. This is the heart of the P.U.N.K. performance.

Noh-P.U.N.K. Ze Amin
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Summon & Search

Normal Summon Ze Amin. Pay 600 LP to search for Foxy Tune.

Ukiyoe-P.U.N.K. Sharakusai
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Extend & Fusion Summon

Use Foxy Tune's effect to summon Sharakusai from the deck. Use Sharakusai to fuse itself and Ze Amin into Rising Carp.

P.U.N.K. JAM Dragon Drive
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Climb into Synchro

Rising Carp's effect summons Deer Note and Wa Gon. Synchro them into Dragon Drive. Deer Note's effect in GY revives Sharakusai.

The Grand Finale: End Board

The P.U.N.K. combo establishes a dynamic board that provides interruption on the opponent's turn and sets up a powerful OTK for the follow-up.

The Interruption

Ukiyoe-P.U.N.K. Amazing Dragon
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During the opponent's turn, use Sharakusai's Quick Effect to Synchro Summon Amazing Dragon. This returns multiple cards your opponent controls to the hand, crippling their strategy while you draw a card from your Field Spell.

The Encore (OTK)

Psychic End Punisher
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On your next turn, summon Psychic End Punisher. Because your LP are lower from the P.U.N.K. effects, it becomes unaffected by your opponent's activated effects and gains massive ATK, often enough to end the game in a single attack.

Competitive Analysis

Strengths

  • High Consistency: Numerous one-card starters make the engine reliable.
  • Resource Generation: The Field Spell provides incredible draw power.
  • Engine Flexibility: The core is compact, leaving space for other archetypes or hand traps.

Weaknesses

  • Linear Combos: Predictable choke points (Ze Amin, Rising Carp) are vulnerable to hand traps.
  • Graveyard Reliance: Highly susceptible to GY hate like Dimension Shifter or Bystials.
  • Fragile Board: The main interruption relies on Sharakusai surviving until the opponent's turn.

Popular Synergies

  • Gold Pride: LP payment enables Gold Pride summons for extended plays.
  • Bystial: Fills the GY with LIGHT/DARK monsters to fuel Bystial summons.
  • Therion: Provides diverse monster Types in GY for Therion equips and Rank 8 plays.

Live TCG Banlist Status

Banlist Impact

Fully Unrestricted

The P.U.N.K. archetype, with its P.U.N.K. is a Psychic archetype focused on GY setup, Synchro summoning, and using unique Level/Rank modulation effects to establish board control., operates at full power with no restrictions on the current TCG banlist.

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

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