Executive Summary

The Purrely archetype is a complex and powerful Xyz-based engine centered on nurturing a single Level 1 monster. By feeding it "Memory" Quick-Play Spells, this small creature rapidly accumulates materials and evolves into a formidable boss monster. The strategy is a unique blend of combo, resource management, and control, capable of creating nearly unbreakable boards. Success with this deck requires a deep understanding of its intricate play lines and resource loops, which transform a collection of adorable memory-based cards into a decisive victory condition.

The Building Blocks

The Heart of the Deck

Purrely

The high-risk, high-reward starter. Its excavation effect can jump-start your combos instantly.

Purrelyly

The consistent setup monster. It searches for key support cards like "My Friend Purrely," ensuring your engine runs smoothly.

The Fuel: "Memory" Spells

Happy / Pretty / Delicious / Sleepy Memory

These Quick-Play Spells are the lifeblood of the engine. They not only provide unique effects but also act as starters by summoning a Level 1 Purrely from the deck.

Core Combo: From Memory to Masterpiece

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The fundamental goal is to summon a Level 1 Purrely, evolve it into a Rank 2, and "feed" it "Memory" spells to prepare for its final evolution.

Purrely Happy Memory
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Initiation

Activate a "Memory" spell, discard a card, and Special Summon Purrely from your Deck.

Epurrely Plump
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Evolution & Accumulation

Use the on-field Purrely to Xyz Summon a Rank 2 "Epurrely" monster. Activate more "Memory" spells from your hand to attach them as materials.

Expurrely Noir
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Maturation

Once the Rank 2 has 5+ materials, use it to Xyz Summon the Rank 7 boss monster, Expurrely Noir.

The Ultimate End Board

Expurrely Noir: The Untouchable Fortress

Expurrely Noir
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The primary goal when going first is to summon Expurrely Noir with at least five materials. This creates a formidable boss monster that is unaffected by your opponent's activated effects.

  • Immunity: A "Towers"-like monster that is incredibly difficult for most decks to remove.
  • Disruption: A Quick Effect to place any card an opponent controls or has in their Graveyard on the bottom of their Deck.
  • Advantage: When combined with multiple copies of "Purrely Sleepy Memory", it can draw you up to 6 cards during your opponent's turn.

Competitive Analysis

Strengths

  • Resilient Engine: Excellent recovery options through "My Friend Purrely" and "Stray Purrely Street".
  • Powerful Boss: Expurrely Noir is one of the strongest turn-one monsters in the game.
  • High Card Advantage: The "Sleepy Memory" combo generates an overwhelming number of cards.
  • Flexible Deckbuilding: The small engine size allows for a large number of hand traps and tech cards.

Weaknesses

  • Choke Points: Highly vulnerable to hand traps on the summon of "Purrelyly" or the activation of "My Friend Purrely".
  • Specific Counters: Decks that can easily summon "Kaiju" monsters or use non-targeting removal can out Noir.
  • Graveyard Hate: Cards that banish from the Graveyard can disrupt the recursion of "Memory" spells.

Tech Choices

  • Hand Traps: A large suite of cards like Ash Blossom, Effect Veiler, and Infinite Impermanence is standard.
  • Zeus Package: Any Purrely Xyz can easily go into Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS for a powerful board wipe.
  • Discard Synergy: Engines like Dark World or Shaddoll can turn the discard costs into advantages.

TCG Banlist Impact

Banlist Impact

LOW IMPACT: The Purrely archetype has minor restrictions on the TCG banlist, with 2 cards semi-limited.

Archetype Cards

Semi-Limited

  • • Purrely Delicious Memory
  • • Purrely Sleepy Memory

Synergistic Cards

Forbidden

  • • Dimensional Barrier

Limited

  • • Triple Tactics Talent
  • • Called by the Grave
  • • Crossout Designator

Meta Implications: Thanks to its Recursive Quick-Play engine provides strong grind game and recovery from disruption, Purrely remains playable despite the limitation.

Banlist Status Summary

+ analyzed • 6 total restrictions found • 2 archetype cards • 4 synergistic cards

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